Breast Augmentation in Korea: NANA Named Korea's Second Mentor "Center of Excellence" Training Center
Medically reviewed by the surgical team at NANA Plastic Surgery — board-certified plastic surgeons, Seoul, Korea. Designation reported by Medisobiza News and Hinews (April 2026).
NANA becomes a Mentor Center of Excellence for breast augmentation in Korea
NANA Plastic Surgery has been selected as a Center of Excellence (COE) Training Center by Mentor (Mentor Worldwide LLC), the global breast implant manufacturer in the Johnson & Johnson group. The designation recognizes the clinic's expertise in breast augmentation in Korea and places it among a very small group of clinics certified to Mentor's global standard.
Crucially, this is a certification held by only two medical institutions in Korea — and NANA is the second clinic in the country to receive it.
What the COE certification actually means
The COE is a rigorous certification program that Mentor's headquarters operates for medical institutions worldwide. It goes beyond a simple partnership to use Mentor implants: COE status is granted only to clinics that meet Mentor's global standards across the completeness of surgical outcomes, clinical experience, proficiency with the latest implants, and patient-safety management systems.
For patients researching where to have breast augmentation, that distinction matters. COE status is an independent, manufacturer-verified signal of quality — the clinic's results and safety systems have been audited against Mentor's global criteria, rather than resting on the clinic's own claims alone. For anyone weighing medical tourism to Korea, it removes much of the guesswork involved in choosing a breast surgery provider from abroad.
The agreement ceremony and what comes next
At a plaque-unveiling and agreement ceremony held on April 10, eight members of NANA's breast center medical team took part alongside key Mentor representatives to discuss future cooperation. Under the agreement, NANA's medical team was officially appointed as the COE center's Responsible Medical Staff.
As a COE Training Center, NANA plans to:
- Surgical training: deliver hands-on training to medical professionals from Korea and abroad in cooperation with Mentor.
- Academic exchange: hold regular academic seminars and share clinical experience.
- Technique sharing: share the latest surgical techniques to raise the quality of care.
- Safety culture: help spread a culture of safe surgery across the field.
Kim Ye-ri, General Manager at Mentor, said the certification was awarded only after a demanding selection process, and expressed hope that the data and technology both organizations have built up would contribute to future development. Director Hwang Dong-yeon of NANA Plastic Surgery said the COE selection was objective recognition of the expertise the clinic has accumulated, adding that NANA will continue working to build a patient-centered care system and advance its medical technology.
Why patients choose Korea for breast augmentation
Korea, and the Gangnam district of Seoul in particular, is one of the world's most established destinations for cosmetic surgery. Within that landscape of korea plastic surgery providers, a manufacturer-backed certification such as Mentor COE helps international patients identify clinics that have been independently assessed for surgical quality and safety. If you are also considering related options, you can explore NANA's breast implant surgery, fat grafting surgery, and breast revision & reconstruction pages, or read more about the clinic's safety & care system.
Frequently asked questions about Mentor COE and breast augmentation in Korea
What is a Mentor Center of Excellence (COE) Training Center?
It is a global certification program run by Mentor Worldwide LLC, the Johnson & Johnson breast implant manufacturer. COE status goes beyond simply using Mentor implants — it is granted only to clinics that meet global standards for surgical outcomes, clinical experience, proficiency with the latest implants, and patient-safety management.
Is NANA the only Mentor COE center in Korea?
No, but it is one of only two. NANA Plastic Surgery is the second medical institution in Korea to be designated a Mentor Center of Excellence Training Center, placing it among a very small group of clinics certified to this global standard.
Why does Mentor COE status matter for breast augmentation in Korea?
For patients researching breast augmentation in Korea, COE status is an independent, manufacturer-verified signal of quality. It confirms that the clinic's surgical results, clinical experience and patient-safety systems have been audited against Mentor's global criteria, rather than relying only on the clinic's own marketing.
What does NANA do as a Mentor COE Training Center?
As a COE Training Center, NANA works with Mentor to deliver surgical training to medical professionals from Korea and abroad, hold regular academic seminars, and share clinical experience and the latest surgical techniques to help spread a culture of safe surgery.
Who was appointed as Responsible Medical Staff at NANA's COE center?
Following an agreement ceremony on April 10, eight members of NANA's breast center medical team were officially appointed as Responsible Medical Staff for the COE center, together with key representatives from Mentor.
Where is NANA Plastic Surgery located?
NANA Plastic Surgery is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, an area known internationally for its concentration of plastic surgery clinics serving both domestic and overseas patients.
Medical disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results of breast augmentation and any plastic surgery procedure vary between individuals, and all procedures carry potential risks. Suitability can only be determined through a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Always seek the advice of a qualified medical professional regarding any medical condition or procedure.
Source: Designation reported by Medisobiza News and Hinews (April 21, 2026); agreement ceremony held April 10, 2026. Director: Hwang Dong-yeon, NANA Plastic Surgery, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea.
