WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms and grades of capsular contracture?
Capsular contracture is when the capsule that forms around an implant tightens and the breast becomes hard. The clinic grades it in four stages: revision is not recommended for grades 1–2, while grades 3–4 may need revision following diagnosis.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
How it is done
Breast proportions are checked and internal problems identified by ultrasound, then treatment is chosen by grade and incision site. For grades 1–2 there are steroid injections around the implant and ultrasound treatment to loosen hard capsule and tissue; for grades 3–4, surgery removes or incises the capsule causing the problem, or removes the implant along with the capsule or replaces it with a different type.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Recovery timeline
- Operation timeAbout 2 hours
- AnesthesiaGeneral anesthesia
- Hospital staySame-day discharge or 1 night in hospital
- 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 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.
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.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
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
How is capsular contracture graded?
Per the clinic: grade 1 feels soft with no discomfort; grade 2 keeps its shape but feels slightly artificial; grade 3 has a palpable implant and visible deformity; grade 4 has clear deformity and pain.
Does capsular contracture always need revision?
The clinic does not recommend revision for grades 1–2, where the change is small, and states that grades 3–4 may need revision following diagnosis.
How long is the operation and do I stay in hospital?
About 2 hours under general anesthesia, with same-day discharge or one night in hospital. There are no stitches to remove, and 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 — Dr. Kim Woo-jung, Dr. Park Young-ji and Dr. Park Hae-yeon — 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 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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