Breast surgery
Breast lift
Breasts sag after breastfeeding, weight change or simple ageing. Epic matches the lifting technique to the degree of ptosis, removing excess skin and reshaping the tissue so the breast sits high and firm again.
Who it suits
- Sagging after breastfeeding or weight loss
- Nipples pointing below the inframammary line
- Want firmness without necessarily adding size
Technique highlights
- Technique matched to the degree of sagging
- Excess skin removed and tissue reshaped
- Can be combined with augmentation in one session
Surgical steps
- One-to-one consultation and facial analysis with the specialist surgeon before an individual plan is drawn up.
- Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia. The procedure itself takes 60-90 minutes.
- The board-certified plastic surgeon performs the operation personally throughout.
- Recovery is monitored on site and you go home the same day — no inpatient stay.
Recovery & aftercare
- Sutures and dressings: sutures out after 10-14 days.
- Follow-up visits: 2-3 visits.
- Back to daily life in 4-5 days. Cold compresses for the first 2-3 days and sleeping with the head elevated reduce swelling.
Risks & things to consider
- Results depend on each patient's anatomy, skin condition and aftercare, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
- Stop smoking, alcohol and blood-thinning medication before and after surgery as instructed by your doctor.
- Disclose all previous surgery, medical conditions and drug allergies at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?
It takes 60-90 minutes under general anaesthesia, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
How many days should I stay in Korea?
Typically you are back to daily life in 4-5 days, with 2-3 visits, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Who performs the surgery at Epic Plastic Surgery?
Epic's board-certified plastic surgeons consult, plan and operate personally. The clinic is on the 12th floor of Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.