WOOA Plastic Surgery βΊ Frequently asked questions
How long is the recovery after a body lift?
A body lift is a body contouring operation that excises skin that has sagged through weight change or ageing, together with fat, to reshape the contour. The WOOA website offers upper-arm, abdominal and thigh lifts and explains that the extent of excision is decided by considering the fat layer, skin thickness and muscle lines together.
November 3, 2026 Β· Prices checked 2026-11-03 Β· Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) Β· updated when the clinic website changes
Recovery timeline
- Before surgeryA detailed body composition analysis is done, and you fast from the evening before surgery.
- SurgeryAbout 2β3 hours under sedation anesthesia (per the clinic's surgery information table). The clinic states that an anesthesiologist is on site and that single-use surgical instruments and sterilization are used.
- Right after surgeryYou recover in a hospital room for 1β3 hours.
- 1β2 days laterYou return for disinfection and then wear a compression garment.
- About 7 days laterYou return for stitch removal. The recovery period listed in the clinic's surgery information table is 7 days.
- For 4 weeksAn individually tailored aftercare program is carried out.
- About 3 months laterThe clinic describes this as the point when the body shape settles (varies between individuals).
How it is done
A body composition analysis examines the proportions of bone, muscle, fat and water and the fat distribution, and the skin elasticity and fat layer thickness of each area are checked to decide the extent of excision. The clinic states that only the necessary areas are excised, without excessive removal, and that the position and direction of the incision lines are planned before surgery, with scar care continued through recovery. Where fat is widely distributed and accompanied by sagging, liposuction can be combined to address loose skin and fat together; the clinic states that Dr. Baek Jung-jae, a board-certified general surgeon, takes part in the fat-handling stage.
Risks and side effects
- The clinic states that general complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur after surgery and require particular care.
- Seroma (fluid collecting under the skin) can form after surgery; the clinic states that it is managed with ultrasound examinations.
- Because skin is excised, scars remain along the incision lines. The clinic explains that incision planning and scar care during recovery are carried out together.
- Bruising and swelling can occur after surgery.
- The clinic states that results vary with individual condition and that a suitable method should be confirmed through thorough consultation with the medical team.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How is a body lift different from liposuction?
According to the clinic, liposuction removes fat by suction, whereas a body lift excises sagging skin together with fat. The clinic states that skin that has lost elasticity through weight change is hard to improve with liposuction alone; where fat is widespread and sagging is present, the two operations can be combined.
Which areas can be treated?
The clinic offers upper-arm lifts, abdominal lifts and thigh lifts.
What is the recovery schedule?
You recover in a hospital room for 1β3 hours, return 1β2 days later for disinfection and then wear a compression garment. Stitches are removed after about 7 days and an individual aftercare program runs for 4 weeks; the clinic states that the body shape settles after about 3 months (varies between individuals).
How much does it cost?
The clinic's non-covered fee schedule (as of 2026-06-15) has no separate body lift item. The cost can depend on the areas and on whether liposuction is combined, so please confirm during consultation.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
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| 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 3β6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: MonβThu 10:00β19:00, Fri 10:00β20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00β17:00, public holidays 10:00β17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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