About Dr. Young Gyu Park
Dr. Young Gyu Park is the representative surgeon of SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and the only surgeon the clinic presents. SAERO describes him as a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Clinical Focus
SAERO's services include double eyelid and blepharoplasty surgery, rhinoplasty, square jaw and zygoma reduction, facelift and forehead lift, fat grafting, liposuction, tummy tuck and body lift, breast augmentation, reduction and lift, and revision and foreign-substance removal surgery.
Experience
According to SAERO, Dr. Park has over 20 years of experience treating plastic surgery patients. The clinic lists his publications on high-resolution ultrasonography for foreign-material injections, monitored anesthesia care in plastic surgery, and cosmetic abdominoplasty combined with excision of a Marjolin's ulcer.
Credentials
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, Korea
- Lifetime member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Full member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full member, Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Full member of the breast surgery, eye surgery, rhinoplasty and lipoplasty research societies
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon; Lifetime Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- MembershipsKorean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS, lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS); International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) +7 more
- Works atSAERO Plastic Surgery
Certifications, licenses & patents
Lifetime MemberCertified- Board certificationBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon
- QualificationLifetime Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
South Korea's national licensing authority for physicians; specialist status follows residency and a national board examination.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification.
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Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeHallym University College of Medicine (summa cum laude)
Professional memberships
- MembershipKorean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS, lifetime member)
- MembershipKorean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
- MembershipInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- MembershipAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- MembershipKorean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- MembershipKorean Society for Head and Neck Surgery
- MembershipKorean Breast Plastic Surgery Research Society
- MembershipKorean Eyelid Surgery Research Society
- MembershipKorean Rhinoplasty Research Society
- MembershipKorean Fat Plastic Surgery Research Society
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardTop Medical Resident — Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Prices for procedures by Dr. Park Young Kyu
| Procedure | Price at SAERO Plastic Surgery | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $3,200 - $7,156 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Breast Reduction | $6,000 - $9,000 | From $7,800 surgeon's fee only |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $821 - $1,973 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Face Contouring | $2,903 - $3,326 | From $10,000 |
| Facelift | $2,100 - $3,982 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | $1,000 - $7,550 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $1,187 - $1,330 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to South Korea from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders do not need a K-ETA through 31 December 2026; an electronic Arrival Card is required instead. From 1 January 2027 the K-ETA requirement returns, so check the official portal before you book.
Flights. Nonstop service to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington. West-coast flights run about 13 hours, east-coast about 14 to 15.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Park Young Kyu
Where does Dr. Park Young Kyu practice?
Dr. Park Young Kyu works at SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea.
What are Dr. Park Young Kyu's qualifications?
Dr. Park Young Kyu has 20 years of experience, trained at Hallym University College of Medicine (summa cum laude), credentials and memberships include Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon; Lifetime Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS, lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS); International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Park Young Kyu perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).
Does Dr. Park Young Kyu speak English?
Yes. Dr. Park Young Kyu speaks Korean, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Park Young Kyu cost?
Prices quoted by SAERO Plastic Surgery for procedures Dr. Park Young Kyu performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $3,200 to $7,156; Breast Reduction $6,000 to $9,000; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $821 to $1,973; Face Contouring $2,903 to $3,326. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Park Young Kyu's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders do not need a K-ETA through 31 December 2026; an electronic Arrival Card is required instead. From 1 January 2027 the K-ETA requirement returns, so check the official portal before you book. Nonstop service to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington. West-coast flights run about 13 hours, east-coast about 14 to 15.
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Surgeon's portfolio
Real before & after results. Individual results vary.
About the clinic
Single-surgeon plastic surgery clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station, Seoul, led by Dr. Young Gyu Park, offering eye, nose, facial contouring, facelift, breast and body surgery.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Park Young Kyu performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
- Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 11,686 Breasts Undergoing Transaxillary Augmentation.
- Breast implant explantation and capsulectomy in symptomatic patients. Is there any improvement with the procedure? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.