The Line Plastic Surgery Clinic
Surgeon-owned plastic surgery clinic on Garosu-gil holding JCI accreditation, with an anaesthesiologist on site and an in-house SVF laboratory, covering liposuction, facelift and stem cell work.
In short. Breast augmentation in Korea is usually performed with cohesive silicone implants placed through an axillary incision using an endoscope, which leaves no scar on the breast itself.
- Indicative price
- 6,000,000 - 12,000,000 KRW
- Procedure time
- 1 - 2 hours
- Anesthesia
- General
- Recovery
- Drains removed 1-3 days, light activity at 2 weeks, full exercise at 6 weeks
- Minimum stay in Korea
- 10 days
- Also known as
- Breast implants, 가슴성형
The endoscopic transaxillary approach is the Korean default and differs from the inframammary approach common in the United States and Europe. It hides the scar in the armpit and gives the surgeon direct visual control of the pocket, at the cost of a longer operation.
Implant brand, profile and placement plane should all appear on your consent form. Ask for the implant serial card at discharge, since you will need it for follow-up imaging in your home country.
Clinics offering Breast Augmentation
Frequently asked questions
What implants are used in Korea?
Motiva, Mentor, Sebbin and Bellagel are the brands most commonly stocked. Ask which specific model and volume is planned, and request the implant identification card before you leave.
Can I fly home after breast augmentation?
Surgeons generally clear flights at 7 to 10 days, after drain removal and the first dressing change. Compression garments should be worn during the flight.
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