A career built on
facial anatomy
Dr. Min-Hee Ryu is a Korean Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Seoul, Gangnam. He is known internationally for the Deep Plane Facelift and for teaching facelift anatomy to surgeons worldwide.
Elegance and individuality
Dr. Ryu's approach emphasizes elegance and individuality: personalized diagnosis and surgery for each face. He is experienced with the unique features of both Asian and Western patients, and combines aesthetic sense with the structural depth of his surgical training.
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 Korean Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Minhee Ryu brings a wealth of expertise to his work. Recognized as a global authority in the Deep Plane Facelift, he is renowned for delivering natural, lasting results through advanced techniques in facial rejuvenation. He has been a Faculty member of the prestigious MAFAC (Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course) since 2016 and an Editorial Board Member for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (SCI) since 2019. Dr. Ryu is also a proud member of several esteemed professional organizations, including KSPRS (The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons), ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons), and ISAPS (The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).
Dr. Min-Hee Ryu
Dr. Ryu has dedicated his career to advancing the field of Facial Rejuvenation Surgery and Anatomy. He has been invited as a Faculty member to share his expertise at more than 100 international meetings across over 15 countries, including South Korea, the United States, Australia, Singapore, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Mongolia, Japan, and China. His contributions include lectures, cadaver dissections, and live surgeries, actively sharing his knowledge and experience. Dr. Ryu has also authored numerous papers and books and has been particularly dedicated to educating about Facial Rejuvenation Surgery and Anatomy. As a Faculty member of MAFAC, he teaches safe and precise Deep Plane Facelift with Surgical Anatomy through multiple cadaver dissections every year since 2016. Additionally, as an Editorial Board Member and member of the Educational Council for ISAPS, he actively contributes to the global advancement of academic research and education.
A Global Leading Specialist in Deep Plane Facelift Education
Dr. Ryu emphasizes elegance and individuality in his personalized diagnoses and surgeries. He is highly experienced in performing surgeries that consider the unique facial features of both Asian and Western patients, seamlessly combining his exceptional aesthetic sense with surgical expertise. With a passion for innovation and patient-centered care, Dr. Ryu is at the forefront of developing techniques that enhance the natural beauty of his patients, making significant contributions to the future of facial rejuvenation surgery.
Practice and faculty
RNWOOD, Gangnam, Seoul
Founder and lead surgeon.
MAFAC Faculty since 2016
Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course. Cadaver dissection tutor in the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands.
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 2023
Invited faculty; lecture “Deep Plane Facelift in Asian Patients”.
Editorial Board, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SCI), since 2019
Peer review of the international literature.
ISAPS Educational Council
Member of the global education program.
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Prospective patients are seen at the RNWOOD clinic in Seoul. Media, conferences, and surgical societies are welcomed through the speaking inquiry.