Carboxy, Mesotherapy and Liposuction for Localized Fat 2015.06.29

Published 2015.06.29 · Updated 2026.11.06

Three Medical Options for Breaking Down Localized Fat: Yaan Clinic Compares Carboxy, Mesotherapy and Liposuction

Diet and exercise can bring many people close to the shape they want, but stubborn fat in specific areas often leads them to ask about medical options. The Korean news agency Newsis cited Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, on the three most common choices: carboxy therapy, mesotherapy and liposuction. The report compares how each works and how long it takes.

All treatments at Yaan Clinic are performed by a skilled, specialized medical team, delivering standardized, high-quality care based on the clinic's own proven clinical protocols.

Carboxy and mesotherapy

Carboxy is described as effective for breaking down fat and as usable on areas that laser devices reach poorly, such as the cheeks. It involves little pain and bleeding, and the report says it can also improve skin firmness and stretch marks caused by weight gain. Daily activities such as exercise and showering are barely affected.

According to the report, treatment depends on the thickness of the fat layer. It is usually given once or twice a week for five weeks or more, results begin to show after two to three sessions, and a visible change in body shape takes two to three months. Exercise and diet control afterward are needed to keep the result.

Mesotherapy injects a small amount of fat-dissolving medication into the fat under the skin. It is aimed at firm cellulite areas, where it promotes circulation and reduces local fat and swelling.

Liposuction

Liposuction is the surgical option. A thin tube is inserted through small skin incisions to remove fat in areas such as the abdomen, flanks, arms, back, thighs and hips, with the aim of limiting damage to tissue, nerves and blood vessels.

A Yaan Clinic representative said the right dose must match each person’s body type, and that the number of sessions and the effect vary with the amount of fat, so an accurate diagnosis comes first.

Yaan Clinic, Gangnam, Seoul

Operating Hours

• Mon / Fri: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (Evening hours)
• Tue / Wed / Thu: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Sat: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Sun / Public Holidays: Closed
• Lunch Break: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Appointment Inquiries

• Phone: +82 10 5308 0499
• Address: 5, Deokbong Building, 82-gil Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• Email: yaan09@naver.com