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How does the Motiva Preservé technique work?
Motiva Preservé creates the implant pocket by expanding the gliding layer that already exists in the breast — a breast augmentation approach designed with preservation of muscle, gland and nerve tissue in mind. The clinic website states that WOOA has completed Preservé protocol training.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
How it is done
Step 1: the Motiva Channel Separator creates a tunnel through a small incision without cutting tissue. Step 2: an inflatable balloon expands the space inside the breast. Step 3: the Motiva implant (SmoothSilk Ergonomix2 with Zen) is inserted with an insertion sleeve and the incision is closed. The balloon is positioned at the boundary of the breast's retaining ligaments, and the pocket's extent, symmetry and any bleeding are checked endoscopically prior to inserting the implant.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Motiva Preservé breast augmentation | KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 4.5M–28M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
Recovery timeline
- Operation time30–40 minutes (per the clinic's comparison table)
- AnesthesiaChoice of local anesthesia or sedation
- Return to daily lifeThe clinic states that many patients return to daily life within 1–3 days on average (individual results vary).
- EatingYou may eat 8 hours post-surgery; soft rice gruel or porridge is recommended.
- Closure and stitchesThe incision is closed with medical skin adhesive, so no stitches are removed at follow-up visits.
- Walking and exerciseWalks are possible from 2–3 days post-surgery; avoid exercise for one month.
- Arm movementLight arm movements are fine, but raising the arms overhead is allowed from one month post-surgery.
- Compression garmentWear a compression bra for about one month and an upper band for 2–4 weeks.
- DrivingDriving yourself is recommended only from 7–10 days post-surgery.
- Underwire braCan be worn from 6 months post-surgery.
- Scar careScar ointment is prescribed from 2 weeks post-surgery; keloid-type scars are treated with scar injections; laser scar care may follow 6 months to 1 year later depending on healing.
Risks and side effects
- As implant surgery, capsular contracture can occur (causes listed by the clinic: bleeding or hematoma, infection with inflammation, excessive fibrosis, implant damage).
- On sensory change, the clinic only describes Preservé as an approach "designed with sensory preservation in mind"; preservation of sensation is not guaranteed.
- The clinic notes that the operation time, incision length and recovery figures in its comparison table are averages and vary with the patient's condition, the extent of surgery and the implant volume.
- Keloid-type scars can form; they are treated with scar injections.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Surgeons
Kim Woo-jungBoard-certified plastic surgeon (Korea) · Breast surgery and breast revision, including revision through the armpit incision
Park Young-jiBoard-certified plastic surgeon (Korea) · Breast surgery and breast revision
Park Hae-yeonBoard-certified plastic surgeon (Korea) · Breast surgery and breast revision
Frequently asked questions
How does Preservé differ from standard Motiva augmentation?
According to the clinic, conventional surgery cuts tissue to create the implant pocket, while Preservé uses a balloon instrument to expand an existing layer. Per its comparison table: operation time 30–40 minutes (vs 1 hour 30 minutes), local anesthesia or sedation (vs general anesthesia), and an incision of 2.5–3 cm (vs 3.5–4.5 cm).
Is there an implant size limit?
The clinic states that implant volume with Preservé is limited to a maximum of 315 cc, and that it suits those who want an increase of about 1–2 cup sizes.
Can Preservé be used for revision surgery?
The clinic does not recommend Preservé for revision patients: once a capsule has formed from the first operation, the existing capsule must be corrected, so a revision technique is more appropriate.
What kind of anesthesia is used?
The clinic states that you can choose between local anesthesia and sedation.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
|---|---|
| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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