Siyeon Kim is currently a senior (4th year) student at the College of Korean
Medicine, Sangji University, Republic of Korea. She has cultivated a strong academic interest
in dermatological and aesthetic applications of traditional Korean medicine, particularly through integrative protocols
that combine acupuncture, herbal pharmacology, and laser-based therapies. Kim has actively participated in clinical
volunteering, academic clubs, and campus-led research initiatives. She also curates educational content for the
general public via her Instagram platform @yeoni_hani, with a mission to enhance the accessibility and scientific
perception of Korean medicine among younger generations.
Her most recent academic work, a case report titled “A Case of Hypertrophic Scar Treated by a Three-Step Integrative
Protocol Using Dochim Subcision, Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser, and PDRN Pharmacopuncture,” was published in the
Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, where she was the first author. Through
this work, she aimed to contribute clinical evidence that supports integrative scar treatment approaches within Korean
medicine. Kim plans to further explore the intersection of evidence-based traditional therapies and modern technology,
particularly in the fields of scar care, cosmetic dermatology, and regenerative skin treatments.