Carve the waist, from the sides.
Love handles — the fat at the sides of the waist — are what stop an abdomen from reading as a true waistline. ARTNER offers three routes: dissolve them, dissolve-and-tighten, or remove them with awake liposuction. Often best paired with the abdomen for a 360 effect.
A waistline, not just a flat front.
Flank fat sits at the sides of the waist and often spills over waistbands. Treating the abdomen alone leaves it — which is why the flanks are usually part of a proper waist plan.
ARTNER Injection dissolves soft flank fat gradually with no downtime. ART-TUNE slims and firms if the skin is loose. ART-FAT awake liposuction removes love handles for a defined waist, and pairs naturally with abdominal contouring for a wrap-around result. Dr. Pyeon plans the waist as one line.
Before & after.
Love Handles (Flanks) at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam
Three ARTNER treatments for the flanks.
All three are ARTNER signatures. For a full waistline, the flanks are often combined with the abdomen — confirmed at consultation.
| Treatment | What it does | Best for this area | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTNER Injection Fat-dissolving injection | Dissolves fat gradually with ARTNER's proprietary lipolytic — no steroids, no hyaluronidase, no PPC. Non-surgical, no downtime, given as a 6-session course. | Soft flank fat; you want a subtle change, no downtime | from ₩1,200,000 |
| ART-TUNE Injection + skin lifting | Dissolves fat and firms the skin over the same area — slim without a loose-skin trade-off. A non-surgical course. | Flank fat with some skin laxity to firm | from ₩3,990,000 |
| ART-FAT Awake liposuction | Awake liposuction that removes the fat for good in one procedure — local anesthesia, one case a day, director-sculpted. | Prominent love handles you want removed for a defined waist | from ₩1,190,000 |
All prices are guides for foreign patients, exclude VAT, and are confirmed at consultation. Treatments can be staged or combined; combined areas are discounted.
Start from your goal.
The quickest way to narrow it down for the flanks.
Dissolve
Soft flank fat, no downtime — ARTNER Injection.
Slim + firm
Flank fat with laxity — ART-TUNE.
Remove for good
Defined waistline in one procedure — ART-FAT.
A waistline is carved from the sides.
Love handles are subcutaneous fat at the sides of the waist — the soft, pinchable layer that spills over waistbands. Only this under-skin fat responds to injections or liposuction; deeper visceral fullness makes the belly firm and needs diet and medical management, and as an internal-medicine clinic we'll tell you honestly which you have.
For flank fat, all three ARTNER routes apply. The ARTNER Injection dissolves a soft flank gradually with no downtime. ART-TUNE adds skin tightening where the waist skin is loose. ART-FAT awake liposuction removes prominent love handles in one procedure — and because the flanks frame the abdomen, they're often planned together for a true, wrap-around waistline.
The result is half procedure, half aftercare.
A clean result on the day is only part of the outcome — how the flanks settles over the following weeks decides how smooth and even it finishes. That's why ARTNER runs a 2:1 intensive aftercare system: dedicated recovery care rather than a procedure and a goodbye at the door.
Aftercare is delivered with medical devices, not just advice. ARTNER uses Accent Prime by ALMA (Israel) — a radiofrequency and ultrasound platform — to smooth the contour and support skin retraction as you heal. Dr. Pyeon is a clinical advisor to Accent Prime in Korea, so the aftercare is run by someone who helps train other clinics on the device.
Who it suits — and who we discuss further.
A good fit if you…
- Have fat at the sides of the waist that resists diet
- Want a defined waistline, not just a flat front
- Are considering pairing with abdominal contouring
- Are at a stable weight and realistic about results
We'll talk it through if you…
- Carry the fullness mostly as visceral (deep) fat
- Have significant laxity (ART-TUNE or a surgical plan may suit)
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding (please wait)
- Expect a dramatic change from a single injection session
What recovery looks like
- Injection & ART-TUNE: no downtime
- ART-FAT: mild swelling and bruising over 1–2 weeks
- Combined abdomen + flanks is a larger case — plan a little more rest
- We plan the timeline around your travel
Good to know
- Flanks are commonly combined with the abdomen for a waistline
- Liposuction removes under-skin fat, not visceral fat
- A stable weight keeps the result
- We review you on WhatsApp after you fly home
Recovery, day by day.
Recovery depends on the route. The non-surgical options have essentially no downtime; ART-FAT liposuction follows a predictable arc.
- Non-surgical (Injection / ART-TUNE)No downtime at all — you return to your day immediately. Fat reduces gradually across the course, with the change becoming visible over the weeks between sessions.
- ART-FAT · Day 0Awake procedure under local anesthesia. You rest, then leave the same day — no hospital stay.
- ART-FAT · Days 1–3Swelling and bruising peak. Mild soreness, like an intense workout. Light movement is encouraged; aftercare begins.
- ART-FAT · Week 1Most patients are back to desk work and light routine. Swelling starts to ease with managed aftercare.
- ART-FAT · Weeks 2–4Bruising resolves and much of the swelling subsides; the new the flanks line begins to show.
- ART-FAT · Months 2–3Residual swelling settles and the contour firms as the skin retracts.
- ART-FAT · Month 6The final result. Removed fat cells don't return; a stable weight keeps the outcome.
What your quote includes.
Every the flanks quote is given in Korean Won and confirmed in writing at consultation — no surprises after you arrive. Prices exclude VAT.
Included in every quote
- Consultation and honest candidacy assessment
- The procedure or full injection course, by the director
- ARTNER's 2:1 intensive aftercare during your stay
- Remote follow-up on WhatsApp after you fly home
Optional add-ons
- A second area combined (discounted when booked together)
- Light sedation for ART-FAT, if preferred — from ₩100,000 per session
- Extended aftercare device sessions (Accent Prime)
- Documentation and invoices for your records on request
Risks, and how we lower them.
Every medical treatment carries risk, and a clinic that hides it isn't one to trust. Non-surgical routes(Injection, ART-TUNE) may cause temporary swelling, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites, and rarely small firm nodules; results are gradual. ART-FAT liposuction is surgery — expect swelling, bruising and temporary numbness, with less common risks including contour irregularity, fluid collection or infection.
ARTNER lowers these risks deliberately: an internal-medicine specialist screens you for cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine issues first; procedures are awake under local anesthesia, removing the risks of general anesthesia entirely; and we book one case a day, so the director's full attention is on you. When a case isn't safe yet, we say so.
Patented, trademark protected.
ARTNER's signatures — ARTNER Injection, ART-TUNE and ART-FAT — are registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (특허청). The injection is a cleaner formula by design: no steroids, no hyaluronidase, no PPC. You receive the originals only at ARTNER.
Registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). Certificate numbers available on request.
The waist is a line, not a panel.
A flat front with untouched love handles never looks like a waist. I plan the flanks with the abdomen so the line reads slim from every angle — and I'll tell you if you only need one of them.
- Dr. Hye-woo Pyeon — Internal Medicine Specialist, Director of ARTNER Cheongdam
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine · Sungkyunkwan University Bioengineering
- Former Internal Medicine Specialist, Gachon University Gil Medical Center
- Clinical Advisor to TuneFace, TuneBody, Accent Prime & Alvogen Korea · Qwo Cimia Key Doctor
- Member — Korean Society for the Study of Obesity & Korean Association of Internal Medicine
Traveling to Seoul, made simple.
Most ARTNER patients from overseas plan the whole trip on WhatsApp before boarding. Here's how it works.
Consult before you fly
Send photos of the flanks on WhatsApp for an honest candidacy read, a recommended route and a clear KRW quote — in English, 中文 or 日本語 — before you commit to travel.
How long to stay
An ARTNER Injection session is same-day with no downtime. For ART-FAT love-handle liposuction, plan roughly 4–6 days — a little longer if combined with the abdomen for a full waistline.
Remote follow-up
Once you're home, Dr. Pyeon's team continues reviewing your recovery on WhatsApp in your language — you're not left alone after the flight.
Records & documentation
Treatment records, invoices and any documentation you need for insurance or your home clinic are provided on request.
Good to know.
It depends on how much fat there is and whether skin firming matters. ARTNER Injection dissolves fat non-surgically over a course; ART-TUNE dissolves and tightens the skin together; ART-FAT removes the fat in one procedure. The table above compares your options for the flanks, and Dr. Pyeon recommends honestly at consultation — often the smallest route that will work.
ARTNER Injection is non-surgical with no downtime — ideal for mild, localized fat, built over a course. ART-FAT physically removes a larger amount in one awake procedure for a permanent change. If loose skin is also a concern, ART-TUNE adds skin lifting so you slim without a loose-skin trade-off.
As a guide for foreign patients: ARTNER Injection from ₩1,200,000; ART-TUNE from ₩3,990,000; ART-FAT from ₩1,190,000. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed at consultation, and combined areas are discounted.
Yes — treatments are often staged or combined. Some patients dissolve first with the injection and refine with ART-FAT, or add ART-TUNE for skin tightening. Dr. Pyeon plans the sequence at consultation so you're not paying for more than you need.
It's ARTNER's proprietary lipolytic, deliberately formulated with no steroids, no hyaluronidase and no PPC — a cleaner formula than many off-the-shelf fat-dissolving shots, given as a course. It's patented and trademark-protected.
ART-FAT uses tiny access points, placed discreetly so they're hidden and fade over time. The non-surgical injection and ART-TUNE routes leave no incision at all — only fine needle points.
Fat cells removed by ART-FAT liposuction don't come back, so the treated area is a lasting change as long as your weight stays stable. The injection reduces fat gradually; maintaining the result also depends on a stable weight.
An ARTNER Injection session is same-day with no downtime. For ART-FAT love-handle liposuction, plan roughly 4–6 days — a little longer if combined with the abdomen for a full waistline.
Dr. Pyeon's team follows up remotely on WhatsApp in your language and will guide you through anything that comes up, including coordinating with a local clinic if needed. Serious complications are uncommon, especially given the awake, medically-screened approach.
Body contouring is safest when the whole patient is assessed, not just the target area. As an Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Pyeon screens cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine health before treatment — which matters most for international patients and anyone over 50 — and will honestly decline a case that isn't safe yet.
Yes — in English, Chinese (中文) and Japanese (日本語). Send photos of the flanks on WhatsApp and Dr. Pyeon's team will recommend the right treatment and a clear quote before you book.
Shape your waist before you fly.
Send front and side photos on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team replies in English within 24 hours with the right route — and whether pairing with the abdomen makes sense.
Individual results vary. Non-surgical injections and liposuction are medical procedures performed by a licensed physician after consultation; liposuction is surgical and carries risks, and not every treatment suits every patient. This page is educational information, not medical advice, and is provided under Korean medical advertising regulations. Prices are guides for foreign patients, exclude VAT, and are confirmed at consultation.