Upper arm liposuction in Republic of Korea — get 3 top clinic matches with costs

VG Plastic Surgery

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Im Young Min

19 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

VG Plastic Surgery is a top-tier medical center specializing in eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelifts, breast surgery, and body liposuction/lifting. With a team of board-certified specialists and multilingual staff, the clinic provides exceptional care to patients from 47 countries. Features include state-of-the-art operating rooms, advanced safety systems, and luxurious accommodations, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience.

4.810 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

4.86 reviews

Gclinic

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Gclinic is a private plastic surgery center in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in body contouring, aesthetic treatments, and non-invasive cosmetic procedures. The clinic is known for its liposuction, fat reduction, lifting, and rejuvenation expertise, offering personalized treatments based on each patient’s body type. Led by experienced professionals, Gclinic combines advanced technology with individualized care to ensure natural and safe results. The clinic treats only adults, with around 7,000 patients annually, mainly from Russian-speaking countries, Europe, the Commonwealth, and Asia.

4.85 reviews

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Incheon

Clinic is certified :

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

4.84 reviews

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Upper arm liposuction in Republic of Korea: Your Travel Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Republic of Korea

You arrive at the airport in the Republic of Korea. Proceed through customs with your passport ready for checks.
You should check into your pre-booked accommodation. Choose a place near the clinic for convenience.
Rest and acclimate to the local time zone. This ensures you are well-rested for the upcoming consultation and procedure.
Prepare all necessary documents and confirmation details for your surgery appointment.

Day 2: Pre-Operative Consultation

You attend your scheduled in-person consultation at the clinic. The surgeon will review your case and confirm the details of your upper arm liposuction.
Discuss any concerns or questions with the surgeon. Be open to adjustments as recommendations may change during this consultation.
If general anesthesia is preferred, you will undergo pre-operative tests. These may include blood tests or other assessments to ensure you are fit for surgery.
Confirm the final surgery date and time. A deposit of 10% of the total surgery fee is typically required to secure your slot.
Receive instructions on pre-surgery preparations, such as dietary restrictions or medications to avoid.

Day 3: Surgery Day

You arrive at the clinic at the designated time. Bring your passport for identification and any required paperwork.
The procedure involves making small incisions near the elbow to remove excess fat. These incisions are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring.
Post-surgery, expect some bruising and swelling in the treated area. A compressed garment will be provided, which you must wear for 1-2 months as advised by the doctor.
Arrange for an overnight caregiver if general anesthesia was used. This is often recommended for safety and comfort.

Day 4-7: Post-Operative Care and Recovery

You attend follow-up appointments for post-operative care. These visits help monitor your recovery and address any complications.
Stitches are typically removed after 7 days, depending on the healing progress.
Continue wearing the compressed garment as instructed to aid in healing and to help shape the treated area.
Engage in light activities but avoid strenuous exercises or lifting heavy objects. This prevents strain on the surgical site.
Contact the clinic if you experience unusual symptoms or have concerns about your recovery.

Day 8: Preparing to Return Home

Ensure all post-operative instructions are clear. Make sure you have enough prescribed medications for your journey home.
Visit the clinic for a final check-up to ensure everything is healing appropriately.
Collect any necessary documents or certifications for post-surgery care back in your home country.
Plan your travel back, accounting for any mobility limitations due to the recent surgery.
Keep the clinic’s contact information handy for any follow-up questions or concerns once you return home.

Day 9: Return Home

You travel back to your home country. Ensure you follow any travel guidelines or restrictions.
Continue to follow the post-operative care instructions provided by your surgeon for optimal recovery.
Schedule follow-up appointments with a local healthcare provider if necessary to monitor your progress.
Stay in touch with the clinic in the Republic of Korea if you have any questions or require additional guidance during your recovery.

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Park Young Kyu

24 years of experience

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. He graduated summa cum laude from SoonChunHyang University. Dr. Park is also an adjunct professor at the university hospital.

He received the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Park is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves on several research and steering committees, showing his leadership in the field.

Im Young Min

19 years of experience

Dr. Young Min Im is a renowned plastic surgeon and chief physician at VG Plastic Surgery Clinic. He has extensive experience in plastic surgery and is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). He specializes in face and body plastic procedures.

Nam Jae Sung

8 years of experience

Dr. Nam Jae Sung is an otorhinolaryngologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Sinchon Severance, Yonsei University Medical School. He focuses on nose dissection and surgery. He has received several awards, including the Yonsei University Otorhinolaryngology Award and the Best Academic Presentation Award from the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Society.

Dr. Nam is a member of the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Association, the Korean Society for Facial Plastic Reconstruction, and the Korean Society of Non-Science. He also serves as Vice-Chancellor for the Evaluation Examination for Korean Otorhinolaryngology Majors. This role highlights his leadership and dedication to the field.

Kim Kyu Hee

14 years of experience

Dr. Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified surgeon. She specializes in plastic and aesthetic surgery. She completed her medical education at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Kim trained at the university’s affiliated hospital, where she worked as an intern and resident. She later served as a full-time doctor and assistant administrator.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery, the Research Society for Breast Surgery, the Korean Medical Practitioners Association, and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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Tat'yana Yamagami • Breast augmentation

Turkey

Sep 10, 2024

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The competence, careful attitude and attention to every little detail is what I really liked

I would like to thank my doctor for his careful attention to my difficult situation. The competence, careful attitude and attention to every little detail is what I really liked. Now I am still recovering and the final result is still far away, but I believe that everything will be fine. I would like to mention my coordinator-translator Jena. She is a very nice girl who helped me during my stay. Kind, nice, responsible and competent. She made me feel very comfortable. Thank you very much to the doctor, Jena and the clinic staff for everything. I will definitely recommend to my friends.

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Irina Ardhana • Revision rhinoplasty

Indonesia

May 6, 2025

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I would highly recommend this clinic for its quality service and professionalism

I am very pleased with my choice of this clinic. From the very beginning the communication with the clinic staff was fast and of high quality. I chose from 3 clinics. It was in this clinic that I got the best price and quality service before and after the procedure. I had a second rhinoplasty. The doctor did just a jewellery work with my nose. Very carefully, without much interference, he corrected the flaws from the first surgery I had a couple of years ago in Turkey. I am very happy with the result. My nose is now straight and neat. I was also very pleased with the service at the clinic after the operation. I had all the necessary procedures to reduce the swelling immediately after the operation and then during the week I still came a couple of times for procedures, so the recovery took literally a week. Special thanks to the assistant Joan. She was always in touch and very supportive throughout my stay in Korea. I would highly recommend this clinic for its quality service and professionalism.

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I am very satisfied with my experience of co-operation with Bookimed. They provided me with a very fast and quality service in choosing the right clinic. The choice of clinic was perfect. I am very grateful!

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Anonymous • Facelift

United States of America

Oct 5, 2025

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Dr. Im is amazing, he not only is an excellent surgeon but he is also a very kind attentive doctor. The staff are also very attentive and they treat their patients with dedication and respect. I cannot say enough good things about this team!

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Good experience, professional communication and responded in a timely manner

Без имениElaine Aguiar • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)

Japan

Jul 5, 2025

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the translator Joanne was excellent and very attentive

t was a great experience, the doctor was good, but could have been more attentive. The staff are a little curt when it comes to customer service, but the translator Joanne was excellent and very attentive, there was also a very friendly older nurse. And there were also free therapeutic treatments that I really liked. Now I need to wait for the results to give a real assessment of whether the treatment was really good.

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Bookimed helped me a lot to find a good hospital and surgeon, made me feel confident and gave me assistance all the time, thank you very much

Žaneta Majringer • Facial Fat Transfer

Canada

Apr 26, 2025

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By far the most attentive care I have EVER gotten in medicine—again, thanks especially to Joanne, who even walked me back to my hotel across the street post-op

One would fear that flying to a foreign country where you don’t know the language would be stressful and scary. Not only did the staff (Joanne <3!) make that all a cakewalk, the clinic’s aftercare was top notch, they really went above and beyond for me. And I am NOT an easy patient—I need to know every chemical in the anesthesia, I negotiate different antibiotics, make them go over my 21 daily supplements, etc—I kept them BUSY and was shown nothing but continual grace and warmth, and was always responded to promptly. By far the most attentive care I have EVER gotten in medicine—again, thanks especially to Joanne, who even walked me back to my hotel across the street post op. As for the surgery outcome, I didn’t even need a Tylenol it was that painless, I was able to walk around and enjoy Seoul every day after my mini lift, and although I’m still swollen at just under two weeks out, I already look ten years younger and am loving what I’m seeing. Dr. Park knows what he is doing, he’s done 3000+ facelifts (yes I asked), he has superb attention to detail, a true artist’s hand, and is a friendly and gentlemanly doctor!

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Bookimed staff checked in on me several times via text ensuring that everything was going well with Saero, which it was.

Anonymous • Liposuction (5 body areas)

Hong Kong

May 25, 2025

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I’m so touched by their attitude and thoughtfulness, especially after my surgery

All medical staff and the doctor were wonderful throughout my treatment journey. Nurses were very kind, attentive and very thoughtful. I’m so touched by their attitude and thoughtfulness, especially after my surgery. Nurse Joanne and Nurse Jenny accompanied me back to the hotel, bought necessities for me and even gave me an umbrella because it was going to be a rainy weekend. Kept in touch with me even in the weekend to check up on me. Thank you!

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Good. A good platform for foreigners to start the potential treatment journey.

Brittany Le • Otoplasty (ear surgery)

United States of America

Mar 28, 2025

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I give Saero Plastic Surgery a 5 because they exceeded my expectations

Dr. Pak is very knowledgeable and professional. It has been over a week sonce my surgery and see.s that everything is healing well. He prescribed a pack of antibiotics and pain killers for me to take for 5 days. The medication worked great because I was at a very minimal pain. His staff walked me through everything I needed from the US to Korea. I felt confident that I was in good hands and I was. The interpreter did a great good Interpreting everything I needed to ask the doctor and addressed all my concerns. I give Saero Plastic Surgery a 5 because they exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend to everyone.

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Anonymous • Otoplasty (ear surgery)

Australia

Mar 1, 2025

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My Surgeon was amazing as were my translator and also the staff at the clinic

My Surgeon was amazing as were my translator and also the staff at the clinic. I would definitely recommend this clinic as everyone there were very friendly and made you feel comfortable and welcome considering I was from another country. Thank you, thank you all soooo much for taking care of myself and making my daughter feel comfortable aswell💜💜💜

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Excellent Surgeon Amazing Translator Awesome Clinic Staff and facilities Very Friendly and Welcoming Staff

Anonymous • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)

Australia

Feb 8, 2024

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Now two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the shape of my new eyelids

The medical team members are so friendly and helpful. Although I speak zero Korean, I can sense their passion and empathy, which dramatically reduced my anxiety to go through the surgery. They are very supportive from the right beginning to the end when I left Seoul. And big thanks to the assistance from Yena, who provides detailed before and after care instructions rather than just working as an interpreter. Now two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the shape of my new eyelids. They look much younger and alert.

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Very friendly and supportive medical team although I don't understand Korean at all. Two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the result.

Anonymous • Facelift

Chile

Nov 16, 2024

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The experience for me, in general, was excellent, I would go back to the Dr

I was very pleased with the attention I received from the first day I arrived at the clinic. The interpreter was able to communicate perfectly to the surgeon what I wanted to be done and what my expectations were. I loved the hospitality of the Medical Team, all very attentive, very concerned about whether I was feeling well or not, reminding me of my check-ups, cleaning, suture removal, giving me all the information for the post-operative period, giving me light and oxygen therapy sessions to improve and accelerate the results of my recovery. The clinic is located in a very central place in Gangnam, it is easy to get there. It is very close to the flat that the clinic provides during your stay until the first check-up. The clinic is spacious, well-lit, very clean, with flexible opening hours for post-operative care. The real estate is very comfortable, they have coffee and tea so that you can help yourself. And, they don't keep you waiting. Everything works as scheduled. And, additionally, they provided me with help on how to get around the city, how to get to the tourist attractions, to the shops where they sell skin care products, etc. The experience for me, in general, was excellent, I would go back to the Dr. and I recommend him 100% to those people who are looking for a good clinic where they can have surgery with the full confidence that everything will go very well.

I loved that the Dr. was very patient in understanding exactly what I wanted, thanks to the interpreter I was able to make the Dr. understand everything perfectly. I also liked very much the attention of the medical team that continued to see me the days after the surgery and the warmth and kindness of each one of them. As well as giving me all the instructions I had to follow, they gave me the creams I had to use so that the swelling and bruising would disappear more quickly.

I have nothing to complain about the Clinic, the Dr., the medical team, the interpreter and the care I received before, during and after my surgery. I just think that I should have stayed longer in South Korea to get to see more beautiful places.

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Bookimed made it easy for me to have a person who speaks my language to assist me whenever I had questions about the different alternatives of plastic surgery clinics that I could ask to evaluate me and give me a quote. When I had already decided on the clinic I wanted to go to, the person who assisted me very kindly answered all the questions I had after I had made my choice. She sent me all the information I asked for about the clinic, the background of the Dr. who was going to operate on me, health permits, health registration of the Dr., validity of his professional title, etc. Everything I needed to make sure I made a very informed decision and knew everything about the clinic, the Dr, the place where I would be operated on, where the clinic was located, where I would be staying from the day of the surgery until a week later and, obviously, how much I was going to be charged. There was only one difference with respect to the initial budget, but it was because once I was in the clinic I added a part of my face that had not been contemplated before. But even so, the final price did not increase too much compared to what I was charged at other clinics in South Korea.

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