A closer look at rhinoplasty in South Korea
Sang-Min Hyun
Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic

Sang-Min Hyun

ENT specialist with aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty practice

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Experience & approach

Dr. Sang-Min Hyun leads Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic. He trained in otorhinolaryngology at Asan Medical Center and subsequently completed a rhinology fellowship there. His nasal practice covers both cosmetic and functional surgery, including revision procedures.

After medical education and an internship at Seoul National University, his professional background includes directorship of Shimmian Rhinoplasty Clinic from 2013 to 2021. He became Kobijou’s chief director in 2021. His academic appointments and participation in facial plastic surgery organizations complement this nasal focus.

Training & professional background

  • Medical graduate, Seoul National University; internship, Seoul National University Hospital.
  • Otorhinolaryngology residency and rhinology fellowship, Asan Medical Center.
  • Former director, Shimmian Rhinoplasty Clinic (2013–2021).
  • Adjunct professor, Asan Medical Center; clinical professor, Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery.
  • Member and academic committee participant, Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  • Member, Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Korean Rhinologic Society.

Rhinoplasty at Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic

Kobijou offers aesthetic and functional nasal surgery under Dr. Sang-Min Hyun, including implant-free revision and treatment of septal or nasal-valve problems.

Clarify the functional diagnosis

For obstruction or septal damage, ask which examination is needed and what each proposed procedure is intended to address.

Revision material choices

Discuss whether an implant-free approach is feasible after your previous surgery, including the available cartilage and intended structural changes.

Discuss your own anatomy and goals

  • What tests would distinguish my septal and nasal-valve concerns?
  • Would implant-free revision be feasible given my previous surgery?
  • Which follow-up arrangements apply to my particular functional problem?

Before you decide

Ask to meet the surgeon who will operate, review cases with similar anatomy and confirm the proposed changes in writing. Discuss both appearance and breathing, including what the procedure cannot achieve for your nose.

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Where to arrange a consultation

Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic
14th Floor, Regent Tower, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

When contacting the international team, request a consultation with Sang-Min Hyun and confirm who would perform the proposed operation. Explain previous nasal procedures, breathing concerns and the features you want to preserve.

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Explore the clinic’s cases

Review the clinic’s procedure descriptions and photograph timing. Ask which cases were performed by Sang-Min Hyun; a clinic collection can include work by different surgeons.

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Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic

Rhinoplasty

33 comparisons · Seoul

33 clinic-provided comparisons are grouped here from Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic’s rhinoplasty collection. The records may include several views…

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Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic

Revision rhinoplasty

12 comparisons · Seoul

12 clinic-provided comparisons are grouped here from Kobijou Rhinoplasty Clinic’s revision rhinoplasty collection. The records may include…

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Further reading

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