Treatment Overview
Breast Augmentation in Korea under the Breast Implant Removal category is a reconstructive or corrective procedure designed for individuals who have had previous implants removed due to complications, dissatisfaction, or personal choice. The procedure may involve replacing old implants with new ones, adjusting implant placement, or using fat grafting to restore breast volume and aesthetics.
Korean plastic surgeons are renowned for their precision, advanced techniques, and natural-looking results, making Korea a top destination for corrective or reconstructive breast augmentation after implant removal.
Purpose & Benefits
The main purpose of breast augmentation after implant removal is to restore breast volume, symmetry, and shape.
Key benefits include:
- Restores fullness and projection lost after implant removal
- Corrects asymmetry or deformities caused by previous implants
- Improves overall breast aesthetics and contour
- Enhances self-confidence and satisfaction with breast appearance
- Combines implants with autologous fat grafting for natural feel (hybrid augmentation)
Ideal Candidates
Breast augmentation after implant removal is suitable for individuals who:
- Have had previous implants removed due to complications, rupture, capsular contracture, or dissatisfaction
- Desire replacement implants or hybrid augmentation for volume restoration
- Are in good health with realistic expectations
- Want to correct asymmetry, sagging, or deformities caused by prior surgery
Possible Risks & Complications
Even with Korea’s advanced standards, revision augmentation carries certain risks:
- Temporary swelling, bruising, or discomfort
- Capsular contracture (scar tissue formation around new implants)
- Minor asymmetry between breasts
- Infection or delayed healing
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Rare complications related to anesthesia
Surgical Techniques Used
Korean surgeons utilize advanced techniques tailored for post-implant removal augmentation:
- Implant Replacement: New silicone or saline implants are placed with careful pocket adjustment to correct previous complications.
- Capsulectomy or Capsulotomy: Removal or release of scar tissue around old implants to optimize results.
- Hybrid Augmentation: Combines implants with fat grafting for a natural contour and soft feel.
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Often combined to correct sagging or restore breast shape after implant removal.
- Minimally Invasive Incisions: Strategic placement ensures minimal visible scarring.
Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery is carefully managed in Korean clinics to ensure optimal outcomes:
- Light activities can typically resume within 3–5 days
- Swelling and bruising subside in 2–3 weeks
- Support bras are recommended for 4–6 weeks
- Avoid heavy lifting and chest exercises for at least 4–6 weeks
- Structured follow-up visits monitor implant position, symmetry, and healing
- Scar management and gentle massage may be advised for optimal contour
Results & Longevity
Results are visible immediately, with final breast shape appearing after swelling subsides over 2–3 months.
- Revision breast augmentation provides long-lasting and natural-looking results.
- Korean surgeons focus on symmetry, proportional shape, and minimal scarring, ensuring aesthetic correction after implant removal.
- Hybrid augmentation may be used for enhanced softness and contour.
Treatment Process in Korea
Korea is a leading destination for post-implant removal breast augmentation due to its expertise, technology, and patient-focused approach:
- Comprehensive Consultation: Surgeons assess previous surgical outcomes, breast tissue, skin elasticity, and patient goals.
- Customized Surgical Plan: Implant type, size, and placement or hybrid augmentation is selected to restore natural aesthetics.
- Advanced Surgical Methods: Precision implant placement, scar tissue management, and fat grafting for optimal contour.
- Combination Procedures: May include breast lift or contour correction for enhanced aesthetics.
- Post-Operative Care: Structured follow-ups, compression garments, and scar care optimize healing and symmetry.
- Medical Tourism Support: English-speaking coordinators, recovery accommodations, and guided post-op care for international patients.
- Emphasis on Natural Results: Surgeons prioritize proportional, soft, and symmetric breasts while minimizing visible scarring.
Cost Range
Breast augmentation after implant removal in Korea varies depending on complexity and combination procedures:
- Typical Price Range: ₩7,000,000 – ₩18,000,000 KRW
(Approx. $5,200 – $13,500 USD)
Factors Affecting Cost:
- Extent of revision or corrective surgery
- Use of new implants versus hybrid augmentation with fat grafting
- Combination with breast lift or contouring
- Surgeon’s experience and clinic reputation
- Hospital or operating facility fees
Additional Costs:
- Pre-operative assessments and imaging: ₩150,000 – ₩400,000 KRW ($115 – $300 USD)
- Compression garments: ₩150,000 – ₩300,000 KRW ($115 – $230 USD)
- Medications and follow-up visits: ₩200,000 – ₩500,000 KRW ($150 – $380 USD)
Popular Clinics
Top Korean clinics for breast augmentation after implant removal include:
- Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic – expert in corrective breast procedures and hybrid augmentation
- JK Plastic Surgery Center – internationally accredited, skilled in revision and reconstructive breast surgery
- View Plastic Surgery Hospital – advanced techniques for implant replacement and contour correction
- ID Hospital Seoul – specializes in complex post-implant removal breast augmentation
- Regen Plastic Surgery – focuses on symmetry, natural results, and minimal scarring
