BONITA SCAR CLINIC

Body Surgical Scars

Cosmetic surgery scars on the body, starting with which surgery it was

Bonita's Approach

Scars caused by surgical or procedural complications are not easy to get treated

This is because the skin tissue has weakened and needs delicate restoration

Before / After

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 2 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

More before & after records continue below

※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

For You

Scars we restore

Widened or thickened incision scars after body contouring surgery
Depressions and irregularities left after liposuction or fat grafting
Scars from breast surgery complications (inframammary, armpit and others)
Depressed scars after implant or filler removal

Breast Surgery Scars

Scars left after breast surgery — A scar stays where the incision was made. We start by checking what surgery you had and when.

Illustration of a red incision line left in the breast fold

Breast augmentation · fold incision

A red or widened line in the breast fold

The scar changes a lot in the first year, so we first watch how it settles.

Illustration of a red incision line left in the armpit

Breast augmentation · armpit incision

A red, raised line in the armpit

It tends to be redder and more raised early on, so we follow its course and also consider arm movement.

Remaining redness and colorAfter watching how the scar settles, we treat remaining redness and color with combined lasers.
A line that widened or thickenedWe excise the scar and re-suture it finely along the skin creases.

BONITA SCAR CLINIC

The weaker the tissue, the finer the touch

Why layers

Why laser alone is not enough — Why depressions remain lies beneath the surface

1
LaserSurface texture, redness, color
Lasers reach only the epidermis and shallow dermis. The surface may smooth out, but a scar with a sunken floor stays as it is.
2
Adhesion releaseThe cords pulling down
Beneath a pitted scar is adhesion tissue holding the skin down. It must be released for the skin to rise.
3
Fat stem cellsThe missing volume
Sunken areas are filled with your own fat and stem cells. Lasers work only once the floor has been raised.

Cosmetic procedures know-how · scar reconstruction know-how

Resolving cosmetic surgery side effects requires knowing how that surgery is performed, as well as anatomical knowledge.

Because Bonita has treated both cosmetic surgery and scar restoration, we first identify at which step the problem arose, then treat it.

You can see cases of scars from cosmetic surgery complications that have been restored in the before-and-after photos below.

Process

No pointless repeat sessions Treatment process

Before more laser, we first find out why the pits remain

STEP 01
Review of previous surgery
We check which surgery you had and when, the incision sites and any treatment since.
STEP 02
Adhesion release
Scars with a sunken base that casts a shadow
We detach the scar tissue stuck beneath the skin and lift the skin it was holding down.
STEP 03
Fat grafting · fat stem cells
Wide, sunken scars that have lost volume
Your own fat is transferred into hollow areas to restore volume, and stem cells separated from the fat help regenerate thinned, hardened tissue.
STEP 04
Scar excision · re-suturing
Scars that have widened or thickened
We excise the scar and re-suture it finely along the skin creases.
STEP 05
Combined lasers
Scars with a rough surface and lingering color
Remaining marks such as redness, pigmentation and uneven texture are treated with 2–3 lasers, each matched to the type of mark.
STEP 06
Follow-up
Surgical and procedural restoration is usually split into 1–3 sessions.
Laser is used only if marks remain after observing the progress.

At a glance

Treatment details and recovery

TypeSurgery
AnesthesiaLocal or sedation
Hospital staySame-day discharge
StitchesYes

Recovery

Right after treatment
The treated area is protected. We tell you when you can start washing your face and wearing makeup, according to the procedure.
During recovery
Redness and swelling gradually subside. Sun protection matters from this point.
As it settles
While the tissue settles, we watch the progress and decide whether more treatment is needed.

Recovery time and follow-up visits vary with the extent of treatment and your individual condition.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

I have had laser treatment many times, but the depressions are still there.

Scars whose base is tethered to deeper tissue or that have lost volume may still cast a shadow after laser resurfacing. That is because lasers address texture and color at the surface and in shallow layers. So we first check whether releasing adhesions or filling is needed.

Can an old scar still be treated?

Old scars can be treated too. Settled scars need tissue to be released and filled, so they may need more steps than new ones. We plan after checking depth and adhesion in consultation.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the scar’s depth, extent and your skin type. Surgical restoration is usually done once and then reviewed, while laser care is often repeated at intervals.

Can I return to daily life right after treatment?

It depends on the treatment method. Laser care has a relatively short recovery, while surgical restoration needs more recovery time depending on the area and extent. If you have important plans, tell us during consultation and we will plan around them.

※ Bleeding, infection, inflammation and other side effects may occur after surgery or treatment. Please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

Clinic

In the same place in Gangnam since 1995, always by the same hands

Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung, Director 31 years in plastic surgery and scar restoration

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Brazil)
Top of class, Brazilian plastic surgery board examination
M.D., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil
Plastic surgery residency, Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital, São Paulo
General & thoracic surgery residency, Mandaqui State Hospital, São Paulo
Internship, University of Tennessee, USA
President, Asian International Aesthetic Medicine Forum
Former President, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
Member, Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, Korean Society of Phlebology

1995Opened · one address in Gangnam1doctor · care by the director31years of scar & revision work

The Bonita Story

Before & After — 31 years of records

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 3 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 4 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 5 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 6 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 7 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 8 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 9 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 10 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 11 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 12 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 13 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 14 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 15 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 16 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 17 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 18 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 19 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 20 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 21 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 22 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 23 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 24 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 25 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 26 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Body Surgical Scars before & after photo 27 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

Equipment

Devices used in this treatment — From our 68 devices combined according to purpose

**Fraxel-repair**Fractional laser, inducing regeneration of depressed scars and texture

**Aphrodite Co2 Laser**CO2 laser, smoothing scar surface irregularities

**PICO-LITE**Pico laser, pigment & scar marks

**Vbeam Perfecta**Vascular laser, red scars & flushing

**Potenza**RF microneedling, scars, pores & firmness

**Janustar Pico**Pico laser, pigment & tone

※ Device descriptions reflect general use; the actual combination depends on your skin condition. See all our equipment

Video

Before & after videos · Bonita TV

Real treatment videos. Tap to play.

Real before & after surgery videos (Bonita Clinic channel)

Scar reconstruction after limb-lengthening surgery

Explained by the director himself (Bonita TV · Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung)

Removing buttock scars from a traffic accident | Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung, Bonita Clinic

※ Results vary by individual. Videos play on YouTube.

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Tuesday	10:00 – 18:00
Saturday	09:00 – 15:00
Sunday & Holidays	Closed

Bonita Clinic, 3F, 565 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul · +82-2-3444-1535

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Body Surgical Scars

Scars caused by surgical or procedural complications are not easy to get treated

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

Scars we restore

Scars left after breast surgery — A scar stays where the incision was made. We start by checking what surgery you had and when.

A red or widened line in the breast fold

A red, raised line in the armpit

The weaker the tissue, the finer the touch

Why laser alone is not enough — Why depressions remain lies beneath the surface

Cosmetic procedures know-how · scar reconstruction know-how

No pointless repeat sessions Treatment process

Review of previous surgery

Adhesion release

Fat grafting · fat stem cells

Scar excision · re-suturing

Combined lasers

Follow-up