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Beauty is WOOA – two decades of safe, responsible care in Gangnam
About WOOA
About WOOA Plastic Surgery, Gangnam Seoul
WOOA Plastic Surgery & Dermatology is a Gangnam beauty brand founded by chief director Dr. Kim Woo-jung, bringing plastic surgery, dermatology and skincare together under one name. For two decades the clinic has kept one idea at its centre: take personal responsibility for every patient and help each one reach a refined, natural kind of beauty.
The clinic is best known for breast surgery and has operated for 20 years without a surgical accident. Its surgeons include former university-hospital professors, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is on site for every operation.
Our Philosophy: Medicine Begins with a Meeting
Dr. Kim trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine, where meeting patient after patient convinced him that good medicine is about understanding a person’s life, not only treating a problem. He chose plastic surgery because it is a field where that kind of honest, in-depth encounter matters most.
That is why care at WOOA starts with a real conversation. We listen to what each patient hopes to change and why, and we aim for results that restore confidence and a sense of balance rather than simply altering appearance.
Four Values That Guide Our Care
- Respect – honouring each person’s life, choices and individual needs
- Empathy – understanding how patients feel and staying beside them through the process
- Integrity – caring about an honest, high-quality process, not only the final outcome
- Continuity – a relationship that carries on well after the procedure is over
The WOOA Journey
- 2005 – Designated affiliated hospital of the MBC Academy
- 2006 – Designated affiliated clinic of the KBS actors’ office
- 2010 – Medical Korea Award, ranked first in consumer satisfaction
- 2011 – Appointed international cooperation director of the K-Medical Tourism Association
- 2012 – Featured in the LA Times
- 2013 – Affiliation agreement with Seoul National University Hospital
- 2015 – Took part in seasons 1–5 of the makeover show “Let Me In”
- 2018 – Named a medical-tourism partner institution by the Seoul Metropolitan Government
- 2019 – Brand renamed WOOA Plastic Surgery
WOOA’s Five Commitments to Patients
Safe Surgery
Operations are performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in sterile operating rooms with sterilised instruments, backed by an uninterruptible power supply, defibrillators and emergency safety kits.
Thorough Pre-operative Check-ups
Before surgery we plan precisely using health checks such as ultrasound, blood tests and chest X-rays.
24-Hour Full Care
Interpreters with medical knowledge, round-the-clock support and one-to-one consultation with medical professionals mean you are never left on your own.
Smart Recovery Care
Healite and radiofrequency treatments, scar-reduction injections, bruise care and post-operative skin care such as lymphatic drainage help you recover comfortably.
Safe Anesthesia
Anesthesia is given by a specialist using advanced equipment, continuous monitoring and FDA-approved anesthetics.
International Patients
WOOA is a government-approved centre for international patients and a medical-tourism partner hospital of the City of Seoul. We offer native-level interpretation, 24-hour urgent support, tax refunds for eligible travellers, and free online consultations before you travel.
Plan Your Consultation
Message us on WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, LINE or Instagram for a free online consultation, or visit us at HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul – a short walk from Sinnonhyeon Station.
Beauty is WOOA.
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