Dr. Kyung-deok Go

Introducing Dr. Go Kyung-deok, Chief Director of DoctorPetit Myeongdong. His medical training was completed in family medicine at Asan Medical Center, widely recognized as Korea's leading hospital and ranked among the top 30 medical institutions worldwide. Training in family medicine at a large tertiary center means learning to assess patients as a whole rather than as an isolated concern — reading medical history, lifestyle, metabolic health, and skin condition together. That foundation continues to shape how each consultation at the clinic begins today.

Over the past two decades working in the dermatology and aesthetic medicine field, this background has developed into a broad clinical focus spanning injectable treatments, laser-based skin care, and non-surgical body contouring. Ongoing membership in the Korean Academy of Clinical Aesthetic Medicine, the Korean Filler Society, the Korean Society of Laser, Skin and Hair, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic and Laser Medicine reflects a continued commitment to staying current with evolving injection techniques and device technology. A parallel interest in metabolic and weight-related care is reflected in membership in the Korean Society for Obesity Research, the Korean Society of Dermatology and Obesity Medicine, and the Korean Society of Diet, Aesthetics and Body Contouring — an area where a family medicine background is particularly relevant, since sustainable body contouring outcomes depend as much on overall health as on the procedure itself.

Patients can now be seen at DoctorPetit Myeongdong, located at 145 Toegye-ro, 2nd Floor, Jung-gu, Seoul — directly in front of Exit 10 of Myeongdong Station, on the second floor of the Sejong Hotel building. The location places the clinic within walking distance of Myeongdong's main shopping district, making it convenient for both local patients and international visitors combining treatment with a stay in central Seoul. Prior to taking on the role of Chief Director here, the same position was held at the Toxnfill Nowon branch, bringing established experience in leading a clinical team and maintaining consistent treatment standards across a busy practice.

The approach to patient care emphasizes restraint and realistic expectations over dramatic transformation. Consultations begin with an honest assessment of what a treatment can and cannot achieve, including cases where the recommendation is to do less than a patient initially requests — or nothing at all. Treatment plans are built around facial balance and natural movement rather than a single fashionable look, with dosage and technique adjusted to individual anatomy, skin condition, and long-term goals. Patients visiting DoctorPetit Myeongdong can expect a clear explanation of the reasoning behind each recommendation, transparent discussion of expected recovery and possible side effects, and follow-up care that treats results as something to be maintained over time rather than delivered in a single appointment.

Profile of Dr. Go Kyung-deok

Education & Medical Training

• Family Medicine Specialist, Asan Medical Center (Korea's No. 1 hospital, ranked 29th worldwide)

Professional Memberships

• Member, Korean Academy of Clinical Aesthetic Medicine
• Member, Korean Filler Society
• Member, Korean Society for Obesity Research
• Member, Korean Society of Dermatology and Obesity Medicine
• Member, Korean Society of Laser, Skin and Hair
• Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic and Laser Medicine
• Member, Korean Society of Diet, Aesthetics and Body Contouring

Clinical Experience

• 20 years of experience in the dermatology field
• Former: Chief Director, Toxnfill Nowon Branch
• Current: Chief Director, DoctorPetit Myeongdong