Facelift Expert | 2026 Korea’s Top 100 Doctors
Lienjang Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce that Dr. Choi Sang Rok, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation, has been selected for Korea’s “2026 Top 100 Doctors” in the Facelift Surgery category.
The recognition, organized by Weekly Sisa Magazine, highlights medical professionals across Korea based on factors including professional expertise, clinical experience, and contributions to the development of healthcare in their respective fields.
Dr. Choi was recognized in the Facelift Surgery category for his extensive clinical experience and expertise in surgical facial rejuvenation.
About Dr. Choi Sang Rok
Dr. Choi Sang Rok is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Seoul, South Korea, with extensive experience in facial plastic surgery, including facelift surgery, facial contouring surgery, and comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Choi graduated from Korea University College of Medicine and has worked as a plastic surgeon at Korea University Hospital. He has also served as a professor at Korea University Medical Center.
He is a member of several professional medical societies, including:
• The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• The Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• The Korean Society of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery
• The International Society of Plastic Surgery (IPRS)
His academic and clinical background has contributed to an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy and the relationship between facial bone structure, soft tissue, skin, and age-related volume changes.
A Structural Approach to Facelift Surgery
Facial aging does not occur only on the skin’s surface.
Over time, changes can occur in multiple layers of the face, including the skin, facial fat, supporting soft tissues, and underlying facial structure. These changes may contribute to concerns such as sagging cheeks, jowls, loss of jawline definition, neck laxity, and changes in overall facial proportions.
For this reason, Dr. Choi emphasizes that facelift surgery should not be approached simply as a procedure to pull or tighten loose skin.
Instead, surgical planning should begin with a comprehensive evaluation of each patient’s facial anatomy and individual aging pattern.
Factors that may be considered when planning facelift surgery include:
• Degree and location of facial sagging
• Skin condition and elasticity
• Facial bone structure
• Soft-tissue descent
• Age-related facial volume loss
• Jawline and neck changes
• Previous facial procedures or surgeries
Based on these factors, an individualized surgical plan can be developed to address the areas that contribute to the patient’s aging appearance while considering the overall balance of the face.
Experience in Both Facial Contouring and Facelift Surgery
One aspect of Dr. Choi’s background is his extensive experience in facial contouring surgery.
Facial contouring procedures may involve structural changes to areas such as the cheekbones, jaw, and chin. Performing these procedures requires a detailed understanding of how the facial skeleton interacts with the surrounding soft tissues and skin.
This experience also influences Dr. Choi’s approach to facelift surgery.
Rather than evaluating sagging skin in isolation, he considers how the underlying skeletal structure, soft-tissue position, facial volume, and previous surgical changes may affect the appearance of facial aging.
This structural perspective can be particularly important when treating patients who have previously undergone facial contouring surgery.
Facelift After Facial Contouring Surgery
Patients who have undergone facial contouring surgery in Korea or elsewhere may develop different patterns of facial aging over time.
Changes to the cheekbones, jawline, or chin can alter the structural support of the surrounding soft tissues. As the natural aging process continues, the way facial tissues descend may therefore differ from that of patients who have never undergone facial bone surgery.
For patients considering a facelift after facial contouring surgery, previous surgical history should be carefully reviewed as part of the treatment plan.
Dr. Choi explains:
“Facelift surgery is not simply about pulling the skin tighter. It requires a comprehensive analysis of facial anatomy and the underlying causes of aging. For patients who have previously undergone facial contouring surgery, it is particularly important to develop a surgical plan that also considers changes in the facial skeleton.”
Evaluating the patient’s current anatomy together with previous procedures can help determine an appropriate surgical approach for facial rejuvenation.
Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation Beyond the Face
Facial aging rarely affects only one area.
Depending on the patient’s anatomy and concerns, signs of aging may extend from the mid and lower face to the jawline and neck. Changes in facial fat distribution and volume may also influence the overall appearance.
For this reason, Dr. Choi emphasizes a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation, considering the balance between different areas rather than treating each concern independently.
Depending on individual needs, a surgical plan may take into consideration:
• Facelift surgery
• Lower-face and jawline rejuvenation
• Neck rejuvenation and neck wrinkles
• Facial fat repositioning
• Age-related facial volume changes
• Previous facial contouring or plastic surgery
The appropriate combination and extent of treatment varies according to each patient’s anatomy, aging pattern, previous procedures, and desired outcome.
Facelift Surgery in Seoul, South Korea
South Korea is internationally known for plastic surgery, and patients from around the world travel to Seoul for facial rejuvenation and other aesthetic procedures.
For international patients considering facelift surgery in Korea, selecting a surgeon involves more than choosing a particular surgical technique.
A detailed consultation should evaluate the patient’s facial anatomy, aging pattern, medical history, previous procedures, and expectations before determining whether surgery is appropriate and which surgical approach should be considered.
At Lienjang Plastic Surgery in Seoul, Dr. Choi provides individualized consultations for patients seeking surgical solutions for facial aging, including patients with a history of facial contouring or other facial procedures.
Consultation with Dr. Choi Sang Rok at Lienjang Plastic Surgery
Patients interested in facelift surgery in Seoul can request a consultation with Dr. Choi Sang Rok at Lienjang Plastic Surgery.
For international patients who are not yet in Korea, a preliminary assessment based on photographs may be available before an in-person consultation. This can help the medical team better understand the patient’s primary concerns, previous surgical history, and areas they would like to improve.
The final surgical plan is determined after appropriate medical evaluation and consultation.
Considering facelift surgery in Korea?
Contact Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Seoul to learn more about facelift surgery and request a consultation with Dr. Choi Sang Rok.
Source: MediSobiza News (메디소비자뉴스)
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