WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
What is the recovery timeline following breast augmentation?
According to the WOOA website, implant breast augmentation is planned so that same-day discharge is possible and there are no stitches to remove; walks are possible from 2–3 days, driving yourself from 7–10 days, exercise and raising the arms overhead from one month, and underwire bras from 6 months post-surgery. For Motiva Preservé the clinic states that many patients return to daily life within 1–3 days on average (individual results vary), and for a breast lift it states stitch removal at 2 weeks and a recovery period of 7 days.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Recovery timeline (common guidance for breast implant surgery)
This arranges the clinic's breast surgery precautions in time order. Recovery speed differs from person to person.
| When | Clinic guidance |
|---|---|
| Day of surgery | Surgery is planned so that same-day discharge is possible; if a one-night stay is needed, you recover in a hospital room. |
| 8 hours post-surgery | You may eat; soft rice gruel or porridge is recommended. |
| 2–3 days | Walks are possible. |
| 7–10 days | Recommended point for driving yourself. |
| 2 weeks | Scar ointment is prescribed. |
| 2–4 weeks | An upper band is worn. |
| About 1 month | A compression bra is worn for about one month; exercise and raising the arms overhead are allowed from one month. |
| 6 months | Underwire bras can be worn. |
| 6 months to 1 year | Laser scar care may follow depending on healing. |
Operation time, hospital stay and stitches by procedure
| Procedure | Operation time | Anesthesia | Hospital stay | Stitch removal | Recovery period (as stated by the clinic) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant breast augmentation | 1 hour 30 minutes (conventional augmentation in the Preservé comparison table) | General anesthesia (same comparison table) | Same-day discharge possible; 1 night if needed | None (Dermabond closure) | Not stated separately — see the timeline |
| Motiva Preservé | 30–40 minutes | Choice of local anesthesia or sedation | Confirm at consultation | None (common guidance) | Many patients return to daily life within 1–3 days on average (individual results vary) |
| Breast lift | About 2–3 hours | General anesthesia | Same-day discharge | At 2 weeks | 7 days |
| Breast revision | About 2 hours | General anesthesia | Same-day discharge or 1 night (depending on type) | None | One week (revision sub-pages) |
Post-operative care
- Regular ultrasound checks of implant position and breast tissue.
- The augmentation page lists radiofrequency care (4 sessions) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as follow-up care.
- Scar care: scar ointment from 2 weeks, scar injections for keloid-type scars, and laser scar care 6 months to 1 year later depending on healing.
- Pain: 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.
- The clinic advises against applying body lotion to the incision or shaving the armpit following surgery.
Costs related to recovery (clinic fee schedule)
Amounts from the clinic's non-covered fee schedule (as of 2026-06-15), VAT not included; they vary with consultation and condition.
| Item | Fee schedule amount |
|---|---|
| Breast surgery | KRW 4.5M–28M |
| Breast revision surgery | KRW 10M–33M |
| Pre-operative tests (blood test, ECG, chest X-ray) | KRW 200,000 |
| Hospital stay (private room) | KRW 150,000 |
| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy | KRW 200,000–300,000 |
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 |
| 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 revision surgery | KRW 10,000,000 ~ KRW 33,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 10M–33M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
Risks and side effects
- Swelling, bruising, pain and the speed of recovery vary between individuals.
- General complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur following surgery.
- Capsular contracture: 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, bottoming-out and lateral displacement.
- Keloid-type scars can form; they are treated with scar injections.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to stay in hospital following augmentation?
The clinic states that surgery is planned for same-day discharge where possible, and you recover in a hospital room if a one-night stay is needed. The fee schedule lists a private room at KRW 150,000 (VAT not included).
When can I drive and exercise?
Driving yourself is recommended from 7–10 days, and exercise and raising the arms overhead from one month post-surgery. Walks are possible from 2–3 days.
How long do I wear a compression bra?
A compression bra is worn for about one month and an upper band for 2–4 weeks. Underwire bras can be worn from 6 months post-surgery.
When are the stitches removed?
Implant augmentation and breast revision are closed with medical skin adhesive (Dermabond), so there are no stitches to remove. For a breast lift, stitches are removed at 2 weeks.
Is recovery different with Preservé?
Per the clinic's comparison table, Preservé takes 30–40 minutes under local anesthesia or sedation, and many patients return to daily life within 1–3 days on average. These are averages and vary with the patient's condition, the extent of surgery and the implant volume.
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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