For Director Lee Geun-jik, three decades in the plastic surgery field have given him ample authority to discuss "beauty." To him, each time he picks up a scalpel is akin to creating a masterpiece. Choosing to specialize in reconstructive surgery feels like activating a game's "hard mode"—a challenge, yet more like a journey filled with warmth.
LEEGEUNJIK
Director, Golden Eagle International Medical Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
MD, Korea University
Professor, Korea University College of Medicine
Honorary Titles
Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons
Full Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Full Member, Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
Fellow, American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPPS)
Specialties
Precision revision rhinoplasty/blepharoplasty, comprehensive facial reconstruction, facial anti-aging, fat grafting specialist
Professional Experience
With over 30 years of practice, Director Lee Geun-jik stands as a distinguished representative of Korea's ultra-precise "Koryo School" of plastic surgery.Graduated from the world-renowned Korea University, holding a Doctor of Medical Science degree from Korea University and serving as a Professor at Korea University College of Medicine.
Possesses a solid and profound academic background coupled with extensive cutting-edge clinical experience.He specializes in meticulous revision rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty, as well as comprehensive facial aesthetic design. Renowned for his refined surgical technique and delicate style, his results are celebrated for their natural appearance. As the go-to facial contouring expert for numerous Korean and Japanese celebrities, he is hailed as "Korea's Gold Medal Facial Surgeon."
Currently serving as Director of Golden Eagle International Medical Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, he brings a new paradigm of reconstructive plastic surgery to countless beauty seekers through authentic Korean medical standards.
30-Second Overview of Dr. Lee Geon-jik
Over 30 years of dedicated expertise
Solid academic foundation & extensive plastic surgery experience
Renowned as the "Divine Hands" of eye and nose revision surgery
Professor at Korea University College of Medicine
Mentored over 1,000 medical successors through teaching and practice
A towering figure in Korea's plastic surgery field
>Over 10,000 reconstructive surgery cases performed
Helping patients troubled by failed procedures
Return to normal life
1982–1984: Graduated from Korea University
1986–1987: Internship at Korea University Hospital
1994–1996 Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Dongguk University Hospital, South Korea
2009–2011 Director, ABC Plastic Surgery Clinic, South Korea
2011–2012 Director, Juliet Plastic Surgery Clinic, South Korea
2014–2015 Director of Plastic Surgery, Seoul Riga Medical Beauty Hospital, Shanghai
"I'd rather spend an extra hour in the operating room
than allow a 0.1-millimeter deviation."
Director Lee Geon-jik graduated from Korea University—a world-renowned institution often dubbed "Korea's Princeton." This century-old university has nurtured numerous prominent figures across politics, business, culture, and sports. Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak stands among its distinguished alumni.
Korea University
Driven by a pure passion for medicine, Director Lee Geun-jik thrived in the university's rigorous academic environment, absorbing knowledge while rapidly developing his skills. After completing his undergraduate studies, he chose to specialize in cosmetic surgery.Early plastic surgeries differed significantly from today's procedures. Many patients sought reconstructive surgery due to disfigurement caused by congenital defects or traumatic injuries, aiming to restore facial aesthetics.
Unlike routine nose or eyelid surgeries, these reconstructive procedures involved far more complex challenges. Surgeons not only addressed the original issues but also focused on achieving overall facial harmony and natural contouring.This tests not only the surgeon's aesthetic judgment but also their technical skill and experience.
Applying his knowledge with dedication, Director Li Genji leveraged his solid and extensive academic foundation to resolve complex facial issues like burns and traumatic injuries, accumulating rich surgical experience on the clinical frontlines. Beyond this, he is also an outstanding maxillofacial surgeon, representing the pinnacle of aesthetic plastic surgery.
Like a special light, the name "Li Genji" spread far and wide, illuminating the lives of many individuals seeking beauty who had reached a dead end. This journey laid a solid foundation for President Li's future path in "reconstructive plastic surgery."
"Double eyelids are not the goal;
the goal is to naturally reveal the eyes' true essence."
A single incision, a single suture, a single forceps—these techniques may seem simple, yet they represent three decades of unwavering dedication. After earning his doctoral degree, Dr. Li Genji seamlessly transitioned into South Korea's plastic surgery field, helping countless individuals regain confidence through facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Lee explained that fifteen years ago, exaggerated cosmetic results were highly popular in South Korea. Examples included overly wide double eyelids, towering nasal bridges, and sharply defined chins. Though this trend of exaggerated aesthetics did not last long, it planted seeds of suffering for many patients.
Outdated aesthetics and excessive implant materials left them in agony. As a leading figure of Korea's ultra-fine "Koryo School" of plastic surgery, Dr. Lee excels in achieving natural, subtle transformations.
Possessing almost divine skill, Dr. Lee wields a miraculous "face-sculpting" technique.Those once exaggerated features are reborn, achieving both beauty and refinement.
Influenced by early Korean plastic surgery trends, China also saw a surge in seekers of the "internet celebrity face." But as the trend faded, many began seeking corrective procedures. Finding a reliable surgeon became crucial.
Five years ago, Dr. Lee Geon-jik arrived in China, introducing the concept of ultra-precise reconstructive surgery. Now based in Nanjing, he brings three decades of plastic surgery expertise to Golden Eagle International Medical Aesthetics, continuing to show countless Chinese patients the possibilities of beauty.
"Perfect reconstructive surgery
will make you forget the pain of the first procedure."
Despite language barriers, Dr. Li Genji's work extends far beyond the operating room. More often than not, he translates complex medical terminology into accessible language for his patients.
In Dr. Li Genji's view, the relationship between a doctor and a patient should be a long-term commitment. Each sustained relationship provides him with a continuous stream of valuable experience.
In an era where everyone invests time in learning about medical aesthetics, this attitude is particularly valuable. Only mutual trust can yield the most ideal transformations.
Dr. Li Genji also frequently emphasizes that plastic surgery is not magic and cannot meet everyone's expectations. However, we can amplify individual traits based on each person's unique foundation to create distinctive beauty.
The world is not lacking in golden ratios or similar faces, but beauty should flourish in diversity, each with its own unique charm. Blindly pursuing numerical values like length, width, or height and rigidly altering facial features will only backfire.
Since dedicating himself to reconstructive surgery, Dr. Li Genji has earned countless accolades as a "TopClass" practitioner. Yet he never boasts about his achievements. Instead, he quietly applies three decades of accumulated expertise, ensuring every procedure delivers a flawless result.
Amidst a return to medicine's core principles, Dr. Li Genji's dedication is exceptionally precious. It serves as a unique passport, carrying patients' dreams of transformation toward the destination called beauty.