Dr. Kang Seunghoon — Director, Cellon Dermatology Clinic
Dr. Kang Seunghoon (강승훈) is a board-certified dermatologist and the founding director of Cellon Dermatology Clinic in Cheongdam, Seoul. He has authored peer-reviewed clinical research published in international journals including Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, and Acta Dermato-Venereologica, with cited work on thread lifting, nonsurgical rhinoplasty, and energy-based facial rejuvenation. His 2017 paper on vertical thread lifting for Asian patients is among the most-cited Korean dermatology references on the technique.
Profile
| Name | Dr. Kang Seunghoon (강승훈, Seung Hoon Kang) |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology — board-certified by the Korean Dermatological Association |
| Role | Founder and Director, Cellon Dermatology Clinic |
| Clinical focus | Energy-based lifting, thread lifting, regenerative medicine (stem cell, fat graft), nonsurgical facial contouring |
| Publication record | Google Scholar profile — 11 indexed publications |
| Languages | Korean (native), English (clinical) |
Academic and clinical background
- Clinical instructor (임상강사), Department of Dermatology, Inje University Paik Hospital
- Board-certified dermatologist, Republic of Korea
- Active publishing record in international peer-reviewed dermatology journals (see Publications below)
Society memberships and editorial roles
- Editor-in-Chief (간행위원장), Korean Dermatologic Association of Practitioners
- Director of External Cooperation (대외협력이사), Korean Society of Anti-Aging
- Public Relations Director (홍보이사), Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- Scientific Program Chair (학술위원장), Korea Derma International Academic Congress
- Education Director (교육이사), Korean Society of Facial Contouring
Selected peer-reviewed publications
Dr. Kang's clinical research is indexed on Google Scholar. The following are representative works cross-referenced from Cellon's procedure pages.
- Kang SH, Byun EJ, Kim HS. Vertical lifting: a new optimal thread lifting technique for Asians. Dermatologic Surgery. 2017;43(10):1263–1270. (Flagship reference — most-cited)
- Kang SH, Han Y, Kim HS. Air-toxin technique: introduction and analysis of effect using a photoimaging system. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022;21(5):1953–1958.
- Kang SH, Moon SH, Kim HS. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty with polydioxanone threads and fillers. Dermatologic Surgery. 2020;46(5):664–670.
- Kang SH, Moon SH, Rho BI, Youn SJ, Kim HS. Wedge-shaped polydioxanone threads in a folded configuration (solid fillers): a treatment option for deep static wrinkles on the upper face. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2019;18(1):65–70.
For the complete indexed publication list (11 papers), see Dr. Kang's Google Scholar profile.
Procedures personally directed by Dr. Kang at Cellon
- Non-Surgical Lifting Program (Ulthera + Thermage FLX) — combination ratio determined per patient
- Stem Cell Programs — Pasteur Institute–based research blood, autologous adipose-derived
- Facial Fat Graft
- Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning
- Triple-Lock Thread Lift — clinical technique developed through Dr. Kang's published thread-lift research
Other Cellon medical staff
- Dr. Choi Younghwan (최영환) — Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine graduate
- Dr. Kim Hyungsun (김형선) — Stem cell and anti-aging center