Training and experience
22 years of experience (stated in profile summaries); Faculty member of MAFAC since 2016
Clinical appointments
Director, BIO Plastic Surgery Clinic (2023–2024, 2013–2014); Director, BK Plastic Surgery Clinic (2010–2013)
International training or fellowships
Faculty Member, Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course (MAFAC), Melbourne, Australia (Since 2016)
Clinical focus
Deep Neck Lift; Facial Anatomy; Revision surgeries; Deep Plane Face Lift; Deep Neck Lift; Submentoplasty; Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty; Fat Grafting (Nanofat, Stem Cell/SVF); Surgical Correction of Crow's feet deformity; Botox and Fillers
Professional memberships
Active Member, The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS); International Active Member, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); International Active Member, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS); Active Member, The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Leadership roles
Chief Director, RNWOOD Plastic Surgery; Faculty Member, MAFAC (Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course)
Journal articles
"Reframing the Etiology of Facial Sagging from a Facelift Perspective" (2018); "Preserving Orbicularis Branches of the Zygomatic Nerve..." (2018); "Invited Discussion on: Can Procerus Transection Alter the Radix Morphology..." (2021)
Educational materials
Tutor for cadaver dissection courses (MAFAC)
Making the consultation specific to you
For a consultation with Dr. Ryu, identify the specific face or neck changes you want addressed and disclose any previous lift, thread or filler treatment. Ask how the proposed tissue plane relates to your anatomy and what the named technique includes. His anatomy-teaching roles provide professional context; the decisive discussion is the individualized plan, limitations and risk management.