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Body lift — WOOA Plastic Surgery
A body lift is a body contouring operation that excises skin that has sagged through weight change or ageing, together with fat, to reshape the contour. The WOOA website offers upper-arm, abdominal and thigh lifts and explains that the extent of excision is decided by considering the fat layer, skin thickness and muscle lines together. Clinic surgery information: operation time 2–3 hours, sedation anesthesia, recovery period 7 days (as stated by the clinic). Along with body composition analysis, ultrasound is used to manage seroma that can form after surgery; stitches are removed after about 7 days. The fee schedule has no separate body lift item, so the cost must be confirmed during consultation.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Who this is for
- Those whose upper arms, abdomen or thighs look saggy due to loss of skin elasticity
- Those left with loose skin after rapid weight change or dieting
- Those whose sagging skin is hard to improve with liposuction alone
- Those concerned about an uneven skin surface due to stretch marks or scars
How it is done
A body composition analysis examines the proportions of bone, muscle, fat and water and the fat distribution, and the skin elasticity and fat layer thickness of each area are checked to decide the extent of excision. The clinic states that only the necessary areas are excised, without excessive removal, and that the position and direction of the incision lines are planned before surgery, with scar care continued through recovery. Where fat is widely distributed and accompanied by sagging, liposuction can be combined to address loose skin and fat together; the clinic states that Dr. Baek Jung-jae, a board-certified general surgeon, takes part in the fat-handling stage.
Recovery timeline
- Before surgeryA detailed body composition analysis is done, and you fast from the evening before surgery.
- SurgeryAbout 2–3 hours under sedation anesthesia (per the clinic's surgery information table). The clinic states that an anesthesiologist is on site and that single-use surgical instruments and sterilization are used.
- Right after surgeryYou recover in a hospital room for 1–3 hours.
- 1–2 days laterYou return for disinfection and then wear a compression garment.
- About 7 days laterYou return for stitch removal. The recovery period listed in the clinic's surgery information table is 7 days.
- For 4 weeksAn individually tailored aftercare program is carried out.
- About 3 months laterThe clinic describes this as the point when the body shape settles (varies between individuals).
Risks and side effects
- The clinic states that general complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur after surgery and require particular care.
- Seroma (fluid collecting under the skin) can form after surgery; the clinic states that it is managed with ultrasound examinations.
- Because skin is excised, scars remain along the incision lines. The clinic explains that incision planning and scar care during recovery are carried out together.
- Bruising and swelling can occur after surgery.
- The clinic states that results vary with individual condition and that a suitable method should be confirmed through thorough consultation with the medical team.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
For international patients
- The clinic website (ABOUT WOOA) states that interpreters and 24-hour care staff are available. Supported languages are not listed on the website, so please confirm during consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How is a body lift different from liposuction?
According to the clinic, liposuction removes fat by suction, whereas a body lift excises sagging skin together with fat. The clinic states that skin that has lost elasticity through weight change is hard to improve with liposuction alone; where fat is widespread and sagging is present, the two operations can be combined.
Which areas can be treated?
The clinic offers upper-arm lifts, abdominal lifts and thigh lifts.
What is the recovery schedule?
You recover in a hospital room for 1–3 hours, return 1–2 days later for disinfection and then wear a compression garment. Stitches are removed after about 7 days and an individual aftercare program runs for 4 weeks; the clinic states that the body shape settles after about 3 months (varies between individuals).
How much does it cost?
The clinic's non-covered fee schedule (as of 2026-06-15) has no separate body lift item. The cost can depend on the areas and on whether liposuction is combined, so please confirm during consultation.
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 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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