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Body contouring guide · Seoul · Gangnam
Non-Surgical Fat Reduction in Korea
Device and injection options for non-surgical fat reduction in Korea, compared by body area and recovery time, with prices and timing for a trip to Seoul. See how fat extraction injections (Di-Fat) are done at Yaan Clinic in Gangnam.
Quick summary
Non-surgical fat reduction in Korea falls into two groups: device-based treatments and injections (fat-dissolving injections and fat extraction injections, also called fat suction injections). At Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the main devices are Body ONDA, Body Titanium, Body Ultherapy and Body Thermage, with Ulfit and Body TruSculpt used as supporting devices.
Most options let you return to normal activities the same day, but injections can leave swelling, bruising or tenderness for a few days to two weeks, so plan them early in a trip to Seoul.
Results and how long they last depend on weight changes and lifestyle, so at a consultation in Gangnam the doctor looks at the size of the area, the amount of fat and skin laxity before choosing a method.
What is non-surgical fat reduction in Korea?
Non-surgical fat reduction is a treatment that reduces fat in a specific area using injections or devices, without incisions or general anesthesia. In Korea, and especially at clinics in Gangnam, Seoul, it is most often used for stubborn areas that do not respond well to diet and exercise, such as the belly, flanks, upper arms and thighs. It is not a weight-loss treatment; it is closer to body contouring that refines the line of the area you want to change.
How is non-surgical fat reduction different from liposuction in Korea?
Liposuction is surgery: the skin is cut and a cannula is inserted to remove fat directly, which requires anesthesia and a recovery period. Non-surgical fat reduction needs no incision, so most people return to normal activities the same day, but it removes less fat in one session than liposuction. That is why visitors on a short trip to Korea, or anyone hesitant about surgery, usually start with a consultation about non-surgical options.
| Non-surgical fat reduction | Liposuction | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Injections or devices (no incision) | Incision and direct fat removal (surgery) |
| Anesthesia | Usually not needed | Needed |
| Recovery | Most people return to normal activities the same day | Recovery period after surgery |
| Sessions | 1 to 3 | Usually 1 |
| Suited to | Refining a local area, short trips | Larger fat volumes, patients considering surgery |
What non-surgical fat reduction options are available in Seoul?
At Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, non-surgical fat reduction is done with the methods below. Prices are as of October 2026 and 10% VAT is not included; results, how long they last and recovery vary from person to person.
Main body devices: devices that treat wider areas and also improve firmness and contour.
| Method | Technology | Price (10% VAT not included) | Recommended sessions | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body ONDA | Microwave (body handpiece) | 100,000J ₩1,290,000 / 200,000J ₩1,990,000 | 1 to 3 | Same-day return to normal activities (temporary redness, warmth) |
| Body Titanium | Laser (body handpiece) | 200KJ ₩2,400,000 / 300KJ ₩3,300,000 | 1 to 3 | Same-day return to normal activities (temporary redness, warmth) |
| Body Ultherapy PRIME | Focused ultrasound | ₩600,000 per 100 lines | 1 | Same-day return to normal activities (temporary redness, swelling) |
| Body Thermage | Radiofrequency (body tip) | 500 shots ₩6,900,000 | Once a year | Same-day return to normal activities (temporary redness, swelling) |
Supporting body devices
| Method | Technology | Price (10% VAT not included) | Recommended sessions | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulfit (body Shrink) | Focused ultrasound | 600 shots ₩300,000 | 3 to 5 | Same-day return to normal activities (temporary redness, warmth) |
| Body TruSculpt | Radiofrequency | 1 shot ₩200,000 / 2 shots ₩290,000 / 6 shots ₩450,000 / 8 shots ₩560,000 | 1 to 3 or more, 1 month apart | Same-day return to normal activities (temporary redness, warmth) |
Injections: treat smaller areas one area at a time.
| Method | Technology | Price (10% VAT not included) | Recommended sessions | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body fat-dissolving injection | Injection of a fat-dissolving solution | 1 area: ₩300,000 per session / ₩800,000 for 3 sessions | 1 to 3 (depending on fat volume) | Same-day return to normal activities; swelling, bruising and tenderness usually 3 to 7 days |
| Fat extraction injection, fat suction injection (Di-Fat) | Fat is extracted through an injection | 1 bottle (50cc of fat extracted) ₩140,000 | 1 | Same-day return to normal activities; bruising, swelling and stiffness 1 to 2 weeks |
A combination of Body Titanium and Body ONDA is also available (₩3,500,000 to ₩5,100,000, (10% VAT not included)). See the full Yaan Clinic price list.
Which non-surgical fat reduction suits my belly, arms or thighs?
There is no fixed formula for each body area; the method is chosen at a consultation based on the size of the area, the amount of fat and skin laxity. These are the criteria doctors at clinics in Gangnam, Seoul usually consider.
Small, localized areas
(part of the upper arm, bra line, part of the flanks): fat-dissolving injections or a fat extraction injection (Di-Fat), also called a fat suction injection, are often considered first. According to its website, Yaan Clinic has performed more than 10,000 bottles of Di-Fat fat extraction injections.
Larger areas
(the whole belly, thighs): Body ONDA and Body Titanium, which treat a wide area evenly, are the main options, with Ulfit or Body TruSculpt added if needed.
Fat plus loose skin
Skin can look loose after fat is reduced, so Body Ultherapy and Body Thermage are used to tighten the skin and refine the contour at the same time.
A short trip to Korea
Devices with little recovery come first, and injections are scheduled early in the trip.
Can I get non-surgical fat reduction during a short trip to Korea?
Most options let you return to normal activities the same day, so you can have them during a trip to Korea or Seoul. Injections can leave swelling, bruising or tenderness, so they are usually done early in your stay in Seoul, and device treatments mid-trip. Share your flight date at your consultation and the doctors at the clinic in Gangnam will plan the order with you. If you are also considering lifting, see how many Ultherapy lines you may need.
| When | Suggested treatments |
|---|---|
| Early in your stay in Seoul | Fat-dissolving injection · fat extraction injection, fat suction injection (Di-Fat) (leaves time for swelling and bruising to settle) |
| Mid-trip | Body ONDA · Body Titanium · Body Ultherapy · Body Thermage · Body TruSculpt · Ulfit (same-day return to normal activities) |
| Just before you fly home | Treatments with little recovery; follow-up check |
How long do non-surgical fat reduction results last?
According to Yaan Clinic, Body Ultherapy and Body Thermage results last about a year, Body ONDA, Body Titanium and Ulfit about six months or more, Di-Fat fat extraction injection results can last a long time, and fat reduced with Body TruSculpt can stay reduced long term. However, all results depend on weight changes and lifestyle, and weight gain can shorten how long they last.
How does body contouring work at Yaan Clinic near Samseong Station and COEX in Gangnam?
Yaan Clinic is a premium boutique skin clinic in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea: a private, five-star-hotel-style clinic in its own 400-pyeong (about 1,320 m²) building, and a foreigner-friendly clinic. It has offered body contouring alongside petit treatments and lifting since 2011, and is within walking distance of Samseong and Bongeunsa stations in Gangnam. Because body treatments involve sensitive areas, the clinic strengthens privacy by separating its spaces floor by floor, so patients can wait, consult and be treated without feeling exposed.
1. Ask in advance
Message the clinic on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk with the areas you want treated and your flight date to learn the recovery time and how long results last for each treatment.
2. Coordinator consultation, then doctor consultation
After a patient coordinator consultation, a doctor consultation follows if you wish, where the method is chosen based on the area, fat volume and skin condition.
3. Treatment
The doctor who consulted with you performs the treatment personally, and a dedicated 1:1 English or Chinese interpreter stays with you from the waiting room to departure.
4. Departure
You can leave suitcases or large bags in a storage room for international patients.
For body and obesity care, Yaan Clinic’s doctors include Dr. Yookyeong Sim (board-certified obesity specialist, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity; former clinical professor at Asan Medical Center, Seoul) and Dr. Seonggeun Hwang (member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, the Korean Association of Obesity Research Doctors and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery). See all doctors on the medical staff page.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | Deokbong Building, 5 Bongeunsa-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea |
| Nearest stations | Samseong Station and Bongeunsa Station, Gangnam (walking distance) · near COEX |
| Consultation | Patient coordinator first, then a doctor on request (consultation only: ₩10,000, or ₩30,000 including the doctor · waived if you have a treatment) |
| Opening hours | Mon & Fri 10:00–21:00 / Tue–Thu 10:00–19:00 / Sat 10:00–16:00 / Closed Sundays and public holidays / Lunch 13:00–14:00 |
| Languages | English · Chinese, with a 1:1 dedicated interpreter (from waiting room to departure) |
| Pricing | Same prices for international and local patients · 10% VAT not included |
See how to find Yaan Clinic for directions and the equipment page for its devices. For a first visit to a clinic in Korea, see how to choose a skin clinic in Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q : Will non-surgical fat reduction help me lose weight?
A : It is not a weight-loss treatment; it refines fat and contour in a specific area. If you also need help with weight management, mention it at your consultation.
Q : Is one session enough?
A : It depends on the method. At Yaan Clinic, Body ONDA and Body Titanium are recommended for 1 to 3 sessions, Body Ultherapy for 1, Body Thermage once a year, Di-Fat fat extraction injection for 1 and fat-dissolving injections for 1 to 3; among the supporting devices, Ulfit is 3 to 5 sessions and Body TruSculpt 1 to 3 or more, one month apart. The number is adjusted to the amount of fat.
Q : Can I return to normal activities right after treatment?
A : Most people can return to normal activities the same day. Injections can leave swelling, bruising or tenderness for a few days to two weeks, and devices may cause temporary redness or warmth.
Q : Do foreigners pay more for body contouring in Korea?
A : It depends on the clinic, so check before you book. Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul charges international patients the same prices as local patients.
Q : Can I get a consultation in English?
A : Yes. Yaan Clinic assigns a dedicated 1:1 English or Chinese interpreter, so you can communicate comfortably from the waiting room to consultation, treatment and departure.
Q : Can I come straight from the airport?
A : Yes. Arrival times depend on immigration in Korea and traffic in Seoul, so let the clinic know your estimated arrival time when you book. You can leave large bags in the storage room for international patients.
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