Special Interview with Prof. Yong Ju Jang, Editorial Board Member of Plastic and Aesthetic Research

On August 14, 2023, the Editorial Office of Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR) was glad to have a special interview with Prof. Yong Ju Jang, an esteemed Editorial Board member of PAR, from the University of Ulsan in Seoul, Korea.

About Prof. Yong Ju Jang

Prof. Yong Ju Jang, M.D., Ph.D., has served as the former President of both the Pan-Asian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PAAFPRS) and the Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (KAFPRS). Additionally, he holds the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. Prof. Jang’s influence extends to his roles as an Editorial Board member for publications like Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, as well as Facial Plastic Surgery.

Prof. Jang’s expertise primarily centers on rhinologic surgery, with a particular focus on rhinoplasty. He has published two authoritative textbooks on rhinoplasty and contributed chapters to over eight internationally acclaimed facial plastic surgery textbooks. His scholarly impact can be seen in more than 74 papers on rhinoplasty published in peer-reviewed international journals. Notably, Prof. Jang’s exceptional contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the JACQUES JOSEPH Medal from EAFPS and the Efrain Davalos Award from AAFPRS.

The recording of this interview can be found below:

1. In your latest article“Changes in Nasal Tip Aesthetics Over Time Following Asian Tip Plasty”, the effect of tip graft subtype on the maintenance of tip surgery results is evaluated. As the patients always care about long-term changes in rhinoplasty result, the surgical technique employed is important. Could you explain how different surgical techniques, such as septal extension grafting, impact the long-term outcomes of nasal tip aesthetics? and why this finding indicates no difference in the maintenance of tip aesthetics regardless of the addition of tip graft?
2. At 2023 AAFPRS advances in rhinoplasty & facial rejuvenation, you are invited to give a speech “Saddle Nose Correction Using Bypass L-Graft”. Since you are studying saddle nose reconstruction all the time, what is the newest approach in this field and is the L-Graft technology mature enough?
3. At 2023 Otolaryngology Updates webinar, you talked about personal evolution of dorsal augmentation technique. Could you please share with us what kind of evolution this technique has experienced?
4. As the past President of the Pan-Asian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, could you please share the future focus and direction of rhinoplasty? Are there any challenges and difficulties in doing the research?
5. As a renowed researcher and professor, what is your advice to young scholars seeking to enhance the field of rhinoplasty?

To learn more about Prof. Yong Ju Jang, please visit:
https://eng.amc.seoul.kr/gb/lang/specialities/doctors/doctorsDetail.do?searchHpCd=D035&drEmpId=c2YzL2d0bEVpYVd4aE1MZEhvTjh2QT09
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yong-Ju-Jang

Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office
Plastic and Aesthetic Research