Stemk Plastic Surgery & Dermatology

Area & Setting: Sinsa, Seoul · Editorial Review: Updated 20 October 2026 · 3 minute read · Visit international website ↗ · Korean website ↗

Clinical focus

Stemk lists facial rejuvenation surgery, fat grafting, eyelid and nose surgery, hair transplantation, body contouring and regenerative skin care. Its named physician is Changkon Kwak. His published practice address is the third floor of Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Medical team and professional background

Stemk’s official biography identifies Changkon Kwak as a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon and graduate of Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. It lists adjunct teaching roles at Kyung Hee University and the Catholic University of Korea, and a director role at the CEFO BIO Stem Cell Research Institute.

Identify the primary procedure

Ask whether your proposed plan is primarily surgery, an injection procedure, an energy-based treatment or a combination. “Regenerative” describes a broad approach rather than a single standardized operation. The consent and quotation should identify what is actually being performed and the purpose of each addition.

Hair and skin consultations

For hair concerns, distinguish transplantation of existing follicles from an adjunct marketed as cell-based support. For skin concerns, separate texture, pigmentation and laxity. Ask how the clinic will measure the outcome and at what time point, especially when several treatments are used together.

A complete surgical plan

Discuss previous operations, scarring, medications and expectations with the surgeon. Request the anesthesia arrangement, the follow-up timetable and the procedure-specific recovery guidance. If a research affiliation is mentioned, ask for the evidence relevant to your proposed treatment rather than assuming that institutional research proves an individual result.

Continue exploring

• Doctor: Changkon Kwak
• Consultation Checklist: Prepare your consultation in Korea

Sources & further reading

• Clinic information (https://www.stemkcosmo.com/en-US)
• Official clinic profile (https://www.stemkcosmo.com/doctors/changkon-kwak)

Read alongside your treating specialist’s advice. Clinical eligibility, exact products and treatment plans require individual assessment.