A slimmer leg line, inner to outer.
Thigh fat shows up two ways — inner-thigh fullness that causes chafing, and outer-thigh 'saddlebags'. ARTNER offers three routes for both: dissolve, dissolve-and-tighten, or remove with awake liposuction for a straighter, slimmer leg line.
Inner chafing, outer saddlebags.
The inner thigh causes chafing and stops a clean thigh gap; the outer thigh (saddlebag) widens the hip line. Each responds differently, and ARTNER matches the route to the zone.
ARTNER Injection dissolves modest inner or outer fat with no downtime. ART-TUNE slims and firms where skin is softer. ART-FAT awake liposuction removes inner-thigh chafing fat and outer saddlebags — the outer thigh is a signature area. Dr. Pyeon balances both legs as one shape.
Before & after.
Thighs (Inner & Outer) at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam
Three ARTNER treatments for the thighs.
All three are ARTNER signatures. The right route depends on the zone (inner vs outer) and how much fat there is.
| 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. | Modest inner/outer fat; you want 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. | Thigh fat with 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. | Inner-thigh chafing or outer saddlebags removed | from ₩1,630,000 |
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 thighs.
Dissolve
Modest thigh fat, no downtime — ARTNER Injection.
Slim + firm
Thigh fat with laxity — ART-TUNE.
Remove for good
Inner chafing / outer saddlebags — ART-FAT.
Two zones, one leg line.
Thigh fat is subcutaneous — the pinchable layer under the skin — and it sits in two distinct zones: the inner thigh (chafing, no gap) and the outer thigh (saddlebags that widen the hip line). Only this under-skin fat is treatable; a thigh gap also depends on bone structure, which we assess honestly.
All three ARTNER routes apply. The ARTNER Injection dissolves modest fat with no downtime; ART-TUNE adds tightening where thigh skin is soft; ART-FAT awake liposuction removes chafing inner thighs or outer saddlebags for a straighter line. Both legs are sculpted as one balanced shape.
The result is half procedure, half aftercare.
A clean result on the day is only part of the outcome — how the thighs 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 inner-thigh chafing or outer saddlebags
- Want a straighter, slimmer leg line
- Are at a stable weight and realistic about results
- Want both legs balanced as one shape
We'll talk it through if you…
- Have significant skin laxity (ART-TUNE or a lift may suit)
- Carry mostly muscle rather than fat in the thigh
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding (please wait)
- Expect a thigh gap that your bone structure won't allow
What recovery looks like
- Injection & ART-TUNE: no downtime
- ART-FAT: mild swelling and bruising over 1–2 weeks
- Walking early; ease back into leg exercise
- We plan the timeline around your travel
Good to know
- Inner and outer thigh are different zones — priced and planned separately
- Liposuction removes fat, not muscle bulk
- 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 thighs 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 thighs 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.
Legs are balanced in pairs.
Thighs have to match each other and the hips around them. I sculpt inner and outer as one line and check symmetry as I go — awake — so the leg reads slim from the front and the side.
- 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 thighs 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. For ART-FAT thigh liposuction, plan roughly 5–7 days — inner and outer thigh together is a larger case.
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 thighs, 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 ₩1,630,000. 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. For ART-FAT thigh liposuction, plan roughly 5–7 days — inner and outer thigh together is a larger case.
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 thighs on WhatsApp and Dr. Pyeon's team will recommend the right treatment and a clear quote before you book.
Plan your leg line before you fly.
Send front and side photos on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team replies in English within 24 hours with the right route for your inner and outer thighs — and a clear quote.
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.