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NANA Plastic Surgery, Selected as Mentor's Official Center of Excellence (CoE) Training Center
Reviewed by NANA Plastic Surgery Medical Staff — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Seoul Gangnam. Reported by Medisobiz News and Hi News (April 2026).
Korea's Second Mentor CoE Certified Institution
NANA Plastic Surgery has been selected as a Center of Excellence (CoE) Training Center by Mentor Worldwide LLC, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary and global breast implant manufacturer.
The most noteworthy aspect is that this certification has been granted to only two medical institutions nationwide. As Korea's second hospital to obtain Mentor CoE certification, NANA Plastic Surgery is one of a select few facilities certified to meet Mentor's global standards.
What CoE Certification Actually Means
CoE is a rigorous certification program operated by Mentor headquarters for medical institutions worldwide. It differs from a simple partnership using Mentor implants. CoE status is granted only to institutions that meet Mentor's global standards across surgical outcome excellence, depth of clinical experience, proficiency with cutting-edge implant technology, and comprehensive patient safety management systems.
For patients considering breast augmentation, this distinction is significant. A Center of Excellence (CoE) designation is not simply a claim made by the hospital itself. It is a quality credential independently evaluated by the manufacturer. It indicates that the hospital’s surgical outcomes, clinical experience, and patient safety systems have been assessed against Mentor’s global standards, helping reduce uncertainty for patients comparing hospitals internationally.
Agreement Signing and Future Plans
On April 10, 2026, at the plaque unveiling and agreement signing ceremony, eight members of NANA Plastic Surgery's breast center medical team discussed future collaboration with key Mentor representatives. Under the agreement, NANA Plastic Surgery's medical team was officially appointed as designated medical staff of the CoE center.
As a CoE Training Center, NANA Plastic Surgery will pursue the following:
- Surgical Education: Providing hands-on training programs for healthcare professionals domestically and internationally in collaboration with Mentor
- Academic Exchange: Hosting regular academic seminars and sharing clinical experience
- Technique Sharing: Contributing to improvements in medical standards by sharing cutting-edge surgical techniques
- Safety Culture Expansion: Establishing a culture of safe surgery across the field
Kim Ye-ri, Executive Vice President of Mentor, noted that the certification was granted following a rigorous selection process and expressed hope that the accumulated data and technology of both organizations will contribute to future development. Director Hwang Dong Yeon of NANA Plastic Surgery stated that this CoE selection represents objective recognition of the expertise built over the years and pledged continued commitment to establishing a patient-centered medical care system and advancing medical technology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Mentor Center of Excellence (CoE)?
It is a global certification program operated by Mentor, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary breast implant manufacturer. Unlike a simple partnership, it is granted only to institutions that meet global standards in surgical outcomes, clinical experience, proficiency with cutting-edge implant technology, and patient safety management.
Is NANA Plastic Surgery the only Mentor CoE center in Korea?
No, NANA Plastic Surgery is the second medical institution nationwide to obtain Mentor CoE certification.
Why is CoE certification important in breast augmentation?
Because it is a quality credential independently verified by the manufacturer, rather than by the hospital itself. It means that surgical outcomes, clinical experience, and patient safety systems have been evaluated against Mentor’s global standards.
What is NANA Plastic Surgery’s role as a CoE Training Center?
In collaboration with Mentor, it provides surgical training to healthcare professionals domestically and internationally, hosts regular academic seminars, shares cutting-edge surgical techniques, and contributes to establishing a culture of safe surgery.
Who are the designated medical staff at the CoE center?
On April 10, 2026, eight members of NANA Plastic Surgery's breast center medical team were officially appointed as designated medical staff of the CoE center alongside Mentor representatives at the agreement signing ceremony.
Where is NANA Plastic Surgery located?
It is located at 78-14 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, directly in front of Exit 3 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on the Suin-Bundang Line.
Medical Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Breast augmentation results vary by individual, and all procedures carry potential risks. The suitability of any procedure must be determined through consultation with a qualified medical professional.
Source: Medisobiz News and Hi News (April 21, 2026); agreement signing ceremony on April 10, 2026. Director: Hwang Dong-Yeon, NANA Plastic Surgery, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
