Breast Lift in Korea
Natural-looking and feeling results with THE PLUS expertise.
Hospitalization
None
Anesthesia
General
Surgery Time
2-4 hours
Stitch Removal
After 7-10 days
Recovery Time
2-4 weeks
Hospital Stay
None
Anesthesia
General
Surgery Time
2-4 hours
Recovery Time
2-4 Weeks
Stitch Removal
After 7-10 days
What is a Breast Lift?
Breast lifting is a surgery that trims the skin of sagging breasts and repositions the breast tissue upward to improve the nipple-areola position and breast shape into a more firm and balanced state.
Breast lifting is not a surgery to significantly enlarge or reduce breast size — its purpose is to correct sagging position, stretched skin, and lowered nipple position. It can be combined with implant insertion, fat grafting, or breast reduction surgery as needed.
Who Are the Best Candidates for a Breast Lift?
We recommend a breast lift to those who:
THE PLUS Breast Lift & Reduction Results:
Before & After
Breast Lift 
Breast Reduction 
Breast Lift + Implants 
Breast Reduction + Lift 
Breast Lift 
Breast Lift 
Breast Lift + Implants 
Breast Lift + Implants
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Why Choose THE PLUS
for your Breast Lift
Surgery?
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Female Doctor Expertise
Dr. Hoon-yeong Lee, our lead female doctor and breast surgery specialist, is a board certified plastic surgeon and is a member of several highly-renowned plastic surgery societies across Korea. With her experience in top hospitals and clinics across the country, as well as her female touch, she provides beautiful, satisfying results for our breast surgery clients.
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Precision Diagnosis
At THE PLUS, every breast lift begins with a comprehensive analysis of your degree of sagging, skin elasticity, breast volume, nipple position, and areola size. Rather than simply pulling the skin upward, the surgery targets the underlying breast tissue itself — repositioning it at the source to create results that are both natural and structurally sound.
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Tailored Surgery
No two patients are the same, and no two surgical plans at THE PLUS are either. The most suitable incision method is selected individually for each patient, with a three-dimensional approach that considers nipple-areola position and the lower breast line together. Where needed, the plan can be combined with implants, fat grafting, or reduction surgery — all while prioritizing durability and minimizing scarring.
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Dedicated Aftercare
THE PLUS’s commitment extends well beyond the operating room. A structured follow-up care system monitors scarring, swelling, and shape changes throughout recovery, ensuring that results continue to develop naturally over time — always guided by your body type and the outcome you envisioned.
How is Breast Lift Surgery Done?
When undergoing breast lift surgery at THE PLUS, we take several factors into consideration in order to personalize your treatment to obtain the desired results. Lifting method, whether or not to combine lifting with implants, and incision types and locations are all discussed and decided with the doctor to maximize efficacy, results, and patient satisfaction.
Breast Lift Methods at THE PLUS
Donut Lift (Periareolar Lift)
A method that makes a circular incision around the areola to reduce stretched skin and adjust areola size and nipple position.
The periareolar method leaves scarring only along the border of the areola, making it a discreet option that also allows for areola reduction to be performed at the same time. It is best suited for patients with mild to moderate sagging, particularly those with widened areolas who wish to keep any scarring confined to the areola border.
The key advantage of this approach is that both the scar placement and areola size can be precisely controlled — however, it may not be sufficient for cases of severe sagging, and if skin tension is too high, there is a possibility that the areola may gradually widen again over time.
Lollipop Lift
A method using a vertical incision around the areola and from below the areola down to the breast fold.
The vertical incision method is one of the most commonly considered approaches for moderate sagging, offering a strong lifting effect by gathering breast tissue upward while leaving less scarring than the anchor incision. It is particularly well-suited for cases where the nipple sits near or below the breast fold, or where overall breast shape needs to be corrected alongside the reduction.
The vertical incision strikes a favorable balance between lifting effect and scar burden — allowing for breast tissue repositioning and naturally lending itself to a conical breast shape. That said, scarring does remain both around the areola and along the vertical line, and for more severe cases of sagging, the anchor incision may ultimately be the more appropriate choice.
Anchor Lift
A method using incisions around the areola, a vertical incision, and a breast fold incision together.
The anchor incision method delivers the strongest lifting effect of all approaches, making it the go-to choice for severe sagging where a significant amount of stretched or excess skin needs to be removed. It is particularly indicated for patients whose breast shape has changed dramatically following childbirth, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss, or where the nipple position has dropped very low — and it is frequently combined with breast reduction surgery to address both volume and position in a single procedure.
The anchor incision allows for the most aggressive reshaping of the breast, giving the surgeon the greatest degree of control over the final form. The trade-off, however, is that it carries the largest scar area of any method, making thorough scar and recovery management an essential part of the overall treatment plan.
Combining a Breast Lift and Implants
For patients whose breasts are both sagging and lacking in upper volume, a combined lift and implant procedure may be considered to address both concerns in a single surgery. This approach is particularly well-suited for those who find that lifting alone cannot achieve their desired volume, or who are looking for a natural augmentation alongside positional correction. By improving shape and volume simultaneously, it can deliver a more complete transformation than either procedure would achieve on its own. That said, careful planning is essential — implant selection and surgical design must account for the patient’s skin condition and degree of sagging, and those with very thin skin or severe sagging will require especially thorough evaluation. Ongoing implant-related care will also be an important part of the post-surgery journey.
What is the Auto-Augmentation Method?
For patients who wish to improve the shape and position of their breasts without the use of implants, auto-augmentation offers a natural alternative by repositioning the patient’s own breast tissue upward. This method is best suited for those who have adequate existing breast volume but are primarily dealing with sagging, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a lifted, reshaped result that still looks and feels entirely natural. Because it relies solely on the body’s own tissue, it is particularly appealing to patients who prefer to avoid implants altogether — though it is most effective when a sufficient amount of breast tissue is already present to work with.
Where Is the Incision Made and Why?
Areolar Circumference
Reason for use: Areola size adjustment; nipple position adjustment; mild sagging correction.
Suitable for: Cases with widened areolas; cases where sagging is not severe; cases where the scar should be hidden at the areola border.
Vertical Incision
Reason for use: To gather breast tissue upward; to correct moderate sagging; to reduce lower breast skin.
Suitable for: Moderate sagging; cases where the nipple has lowered; cases where breast shape also needs to be improved.
Inframammary Fold
Reason for use: To remove excess skin when there is a large amount; to stably correct severe sagging; to refine the lower breast line.
Suitable for: Severe sagging; skin stretching after weight loss; cases combining breast reduction and lifting.
Our Process for International Patients
Our team here at THE PLUS is dedicated to providing the best service to our international clients. To ensure the best possible experience for patients visiting us from overseas we have an in-depth process, providing thorough consultation, language services and sensitivity throughout the duration of your experience.
No Language Barrier
We provide English-language services from consultation to aftercare, removing language barriers from your treatment experience. At THE PLUS we have English-speaking doctors, but in the case where a doctor does not speak English, translators are provided.
Wide Experience
We at THE PLUS have a wide range of experience treating patients from across the world, and from many different racial and cultural backgrounds. Our experience enables us to understand each individual client’s need with a sensitivity to cultural features and ideals outside our own.
End-to-End Assistance
All clients here at THE PLUS are provided with end-to-end assistance, meaning you will receive support from our staff and translators at all points of your treatment process, beginning from your online consultation until the end of your aftercare appointments.
Thorough Online Consultation
We understand that traveling from overseas to receive treatment can be daunting. To alleviate your concerns before arriving in-country, and discuss the details of your treatment, we schedule a through online consultation with one of our doctors for all our international clients.
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Consultation Today
Consulting with The Plus PS is fast and simple. After you fill out the consultation form, one of our patient team members will reach out to you via email. Our initial online consultation is free of charge.
Please note: video consultation is available at an additional cost.
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Three Elements Unique to THE PLUS
THE PLUS medical staff strive to ensure unrivaled safety and exceptional results.
Boasting over a decade of expertise with a multitude of successful clinical outcomes, we’ve asserted our medical proficiency through presentations at academic conferences, guest lectures, and more. We remain steadfast in our original mission – publishing papers and books worldwide being part of our commitment. Always prioritizing optimum safety and gratifying results, THE PLUS medical team diligently meets its obligations.
We provide a pleasant environment and trusted service from the moment of consultation to post-operative care.
To ensure the safety of our clients and accurately assess their condition for precise surgery, THE PLUS Plastic Surgery employs state-of-the-art medical equipment and stringent customer safety procedures. We maintain a systematic approach to deliver top-notch medical services.
Safe surgery using cutting-edge medical
equipment.
Sterilization and disinfection system for a clean environment.
UPS system for patient safety in case of power outage.
Continuous progress checks to maintain safe conditions.
Surgery alone is not enough to keep your condition optimal – THE PLUS also places great importance on post-surgical care.
We monitor the condition of our clients post-surgery, offering personalized care services designed to reduce recovery time, ensuring the sustainment of optimal surgical outcomes.
1:1 management according to personal needs.
Tissue regeneration using advanced equipment.
Self-care guidance, including massage and acupressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a breast lift meant to do?
A breast lift is meant to remove stretched skin from sagging breasts and reposition the breast tissue upward so the nipple-areola position and overall breast shape look firmer and more balanced.
Will a breast lift make my breasts much bigger or smaller?
Not by itself. A breast lift is mainly for correcting sagging, stretched skin, and a lowered nipple position rather than significantly increasing or decreasing breast size.
Can a breast lift be combined with other procedures?
Yes. It can be combined with implants, fat grafting, or breast reduction surgery when that is needed.
How do I know if I might be a good candidate for a breast lift?
You may be a good candidate if your breasts sag downward, your nipples point downward, you have lost breast elasticity after childbirth and breastfeeding, you have stretched skin after weight loss, or you want to improve breast shape and position more than size.
Can I choose a lift without implants?
Yes. A breast lift can be an option if you want to naturally lift sagging breasts without implants, and it may also help if you are concerned about sagging after removing implants.
How long does the surgery usually take, and what is recovery like?
The surgery time is listed as about 2 to 4 hours. Recovery time is about 2 to 4 weeks, and stitch removal is usually after 7 to 10 days.
Will I need to stay in the hospital?
No hospital stay is listed. Hospitalization is noted as none, and hospital stay is also listed as none.
What kind of anesthesia is used?
General anesthesia is used for this surgery.
What are the main breast lift methods?
The main methods described are the donut lift, the lollipop lift, and the anchor lift. The right method depends on factors like how much sagging there is, skin elasticity, breast volume, nipple position, and areola size.
What is a donut lift, and who is it usually for?
A donut lift, also called a periareolar lift, uses a circular incision around the areola. It is generally used to reduce stretched skin and adjust areola size and nipple position, and it is best suited for mild to moderate sagging, especially when widened areolas are also a concern.
What is a lollipop lift usually used for?
A lollipop lift uses an incision around the areola and a vertical incision down to the breast fold. It is commonly considered for moderate sagging and can help lift the breast tissue upward while using less scarring than an anchor incision.
When is an anchor lift the better option?
An anchor lift is typically used for severe sagging. It combines incisions around the areola, vertically downward, and along the breast fold, which allows a stronger lifting effect and more aggressive reshaping when a larger amount of stretched or excess skin needs to be removed.
What if I want more upper fullness as well as a lift?
If your breasts are both sagging and lacking upper volume, a combined lift and implant procedure may be considered so shape and volume can be improved in one surgery.
What is auto-augmentation?
Auto-augmentation is a method that lifts and reshapes the breasts by repositioning your own breast tissue upward instead of using implants. It is best for people who already have enough breast volume and want a more natural result without implants.
Where can the incisions be made, and why does that matter?
Incisions may be placed around the areola, vertically down the breast, or along the inframammary fold depending on the case. These locations are chosen based on goals such as adjusting areola size, correcting mild or moderate sagging, gathering breast tissue upward, or removing more excess skin in severe sagging cases.
If I am traveling from overseas, what kind of support can I expect?
You can expect English-language services from consultation to aftercare, translator support when needed, end-to-end assistance throughout treatment, and an online consultation before arrival.