Breast Surgery Blog in Korea
Evidence-based guides on augmentation, revision surgery, implant selection, recovery, capsular contracture, and incision options — from UNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul.
Patient Guide
How to Verify a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Korea — A Patient Checklist
What the Korean specialist system means, four ways to verify a surgeon, facility safety checks including anesthesia and operating-room CCTV rules, red flags, and five questions to ask in consultation.
Read GuideRecovery
Breast Augmentation Recovery in Korea — Week-by-Week Guide
A clinical breakdown of breast augmentation recovery, from day 1 through 1 year. Covers pain, swelling, drain output, activity restrictions, and follow-up imaging.
Read GuideImplant Comparison
Motiva vs Mentor Breast Implants — Side-by-Side Comparison
Shell technology, gel cohesiveness, capsular contracture rates, warranty terms, and indication patterns. Includes FDA Core Study data for Mentor and published Motiva SmoothSilk data.
Read GuideComplications
Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation — Baker Grading, Causes, Treatment
Baker grading I-IV explained, common risk factors (biofilm, subglandular plane, hematoma, smoking), surface technology comparison, and surgical vs conservative management.
Read GuideRevision Surgery
Breast Revision Surgery in Korea — Comprehensive Guide
Indications, timing, and surgical planning for breast revision. Covers capsular contracture, rupture, displacement, symmastia, rippling, double bubble, and bottoming out.
Read GuideIncision Options
Breast Augmentation Incision Options — Inframammary, Transaxillary, Periareolar, Transumbilical
Comparing the four common incision approaches by scar visibility, pocket-control accuracy, complication trade-offs, and suitability for different body types.
Read GuideComplications
Breast Implant Rupture — Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Intracapsular vs extracapsular rupture, Silent Rupture, ultrasound vs MRI sensitivity, FDA imaging guidelines, and revision options (explant, exchange, capsulectomy).
Read GuideRevision Surgery
Breast Revision with Capsulectomy and ADM — Surgical Techniques
En-bloc vs partial capsulectomy, neo-pocket creation, ADM (acellular dermal matrix) reinforcement, and implant selection for revision after capsular contracture or symmastia.
Read GuideFrequently Asked Questions
Who writes the medical content on this site?
Articles are written and reviewed by Dr. Kim Uigeon, a board-certified plastic surgeon at UNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, who practises in breast surgery only. Where an article reports findings from published research, the study is named so that readers can check the source. Clinical opinion is separated from study findings in the text.
Can these articles replace a consultation?
No. The articles explain general principles, published evidence and the trade-offs between options. They cannot assess chest width, tissue thickness, skin elasticity or medical history, which are what determine whether a given technique or implant is appropriate. Any plan, timeline or expected result has to be confirmed by examination at a consultation.