WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Motiva and Mentor breast implants?
According to the WOOA website, Motiva Ergonomix features a SmoothSilk surface, BluSeal and a UDI chip, while Mentor comes in three types — Xtra, Boost and Smooth — with a manufacturer lifetime warranty policy for products implanted in Korea. Both are placed dual-plane through an armpit (about 2–4 cm) or breast-fold (about 3–4 cm) incision, and the fee schedule lists breast surgery at KRW 4.5M–28M (VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition).
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Side-by-side comparison (per the clinic website)
| Item | Motiva Ergonomix | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Types | Motiva Ergonomix | Mentor Xtra, Mentor Boost, Mentor Smooth |
| Surface | SmoothSilk | Xtra: smooth (1–3) or micro-textured (4–5) / Boost and Smooth: memory-gel implants |
| Design | Ergonomic implant designed so its shape responds to gravity; BluSeal layer keeps the gel from spreading | Xtra: adjustable silicone fill / Boost: "secret edge" side curve of 39.43 degrees |
| Implant information | Built-in UDI chip | Not stated on the website |
| Approvals stated | Not stated on the website | Mentor Boost and Mentor Smooth: US FDA and Korea MFDS approval |
| Manufacturer policy | Not stated on the website | Lifetime warranty policy that replaces implants under certain conditions for products implanted in Korea |
| Incision and placement | Armpit about 2–4 cm or breast fold about 3–4 cm; dual-plane | Armpit about 2–4 cm or breast fold about 3–4 cm; dual-plane |
Shared surgical steps
For both implants, breast ultrasound checks the breast and implant suitability prior to surgery, and implant size, height and projection are chosen to fit the body. The pocket is created under Full HD endoscopic view, the implant is inserted with a Keller funnel, and the incision is closed with Dermabond skin adhesive, so there are no stitches to remove.
Recovery timeline (same for both, per the clinic)
- Planned so that same-day discharge is possible; a hospital room is available if a one-night stay is needed
- Walks: from 2–3 days post-surgery
- Driving yourself: from 7–10 days
- Exercise and raising the arms overhead: from one month
- Compression bra for about one month, upper band for 2–4 weeks
- Underwire bra: from 6 months
How is the implant chosen?
The clinic states that the implant is decided in consultation after measuring height, weight, chest width, skin elasticity and breast spacing and reviewing ultrasound results. Even for the same cup size, implant size, height and projection differ with body shape and skin elasticity.
Cost
The clinic's non-covered fee schedule (/coast, as of 2026-06-15) lists breast surgery at KRW 4.5M–28M (VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition). The fee schedule does not list separate prices per implant brand, so please confirm during consultation.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Breast augmentation with Motiva implants | KRW 4,500,000 ~ KRW 28,000,000 | Fee schedule range KRW 4.5M–28M, VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition |
| Breast augmentation with Mentor 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
- Capsular contracture: the clinic lists bleeding or hematoma, bacterial infection with inflammation, excessive fibrosis and implant damage as causes.
- Dual-plane placement can show animation deformity, bottoming-out and lateral displacement.
- In its Mentor implant description, the clinic mentions dimpling and rippling as implant-related side effects.
- 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
What is the UDI chip?
It is a unique device identifier built into Motiva implants; the clinic states it allows the implant information to be checked.
What is the Mentor lifetime warranty policy?
According to the clinic, the manufacturer Mentor replaces implants under certain conditions, such as dissatisfaction with size at revision, for products implanted in Korea. Please confirm the detailed conditions during consultation.
How do Mentor Xtra, Boost and Smooth differ?
Per the clinic website, Xtra has an adjustable silicone fill and a choice of smooth (1–3) or micro-textured (4–5) surfaces. Boost is a firmer memory-gel implant with a "secret edge" side curve of 39.43 degrees, and Smooth is a memory-gel implant with a smooth surface.
Do the incision site or recovery time differ by implant?
According to the clinic, both implants use an armpit-crease (about 2–4 cm) or breast-fold (about 3–4 cm) incision with dual-plane placement, and the recovery timeline is the same (walks at 2–3 days, driving at 7–10 days, exercise at one month, underwire bras at 6 months).
Who performs the breast surgery?
The clinic's breast surgery center page states that three board-certified plastic surgeons — Dr. Kim Woo-jung, Dr. Park Young-ji and Dr. Park Hae-yeon — operate in person.
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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