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 | Founding Chair, UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery
Global Standards of Care
K Beauty Philiosophy, Non Surgical Rhinoplasty, Asian RhinoplastyRod J. Rohrich is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He previously chaired the Division of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. From 2021-2024, Newsweek ranked him as the top plastic surgeon in the U.S. for both rhinoplasty and facelift surgery. He was elected president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2004) and served as editor-in-chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2005). Dr. Rohrich has authored or co-authored 900 scientific articles and 50 textbook chapters, and chairs the Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, which has trained over 15,000 plastic surgeons worldwide.
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Dr. Jiyeh Joo
MD
Co-Founder | Aesthetic Physician
Clinical Protocols for 'Glass Skin'
K Beauty Philosophy, K Beauty Skin CareDr. Jiyeh Joo is a board-certified medical and cosmetic doctor and Medical Director of Rejoo Clinic in Toronto, Canada. A Korean-Canadian physician, she completed her undergraduate training in Health Sciences at McMaster University, medical school at the University of Ottawa, and family medicine residency at McMaster University, with specialized training in injectables and laser devices through the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM). She is an active member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the Canadian Medical Association, and the Ontario Medical Association. Dr. Joo founded "The Boss Injectors," a training platform for aesthetic injectors, and runs an academy offering advanced injection education. With over 107,000 Instagram followers (@withdr.jiyeh), she bridges Korean skincare philosophy with Western clinical practice through social media, YouTube, and hands-on workshops, emphasizing natural results and the Korean principle of enhancing each person's inherent beauty.
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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 Chairman of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Lanna Cheuck
MD, 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. 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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Dr. Darby Koh
Hair Regeneration, Surgical Threads
Dr. Darby Koh is a medical professional and gifted artist who founded Koh Aesthetics, a practice renowned for its holistic approach to aesthetic beauty that integrates medical precision with artistic principles. Her background uniquely combines medical expertise with artistic talent. At Koh Aesthetics in NYC, Dr. Koh specializes in advanced hair restoration solutions, including PRP therapy for hair regeneration, and offers comprehensive aesthetic medicine services.
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Ms. Bell Yoo
Oligio, RF Microneedling, Combinaton/ Mutli-Modal Strategies
Bell Yoo is a board-certified aesthetic nurse practitioner specializing in facial aesthetics since 2017. She founded Mimo Aesthetics in 2022 in partnership with Portrait, an innovative aesthetic dermatology practice in West Hollywood. Bell practices with a "less is more" philosophy, prioritizing honest patient relationships and treatments that genuinely benefit clients. Mimo Aesthetics specializes in Oligio RF microneedling and other advanced aesthetic treatments.
@bell.yoo
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