How much does liposuction cost in Republic of Korea?
The average cost of Liposuction in Republic of Korea ranges between $4600 and $5600. The offers include liposuction, a procedure that removes fat from various parts of the body to create a slimmer, more contoured appearance.
Republic of Korea | United States of America | Turkey | Mexico | |
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Liposuction | from $1500 | - | from $700 | from $2200 |
Body Jet liposuction | - | - | from $2500 | - |
Vaser liposuction | - | - | from $1624 | - |
Abdominal liposuction | from $817 | - | from $710 | from $1800 |
Thighs liposuction | from $2300 | - | from $1299 | from $1800 |
Love handles liposuction | from $1223 | - | from $1299 | from $2400 |
Calf liposuction | from $1471 | - | from $1397 | - |
Knee liposuction | from $979 | - | from $1624 | - |
Buttocks liposuction | from $817 | - | from $1397 | - |
Back liposuction | from $2043 | - | from $1100 | - |
Neck liposuction | from $700 | - | from $1000 | from $1200 |
Upper arm liposuction | from $600 | - | from $1000 | from $1800 |
Liposuction 3 body areas | - | - | from $1895 | from $3100 |
Liposuction (5 body areas) | - | - | from $2166 | from $3800 |
Vaser 3 Areas + Tummy Tuck | - | - | from $2166 | - |
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JK Plastic Surgery Center is No.1 clinic for the best liposuction in Korea. JK specialists apply VASER-assisted liposuction that allows destroying only the targeted fat cells; fatty tissues are removed easily from the operated area through tiny incisions.
The duration of liposuction takes 1.5-2 hours per area. The procedure may be longer if a patient wants to operate more areas. The hospitalization lasts from 0 to 1 day. The lipo surgery is conducted under local or general anesthesia. A doctor removes the stitches in 7 days after the procedure.
The liposuction cost is calculated individually after the consultation with a doctor.
Location: 584-2 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaAbdominal liposuction | $6500 - $9100 |
Back liposuction | $6500 - $8500 |
Buttocks liposuction | $5200 - $8000 |
VG Plastic Surgery is a private multi-specialty medical centre located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The team performs plastic surgery, aesthetic, and cosmetic procedures. Most common operations are blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, anti-ageing procedures. The clinic promises the high safety and trust level for customers. 1,000 patients choose VG Plastic Surgery to get medical care every year.
Location: 406 Gangnam-daero, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of KoreaAbdominal liposuction | $5000 |
Back liposuction | $4000 |
Buttocks liposuction | $2700 |
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How long do liposuction results last?
The results are permanent and last for a lifetime.
Will a stomach become flat after a liposuction?
If a patient’s skin is elastic enough, yes. But if not — then we recommend tummy tuck in such cases.
Is it possible to perform fat transfer from the stomach to the breasts? When is this procedure indicated?
We sometimes do this operation. Some patients do not want to place any implants, so we perform a fat transfer.
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Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.
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Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, also known as KUIMS, is a multidisciplinary medical facility in Seoul (capital of South Korea).
KUIMS is a first and only global center that combines different medical approaches in one facility — international medicine with the traditional one.
Oncology, medical check-ups, orthopedics, and dentistry are the leading specialties at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.
The center is a medical partner of the FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan and is recognized as an outstanding facility by WHO and UNICEF.
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Location: 892 Dongnam-ro, Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.
Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.
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View doctors specialize in face, nose, eyes, breast, belly cosmetic, and lifting procedures.
Combined surgery is the main specialty of the clinic. During one intervention, surgeons can perform 4-5 procedures to change the patient’s appearance.
Doctors achieve perfect face and body contours due to 3D-modelling. You can see the results of plastic surgeries performed at View below.
Location: 107, Bongensa-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulAbdominal liposuction | $5750 |
Calf liposuction | $3550 |
Liposuction | $2550 - $13200 |
Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Seoul, South Korea. Doctors specialize in liposuction, facial surgery, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty.
The clinic provides rhinoplasty with 3D CT screening — it increases procedure safety and shows the desirable result to a patient.
Location: 10th floor, Tongyeong Building, 405, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, SeoulAbdominal liposuction | $2350 - $4700 |
Liposuction | $2350 - $4700 |
Thighs liposuction | $2350 - $4700 |


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FAQ about Liposuction in Republic of Korea
What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a plastic operation to remove a certain amount of fatty tissue through small punctures on the skin using specialized equipment. The lipo is divided into different types depending on the area should be operated (abdominal liposuction, buttock liposuction, neck lipo, knee liposuction, and so on).
BMI (body mass index) |
under 35 kg/m2 |
Duration |
1-5 hours |
In-hospital stay |
2 days |
Recovery period |
2-3 weeks |
Who benefits the lipo?
The main indication for the surgery is excess fat that deforms the body contours. Surgeons perform liposuction locally, in particular on the abdomen, thighs, knees, neck, buttocks, etc.
The procedure is suitable for people who have excess weight with BMI (body mass index) under 35. For overweight people, lipo is an excellent option to get a perfect body and regain your figure factly.
Liposuction is best for people with the right skin tone and elasticity because it forms a new contour of the body without wrinkles.
A person must be over 18 years old and have good health status. Those with severe chronic illnesses cannot undergo this procedure.
What is preoperative preparation for liposuction?
Before liposuction, a patient undergoes the lab tests. They include blood and urine analysis, ECG.
A plastic surgeon examines a patient and discusses the volume of intervention. Then an anesthesiologist determines the type of anesthesia.
If there are no contraindications, the liposuction is assigned the next day.
What is the liposuction process?
Doctors conduct liposuction under local or general anesthesia. The anesthetic type depends on the location of the problem area and its size.
Then a plastic surgeon starts liposuction. A specialist uses a thin tube-shaped instrument called a cannula. Through the 3-6 mm incisions, fat is pumped out.
The procedure is carried out very slowly and carefully to avoid the nerves and vessel injuries, to save asymmetry of body contours.
The liposuction of one area takes 1-1.5 hours. If a doctor operates several areas, the duration of the procedure is prolonged up to 5 hours.
In some cases, specialists perform abdominoplasty after abdomen liposuction. It helps to achieve a better result and avoid asymmetry.
Find out more information on the lipo surgery process in the video.
What rules should I follow during postoperative rehabilitation?
Just after the surgery, a doctor places a special bandage on the operating area. It speeds up the recovery of tissues, reduces swelling, and improves skin retraction. This bandage is prescribed to be worn for 4-10 weeks.
The hospitalization after liposuction is 2 days in most cases. If there are no complications, and the area for surgical intervention is small, a patient is discharged after the procedure. In other cases, liposuction takes up to 2 days.
A patient stays in the country for 10 days. The sutures are removed in 7 days. A patient can return to the usual lifestyle in 2-3 weeks.
To maintain the new body shape, it is necessary to keep a diet and lead an active lifestyle — otherwise, the overweight returns.
What results can I expect after liposuction?
Liposuction results are not noticeable until the swelling decreases. In some cases, this process may take several months. Most of the edema (swelling caused by fluid retention) reduces in about 4 weeks, and the area where the fat has been removed becomes less extensive.
People keeping fit usually get excellent and consistent results. Those gaining weight after the procedure may find that their fat distribution changes. For example, people who previously have had fat accumulation in their thighs may find that their buttocks are becoming a new problem area.
What are the risks of lipo?
Any serious surgery is associated with a risk of bleeding, infection, and an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
The risk of complications is usually related to the procedure extensiveness and surgeon’s skills.
The following risks, unpleasant side effects or complications are possible:
- bruising — can last for several weeks
- inflammation — may take up to 6 months
- thrombophlebitis — a blood clot in a vein formation
- contours roughness — if the skin has low elasticity, the skin may look saggy and wavy
- numbness — the affected area may feel numb, but usually, it is temporary
- infections — rarely, skin infection may occur after liposuction surgery; sometimes it needs to be treated surgically, with the risk of scarring
- kidney or heart problems — as fluids are injected during the operation, changes in fluid levels in the body can cause kidney or heart problems (therefore, there is a limit on the amount of fat removed)
- pulmonary embolism — fat enters the blood vessels and lungs, blocking blood circulation in the lungs
- allergic reaction — the patient may be allergic to drugs or materials used during the surgery
- skin burns — the cannula movement can cause injuries on the skin that is especially characteristic for ultrasonic and laser liposuction.
What areas are intended for liposuction?
The lipo is performed on the following body areas:
What should you know about South Korea before the trip?
Currency |
South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip |
April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language |
Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa |
none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe |
9 hours |
Time difference with the USA |
9 hours |
Capital |
Seoul |
Medical tourism center |
Seoul |
Popular resorts |
Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
What is the level of medicine in South Korea?
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.
Why is South Korea trendy for medical tourism?
South Korea is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from Russia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and US prefer treatment inSouth Korea to other places.
Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. About 1 mln international patients travel to Korea annually. So South Korea is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector.
South Korea is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 40% on services in South Korea compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.
What hotel services is provided here?
In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Do I need a visa to South Korea?
Today South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?
Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
- ID card
- confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
- certificate of income and availability of funds
- insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)
- 2 photos (5x6)
- visa receipt
- booking of flight and hotel
- medical opinion about the need for treatment.

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