WOOA Plastic Surgery βΊ Frequently asked questions
How long is the recovery after breast implant removal (explant)?
A capsule is the fibrous membrane the body normally forms around an implant. According to the clinic, when the capsule hardens or becomes abnormal and causes complications, the capsule and implant are removed in a revision operation.
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
- AnesthesiaA board-certified anesthesiologist is dedicated 1:1 from the start to the end of surgery.
- 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 2β3 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 2β4 weeks.
- DrivingDriving yourself is recommended only from 7β10 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.
How it is done
Breast proportions and ultrasound identify the internal problem, then the capsule removal method is chosen. When full removal is not needed and only shape needs improving, a capsulotomy excises part of the capsule; when rupture, capsular contracture, seroma or calcification requires full removal, the implant is taken out first and a total capsulectomy removes all capsule tissue. The capsule is removed under direct endoscopic view.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Implant and capsule removal (capsulectomy) | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10Mβ33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
Risks and side effects
- Revision is also implant surgery, so the causes of capsular contracture the clinic lists (bleeding or hematoma, infection with inflammation, excessive fibrosis) can occur again.
- Capsule-related conditions listed by the clinic include implant rupture, capsular contracture, seroma and calcification.
- Keloid-type scars can form; they are treated with scar injections.
- The clinic states that breast revision is more difficult than the first operation.
- The clinic lists shape deformity, implant damage and seroma formation as problems needing prompt treatment.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Surgeons
Kim Woo-jungBoard-certified plastic surgeon (Korea) Β· Breast surgery and breast revision, including revision through the armpit incision
Park Young-jiBoard-certified plastic surgeon (Korea) Β· Breast surgery and breast revision
Park Hae-yeonBoard-certified plastic surgeon (Korea) Β· Breast surgery and breast revision
Frequently asked questions
Why does a capsule form?
When an implant is inserted, the body forms a fibrous membrane around it as a normal protective reaction. Revision is needed if the capsule hardens or becomes abnormal and causes complications.
How do capsulotomy and total capsulectomy differ?
A capsulotomy excises part of the capsule when only shape needs improving. A total capsulectomy removes the implant first and then the whole capsule when there is rupture, capsular contracture, seroma or calcification.
Are stitches removed following surgery?
Per the clinic's post-operative guidance, the incision is closed with medical skin adhesive, so no stitches are removed at follow-up.
Who performs the breast surgery?
The clinic's breast surgery and breast revision pages state that three board-certified plastic surgeons β Dr. Kim Woo-jung, Dr. Park Young-ji and Dr. Park Hae-yeon β 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 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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