Distinguished Faculty & Agenda
The K-Beauty Aesthetic Summit brings together the world's foremost authorities in plastic surgery, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic innovation.
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Dr. Rod Rohrich
MD, FACS
Keynote Speaker | Plastic Surgeon
Global Standards of Care
K Beauty Philosophy, Non Surgical Rhinoplasty, Asian RhinoplastyRod J. Rohrich, MD is a world-renowned plastic surgeon with a global practice in Dallas, TX. He is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and former Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has served as President of ASPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, and multiple prestigious national organizations. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and PRS Global Open. He has over 1000 peer reviewed publications and eight textbooks. He is Chair of the Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting and Founding Chair of the Dallas Cosmetic Meeting. He has been named Newsweek’s top US plastic surgeon in rhinoplasty and facelift surgery five years straight. Dr. Rohrich continues to travel worldwide, lecturing, operating live surgery cases, and shaping the next generation of plastic surgeons through both clinical practice and academic scholarship.
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Dr. Jiyeh Joo
MD, CCFP
Co-Founder | Aesthetic Physician
Clinical Protocols for 'Glass Skin'
K Beauty Philosophy, K Beauty Skin CareShe is a board-certified aesthetic physician redefining modern injectables through a K-Beauty, skin-first philosophy grounded in evidence-based medicine. She is the Founder & Medical Director of ReJoo Clinic in Toronto, with focus for natural, regenerative outcomes. Through ReJoo Masterclass Academy, she trains physicians in advanced injectable techniques, shaping the next generation of aesthetic injectors. As a medical educator and digital opinion leader (@withdr.jiyeh, 170K+ audience), she bridges clinical expertise with consumer insight—driving trends, patient demand, and brand influence across North America.
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Dr. Roy Kim
MD, FACS
Co-Founder | Plastic Surgeon
Strategic US Market Conversion
K Beauty Philosophy, Regenerative MedicineDr. Roy Kim is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast, body, and face for over 25 years. He holds an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, an MD from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed general surgery residency at the University of Chicago and plastic surgery residency at Wayne State University. Dr. Kim serves as Social Media Editor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS Journal) and PRS Global Open, the largest journals in plastic surgery, and is Social Media Director of the Dallas Rhinoplasty and Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Meeting. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, he has spoken at national and international conferences on facial anatomy, injectables, and AI in plastic surgery. Dr. Kim publishes KBAS Insider on Substack, covering Korean aesthetic innovations and their application in Western practice.@drroykim
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Dr. Kay Durairaj
MD, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon | Top 100 US Injector
Adapting Biostimulators & Injectables
PN and PDRN, Bio StimulatorsDr. Kay Durairaj is an internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon based in Pasadena, California, specializing in non-surgical rhinoplasty, collagen biostimulators, facial contouring, and advanced longevity therapies. She completed surgical training at UCLA and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She's recognized as one of the top 100 injectors in the nation, founded Modern Aesthetic Theory and Artistry, and serves as Vice Chair of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Lanna Cheuck
DO, FACS
Urological Surgeon | Aesthetic Innovator
Regenerative Tech: Exosomes & PDRN
Skin Boosters, Combinaton/ Mutli-Modal StrategiesDr. Lanna Cheuck is an Ivy League-educated, board-certified urologic surgeon and CEO of LC Medical PLLC and Dr. Lanna Aesthetics with multiple locations in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Staten Island. She's a celebrity non-surgical facelift specialist and GAIN trainer with over 10,000 successful aesthetic procedures. Featured in Forbes as a top woman in leadership, Dr. Cheuck serves as an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Facial Anatomy and is a key opinion leader for InMode and Galderma.
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Ms. Shea Denmark
PA-C
Aesthetic Physician Assistant | Laser Technology Expert
Optimal Light Therapy for Asian Skin
Light Based Treatments, RF MicroneedlingShea Denmark is known as the "Beverly Hills Sculptress," a world-renowned aesthetic injector, educator, consultant, and speaker with over 15 years of experience. She's a Physician Associate and Licensed Aesthetic Injector who is a BBL HEROic, Skintyte Laser, and MOXI Laser Key Opinion Leader, traveling internationally as an ambassador for Sciton. She's recognized as a top Botox injector serving the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills aesthetic medicine
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Ms. Sophia Kim
NP
Nurse Practitioner Injector | Allergan Key Opinion Leader
Botox & SkinVive for K-Beauty Protocols
Glass Skin, Botox and Skinvive Use, Combination/ Multi-Modal StrategiesSophia Kim is a UCLA-trained nurse practitioner and founder of KORÉ Aesthetics in Beverly Hills. With advanced training in injection techniques and aesthetic procedures, she specializes in neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport), dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and skincare treatments. She serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at UCLA and has appeared as a speaker on podcasts discussing skin boosters and bioregenerative treatments.
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Dr. Marie Jhin
Prescription Skin Care, K Beauty Philosophy, Customized/ Compound Pharmacy Skin Care
Dr. Marie Jhin is a board-certified dermatologist and author with over two decades of experience, serving as Principal Dermatologist at Premier Aesthetic Dermatology in Silicon Valley. A graduate of Wellesley College and Weill Cornell Medicine, she completed her dermatology residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and served as an adjunct professor at Stanford Medical School for 10 years. Dr. Jhin is recognized as one of the country's foremost experts in Asian skin and is Chief Medical Officer of Musely. She is the author of Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from the Far East (2011) and K-Beauty Secrets: Accessible Beauty for Every Woman (2022), exploring the history and science behind Korean and Asian skincare traditions. As a Korean-American dermatologist, she brings Korean and Japanese skincare techniques directly into her clinical practice.
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Darby Koh, DNP
Hair Regeneration, PDO Threads
Darby Koh is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her Doctorate and post-master’s certificate in Nursing Education from Johns Hopkins University. She is the Founder of Koh Aesthetics in NYC and a recognized authority in K-beauty innovation and Well-Aging medicine. Blending medical precision with an artist’s eye, Dr. Koh is known for delivering natural, structurally balanced results through advanced injectables and regenerative aesthetics. She specializes in hair restoration and scalp Well-Aging, utilizing toxin, RF microneedling, exosomes, and bioregenerative protocols to stimulate long-term hair regeneration. She is also an expert in Architectural PDO Thread Lifting, facial balancing with fillers, and precision toxin techniques. Dr. Koh is the COO of Opinion Leaders in Aesthetics and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for Benev and HansBiomed, where she contributes to education, innovation, and global aesthetic advancement. Beyond clinical practice, she is a trainer and educator in toxins, dermal fillers, PDO threads, and skin boosters, mentoring medical professionals in advanced injectable techniques rooted in K-beauty principles. A sought-after public speaker, Dr. Koh lectures globally on Well-Aging, skin boosters, bioregenerative medicine, and next-generation hair restoration. Her mission is to redefine aging—not by reversing time, but by elevating structure, skin quality, and scalp health through regenerative science and refined aesthetic artistry.
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Dr. Harry Liu
MD
Dermatologist | Medical, Surgical & Pediatric Dermatology
Dr. Harry Liu is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Vancouver, Canada, with expertise spanning medical, surgical, and pediatric dermatology. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of British Columbia, holds a medical degree from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Science from McGill University, and has trained at world-renowned institutions including the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Yonsei University in Seoul, and Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou. A prolific researcher, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and presented at leading conferences including the World Congress of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, earning the "Rising Derm Star" award twice. His clinical interests include skin of colour, pigmentary disorders, atopic dermatitis, and innovative laser treatments for challenging skin conditions, and he is a dedicated educator and mentor, recognized by the Canadian Federation of Medical Students as a "Culture Changer in Medical Education.
@harryliumd
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