Hairline Correction in Korea: Dr. Jae Hyun Park & DANA Plastic Surgery

 

Dr. Jae Hyun Park of DANA Plastic Surgery Seoul has published 5 world-first papers on hairline correction and won the 2022 ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award. Discover why patients worldwide choose Korea's leading hairline specialist.

When people think about hair restoration, they often focus on coverage or density. But a well-designed hairline  its shape, contour, angle, and side profile is what determines whether the result looks natural or artificial.

No surgeon in the world has studied this in more depth than Dr. Jae Hyun Park, Chief Medical Director of DANA Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea.

With five world-first published techniques, the most hairline correction papers of any surgeon globally, and the 2022 ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award to his name, Dr. Park is widely recognized as the definitive authority in hairline correction surgery.


About Dr. Jae Hyun Park Credentials at a Glance

Category

Detail

Qualification

MD, PhD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Specialty

Hairline Correction & Hair Restoration

Society Role

President, Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS), 2024

ISHRS Membership

Active member for 15+ years

Publications

30+ peer-reviewed international papers

Academic Lectures

100+ worldwide

Hairline Correction Papers

Most published globally

Clinic

DANA Plastic Surgery, Seoul (+ Taipei & Bangkok branches)

🔗 View full profile at ISHRS


2022 ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award The Highest Honor in Hair Restoration

At its 30th World Congress held in Panama City in October 2022, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) presented Dr. Park with the Platinum Follicle Award  the organization's most prestigious recognition for outstanding achievement in research, innovation, or technique advancement.

The official ISHRS citation acknowledged:

  • 18+ years of experience in hair restoration surgery
  • A prolific publication record spanning plastic surgery and dermatologic surgery journals
  • Contributions to female hairline correctionnon-shaven FUElong-hair FUEscalp micropigmentation, and graft survival
  • Consistent presentations at ISHRS World Congresses sharing the latest advances

"His publications have contributed to improving knowledge in the correction and design of female hairlines, non-shaven follicular unit excision (FUE), long-hair FUE, scalp micropigmentation, scalp laxity, and graft survival."  ISHRS Official Award Citation, 2022

In 2025, Dr. Park and the DANA team continued their award-winning streak by receiving both the Best Presentation Award and Excellence Award at the International Congress of KSHRS.


5 World-First Contributions to Hairline Correction Surgery

What truly separates Dr. Park from other hair restoration surgeons is a body of research that no one had published before him. Each of the following techniques was defined, studied, and presented to the international medical community for the very first time by Dr. Park.

1. Hairline Revision Surgery World First

Dr. Park was the first surgeon to formally define and publish a methodology for correcting unsatisfactory hairline surgery results. Today, his revision protocols form the clinical foundation used by surgeons worldwide when managing failed or aesthetically poor hairline procedures.

2. Posterior Cheekbone Coverage Surgery World First

This innovative technique uses a redesigned lateral hairline to visually reduce the appearance of prominent cheekbones, creating a softer and more proportionate facial frame. Published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), it remains one of the most requested procedures at DANA.

3. Temple Hairline Correction World First

Dr. Park was the first to systematically classify, design, and describe the surgical technique for correcting the temple hairline  a delicate zone that requires precise placement of fine-caliber hair grafts. Published in Annals of Plastic Surgery (APS).

4. Lateral Hairline Correction World First

The lateral hairline the line running from the M-shape frontal area through the temples and into the sideburns had never been formally studied as a standalone surgical target. Dr. Park defined its anatomy, classification, and correction method, and published the world's first dedicated paper in an international plastic surgery journal.

5. Natural Hairline Design Method World First

Perhaps his most foundational contribution: Dr. Park created and published the world's first systematic methodology for designing a natural-looking hairline based on individual facial proportions, bone structure, gender, and age. This framework is now considered a cornerstone reference in the field. Source: DANA Plastic Surgery


Key Techniques Available at DANA Plastic Surgery

Technique

Description

Long-Hair Non-Shaven FUE

No head shaving required. Patients return to daily life within days. Patented by DANA.

Artisan Hairline Design

Fully customized design based on facial ratio, gender, and aesthetics.

Posterior Cheekbone Coverage

Lateral hairline surgery to soften prominent cheekbones. World-first method.

Hairline Revision Surgery

Correction of poor results from previous procedures at other clinics. World-first methodology.

Temple & Lateral Correction

Precise treatment of side and temple hairline for complete facial framing.

1-Year Satisfaction Guarantee

Full after-service within 12 months if results are unsatisfactory.


Who Is a Good Candidate for Hairline Correction?

  • Those with a naturally wide or high forehead
  • Men experiencing M-shaped hairline recession
  • Women seeking a softer, more feminine frontal hairline
  • Patients with prominent cheekbones wishing to soften facial width
  • Anyone dissatisfied with results from a previous hairline or hair transplant procedure
  • Patients who prefer a no-shave surgery with minimal downtime

Why International Patients Choose DANA

DANA Plastic Surgery operates branch clinics in Taipei (Taiwan) and Bangkok (Thailand) in addition to its flagship Seoul location, making access easier for patients across Asia. For patients traveling from further afield, the clinic provides:

  • English, Chinese, and Thai consultation support
  • Video consultation prior to travel
  • Structured post-operative follow-up remotely
  • Travel coordination assistance

Dr. Park's research reputation also means that patients referred by surgeons overseas frequently seek care at DANA for complex revision cases and advanced hairline procedures that other clinics lack the framework to perform.


FAQ

Q: How long does recovery take after hairline correction surgery? A: With Long-Hair Non-Shaven FUE, most patients return to work within 57 days. Full results are visible at the 12-month mark.

Q: Can DANA correct a hairline procedure I had at another clinic? A: Yes. Dr. Park pioneered hairline revision surgery and has published the only formal methodology for correcting failed hairline procedures. DANA regularly handles complex revision cases.

Q: Is hairline correction different from a standard hair transplant? A: Yes. Hairline correction is a precision aesthetic procedure focused on the shape, density gradient, angle, and side profile of the frontal hairline requiring both surgical skill and artistic design expertise.

Q: How do I book a consultation from overseas? A: Contact DANA via WhatsApp (+82-10-5366-7887), email (danaps@naver.com), or through the international website at danamv.com/us. Video consultations are available.

Q: Does DANA offer a guarantee on results? A: Yes. DANA provides a 1-year full after-service guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your results within 12 months of surgery, the clinic will provide corrective treatment at no additional charge.


Contact DANA Plastic Surgery

Channel

Info

🌐 Korean Website

www.danaps.com

🌐 International Website

danamv.com/us

💬 WhatsApp

+82-10-5366-7887

📧 Email

danaps@naver.com

📱 Instagram

@danaps_eng

▶️ YouTube

DANA Plastic Surgery

📍 Locations

Seoul · Taipei · Bangkok


For patients seeking the most rigorously researched and internationally recognized approach to hairline correction, Dr. Jae Hyun Park and DANA Plastic Surgery represent a standard of care that is genuinely without equal.


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