WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
How much does breast augmentation with Mentor implants cost?
WOOA Plastic Surgery — Price (as published by the clinic): KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000. Breast augmentation using Mentor implants. The clinic website offers three types — Mentor Xtra, Mentor Boost and Mentor Smooth — and states that Mentor Boost and Mentor Smooth are approved by the US FDA and Korea's MFDS.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Breast augmentation with Mentor implants | KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 4.5M–28M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
How it is done
Ultrasound checks the breast and implant suitability, and the Mentor implant type and size are chosen to fit the body. An incision is made in the armpit crease (about 2–4 cm) or breast fold (about 3–4 cm), the pocket is created under Full HD endoscopic view, and the implant is inserted with a Keller funnel and placed dual-plane. The incision is closed with Dermabond, and a board-certified anesthesiologist handles anesthesia 1:1.
Recovery timeline
- Hospital staySurgery is planned so that same-day discharge is possible; if a one-night stay is needed, you recover in a hospital room.
- 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
- Capsular contracture: the capsule around the implant tightens and hardens; the clinic lists bleeding or hematoma, bacterial infection with inflammation, excessive fibrosis and implant damage as causes.
- The clinic notes that dual-plane placement can show animation deformity (shape change when the chest muscle moves), bottoming-out and lateral displacement.
- Implant rupture, double-bubble deformity, upper-pole fullness or asymmetry may require revision surgery.
- Keloid-type scars can form; they are treated with scar injections.
- In its Mentor implant description, the clinic mentions dimpling (a hollow in the upper breast) and rippling (wave-like folds visible at the implant edge) as implant-related side effects.
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 do Mentor Xtra, Boost and Smooth differ?
Per the clinic website, Xtra has an adjustable silicone fill and a choice of smooth (1–3) or micro-textured (4–5) surfaces. Boost is a firmer memory-gel implant with a "secret edge" side curve of 39.43 degrees. Smooth is a memory-gel implant with a smooth surface.
What is the Mentor lifetime warranty policy?
According to the clinic, the manufacturer Mentor replaces implants at no cost under certain conditions, such as dissatisfaction with size at revision, for products implanted in Korea. Please confirm the detailed conditions during consultation.
How long is recovery?
Walks from 2–3 days, exercise and raising the arms overhead from one month, driving from 7–10 days, and underwire bras from 6 months post-surgery.
Who performs the breast surgery?
The clinic's breast surgery and breast revision pages state that three board-certified plastic surgeons — Dr. Kim Woo-jung, Dr. Park Young-ji and Dr. Park Hae-yeon — operate in person. A board-certified anesthesiologist is dedicated 1:1 to anesthesia from the start to the end of surgery.
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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