Dr. Yang Dong-Jun, plastic surgeon in Seoul
Dr. Yang Dong-Jun is a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon (M.D., Ph.D.) and Chief Medical Director of Cellis Lab Clinic in Seoul. He has 26 years of clinical experience, holds three patents (SOFIT, SOFTXIL and VXIL) and performs every consultation and operation himself.
- Specialty
- Plastic surgery
- Experience
- 26 years (since 2000)
- Patents
- SOFIT · SOFTXIL · VXIL
- Languages
- Korean, English
Career
- Korean board-certified plastic surgeon (M.D., Ph.D.)
- Chief Medical Director, Cellis Lab Clinic, Seoul
- Clinical Adjunct Professor, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
- Korean Director, Ruijin Hospital Plastic Surgery (Shanghai)
- Former Chief of Plastic Surgery, KEPCO Medical Center
Professional memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Korean Rhinoplasty Research Society
- Korean Eyelid Surgery Research Society
- Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons Laser Research
Patented techniques
SOFIT
Custom implant system for rhinoplasty. An implant milled to the curve of the patient’s own nasal bone, planned from a 3D CT scan, so it sits closely on the bone.
SOFTXIL
Cartilage–dermis matrix for revision rhinoplasty. A biocompatible matrix designed to work with the patient’s own cartilage and dermis in revision rhinoplasty.
VXIL
Absorbable cog thread. An absorbable lifting thread with helical cogs that anchors in the SMAS layer and dissolves over time.
Career timeline
| Years | Milestones |
|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | Chief Medical Director, Cellis Lab Clinic Key doctor and keynote speaker for Elravie Reduo, Shanghai Hosted a hands-on training workshop for international surgeons |
| 2020–2023 | Launch of the SOFIT custom implant International medical lectures in Luxembourg and Thailand |
| 2016–2019 | Medical Asia Grand Prize in rhinoplasty, three consecutive years Seoul Medical Tourism partner institution |
| 2011–2015 | Selected as one of Asia’s Top 18 aesthetic plastic surgeons Strategic MOU with Meditox on facial rejuvenation |
| 2000–2009 | Founded Beautique Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul Korean Chief Director, Ruijin Hospital Plastic Surgery, Shanghai |
Media
- TV Chosun “Habit of Miracles” (regular medical panel)
- TV Chosun “Almaeng-i” (regular specialist)
- TV Chosun “Perfect Life” (medical advisor)
- Channel A “Makeover Special” (judge and specialist)
- MBN “Secrets of Masters” (medical advisor)
- Maeil Business TV medical special (guest specialist)
Questions about Dr. Yang Dong-Jun
Who performs my surgery at Cellis Lab?
Dr. Yang Dong-Jun performs the consultation and the operation himself. Surgery is not handed over to another surgeon.
Is Dr. Yang Dong-Jun a board-certified plastic surgeon?
Yes. He is a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon (M.D., Ph.D.) and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 26 years of clinical experience in plastic surgery, from 2000 to today.
Can I consult with Dr. Yang in English before I travel?
Yes. Send your photos, history and questions on WhatsApp or LINE. You can have an online pre-consultation and then meet him in person in Seoul.