WOOA Plastic Surgery βΊ Frequently asked questions
Where are the scars after breast reduction?
Breast reduction removes tissue from excessively large breasts. According to the clinic, the method is chosen by size among periareolar, vertical and inverted-T incisions, and liposuction can be added when the breast has more fatty tissue than glandular tissue.
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
Risks and side effects
- Scars remain depending on the incision. In the clinic's comparison, periareolar and vertical incisions are rated "low" for scar size and the inverted-T incision "medium".
- Keloid-type scars can form; they are treated with scar injections.
- Swelling, inflammation and discomfort can occur and are managed through the after-care program.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
How it is done
The incision depends on size. Periareolar is for small reductions (clinic's indication: mild macromastia, E cup and above); vertical removes more than periareolar (F cup and above); inverted-T runs from the areola to the breast fold and removes the most (G cup and above, with severe sagging). Skin around the nipple, internal breast fat and, where needed, glandular tissue are removed; if there is much fatty tissue, liposuction can be added as an adjunct.
Recovery timeline
- Operation timeAbout 2 hours
- AnesthesiaGeneral anesthesia
- Hospital staySame-day discharge
- Stitch removalNone
- Recovery period (as stated by the clinic)7 days
- 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.
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
What counts as macromastia?
Per the clinic's self-check guide, a difference of 20 cm or more between upper and lower chest circumference with a single breast volume of 400 cc or more (E cup 20 cm, F cup 22.5 cm, G cup 25 cm).
How long is the operation and do I stay in hospital?
About 2 hours under general anesthesia with same-day discharge. There are no stitches to remove, and the clinic states a recovery period of 7 days.
Is liposuction done as well?
The clinic states that liposuction can be added as an adjunct when the breast has more fatty tissue than glandular tissue.
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 |
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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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