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Refine your aesthetic precision with a 1:1 live patient ratio, guided by the proprietary SMAS-anchoring logic of Korea's leading board-certified plastic surgeons. Hands-on training in Busan and Seoul.
Who this course is for
Western Injectors
US, EU, MENA
Master the nuanced "Korean Natural Look" while learning advanced safety protocols for high-tension thread placement on diverse facial anatomies.
Asia-Pacific Clinicians
SEA, Japan, Australia
Stay ahead of regional trends by mastering the latest MINT Cog techniques and multi-modality injection protocols preferred by Seoul's elite clinics.
Aesthetic Dentists
Perioral & Lower-Face
Expand your perioral and lower-face rejuvenation repertoire with minimally invasive thread techniques designed for comprehensive facial harmony.
Eligibility: MD, DO, PA, RN injector, dentist, oral surgeon, or equivalent licensed injector. Hands-on eligibility verified before confirmation.
What you'll learn
01
Accurately identify facial vectors to design customized lifting patterns for immediate, natural-looking outcomes.
02
Refine your tactile sense for safe SMAS-layer navigation, minimizing patient downtime and vascular risks.
03
Implement a holistic Korean logic by combining PDO threads with toxin and fillers for three-dimensional facial contouring.
04
Master the surgical-grade logic of anchoring threads to the SMAS layer for long-term structural longevity.
05
Utilize MediThinQ SHIYA 20 technology to visualize internal anatomy, ensuring unprecedented precision in thread placement and complication-aware planning.
Format
PDO thread lifting is delivered through three formats. Pick the format that matches your license, learning style, and case-volume goals.
1:1 Hands-on
Private, fully customized scheduling. Maximum live-patient hands-on time with one faculty surgeon.
View 1:1 programSmall Group
2 to 4 peer clinicians. Same curriculum, collaborative format, shared case discussion.
View group programObservation
Watch live procedures with case-by-case faculty commentary. No hands-on requirement.
View observation courseWhy OLA Korea
01 — Format
Many fellowship programs run in groups. OLA delivers a strict 1:1 student-to-patient ratio for maximum hands-on time per case.
02 — Faculty
Our faculty are not general practitioners. They are board-certified Korean plastic surgeons with decades of surgical lifting experience.
03 — Logic
While other programs focus on aesthetic trends, OLA teaches Clinical Logic — understanding the why behind the vector, not only the how.
04 — Location
Train in the high-energy aesthetic pulse of Seoul, or the focused premium environment of our Busan flagship at Song Jennifer Plastic Surgery.
05 — Technology
OLA integrates MediThinQ SHIYA 20 3D digital optics into thread training, bridging traditional Korean technique with modern medical visualization.
Peer-Reviewed Evidence
Faculty Director Jennifer K. Song lead-authored research showing PDO-barbed thread crisscross pattern produces fivefold stronger fibrogenesis than fan-shaped implantation, supporting longer-lasting facial rejuvenation outcomes.
Song JK, et al. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2021;41(7):NP875-NP886. View on PubMed
Faculty
Director
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Director, OLA Korea
Specialist in SMAS facelifts and MINT Cog techniques. Dr. Song's approach focuses on the intersection of surgical precision and minimally invasive longevity. Member of KSPRS, KSAPS, IPRAS, and KAAR.
Publication Lead author, Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2021): peer-reviewed primary research on PDO-barbed thread crisscross pattern. View on PubMed
Co-Faculty
Director, BCI Plastic Surgery
Eye revision and anti-aging specialist. Contributes mid-face vector planning and combination protocol for thread sequencing on the periorbital region.
Additional rotating faculty contribute to the curriculum. View full faculty
Location
Busan Flagship
145 Bunpo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan · W Square 2F #2039-2. Premium private clinic environment, 1:1 reservation system.
Travel & visit guideSeoul Faculty Clinics
High-volume aesthetic clinics in Gangnam and Apgujeong. Faculty-dependent scheduling. Specific clinic confirmed at acceptance.
Venue overviewIssued by OLA Korea after course completion. Documents attendance and clinical scope. Does not replace local medical licensing or board certification.
Program confirmation and invitation-related documents available after acceptance for C-3-4 or Medical Visit visa applications. Approval remains the embassy's discretion.
FAQ
Yes. After acceptance, OLA Korea provides program confirmation or invitation-related documents that can support C-3-4 (Short-term Business) or Medical Visit visa applications. Visa approval remains the responsibility of the relevant embassy or immigration authority.
Yes. All sessions are led by English-speaking faculty or supported by professional medical translators so clinical terminology, vector logic, and complication discussion are conveyed without communication gaps.
OLA Korea issues a Certificate of Completion. It documents attendance and clinical scope but does not replace a medical license, board certification, or local practice authorization. Clinical privileges remain governed by your local regulatory body.
Live patients are prioritized. Mannequin work is used only for short vector warm-ups (approximately 30 minutes). The remainder of the day is hands-on with live patients in a 1:1 hands-on format, subject to eligibility.
Participants leave with the clinical confidence to perform full-face PDO/MINT thread lifts, including patient assessment, vector design, anchoring strategy, complication awareness, and post-procedure management within their licensed scope.
OLA Korea provides a curated list of partner hotels near our Busan and Seoul training clinics and can support concierge booking on request after enrollment is confirmed.
Reschedules are accepted up to 30 days before the scheduled date subject to faculty availability. Refunds follow the OLA Korea service agreement provided at enrollment. See our Refund Policy page for details.
Limited 2026 dates available. Apply for 1:1 clinical training, or download the full syllabus to review the curriculum, faculty, and pricing in detail.