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Seoul · Gangnam

Dr. Min-Hee Ryu

World-class Deep Plane Faceliftsurgeon and global educator.

With 20+ years of experience and 3,000+ Deep Plane Facelift cases, Dr. Min-Hee Ryu is a World-Class Facelift Specialist and Global Educator, recognized for his expertise in facial rejuvenation surgery and anatomy.

As a lecturer, tutor, and surgical demonstrator, Dr. Ryu is invited to teach DEEP PLANE Facelift techniques through presentations, live surgery, and cadaver dissections across more than 15 countries, including Korea, the US, Europe, Singapore, Australia, and Japan.

His academic and professional credentials include serving as a MAFAC Faculty Member since 2016, Guest Faculty Member at Mayo Clinic since 2023, and Editorial Board Member of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (SCI) since 2019. He is also an active member of KSPRS, ASPS, ASAPS, and ISAPS. Through these academic and educational roles, Dr. Ryu continues to contribute to the advancement of facial rejuvenation surgery and surgical education.

Dr. Min-Hee Ryu lecturing on the deep plane facelift at an international meeting
Dr. Min-Hee Ryu · Seoul
Dr. Min-Hee Ryu — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Meet Dr. Min-Hee Ryu

A world-class Deep Plane Facelift specialist and global educator

Dr. Minhee Ryu is a World-Class FACELIFT Specialist and Global Educator, who is deeply committed to sharing his facial rejuvenation surgery and anatomy expertise. As a lecturer, tutor, and demonstrator, he is invited to deliver DEEP PLANE FACELIFT lectures and perform live surgery and cadaver dissection demonstrations in more than 15 countries, including Korea, the US, Europe, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and beyond.

Recognized worldwide for his expertise in DEEP PLANE FACELIFT, Dr. Ryu has been a Faculty Member at MAFAC since 2016, a Guest Faculty Member at Mayo Clinic from 2023, 2024, 2025 and an Editorial Board Member of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (SCI) since 2019. He is also an active member of KSPRS, ASPS, ASAPS, and ISAPS.

  • 3,000+
    Deep Plane Facelift Cases
  • 12,000+
    Lifting Procedures
  • 20+
    Years of Experience
  • 70+
    Countries Represented
About RNWOOD

Who we are

Begin your elegant journey at RNWOOD Plastic Surgery — Rejuvenation in the Woods. Discover timeless beauty—inside and out—with a youthful, refined transformation.

Our state-of-the-art facility combines safety, comfort, and hospitality. Led by a globally renowned specialist in this field, with talented staff and aesthetic interiors, every detail has been curated to make you feel at ease and well cared for.

Meaning of RNWOOD

Rejuvenation in the Woods

What RNWOOD believes

  • Individuality
  • Natural Results
  • Safety
  • Precision
  • Personalized Care
  • Long-Term Rejuvenation
International patients

Process for international patients

From first photos to recovery in Seoul — a clear path for patients travelling from abroad.

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Online consult

Share straight-angled front and side photos without makeup or colored lenses, plus any prior surgery or treatment history. Dr. Ryu reviews your case and advises remotely.

02

In-person consult

Meet in Seoul for a full evaluation. Recommendations follow your anatomy and goals — no symptoms, no surgery.

03

Surgical details

Typical deep plane facelift: about 4–5 hours under IV sedation, no hospitalization required, with drains and a short compression period. Stitch removal is planned around day 7.

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Post-op care

Plan 7–10 days in Korea. Daily check-ups with Dr. Ryu, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Healite LED, shampoo service, and airport–hotel transfers after deposit confirmation.

Global Patient Community

Our Global Patient Community

Patients from over 70 countries have trusted RNWOOD for advanced facial rejuvenation and aesthetic surgery.

70+ countries6 continents

Patients travel to Seoul from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and across Asia-Pacific. Hover or tap a country to see cities.

Selected Results

Selected Results

A selection of Dr. Ryu's deep plane facelift results, each photographed in standardized lighting and angle.

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F/68 AUS

Case № 01

Follow-up · 1 year

Deep Plane Facelift, Neck Lift, Submentoplasty, Fat Graft

F/48 AUS

Case № 02

Follow-up · 7 days

Deep Plane Facelift, Neck Lift, Chin Liposuction, Lower Blepharoplasty

F/63 AUS

Case № 03

Follow-up · 14 days

Deep Plane Facelift, Neck Lift, Submentoplasty, Fat Graft

Team

The RNWOOD team

Multilingual consultants and medical staff supporting international patients from inquiry through recovery.

Mihua

Korean / Chinese Team Leader

Desk · Consult

Korean, Chinese

Julia

Marketing Team Leader · English Consultant

Marketing · Consult

English, Korean

Ella

English / Indonesian Consultant

Consult

English, Korean, Indonesian, Chinese

Lisa

English Consultant

Consult

English, Korean, Tagalog, Japanese

Yuha

Desk · Marketing

Desk · Marketing

English, Korean

Won

Desk

Desk

English, Korean

Suhyeon

Nurse Team Leader

Medical Team

Korean, English, Chinese

Sonny

HR / Operations

HR

Korean

Featured video

Deep Plane vs SMAS

Dr. Ryu explains how a deep plane approach differs from a limited SMAS lift — retaining ligament release and anterior midface correction.

Reviews

What patients share publicly

Selected third-party reviews. Links open on Reddit, Google, or RealSelf.

Blog

Essays, technique notes, and lectures

Writing from Dr. Ryu on deep plane principles, recovery, and facial anatomy — including notes linked from the clinic's educational archive.

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Press

Selected media & features

Interviews, features, and coverage alongside Dr. Ryu's own educational channel.

Press archive
Inquiry

Request a consultation

Send photos and a short note to Dr. Ryu's office. Include straight front and side views without makeup, and any prior procedures.

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Connect

Follow & get in touch

Surgical insights, lectures and behind-the-scenes from Dr. Ryu, and a direct line for inquiries.