VIP Plastic Surgery Korea

What VIP Plastic Surgery Korea does

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea is a private, single-site boutique plastic surgery clinic headquartered at 46 Eunnam-1gil, Jeju-si, South Korea, founded in 2001 by Dr. Myung Ju Lee, M.D., Ph.D., who serves as chief surgeon. The clinic relocated from Gangnam, Seoul to Jeju Island in 2020 to operate as an integrated medical tourism hub, with surgical facilities and patient accommodation studios co-located in the same building. Services span four clinical categories: anti-aging facial surgery built around the Extended Deep Plane Facelift; facial plastic surgery anchored on autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty techniques that Dr. Lee introduced in Korea; body surgery including breast procedures and Mommy Makeover packages; and non-surgical injectables, thread lifts, and skin treatments.

Technically, the clinic differentiates on surgical method rather than on software or hardware platforms. Signature techniques include the Extended Deep Plane Facelift (releasing anterior facial ligamentous structures for full-face rejuvenation lasting 10-15 years), rib cartilage rhinoplasty using the seventh rib for structural nasal reconstruction, Harmony Rhinoplasty combining rib cartilage with mid-face augmentation, endoscopic forehead and brow lift using 1-2 cm incisions under Full HD endoscopy, and micro-layered fat grafting designed to offset typical 50% graft absorption. Medical equipment is limited to Full HD endoscopy machines and centrifuge purification tools; no AI/ML-enabled surgical planning, imaging, or analytics systems are disclosed.

Commercially, the clinic operates a direct-to-consumer international medical tourism model priced via quote-based consultation. Revenue is generated entirely from one-time surgical fees bundled into all-inclusive packages that cover surgery, luxury accommodation, airport pick-up, daily surgeon-led aftercare, and post-operative wellness services. Patients are acquired through free WhatsApp photo consultations, paid video consultations with Dr. Lee, and a multi-channel digital presence (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Realself) supported by a seven-language website. The clinic is privately held by its founder with no institutional funding or parent company.

Name

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea

Legal name

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea

Website

https://vippskorea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea is a private, boutique plastic surgery clinic in Jeju, South Korea, founded by Dr. Myung Ju Lee, serving international medical tourism patients from 50+ countries with specialized deep plane facelifts, autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty, and all-inclusive surgical, accommodation, and aftercare packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Surgery Clinic

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAIAK

Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

SECONDARYTHAKAIAD

Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Tourism Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Medical Tourism Agencies & Facilitators

Keywords

• Plastic surgery services
• Facial rejuvenation surgery
• Rhinoplasty procedures
• Medical tourism surgery
• Body contouring surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeju

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: One-time surgical fees for various procedures including facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, body contouring, and anti-aging treatments. Pricing is quote-based following online consultation where the doctor reviews photos and provides personalized recommendations and estimates.
2. All-Inclusive Medical Tourism Packages: Comprehensive packages for international patients combining surgical care, accommodation (studio apartments in same building as clinic), airport pick-up, daily post-operative aftercare, meal services during hospitalization, and post-operative wellness activities. Deposit required to book surgery date.
3. Online Consultation Services: Free online photo consultations via WhatsApp; video consultations via WhatsApp and Zoom following initial assessment. Paid surgical consultations with Dr. Lee for detailed surgical planning.
4. Revision Rhinoplasty: Highly specialized secondary/revision procedures for patients with complications or unsatisfactory results from previous nose surgeries. Commands premium pricing due to complexity and expertise required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea is a boutique plastic surgery clinic on Jeju Island, South Korea, specializing in facial rejuvenation (signature Extended Deep Plane Facelift), autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty, and body contouring procedures. The clinic serves an international patient base from over 50 countries through an all-inclusive medical tourism model that bundles surgical care, on-site studio accommodation, airport transfers, and comprehensive daily post-operative aftercare. Free WhatsApp photo consultations and Zoom video consultations drive the sales funnel toward quote-based surgical bookings.

Product overview

VIP Plastic Surgery Korea operates as a single-location boutique clinic offering a unified portfolio of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. The core offerings are organized into four main categories: Anti-Aging Surgeries (featuring the Extended Deep Plane Facelift as the signature procedure, along with blepharoplasty, neck lift, forehead lift, and fat grafting), Facial Plastic Surgery (centered on rhinoplasty with specialized techniques including Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty, Asian Rhinoplasty, and Revision Rhinoplasty, plus eyelid surgeries and facial contouring), Body Surgery (including breast procedures, body contouring, and Mommy Makeover), and Non-Surgical Procedures (dermal injections, thread lifts, and skin treatments). The clinic differentiates through its VIP Anti-Aging Package—a customized combination approach—and comprehensive aftercare services including private recovery suites and medical tourism support. All services are delivered at a single facility on Jeju Island, South Korea, under the leadership of Dr. Myung Ju Lee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extended Deep Plane Facelift Advanced facial rejuvenation procedure targeting the full face, mid-face, nasolabial folds, cheeks, jawline, and neck using the deep plane technique for natural-looking, long-lasting results with 10-15 year longevity.
• Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty Autologous tissue rhinoplasty using the patient's own 7th rib cartilage to build a strong, stable nasal framework; recommended for short noses, revision cases, and implant-free approach with minimal scarring and low absorption/infection risk.
• Harmony Rhinoplasty (Asian Rhinoplasty) Specialized 3D structural rhinoplasty combining rib cartilage rhinoplasty with mid-face augmentation, designed for Asian patients to address flat nose, mid-face retrusion, mouth protrusion, and create a balanced profile from forehead to chin.
• Revision Rhinoplasty Highly specialized secondary rhinoplasty correcting aesthetic and functional issues from previous nasal surgery, using autologous rib cartilage to rebuild a compromised nasal framework.
• Ethnic Rhinoplasty Nose surgery preserving ethnic characteristics while enhancing aesthetics for Asian, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, and African American patients using appropriate cartilage techniques.
• Mid-Face Augmentation Procedure improving sunken mid-face and protruded mouth by enhancing base support beneath the nose using rib cartilage or silicone implants, creating a balanced profile without major jaw surgery.
• Endoscopic Forehead & Brows Lift Minimally invasive forehead and brow lifting using 1-2cm incisions and a Full HD endoscopy machine, targeting forehead wrinkles, glabella, and upper face for comprehensive upper facial rejuvenation with minimal nerve damage and nearly invisible scarring.
• Mini Facelift (High-SMAS) Minimum incision facelift suitable for patients in late 30s to late 40s, targeting partial cheek, mid-face, and jawline areas with minimal scarring, downtime, and natural results lasting 5-10 years.
• Platysma Neck Lift & Middle Neck Plication Surgical procedure addressing neck skin sagging and fat accumulation through SMAS layer manipulation and platysma muscle tightening, effectively treating turkey neck appearance.
• Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty and Sub-Brow Lift Surgical procedures removing excess skin and tissue from upper and lower eyelids and a sub-brow lift that removes excess eyelid fats and skin under the eyebrows, addressing visual comfort, creating a rejuvenated eye appearance, and improving skin laxity in the forehead and brow areas.
• VIP Anti-Aging Package Comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan combining multiple procedures (Extended Deep Plane Facelift, endoscopic forehead lift, eye surgery, and dermal injections) tailored to aging progression and customized by age group (40s-50s, 60s+), including surgery, accommodation, and aftercare.
• Volume Fat Grafting Autologous fat transplantation procedure harvesting fat from abdomen or thighs and injecting into face, breasts, or hips to restore youthful volume and contour using micro-layered injection techniques designed to counter typical 50% absorption.
• Mommy Makeover Body surgery package combining breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction to address post-pregnancy body changes including breast ptosis, deflated breasts, and abdominal skin laxity.
• Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Breast Fat Grafting, Male Breast Gynecomastia, Inverted Nipple Correction Comprehensive breast surgery services including breast augmentation with implants, breast reduction for overly large breasts, mastopexy breast lift, autologous breast fat grafting, male gynecomastia correction, and inverted nipple correction.
• Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Liposuction Body contouring services including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) removing excess abdominal skin and fat while tightening abdominal muscles, Brazilian Butt Lift fat transfer, and liposuction for stubborn fat removal.
• Double Eyelid Surgery, Ptosis Correction, Magic Epicanthoplasty, and Lower Eyelid Surgery Comprehensive eyelid surgery services including double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction for drooping eyelids, magic epicanthoplasty for Asian eye enhancement, and lower eyelid (eye bag) surgery.
• Genioplasty, Chin Surgery, Jaw Reduction, and Cheekbone Reduction Facial contouring procedures including genioplasty for chin projection, chin surgery, jaw reduction for slimmer lower face, and cheekbone reduction for balanced facial proportions.
• Dermal Injections (Fillers and Botox) Injectable treatments including fillers and Botox for facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction.
• Non-Surgical Thread Lift, Neck Wrinkle Removal, V-line Face, and Heart-line Face Treatments Minimally invasive non-surgical lifting and contouring procedures including thread lift, neck wrinkle removal lifting, non-surgical V-line face, and non-surgical heart-line face treatments.
• Dr. VIP Skin Treatments (Anti-Aging, Whitening, Acne, Hydration) Therapeutic skin treatments addressing signs of aging, brightening and evening skin tone, acne and acne-related concerns, and intensive moisturizing for improved skin hydration and health.
• VIP Aftercare Program Comprehensive post-operative care including daily surgeon check-ups, private recovery suites, personalized wellness services, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, daily facials, and 24-hour nursing support for enhanced healing.
• All-Inclusive Medical Tourism Package Integrated medical tourism service for international patients including airport pick-up, luxury studio accommodation in the same building as the clinic, daily post-operative aftercare, meal services during hospitalization, and post-operative wellness activities; requires surgical deposit to book.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ successful procedures with impeccable safety record
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Korea International Medical Association (KIMA)coreOthersVIP Plastic Surgery Korea is accredited by KIMA, which upholds recognized standards of patient safety, medical quality, and international healthcare services. KIMA accreditation serves as quality assurance for international medical tourists seeking Korean healthcare services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JK Plastic Surgery Center: Korea's leading medical tourism plastic surgery clinic with a Center of Excellence designation from Korea's Ministry of Health, comparable multilingual coordinator model, and similar product portfolio spanning facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring.
• The Plus Plastic Surgery: Korean plastic surgery clinic specializing in rhinoplasty and facial procedures for international patients. Comparable boutique positioning with emphasis on natural results and medical tourism service infrastructure.
• View Plastic Surgery: Major Korean plastic surgery clinic with substantial international medical tourism operations. Offers overlapping portfolio including rhinoplasty, facelift, and body contouring, with similar multilingual patient coordinator infrastructure.
• JW Plastic Surgery Korea: Korean plastic surgery clinic with significant medical tourism focus, particularly serving Southeast Asian and Western patients. Overlaps with VIPPS on facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring service offerings.
• April 31 Plastic Surgery: Korean plastic surgery clinic with significant international medical tourism focus, particularly strong in rhinoplasty and facial contouring. Comparable service model with similar target patient demographics.
• Banobagi Plastic Surgery: Korean plastic surgery clinic serving significant international medical tourism patient base with comparable service model in rhinoplasty, anti-aging, and facial contouring procedures. Targets similar patient demographics across Asia and Western markets.
• ID Hospital Korea: One of Korea's largest plastic surgery hospitals specializing in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and anti-aging surgery for international medical tourism patients. Direct competitor targeting the same Korean medical tourism patient base across multiple of VIPPS's core procedures.

Others

• RealSelf: Medical aesthetics review and marketplace platform connecting prospective patients to surgeons globally. Serves as a primary discovery and trust-validation channel for VIPPS (4.8 stars / 159 reviews) and operates as an ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
• Medical Departures: Online medical tourism marketplace facilitating patient bookings with international clinics including Korean cosmetic surgery providers. Functions as a customer acquisition channel and competitor for patient mind-share in the medical tourism category.

Regional players

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Thailand's largest medical tourism hospital serving international patients with broad cosmetic surgery offerings. Competes with VIPPS for Asian and global medical tourism patients seeking premium cosmetic procedures outside their home country, though based in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwzTySsHBWPbyJLuooqXV_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/about
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vip-international-plastic-surgery-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/vipps.kr
• TikToktiktok.com/@vipps.kr
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/vipplasticsurgery
• Xx.com/vippskorea

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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