Seung Ryeol Baek, Plastic surgeon - Seoul, South Korea

Doctor Profile: Dr. Seung Ryeol Baek

• Specialty: Plastic Surgeon

• Sub-specialties:

Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Rhinoplasty & Revision Rhinoplasty (Autologous Rib Cartilage), Liposuction & Fat Grafting

• Position:

Medical Director, Urban Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, South Korea

✅ About Dr. Seung Ryeol Baek

Dr. Seung Ryeol Baek is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for his expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, with a special focus on rhinoplasty, revision surgery using autologous rib cartilage, and eyelid surgery. With a strong academic foundation, years of clinical experience, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Baek blends advanced surgical skill with a refined sense of aesthetics to achieve natural, harmonious, and highly personalized outcomes.

Formerly the Director of Eunice Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Baek led a team of specialists with a philosophy rooted in precision, safety, and individualized treatment planning. His work spans a wide range of procedures, including comprehensive eyelid surgery, autologous fat grafting, liposuction, and facial contouring. He is particularly known for his ability to preserve and enhance each patient's natural features through techniques that emphasize balance, subtlety, and long-term stability.

Currently, Dr. Baek serves as the Medical Director of Urban Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea - a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to both domestic and international patients. There, he continues to offer tailored surgical solutions built on trust, transparency, and excellence in care.

Dr. Baek’s approach goes beyond technical execution; he believes that successful outcomes begin with sincere consultation and empathetic communication. Each treatment plan is developed through thorough analysis and a deep understanding of the patient’s goals, anatomy, and values.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Baek is also an accomplished researcher, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals focusing on wound healing, skin regeneration, and complication management. This academic background reinforces his evidence-based approach and commitment to continuous advancement in the field of plastic surgery.

✅ Experience

With over 15 years of hands-on surgical experience, Dr. Seung Ryeol Baek has built a reputation for delivering refined, natural, and stable aesthetic outcomes. His clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum of procedures—from primary and revision rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage to comprehensive eyelid surgery, fat grafting, and full facial contouring.

Dr. Baek’s career reflects a consistent dedication to precision, safety, and patient-centered care. His former role as Director of Eunice Plastic Surgery Clinic allowed him to lead a team of specialists under a treatment philosophy grounded in individualized surgical planning and aesthetic harmony.

What sets Dr. Baek apart is not only his surgical skill but also his deep understanding of facial anatomy and structure, which he combines with his academic background in wound healing and tissue regeneration. Through thousands of procedures and a wide range of clinical cases, he has cultivated an approach that is both artistic and evidence-based—prioritizing long-term results, natural beauty, and personalized care.

✅ Areas of Specialization

Dr. Baek Seung Ryeol is a board-certified plastic surgeon with clinical expertise in facial aesthetic surgery and soft tissue contouring. He performs a comprehensive range of eyelid procedures and offers liposuction treatments for all areas of the body, combining surgical precision with a focus on natural, balanced results.

His core areas of specialization include:

• Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty – correction of eyelid ptosis, excess skin, and orbital fat.

• Comprehensive Eyelid Surgery – including canthoplasty, epicanthoplasty, ptosis correction, and asymmetry correction

• Liposuction (All Areas) – including face, chin, abdomen, flanks, thighs, and arms, for body contouring and fat reduction

• Autologous Fat Grafting – restoration of facial volume and contour through fat transfer

• Dimple Creation (Dimpleplasty) – minimally invasive technique to create natural dimples

• Nasolabial Fold Augmentation (Gujok Surgery) – volume enhancement for midface rejuvenation

• Chin Augmentation – improving facial profile and lower facial harmony

• Rhinoplasty – aesthetic and functional nasal surgery tailored to individual anatomy

Dr. Baek follows a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, prioritizing surgical accuracy, anatomical harmony, and long-term aesthetic stability. Every treatment plan is carefully customized to reflect the patient’s unique facial features, tissue characteristics, and personal goals.

✅ Patient Care Approach

"My commitment to continuous learning and clinical excellence has been shaped by extensive past experiences and rigorous training. Each challenge I've encountered and every skill I've developed along my journey now enables me to achieve refined, highly personalized outcomes for my patients. Through sincere consultation and thorough analysis, I utilize my accumulated knowledge and expertise to deliver results that not only enhance beauty but also resonate deeply with each patient's unique aspirations and values. To me, every surgery represents a culmination of past dedication and learning—a meaningful journey built on trust, precision, and genuine compassion for each individual I have the privilege to treat."

Dr. Baek’s philosophy of patient care is grounded in empathy, clinical precision, and an unwavering pursuit of surgical excellence. With years of hands-on experience, exposure to a broad spectrum of clinical cases, and advanced academic training, he has cultivated a deep understanding of facial anatomy, aesthetics, and individualized patient needs. This foundation enables him to deliver natural, balanced, and highly tailored outcomes for each patient.

He firmly believes that successful plastic surgery begins long before the operation itself - it starts with honest, thoughtful, and compassionate communication. Dr. Baek takes the time to listen carefully to each patient’s concerns, understand their aesthetic goals, and assess their unique facial characteristics. Rather than applying standardized techniques, he develops personalized surgical or non-surgical treatment plans based on comprehensive clinical evaluation and aesthetic harmony.

For Dr. Baek, aesthetic surgery is not about dramatic transformation, but about refined enhancement - amplifying the patient’s natural beauty while maintaining their unique identity. Whether performing complex facial rejuvenation or subtle contouring, his top priorities remain patient safety, long-term satisfaction, and outcomes that reflect both technical excellence and artistic sensitivity.

Each procedure, in his view, is not merely a technical act, but a meaningful partnership built on trust, responsibility, and genuine care - a journey he is honored to share with every individual he treats.

✅ Research & Publications

Dr. Baek is also an accomplished researcher who has contributed to several publications in internationally recognized medical journals. His research topics include:

• Wound Healing Effects of Rose Placenta in a Mouse Model of Full-Thickness Wounds
  Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2007; 34: 492–3

  • A study investigating the regenerative effects of rose placenta in a full-thickness skin wound model.

• Treatment of Port Wine Stain with Nodular Change
  Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2015; 42(06): 686–694

  • Research focusing on treatment approaches for port wine stains that exhibit nodular changes.

• Rose Placenta Extract Promotes Wound Healing in Mice Full-Thickness Wound Model by Increase of Epidermal Growth Factor (P135)
  Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters – vol. XXVIII – Supplement EBA, September 2015

  • An experimental study demonstrating the enhanced wound healing effects of rose placenta extract through upregulation of epidermal growth factor in mice.

• Complication After Pincer Nail Treatment Using a Shape-Memory Alloy
  Dermatologic Surgery, Vol. 40(11): 1270–1272, November 2014

  • A clinical report on complications following the use of shape-memory alloys in the treatment of pincer nail deformity.

This academic foundation strengthens his evidence-based approach in clinical practice.

✅ Current Practice: Urban Plastic Surgery

Dr. Baek currently serves as the Medical Director of Urban Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea—a modern, fully equipped clinic specializing in aesthetic plastic surgery for both local and international patients.