WOOA Plastic Surgery βΊ Frequently asked questions
How is bottoming out of a breast implant repaired?
Bottoming-out is when the implant slides down, collapsing the breast fold and leaving the nipple position awkward; lateral displacement is when the implant spreads sideways and the breasts drift apart. The clinic states that corrective surgery can restore a stable breast contour.
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
How it is done
Breast proportions are checked and internal problems identified by ultrasound, then treatment is tailored to the condition and incision site. The clinic lists surgery to remove or incise the capsule, and removal of the implant with the capsule or replacement with a different type, among the treatment options.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming-out and lateral displacement revision | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10Mβ33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
Recovery timeline
- Operation timeAbout 2 hours
- AnesthesiaGeneral anesthesia
- Hospital staySame-day discharge
- Stitch removalNone
- Recovery period (as stated by the clinic)One week
- EatingYou may eat 8 hours post-surgery; soft rice gruel or porridge is recommended.
- 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.
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 causes of bottoming-out and lateral displacement as excessive dissection, implants too large for the frame, reduced skin elasticity or weakened ligaments, body features such as a wide chest, and insufficient post-operative care.
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 do bottoming-out and lateral displacement happen?
The clinic lists excessive dissection during surgery, reduced skin elasticity or weakened ligaments, implants too large for the body, body features such as a wide chest or rib structure, and insufficient care or repeated pressure following surgery.
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. The clinic states a recovery period of one week.
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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