Liposuction cost in Korea, explained —
what a Cheongdam, Gangnam quote actually includes.
ART-FAT is priced per area with unlimited extraction volume: ₩1,190,000 for most zones and ₩1,630,000 for arms, full abdomen and outer thighs, with 360 at ₩4,890,000. VAT is added at 10%, sedation is an optional ₩100,000, and the list is identical to the one Korean patients see. No per-litre charge, no foreigner surcharge, no agency commission — and here is exactly what each of those terms means.
- What body contouring costs at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam
- What "per area, unlimited volume" actually means
- Is VAT included in a Korean clinic quote?
- Do foreigners pay more for liposuction in Korea?
- What is included in an ARTNER quote — and what is extra
- What does the whole trip cost, including a stay in Seoul?
- Three questions to ask any Gangnam clinic before comparing
Comparing liposuction prices between Korean clinics is harder than it should be, because clinics quote different things: some per area, some per litre, some with aftercare bundled and some without. Add a medical-tourism agency and the number changes again without the treatment changing at all. This guide breaks down how ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam prices body contouring and what to check when comparing any other quote.
You have three quotes from Gangnam and none of them compare.
- One clinic quotes per area and another per litre.
- You cannot tell whether aftercare is included or billed later.
- An agency quoted a number the clinic has never heard of.
- You are unsure whether foreigners pay more in Korea.
- You want to know the all-in cost, including VAT and the trip.
All of that is fixable by asking three questions, which this guide sets out — and by getting the quote in writing before you fly to Cheongdam.
What body contouring costs at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam
These are the published prices, in Korean Won and excluding VAT, identical to the Korean-language price list. Where an event price applies, the event price is the real selling price.
| Treatment at ARTNER Cheongdam | Price (KRW, ex-VAT) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| ART-FAT awake liposuction · most areas | ₩1,190,000 per area | Unlimited extraction volume in that area |
| ART-FAT · arms, full abdomen, outer thighs | ₩1,630,000 per area | Signature zones, unlimited volume |
| 360 liposuction · full torso | ₩4,890,000 | Abdomen + both flanks + back, one session |
| ARTNER Injection · fat dissolving | From ₩1,200,000 | Six sessions, one area (two areas ₩1,600,000) |
| ART-TUNE · slim & tighten | From ₩3,990,000 | Injection + RF tightening course |
| 6-week ART-FAT Program | Face ₩1,990,000 · Body ₩5,990,000 | Surgery + structured aftercare and injections |
| Optional gas sedation | ₩100,000 | Added only for larger areas |
Every treatment and area: the full Cheongdam price list.
What "per area, unlimited volume" actually means
ART-FAT is priced by area rather than by how much fat comes out. Within a treated zone there is no cap on extraction volume and no volume surcharge at checkout — the director removes what that area safely allows for a clean line.
That is different from clinics that quote per litre, where the final bill depends on the amount removed and is therefore unknown when you book. Ask any clinic which model they use before comparing numbers; it is the single biggest source of confusion in Gangnam.
Unlimited does not mean maximum: how ART-FAT decides how much to remove in Cheongdam.
Is VAT included in a Korean clinic quote?
At ARTNER Cheongdam prices are shown excluding VAT, and 10% is added at checkout — the same convention as the Korean price list. Always ask whether a quote is VAT-inclusive when comparing, because a 10% difference can flip which clinic looks cheaper.
Foreign visitors may be eligible for a VAT refund on certain medical services under Korea's scheme. The rules and the paperwork change, so ask your coordinator in Cheongdam for the current procedure rather than assuming.
How payment, deposits and receipts work: paying for treatment in Korea.
Do foreigners pay more for liposuction in Korea?
At ARTNER Cheongdam, no. The English quote you receive on WhatsApp is the same number a Korean patient sees for the same plan, with the same VAT rule. There is no foreigner surcharge and no separate international price list.
Where prices do rise for international patients is usually the agency layer rather than the clinic — a commission added between you and the doctor. Booking direct removes it, and the clinic price does not change either way.
What an agency adds and what it does not: booking direct vs a medical tourism agency.
What is included in an ARTNER quote — and what is extra
Included: the consultation and screening (InBody, 3D scan, blood work and ECG for liposuction), the procedure performed by the director, tumescent local anesthesia, standard aftercare during your stay in Gangnam, and follow-up on WhatsApp after you fly home.
Extra: 10% VAT, optional gas sedation at ₩100,000, prescription medication, and any treatment outside the agreed plan. Additional areas are quoted per area before anything starts, never added afterwards.
What does the whole trip cost, including a stay in Seoul?
Treatment is only part of the number. A realistic all-in for a single awake area is the treatment plus 5–7 nights; abdomen, thighs or 360 need 7–14 nights. Recovery hotels near ARTNER Cheongdam run roughly ₩150,000–₩400,000 a night, and Incheon Airport is 60–90 minutes away.
Injection-only or ART-TUNE trips need just 1–2 days, which is why they are the cheapest way to start body contouring in Cheongdam even though the per-course price is not the lowest line on the list.
Days needed by treatment: how long to stay in Seoul for liposuction.
Three questions to ask any Gangnam clinic before comparing
1. Per area or per litre? If per litre, the final bill is unknown until the procedure is over. 2. Is VAT included? A 10% swing changes which quote wins. 3. Is aftercare in the price or billed later? Scheduled aftercare is a real cost, and bundling it changes the comparison.
Ask a fourth if an agency is involved: who am I actually paying, and what is the clinic's own price? ARTNER Cheongdam answers all four in writing on WhatsApp before you book a flight.
In short — ART-FAT is per area with unlimited volume — ₩1,190,000 for most zones, ₩1,630,000 for signature areas, ₩4,890,000 for 360 — plus 10% VAT and an optional ₩100,000 sedation fee. The list is identical for Korean and international patients at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam, with no agency markup and the quote confirmed in writing before you fly.
Treated at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam — Body contouring in Cheongdam, Gangnam is planned around your trip: fat dissolving injection needs 1–2 days in Seoul, awake liposuction 5–7, and 360 liposuction 10–14. ARTNER Cheongdam is an internal-medicine-led body contouring clinic in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at 2F–3F, 38 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil — a flat five-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 4 and 60–90 minutes from Incheon Airport. Consultations for international patients are held in English, with Chinese and Japanese support, and the KRW price list in Gangnam is identical for Korean and foreign patients. Explore liposuction in Cheongdam, Gangnam, body contouring by area in Cheongdam, the Cheongdam price list or all ARTNER Cheongdam guides.
The internal-medicine specialist who makes this call in Cheongdam.
A price that changes after the procedure is not a price, it is an estimate. We publish per area so the number you are told on WhatsApp is the number you pay in Cheongdam — including when that means we quote higher than a per-litre clinic.
- Dr. Hye-woo Pyeon — Internal Medicine Specialist, Director of ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine · Sungkyunkwan University Bioengineering
- Former Internal Medicine Specialist, Gachon University Gil Medical Center
- Member, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity & Korean Association of Internal Medicine
- Developer of the ARTNER signature protocols — ARTNER Injection · ART-FAT · ART-TUNE · ART-CELL
Questions international patients ask before flying to Cheongdam.
ART-FAT is ₩1,190,000 per area for most zones and ₩1,630,000 for arms, full abdomen and outer thighs, with 360 full torso at ₩4,890,000. All in KRW, excluding VAT, identical to the Korean price list.
Per area, with unlimited extraction volume in that area. There is no per-litre charge and no volume surcharge, so the quote does not change after the procedure.
Not at ARTNER Cheongdam. The English quote is the same number a Korean patient sees for the same plan. Higher prices for international patients usually come from an agency commission rather than the clinic.
No — prices are shown ex-VAT and 10% is added at checkout, the same as the Korean price list. Foreign visitors may be eligible for a VAT refund on medical services; ask your coordinator in Gangnam for the current procedure.
Standard aftercare during your stay is included, along with WhatsApp follow-up after you fly home. The 6-week ART-FAT Program bundles a full structured aftercare block with the surgery at one price.
Usually the fat-dissolving injection course from ₩1,200,000, because it needs only 1–2 days in Cheongdam and no recovery time — the total trip cost is far lower than a surgical plan even where the treatment price is similar.
A deposit may be requested to hold a procedure date, with the balance settled at the clinic. Cash, credit card and bank transfer are accepted at ARTNER Cheongdam.
Yes — that is the standard. Send photos and your goal on WhatsApp and ARTNER Cheongdam replies within 24 hours with the recommended treatment, the KRW price and the days needed in Seoul, in English.
Get a written KRW quote
before you book anything.
Send photos of the area and your goal on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam replies in English within 24 hours with the treatment, the price and the days it needs — with nothing added later.
This guide is general medical information and does not replace an individual consultation. Individual results vary, and whether a treatment is appropriate is decided by an internal-medicine specialist after examination. Prices are in KRW, exclude VAT and follow the published price list. ARTNER Cheongdam · 2F–3F, 38 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · 5 min from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 4 · Contact & directions · All Cheongdam guides