How Much Fat Can Abdominal Liposuction Actually Remove?
Clinics quote volumes in litres and patients hear kilograms. The two are not the same number, and the safe ceiling is lower than most consultations imply.
Korea's plastic surgery clinics, compared for expats and medical travelers
Every procedure, what it actually costs in won and dollars, how long you need to stay in the country, and which Seoul district fits the treatment. No referral fees, no commission on bookings.
39Procedures documented
46Clinic listings
8Districts covered
KRW + USDDual price ranges
Start with a category
Surgical procedures only. Five categories, no dermatology or general practice listings padding the results.
Liposuction
Surgical fat removal by treatment area, from single-site contouring to full-body work, plus revision cases and fat grafting.
17 proceduresStem Cell Therapy
Autologous cell procedures using fat-derived stromal vascular fraction, applied to grafting survival, skin quality and anti-aging.
4 proceduresFacelift & Eyelid Lifting
Surgical lifting of the face, neck and eyelids, including upper and lower blepharoplasty for age-related drooping.
9 proceduresDouble Eyelid Surgery
Crease creation and eye shape work, from buried suture through incisional methods, corner surgery and revision.
5 proceduresRhinoplasty
Nose surgery by goal and by material, including revision cases requiring rib or septal cartilage.
4 proceduresMost researched procedures
Full guides with cost tables, recovery timelines, and the questions worth asking at consultation.
Abdominal Liposuction
Abdominal liposuction in Korea costs roughly 3.5 to 6.5 million KRW (about 2,600 to 4,800 USD) for the full abdomen, and 2 to 4 million for the lower abdomen alone.
2M to 6.5M KRWArm Liposuction
Arm liposuction in Korea costs roughly 2 to 4 million KRW (about 1,500 to 3,000 USD).
2M to 4M KRWChin & Submental Liposuction
Chin and submental liposuction in Korea costs roughly 1.5 to 2.5 million KRW (about 1,100 to 1,900 USD), making it the most accessible entry point into surgical body contouring.
1.5M to 2.5M KRWDouble Eyelid Surgery
Double eyelid surgery in Korea costs roughly 1 to 4 million KRW (about 750 to 3,000 USD), with non-incisional suture methods at the low end and incisional methods with ptosis correction at the high end.
1M to 4M KRWFacelift
A facelift in Korea costs roughly 8 to 25 million KRW (about 6,000 to 18,700 USD) depending on whether the surgeon works in the SMAS layer or the deep plane, and how much of the neck is included.
8M to 25M KRWLiposuction
Liposuction in Korea costs roughly 1.5 to 18 million KRW (about 1,100 to 13,500 USD) depending on how many areas you treat, and Seoul's Gangnam district holds the highest concentration of liposuction-specialized clinics in the country.
1.5M to 18M KRWLower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty in Korea costs roughly 2 to 5 million KRW (about 1,500 to 3,700 USD).
2M to 5M KRWRevision Liposuction
Revision liposuction in Korea costs roughly 5 to 12 million KRW (about 3,700 to 9,000 USD), meaningfully more than a primary case, because scar tissue and uneven fat layers make the operation harder and slower.
5M to 12M KRWRhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in Korea costs roughly 3 to 12 million KRW (about 2,200 to 9,000 USD), with revision cases running 6 to 15 million KRW.
3M to 15M KRWStem Cell Therapy
SVF stem cell procedures in Korea cost roughly 3 to 15 million KRW (about 2,200 to 11,200 USD) depending on whether the cells are used to improve fat graft survival, injected for skin quality, or delivered as a full anti-aging protocol.
3M to 15M KRWThigh Liposuction
Thigh liposuction in Korea costs roughly 4 to 7 million KRW (about 3,000 to 5,200 USD) for full thighs, or 2 to 4 million for inner thighs alone.
2M to 7M KRWUpper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty in Korea costs roughly 1.5 to 4 million KRW (about 1,100 to 3,000 USD).
1.5M to 4M KRWSeoul by district
Gangnam, Apgujeong and Myeongdong are not interchangeable. Each formed around a different patient base.
Sinsa & Garosu-gil
Liposuction and facelift practices clustered around Garosu-gil and Sinsa Station.
11 listingsGangnam
The densest concentration of plastic surgery clinics on earth, centered on Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon.
12 listingsApgujeong
The premium end of the market, where flagship surgeons and celebrity clinics operate.
11 listingsCheongdam
Boutique clinics with private entrances, favored by patients who want discretion.
7 listingsJamsil & Songpa
A handful of single-surgeon eye practices in southeast Seoul.
2 listingsBusan (Seomyeon)
Korea's second aesthetic hub, roughly 15 to 25 percent cheaper than Seoul.
5 listingsBefore you book
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Reference
Global procedure volume data used for the market context on this site.
Triana L, Palacios Huatuco RM, Campilgio G, Liscano E. Trends in Surgical and Nonsurgical Aesthetic Procedures: A 14-Year Analysis of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 48(20), 2024
This guide is editorial information, not medical advice. Cosmetic surgery carries risks and outcomes vary by individual. Always consult a licensed specialist and review the clinic's credentials before booking. We do not perform procedures and are not affiliated with the clinics listed unless explicitly marked.