WOOA Plastic Surgery โบ Frequently asked questions
How is a dorsal hump removed in rhinoplasty in Korea?
Hump nose rhinoplasty smooths a nose whose mid-bridge protrudes and makes the profile line uneven. The clinic website divides cases into a hump that also needs a low-bridge correction, a typical hump and a severe hump, and chooses between shaving, a custom implant and osteotomy accordingly.
November 3, 2026 ยท Prices checked 2026-11-03 ยท Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) ยท updated when the clinic website changes
How it is done
According to the clinic website, a 3D-CT scan taken prior to surgery is used to analyse the internal structure of the nose, the cartilage, the skin layers and any functional problems, and the findings are reflected in the surgical plan. After detailed examination, a custom design is made and the surgical area is planned. When a hump and a low bridge need correction together, the bone and cartilage causing the hump are shaved and a 3D-customised implant is inserted. A typical hump is corrected by shaving bone and cartilage without an implant. When the hump is severe and the sides are also thick, an osteotomy narrows the overall width, according to the clinic. An anesthesiologist monitors the patient during surgery; consultation, design and the operation are handled by the assigned surgeon, and aftercare consists of follow-up checks by that surgeon and 1:1 care by a dedicated coordinator, according to the clinic.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hump nose rhinoplasty | KRW 900,000 ~ KRW 5,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Hump nose rhinoplasty | KRW 50,000 ~ KRW 100,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Recovery timeline
- Operation time1 to 1.5 hours
- AnesthesiaSedation anesthesia
- Hospital stayNot required
- Stitch removal7 days after surgery
- AftercareAccording to the clinic, the assigned surgeon checks your progress and a dedicated coordinator provides 1:1 care.
- Individual variationHow quickly swelling and bruising settle, and when you can return to daily life, differ from person to person, so please confirm this against your own schedule during consultation.
Risks and side effects
- The clinic states that, depending on individual recovery, common side effects such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur after surgery.
- Swelling and bruising can occur, and asymmetry or a shape different from what was expected may require further correction.
- Results vary with individual factors such as skin thickness and cartilage condition.
- When an osteotomy is performed, swelling and bruising can be more extensive.
- When an implant is used, implant show-through, movement or tilting, and contracture (surrounding tissue tightening and shortening the nose) may require revision surgery.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
Is shaving the hump enough?
The clinic says it depends on the type. A typical hump is corrected by shaving bone and cartilage without an implant; with a low bridge, a custom implant is added after shaving; and a severe hump with thick sides is narrowed with an osteotomy.
How long is the operation, and what about anesthesia and stitches?
Per the surgery information table on the clinic website, the operation takes 1 to 1.5 hours under sedation anesthesia, no hospital stay is required, and stitches are removed 7 days after surgery. Recovery speed differs between individuals, so please confirm your schedule 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 3โ6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: MonโThu 10:00โ19:00, Fri 10:00โ20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00โ17:00, public holidays 10:00โ17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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