WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
How can I get a consultation or surgery at WOOA Plastic Surgery from abroad?
WOOA Plastic Surgery's registration as a medical institution for attracting international patients is confirmed in the Korea Health Industry Development Institute's KORP registry lookup (2026-11-03), and the clinic website (ABOUT WOOA) states that interpreters and 24-hour care staff are available. Consultations are available via KakaoTalk, phone (+82-1600-5319) or Naver booking, and the clinic is at HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (about 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station).
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
What the clinic website states for international patients
- Interpreters and 24-hour care staff are available (ABOUT WOOA). Supported languages are not listed on the website, so please confirm during consultation.
- The website's GLOBAL menu links to English, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Vietnamese and Indonesian sites.
- Registration as a medical institution for attracting international patients is confirmed in the KORP registry lookup of the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (2026-11-03).
Consultation and booking channels
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| KakaoTalk | WOOA's KakaoTalk channel, linked from the website's KakaoTalk consultation menu |
| Phone | +82-1600-5319 (1600-5319 within Korea) |
| Naver booking | Naver booking linked from the website's consultation menu (Korean) |
| Foreign-language sites | Website GLOBAL menu (English, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Indonesian) |
Location and directions
HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Plastic surgery is on floors 3–6 (reception on floor 3) and dermatology on floors 10 and 12. About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9) and about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Parking in the building is mechanical; large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked.
Plastic surgery hours
| Day | 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 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Clinic guidance to consider when planning your trip
The website gives no information on length of stay, airport pickup, accommodation, payment methods or visas, so please confirm these during consultation. Below is the clinic's surgery and recovery guidance that may help with planning.
- Implant breast augmentation: planned so that same-day discharge is possible; if a one-night stay is needed, you recover in a hospital room.
- Implant augmentation and breast revision: closed with Dermabond, so there are no stitches to remove (for a breast lift, stitches are removed at 2 weeks).
- Driving yourself from 7–10 days, exercise and raising the arms overhead from one month, underwire bras from 6 months post-surgery.
- Breast ultrasound and pre-operative tests (blood test, ECG, chest X-ray) are done prior to surgery, and regular ultrasound checks of implant position and breast tissue follow surgery.
Related costs (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 |
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 |
Risks and side effects
- General complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur following surgery.
- Implant surgery may require revision because of capsular contracture, implant rupture or asymmetry.
- Swelling, bruising, pain and recovery speed vary between individuals, so it is advisable to set your return date after reviewing your progress with the clinic.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
Which languages do the interpreters cover?
The clinic website (ABOUT WOOA) states that interpreters are available but does not list the languages. Please confirm during consultation. The website's GLOBAL menu has English, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Vietnamese and Indonesian sites.
Is the clinic registered for international patients?
Its registration as a medical institution for attracting international patients is confirmed in the KORP registry lookup of the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (2026-11-03).
How many days should I stay in Korea?
The website does not state a length of stay, so please confirm at consultation. For reference, the clinic states that implant augmentation is planned for same-day discharge where possible, there are no stitches to remove, and driving yourself is recommended from 7–10 days post-surgery.
Is airport pickup or accommodation arranged?
The website gives no information on airport pickup, accommodation, payment methods or visas. Please confirm during consultation.
What are the hours and location?
Plastic surgery is open Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30, Sat and public holidays 10:00–17:00, and closed on Sundays. The clinic is on floors 3–6 of HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, about 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station.
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 |
| Consultation | KakaoTalk |
| Consultation | Naver Place |
| Consultation | Google Maps |
| Consultation | Kakao Map |