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Dr. Moon’s personal blog: 2017, part 1

12 dated source summaries from 2017-03-07 to 2017-03-25, with original links and related topics.

These English summaries describe the original Korean posts. Dates belong to the source posts. Earlier posts may name Secret, DA or NOTE; those names describe the source’s historical context. Case reports and clinic explanations are kept separate from published research.

A conservative-volume philosophy for fat transfer

· Patient education · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

In this post, the writer questions deliberate overfilling and describes a preference for staged, limited facial fat transfer. A two-month first-stage comparison and an immediate second-stage example illustrate that philosophy. The writer acknowledges that this is not the only valid approach, making the post a practice reflection rather than evidence that one volume strategy consistently produces better survival or recovery.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Fat grafting and previous graft complications

An early male eyelid-asymmetry example

· Case discussion · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This reported case describes a male patient treated with a buried crease and nonincisional opening adjustment for unequal eyes. The one-week comparison still includes swelling and bruising. The post connects appearance with confidence, but its broader claims about social or professional advantage are commentary rather than outcomes demonstrated by the surgical example.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Double-eyelid planning · Eye opening and ptosis discussions

Nasal augmentation with a preference for a softer tip

· Case discussion · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This reported male case concerns nasal augmentation in an active-duty patient who asked for a comparatively flexible tip. The writer describes ear cartilage for tip work and silicone for bridge support, then reflects on facial balance and confidence. The account records the patient's preference without demonstrating resistance to injury or establishing safety during contact activity.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Nose surgery and revision

Thread lifting and broader health habits

· Patient education · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

In this post, a reported example of thread lifting for nasolabial and jowl concerns sits alongside encouragement to maintain exercise and general health. The writer describes an appearance change while discouraging reliance on cosmetic treatment alone. Claims about reversing a fixed number of years or reliably improving recovery through fitness are not established by the example.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Fillers, threads and previous treatments · Personal reflections and professional interests

Suitability for a buried-suture crease

· Patient education · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

In this introductory post, the writer describes natural-adhesion crease surgery as a type of buried-suture operation. Thin skin, limited excess and an intermittently appearing fold are discussed as selection considerations. A one-month example accompanies the explanation, but brief operating time and low swelling are presented as promotional expectations rather than guaranteed experiences.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Double-eyelid planning

Presenting a flap method for inverted nipples

· Academic activity report · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This academic retrospective describes presenting a wing-flap approach to inverted-nipple correction at a 2010 Korean-Japanese meeting. The writer credits a teacher at Kyung Hee with developing the technique and explains the intended roles of release and support. It records a presentation, not personal invention or independently demonstrated reductions in scarring, recurrence or breastfeeding problems.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Teaching, conferences and research accounts · Breast and body surgery writing

Persistent cheek lumps after several procedures

· Case discussion · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This reported overseas case combines prior bone reduction, fat transfer, filler injections and a facelift that did not resolve the main concern. The writer describes palpable lumps as the treatment target and reports a three-month review after removal. The account emphasizes reassessing the source of fullness instead of adding another procedure without revisiting the diagnosis.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Fat grafting and previous graft complications · Fillers, threads and previous treatments · Midface and cheek position

Targeted rather than excessive facial filling

· Patient education · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

In this post, the writer explains a preference for placing fat selectively in hollow areas rather than broadly overfilling the face. A staged example and discussion of mild asymmetry accompany the explanation. The stated aim is preserving individual appearance, while claims of rapid work return remain practice commentary rather than a guarantee or comparative study.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Fat grafting and previous graft complications

Patient-submitted photographs after facial fat transfer

· Case discussion · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This reported case discusses photographs sent by an overseas patient after facial fat transfer, including very early recovery and a two-month view. The writer describes targeted filling of hollow areas and notes a planned second treatment. The images represent the patient's own documentation, not standardized measurements or proof that similarly limited swelling should be expected by everyone.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Fat grafting and previous graft complications

Attending the Chang Gung aesthetic meeting

· Academic activity report · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This academic travel report describes attendance at the 2015 Chang Gung meeting in Taiwan, including observation of live surgical teaching and discussion of facial contouring. The writer recalls exposure to Bryan Mendelson's rejuvenation work and professional exchanges with Korean colleagues. It documents a reported learning experience, not a formal fellowship, certification or independent assessment of surgical expertise.

Account attribution; an individual author is not established by this entry. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Teaching, conferences and research accounts · Facelift, jawline and neck

Refining a long nose without an implant

· Case discussion · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This reported case concerns a long-looking nose with prominent tip cartilage, a low columellar position and a small hump. The patient preferred to avoid an implant, and the writer describes using ear cartilage while refining existing structures. A one-month account illustrates that preference-led plan rather than establishing implant-free surgery as suitable for every nose.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Nose surgery and revision

Correcting cheek lumps without creating a hollow

· Case discussion · Dr. Moon’s personal blog

This reported case concerns persistent grafted-fat lumps after several prior treatments. The writer describes the patient's concerns about residual material, hollowness and further sagging, then explains balancing removal with contour preservation. Early improvement is reported, alongside explicit acknowledgment that additional stages may be needed and that complete removal is not always the aesthetic goal.

Dr. Moon is named in the source text. Affiliation named in this source: Secret. Read the original Korean post · Link to this summary

Topics: Fat grafting and previous graft complications

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