Director · Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Sang-Hoon Lee
A board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon who has focused solely on facial bone surgery for over 20 years. After Pusan National University School of Dentistry, Asan Medical Center in Seoul, and Seoul National University Dental Hospital, he practiced in Busan for 13 years, focusing on orthognathic surgery.
Credentials
Board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon, Over 20 years of facial bone surgery, and nothing else.
- 01Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- 02Certified Maxillofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
- 03Doctor of Dental Science (PhD)
Training
- Graduate, Pusan National University School of Dentistry
- Ph.D. in Dentistry, Graduate School, Pusan National University
- Asan Medical Center, Seoul – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Intern · Resident
- Fellow, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Seoul National University Dental Hospital
- Clinical Fellow, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
Career
- Former Director, Barun Contour Dental Hospital
- Director, The Barunface Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Clinic
Academic Societies
- Jaw & Facial Aesthetic Surgery Research Society (Active Member)
- Member, Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Member, Korean Society of Orthognathic Surgery
- Member, Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Member, Korean Cleft Lip and Palate Association
- Member, Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology
The medical license number will be posted after confirmation by Dr. Lee.
"In facial bone surgery, rather than seeing many patients quickly, An 'accurate diagnosis' that focuses fully on one person comes first. Beyond becoming prettier, Chewing and breathing functions must be stable. That is why, if surgery isn't needed, we tell you so honestly."— Dr. Sang-Hoon Lee
Main Treatments
In the Consultation Room
Because I look at patients on the computer so much, Your face is familiar to us now.
"Before the actual surgery, I performed the surgery on the computer first. Since it was surgery on a computer, I tried it this way and that way and thought it through carefully. The patient may be seeing me after a while, but I've looked at the patient so much on the computer that their face already feels familiar to me."
"I will explain how the surgery will proceed and what the result may look like using computer-calculated 3D images. In the past, we could only imagine the jaw position and facial appearance after surgery in our heads. Now that we can see it directly with 3D technology, it helps me a great deal, and I believe it will make it much easier for patients to understand their surgery."
— explaining the 3D virtual surgery plan
"I don't believe you must go to Seoul to have orthognathic surgery. What matters is not the location or size of the clinic, but who performs the surgery, with what experience and standards, and how they take responsibility through recovery after surgery."
"Rather than claiming that we are unconditionally better than large hospitals in Seoul, I believe our strength is that patients in Busan can be treated by an experienced oral & maxillofacial surgeon and receive continuous care through recovery after surgery."
— in response to the question, "Do I have to go to Seoul for double jaw surgery?"
"I know how big a decision it is to choose facial bone surgery. If you're afraid, tell us you're afraid; if you're curious, feel free to ask as many times as you like. If you're considering it, come talk with us comfortably, close to home, first."
— To those who are still deciding
Video Explanations by the Director
On YouTube @barunface_surgery, Dr. Lee personally answers questions he often hears in the consultation room. Click to play right here.
Words from Our Patients
"I liked that they told me clearly what could and couldn't be done."
"I was very worried before orthognathic (double jaw) surgery, but the consultation was so thorough that I had the surgery without any worries. Afterward, I had no side effects, no pain even right after surgery, and no problems at all with daily life."
"I was very worried because it was orthognathic (double jaw) surgery, but I was glad they looked after me carefully from the consultation through recovery after surgery. The swelling and discomfort after surgery have improved a lot over time, and now I go about my daily life comfortably!"
"I came to trust them greatly seeing how carefully they cared for me, from pre-surgery consultation to aftercare. From surgery through recovery and even pin removal, I finished feeling comfortable and reassured, without any anxiety!"
"I was a bit nervous during surgery yesterday too, but the doctors and nurses helped me relax and took good care of me, which I really appreciated!"
"From the consultation onward, they explained kindly and only what was truly necessary, without overtreatment, so I could trust them and decide on surgery."
"I'm truly grateful for how attentively they looked after me in a personalized way, from consultation and treatment to aftercare."
"It didn't feel like they were simply adding volume. It felt like I was being offered a customized design that was truly needed for my face shape. It seemed like an honest clinic that recommends only what's necessary, without overtreatment!!!"
These are reviews that patients wrote directly on Naver Place, selected and shared by the director. They are individual experiences, and treatment results and recovery vary from person to person.
CONSULTATION
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If you're nervous, tell us you're nervous; if you're curious, feel free to ask as many times as you like. Start with a comfortable conversation at a clinic close to you.
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