Opened on Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam
The clinic opened at Myeonggwang Building, 819 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, dedicated to breast surgery.
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CLINIC RECORD
From 2020 to today
This page sets out what U&U Plastic Surgery Clinic has done since it opened, in date order. Every entry states only what can be checked, and where a Korean outlet covered it you can read the original on our press page.
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GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION
Government registration
In Korea a clinic cannot treat or accept international patients without registering under the relevant Act. U&U Plastic Surgery Clinic is registered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the details on the certificate can be checked against the registration number. It is a legal requirement for treating international patients, not a quality certification or a ranking.
- Registration number
- M-2020-01-08-5773
- Issuing authority
- Seoul Metropolitan Government
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TIMELINE
By year
2020
Registered to treat international patients
Registered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government as a healthcare provider for international patients. Registration requires medical liability insurance and an annual report of international patient figures to the authorities.
2021
Joined the Motiva Prestige programme
Dr. Kikap Kim joined the Prestige programme run by the implant manufacturer Motiva, a setting where the manufacturer shares clinical experience and runs training.
2023
Expanded into a dedicated breast surgery floor
The clinic expanded to roughly 1,650 square metres so that consultation, surgery, recovery and aftercare all continue in one building.
Introduced a subscription aftercare service
Launched MtoZ, which bundles the aftercare a patient needs after surgery into a fixed-term plan.
2025
Appointed KOL by Motiva Korea
Dr. Kikap Kim was appointed a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) by Motiva Korea. The role is to share clinical experience in the manufacturer's training courses and academic sessions.
2026
Appointed KOM by Motiva Korea
Dr. Kikap Kim was appointed a KOM (Key Opinion Master) by Motiva Korea. As with the KOL role, it covers training and academic presentations.
Visit by a Motiva head office executive
An executive from Motiva's head office visited the clinic and interviewed Dr. Kikap Kim about his clinical experience with the Preservé implant.
Speaker at Motiva Preservé Insights
Dr. Kikap Kim spoke at Motiva Preservé Insights, an international session, presenting alongside Prof. Marcos Sforza.
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PHOTOS
Photographs
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PRESS
Media coverage
Korean outlets reported separately on many of the entries above. A separate page collects the outlet, date and link for each original article.
This page is a record of the clinic's activity. It does not guarantee treatment outcomes or satisfaction, and results vary with each person's condition.