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Invited Lecture: OSAPS Bali 2018 Summer

Invited Lecture:

OSAPS Bali 2018 Summer


This is an original article written by Dr. Minhee Ryu from RNWOOD Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea, translated in English for convenience: 


Dr. Minhee Ryu was invited to the 2018 Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS) Congress in Bali, jointly hosted with ISAPS and InaPRAS. He delivered three lectures — “Dr. Minhee Ryu’s Facelift,” “Midface Anatomy in Facelift,” and “Surgical Treatment of Crow’s Feet.” His presentations highlighted advanced facelift techniques such as High SMAS, Extended SMAS, and FAME, tailored to Asian facial anatomy.

The congress drew global leaders in aesthetic surgery, including Dr. Mendelson, who praised Dr. Ryu’s research on midface anatomy. The event fostered academic exchange and strengthened collaboration across Asia. Despite a tight schedule, Dr. Ryu reflected on the honor of international recognition and his ongoing dedication to advancing facelift surgery for Asian patients.


Please enjoy the full article below:



The 2018 Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS) academic congress was held on July 17th–21st in Bali. This academic congress, exclusive to plastic surgeons, is held every two years. This time, the academic congress was in collaboration with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Symposium and the Indonesian Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (InaPRAS). The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) also received an official request, and along with the chairman, many renowned speakers were invited.



I gave three presentations, “Dr. Minhee Ryu’s Facelift,""Midface Anatomy in Facelift,” and “Surgical Treatment of Crow’s Feet,” which is a combination of surgical techniques — High SMAS, Extended SMAS and FAME technique. 




Asians typically have a wider face; the skin and tissue are often thicker and more fibrous, therefore making it harder to get satisfactory results. In order to counter this issue, I have researched methods to understand these complexions in an effective and safe way. These methods — High SMAS, Extended SMAS and FAME techniques — combined into what I call Dr. Minhee Ryu’s Facelift. 


It was featured in American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)’s scholarly journal, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (SCI) in 2015, as well as the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)’s SCI in 2018. It is a method that not only focuses on the lower face, but also the mid face lifting. It has been actively applied especially in the treatment of cheek sagging following orthognathic and facial contouring surgeries, and the techniques and outcomes were presented at the 2017 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Annual Meeting. I provided a detailed explanation of my own theory and surgical methods related to facelift procedures, which led to a variety of questions and in-depth discussions.



The second presentation, “Midface Anatomy in Facelift,” was particularly significant as I had recently spent the last few years focusing on this research, and gave lectures, presentations and publications upon this topic. 


I presented an overview of the anatomical structures in the midface, focusing on the location and variations of the muscles and nerves. There had been no prior studies on the spatial relationship between the orbicularis oculi muscle (OOM) and the zygomaticus major muscle (ZMM), so this topic drew considerable attention, especially given its importance in facelift surgery. The session was chaired by Professor Rong-Min Baek from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, whom I have long respected, making the experience especially meaningful for me. The other two speakers were Dr. Lucero, the current OSAPS President, and Dr. Takayanagi, the former ISAPS President.




Finally, I gave a lecture on the surgical treatment of periorbital wrinkles. This technique offers a semi-permanent improvement of wrinkles around the eyes and was first presented at the 2013 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) meeting. It was later published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (SCI)



https://rnwoodplasticsurgery.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-surgical-correction-of-crows-feet.html


The most memorable part of this conference was the time I spent with Dr. Mendelson. He had been invited to deliver the Memorial Lecture in recognition of his significant contributions to the history of plastic surgery, including his former roles as ISAPS President and Editor-in-Chief of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal (SCI), as well as his many influential publications and books.

Although we meet several times a year at the Melbourne Advanced Facial Anatomy Course (MAFAC), this time was particularly special, as he showed great interest in my invited lecture. I greeted him as soon as I arrived at the venue, and we had the chance to chat over morning coffee in the faculty lounge.

He offered insightful comments and questions regarding my recent anatomical research on the midface, and he mentioned that he had cited my paper during his lecture at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) meeting held in New York this past spring.

To be acknowledged academically by someone of his expertise was truly beyond words. It was an incredible honor to receive personal attention from such a globally respected scholar whom I deeply admire. He attended my session and sat in the front row, listened attentively, and later gave me encouraging comments and valuable guidance.

In a more personal setting, he remarked that my presentation was “very clear and well-delivered,” and expressed how proud he was of the high-quality paper I had published. I believe all of this is thanks to the support and teachings of my mentors, and I am more determined than ever to continue striving forward.



I was able to meet friends and important figures during this academic congress. Professor Kevin Chung from Michigan Medical University taught my friend. Dr. Wang from Peking Union Medical School was a part of the Beijing Study Group and did a fellowship there for two years; I had attended his lectures multiple times.




I have had a long friendship with the current ISAPS president, Dr. Saltz, and OSAPS Chairman, Dr. Teddy, and we have met in various academic conferences. I will meet them again this year for the ISAPS Symposium in Jinan in September, the Taiwan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (TSAPS) academic congress in October and ISAPS Congress in Miami in November. 



We enjoyed a delightful gala party with distinguished guests from home and abroad, featuring delicious barbecue and drinks. There was a discussion about plastic surgery in Indonesia. Allegedly, there are just over 200 board-certified plastic surgeons in a country of 250 million people, and only about 10 new specialists are certified each year. Compared to Korea’s 2,500 plastic surgeons, that’s a very small number. I also heard that the majority of these specialists are women, and that a significant portion of their work involves not only aesthetic procedures but also reconstructive surgery. Given the small number of specialists relative to the population, it’s only natural that there is plenty of work to go around.


I did not have much flexibility because of my tight schedule, yet I still managed to dip my feet in the ocean and enjoy a swim at the resort whilst doing a little parody of “Let’s go to Mojito and have a drink in the Maldives,” (a Korean inside joke). In the past, I used to think spending time in places like this was boring, but now it feels incredibly delightful. I did feel a bit regretful that I couldn’t stay longer and rest more, and I promised myself that next time, I’ll come back for a long, restful stay and truly enjoy it.





The academic congress invitations come monthly, so I try my best to exchange as much experience and knowledge. My excitement to respect, learn and share happiness increases as I get more personal with these worldly figures. I will continue to steadily work on improving myself and strive to contribute to the advancement of the history of facelift surgery and treatment for facial sagging in Asians.




Dr. Minhee Ryu, M.D.

RNWOOD Plastic Surgery

Seoul, South Korea



(Source: https://blog.naver.com/rejuvemaster/221329886179 )


Dr. Minhee Ryu is a World-Class FACELIFT Specialist and Global Educator, who is deeply committed to sharing his facial rejuvenation surgery and anatomy expertise. As a lecturer, tutor, and demonstrator, he is invited to deliver DEEP PLANE FACELIFT presentations and perform live surgery and cadaver dissection Demonstrations in more than 15 countries, including Korea, the US, Europe, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and beyond.


Recognized worldwide for his expertise in DEEP PLANE FACELIFT, Dr. Ryu is a Faculty Member at MAFAC since 2016, a guest Faculty Member at Mayo Clinic since 2023, and an Editorial Board Member for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (SCI) since 2019. He is an active member of KSPRS, ASPS, ASAPS, and ISAPS. As a global top-tier leader in Facelifts, Dr. Minhee Ryu makes dedicated contributions to academic advancement and surgical education.




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