Treatment Overview
Hybrid Breast Augmentation in Korea is an advanced breast surgery technique that combines breast implants with fat grafting to create a natural, fuller, and more balanced look. For patients undergoing breast implant removal, hybrid augmentation offers a refined solution to restore or even enhance breast volume while maintaining softness and a natural feel.
This procedure is especially popular in Korea, where surgeons are globally recognized for their precision, natural-looking results, and use of advanced fat grafting technologies that improve fat survival rates and reduce the risk of complications.
Purpose & Benefits
Hybrid breast augmentation after implant removal addresses both aesthetic and structural needs.
Key benefits include:
- Restores breast volume lost after implant removal
- Creates a natural breast shape with the softness of fat and projection of implants
- Reduces risk of implant rippling or visible edges by covering with fat grafts
- Improves cleavage and breast contour
- Uses patient’s own fat for natural enhancement and body contouring
- Long-lasting, natural-looking results
Ideal Candidates
This treatment is ideal for:
- Patients who underwent breast implant removal and want to restore volume naturally
- Those seeking a balance of implant structure + natural fat softness
- Individuals with thin breast tissue who want to reduce implant visibility
- Patients who desire breast enhancement with minimal scarring
- Healthy patients with realistic expectations
Possible Risks & Complications
While Korea’s advanced techniques minimize risks, possible complications include:
- Swelling and bruising in both breast and fat donor areas
- Temporary discomfort or soreness
- Minor fat absorption (some grafted fat may not survive)
- Implant-related complications (rare with advanced Korean implants)
- Small asymmetries (can be corrected with touch-up fat grafting)
Surgical Techniques Used
Korean surgeons use cutting-edge hybrid techniques for post-implant removal augmentation:
- Implant Placement: Typically placed under the muscle for natural projection
- Fat Harvesting: Liposuction from abdomen, thighs, or flanks using minimally invasive techniques
- Fat Purification: Advanced centrifuge systems improve fat survival rate
- Fat Grafting: Injected strategically around the implant to smooth edges and improve cleavage
- Customized Implant Selection: Based on patient’s chest width, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals
Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery after hybrid breast augmentation is generally smooth:
- Return to light activities within 5–7 days
- Swelling and bruising subside within 2–3 weeks
- Compression garment required for donor sites for 2–4 weeks
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 4–6 weeks
- Follow-up visits in Korean clinics ensure fat graft survival and implant stability
Results & Longevity
Results of hybrid augmentation are both natural and durable:
- Immediate volume restoration after implant removal
- Softer, natural feel due to fat grafting
- Fat grafts that survive remain permanent
- Implants typically last 10–15 years before optional replacement
- Balanced cleavage, volume, and projection for long-term confidence
Treatment Process in Korea
Korea has become one of the world’s leading destinations for hybrid breast augmentation, especially for patients who have undergone implant removal.
- Comprehensive Consultation: 3D imaging and detailed analysis of breast anatomy
- Customized Planning: Combination of implant size and fat graft volume tailored to individual needs
- Advanced Fat Grafting Technology: Korean clinics use stem-cell enriched fat grafting to maximize survival rate
- Scar-Minimizing Techniques: Small, hidden incisions ensure natural results
- International Patient Care: English-speaking coordinators, medical tourism packages, and dedicated aftercare programs
Korea’s reputation for natural, safe, and long-lasting breast surgery results makes it a top destination worldwide.
Cost Range
Hybrid breast augmentation in Korea is considered a premium procedure due to the dual technique of implants and fat grafting.
- Typical Price Range: ₩9,000,000 – ₩17,000,000 KRW
(Approx. $6,900 – $13,000 USD)
Factors Affecting Cost:
- Quality and brand of implants used
- Amount of fat harvested and grafted
- Use of stem-cell enriched fat grafting (higher cost)
- Surgeon’s expertise and clinic reputation
- Post-operative care and follow-up services
Additional Costs:
- Consultation fees: ₩100,000 – ₩300,000 KRW ($75 – $230 USD)
- Compression garments for liposuction sites: ₩150,000 – ₩250,000 KRW ($115 – $190 USD)
- Post-op medication and aftercare: ₩200,000 – ₩400,000 KRW ($150 – $300 USD)
Popular Clinics
Some of the most reputable clinics in Korea for hybrid breast augmentation include:
- Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic – specialists in advanced fat grafting and hybrid breast surgery
- ID Hospital Seoul – known for natural results with 3D breast design technology
- View Plastic Surgery Hospital – expertise in liposuction and fat grafting techniques
- JW Plastic Surgery Center – pioneers in hybrid augmentation for international patients
- Regen Plastic Surgery – advanced fat purification and scar-minimizing methods
