WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
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WOOA Plastic Surgery — Price (as published by the clinic): KRW 40,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000. Breast augmentation enlarges the breasts with implants. According to the WOOA website, the implant size, height and projection are chosen after analysing height, weight, chest width, skin elasticity and the gap between the breasts, and the implant is inserted through an armpit-crease or breast-fold incision.
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 implants | KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 4.5M–28M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Breast augmentation with Motiva implants | KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 4.5M–28M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| 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 |
| Motiva Preservé breast augmentation | KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 4.5M–28M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Breast fat grafting | KRW 1,000,000 ~ KRW 6,600,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 1M–6.6M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Breast revision surgery | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Capsular contracture revision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Breast asymmetry revision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Double-bubble deformity revision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Bottoming-out and lateral displacement revision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Upper-pole fullness revision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Implant rupture and replacement | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Implant and capsule removal (capsulectomy) | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Breast revision through the armpit incision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Liposuction | KRW 1,500,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Middle-aged eye surgery (upper blepharoplasty with orbicularis oculi correction) | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range KRW 350,000–4M) |
| Double eyelid surgery | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Eye corner surgery (epicanthoplasty, lateral and lower canthoplasty) | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Under-eye fat repositioning | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Eye revision surgery | KRW 1,100,000 ~ KRW 6,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
How it is done
Prior to surgery, breast ultrasound and other tests check the breast condition and implant suitability, and a simulation with actual surgical implants is used to plan volume and contour. An incision is made in the armpit crease (about 2–4 cm) or the breast fold (about 3–4 cm), the pocket is created under Full HD endoscopic view, and the implant is inserted with a Keller funnel so that it is not touched by hand. Placement is either dual-plane (partly under the muscle, partly under the breast gland) or subfascial (under the fascia of the pectoralis major). The incision is closed with Dermabond skin adhesive and, according to the clinic, no surgical drain is used. 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.
- Follow-up careRegular ultrasound checks of implant position and breast tissue, radiofrequency care (4 sessions) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
- Breast augmentation with implants
- Breast augmentation with Motiva implants
- Breast augmentation with Mentor implants
- Motiva Preservé breast augmentation
- Breast fat grafting
- Breast lift (ptosis correction)
- Breast reduction
- Breast revision surgery
- Capsular contracture revision
- Breast asymmetry revision
- Double-bubble deformity revision
- Bottoming-out and lateral displacement revision
- Upper-pole fullness revision
- Implant rupture and replacement
- Implant and capsule removal (capsulectomy)
- Breast revision through the armpit incision
- Liposuction
- Body lift
- Middle-aged eye surgery (upper blepharoplasty with orbicularis oculi correction)
- Double eyelid surgery
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
Where is the scar?
The incision is about 2–4 cm along the armpit crease or about 3–4 cm along the breast fold. It is closed with Dermabond so no stitches are removed; scar ointment starts at 2 weeks, keloid-type scars receive scar injections, and laser scar care may follow 6 months to 1 year later.
How is the implant size (cc) decided?
Height, weight, chest width, skin elasticity and breast spacing are measured, breast ultrasound checks gland and muscle, and a simulation with actual surgical implants is done. Even for the same cup size, implant size, height and projection are chosen according to body shape and skin elasticity; the clinic designs the outer breast line within 1 cm of the armpit line.
Do I need to stay in hospital, and when can I return to daily life?
Surgery is planned for same-day discharge where possible, with a hospital room available if a one-night stay is needed. 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.
How is pain managed?
Pain relievers and fever reducers are prescribed at discharge; if pain is severe, the clinic advises taking another painkiller at spaced intervals. The degree of pain differs between individuals.
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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