Plastic Surgeon Kim Uigeon
Dr. Kim Uigeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon (성형외과 전문의) who focuses exclusively on breast surgery at UNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul. He has performed thousands of breast cases and authored five peer-reviewed publications.
Growing up alongside his father, a sculptor,
he naturally developed an eye for balance and beauty in form.
His father, who devoted his life to art as a fine arts professor,
lives on through the hands of his son.
The Nike Victory statue standing in the clinic
is a gift his father spent a full year sculpting for his son before the clinic's opening.
Like the goddess of victory and beauty,
it carries the hope that everyone who visits will move forward toward the appearance they desire.
"Within the hands of a surgeon holding a scalpel lies the sensibility of a sculptor."
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UNE PLASTIC SURGERYKim Uigeon Lead SurgeonBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonUNE Plastic Surgery recommends only the procedures that are truly necessary,
based on precise examinations and accurate diagnoses.Career• Current) Lead Surgeon, UNE Plastic Surgery
• Former) Breast & Body Contouring Surgeon, NANA Plastic Surgery
• Former) Breast & Body Contouring Surgeon, TL Plastic Surgery
• CHA University Graduate School of Medicine
• Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, CHA Bundang Medical Center
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center
Professional Memberships• Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member, Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons
• Academic Committee, Breast Plastic Surgery Research Society
Research Papers•Kim UG, Hwang E. Nipple Reconstruction with a C-V Flap Overgrafted with AlloDerm. Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;23(3):117-121.
•Kim UG, Kim CH, Kwon KS, Hwang E. Actinomycosis in a Mucosal Lesion on a Created Perioral Dimple: A Case Report. Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;23(3):155-158.
•Kim UG, Kook DB, Kim TH, Kim CH. Trichilemmal Carcinoma from Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst on the Posterior Neck. Arch Craniofac Surg. 2017 Mar;18(1):50-53.
•Kim, D. H., Kim, C. W., Lee, J. W., Kim, UG., Jung, S., & Hwang, E. (2018). Distribution of internal thoracic artery perforators: A clinical anatomy study. Clinical Anatomy
Research Publications
Peer-reviewed publications co-authored by Dr. Kim Uigeon, indexed in PubMed. ORCID 0000-0001-5074-1366
- 2020 Journal of Craniofacial Surgery The Effect of Hyaluronidase on the Fat Graft
- 2019 Clinical Anatomy Distribution of internal thoracic artery perforators: A clinical anatomy study
- 2017 Archives of Craniofacial Surgery Trichilemmal Carcinoma from Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst on the Posterior Neck
- 2017 Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Nipple Reconstruction with a C-V Flap Overgrafted with AlloDerm
- 2017 Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Actinomycosis in a Mucosal Lesion on a Created Perioral Dimple
Press Coverage & Academic Exchange
Dr. Kim Uigeon is regularly featured by leading medical media outlets as a breast surgery specialist and continues active academic exchange.
- 2025.08 Medisobiza News Academic exchange with key Mentor (Johnson & Johnson) personnel on breast surgery
- 2024.11 Medical Tribune Motiva breast implant FDA approval — the importance of safe breast surgery
- 2024.05 Medical Today High-difficulty revision breast surgery: bleeding control and surgical technique matter more than the implant
- 2023.10 Medical Today The importance of breast surgery duration — a key factor in pain and recovery time
- 2023.01 Medical Today Surgical strategies to prevent capsular contracture and other side effects after breast surgery
- 2022.11 Rapportian Medical exchange with Motiva Key Doctor Dr. Sforza on breast surgery
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UNE PLASTIC SURGERYCho Junghwa AnesthesiologistBoard Certified AnesthesiologistUNE Plastic Surgery is committed to
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Career
• Current) Anesthesiologist, UNE Plastic Surgery
• Former) Anesthesiologist, NANA Plastic Surgery
• Former) Anesthesiologist, Pretty Plastic Surgery
• Former) Anesthesiologist, Doodream Plastic Surgery
• Former) Anesthesiologist, iWell Plastic Surgery
• Board Certified, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Asan Medical Center Seoul
Professional Memberships• Member, Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
• Member, Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Member, Korean Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesiologists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Dr. Kim Uigeon study and complete his plastic surgery training?
Dr. Kim Uigeon graduated from CHA University Graduate School of Medicine and completed his plastic surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center, where he also served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery. He is board-certified by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS).
What is Dr. Kim Uigeon’s medical specialty?
Dr. Kim Uigeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon focused on breast surgery — breast augmentation, breast revision (capsular contracture, implant rupture, malposition), breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction, and nipple-areola correction. He practices at UNE Plastic Surgery, a clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea specializing in breast surgery.
Which medical societies is Dr. Kim Uigeon a member of?
Dr. Kim Uigeon is an active member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS), and the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS). He also serves on the academic committee of the Breast Plastic Surgery Research Society academic committee.
Has Dr. Kim Uigeon published peer-reviewed plastic surgery research?
Yes. Dr. Kim Uigeon has published peer-reviewed plastic surgery papers, including work in Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (nipple reconstruction with C-V flap and AlloDerm; perioral dimple-related actinomycosis), Archives of Craniofacial Surgery (trichilemmal carcinoma case study), and Clinical Anatomy (internal thoracic artery perforator distribution study).
What languages does Dr. Kim Uigeon consult in?
Dr. Kim Uigeon consults primarily in Korean and English. International patients may also coordinate consultation through email or video call before traveling to Seoul. Translation support for Chinese and Japanese is available through clinic staff when needed.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Kim Uigeon?
International patients can begin with an online consultation by email or video call. Dr. Kim Uigeon personally reviews medical history, breast anatomy photos, and surgical goals. After arriving in Korea, an in-person consultation includes physical examination and detailed discussion of the surgical plan at UNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul.