Seomyeon, Busan · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Jaw surgery in Busan, by the surgeon who plans it, performs it and sees you through recovery.
Dr. Sang-Hoon Lee has spent more than 20 years in oral and maxillofacial surgery and 13 years running an orthognathic-focused hospital in Busan. He does the 3D virtual planning himself, operates under general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist, and sees you at every follow-up. If you do not need surgery, he will tell you.
One surgeon, the whole way
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One surgeon, the whole way
Consultation, 3D virtual surgical planning (VSP), surgery, inpatient rounds and follow-up are all done by Dr. Lee, not delegated to staff.
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Digital planning done in-house
CT, intraoral scan, photos and dental models are merged into one 3D model. Dr. Lee simulates the surgery on the computer first and 3D-prints the surgical guide (wafer) in the clinic.
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A hospital built for surgery patients
General anesthesia operating room with an anesthesiologist, BIS monitoring, recovery room, four private inpatient rooms on a separate floor, and a post-surgical recovery program.
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Honest about what surgery cannot do
Surgery is recommended only when the benefit clearly outweighs the burden. Consultations where surgery was not recommended are published openly on the Korean site.
Orthognathic (double jaw) surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) to correct skeletal malocclusion that orthodontics alone cannot fix: prognathism (underbite), retrogenia (receding chin), facial asymmetry and long face with gummy smile.
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Facial contouring
Facial contouring reshapes the cheekbones, the angle of the lower jaw and the chin to create a softer, balanced outline.
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Dental implants
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium root placed in the jawbone and a crown on top.
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Porcelain veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth to change colour, shape, length and spacing.
Read more"To a surgeon it may be a familiar operation, but to the patient it can be one of the biggest and hardest decisions of a lifetime. I wanted to practice in a way that listens fully to one person, plans personally, and stays responsible from surgery through recovery."
— Dr. Sang-Hoon Lee
Coming from abroad
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Before you travel
Send photos (front, 45°, side) and any existing CT or orthodontic records by email or LINE. We will tell you whether you are a candidate and outline the schedule.
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In Busan
Day 1–2: 3D CT, intraoral scan, blood tests and the surgical plan explained on a 3D model. Surgery and 1–3 nights in a private room. Stitches out about two weeks after surgery.
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After you return
Follow-up by photos and messages; later plate removal, if wanted, can be done on a return visit. Please allow 2–3 weeks in Busan for orthognathic or contouring surgery.
Ask a quick question
The assistant answers general questions only. It is not medical advice and cannot book appointments. Please contact the clinic directly for diagnosis and scheduling.
Full details, fees and cases are on the Korean site. 한국어
Contact us directly
Email, LINE, Kakao or phone. We will reply in English. We do not work with brokers.