WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
How much does an Endotine lift cost?
WOOA Plastic Surgery — Price (as published by the clinic): KRW 2,000,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000. Endotine is a biodegradable implant that lifts and fixes sagging soft tissue. The clinic states that it is an FDA-approved material and is absorbed by the body about 6 months to 1 year after the procedure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Endotine lift | KRW 2,000,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 2M–15M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
How it is done
After an incision inside the hairline or behind the ear and dissection, the Endotine device is inserted, pulled in the desired direction and fixed. The clinic explains that its five-prong structure supports the tissue, and that Endotine Forehead (forehead, brows, eye area), Endotine Midface (cheeks, e.g. sagging cheeks following cheekbone reduction) and Endotine Ribbon (lower face, e.g. sagging following square-jaw or double-jaw surgery) are used depending on the area.
Recovery timeline
- Operation time2 hours
- AnesthesiaSedation (IV sleep anesthesia)
- Recovery period (as stated by the clinic)7 days
- Incision siteInside the hairline or behind the ear
- Implant absorptionThe clinic states it is absorbed within about 6 months to 1 year.
- Swelling and bruisingSwelling and bruising can occur after surgery, and recovery speed varies between individuals.
Risks and side effects
- The clinic notes that general complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur following surgery, so care is needed.
- Swelling and bruising can occur after surgery, and recovery speed and results vary with each person's condition.
- The clinic mentions hair loss at the incision and nerve injury as possible side effects of lifting surgery, and scars can remain at the incision.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How long is the operation, what anesthesia is used and how long is recovery?
Per the clinic's surgery information, the operation takes 2 hours under sedation, and the recovery period is stated as 7 days. Actual recovery differs between individuals.
Does the Endotine device stay in the body?
The clinic states that Endotine is a biodegradable material absorbed by the body about 6 months to 1 year after the procedure.
Where is the incision (scar)?
The incision is placed where the scar is easy to hide, such as inside the hairline or behind the ear. How visible the scar remains differs between individuals.
How much does it cost?
The clinic's non-covered fee schedule (as of 2026-06-15) lists 'Lifting' at KRW 2M–15M (VAT not included). The schedule does not break this down by individual procedure, and the fee depends on consultation and your condition.
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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