360 Liposuction in Cheongdam, Gangnam — your whole waistline, in one session.
360 liposuction at ARTNER Cheongdam sculpts the full torso — abdomen, both flanks and full back — in a single continuous session, for a waistline that single-area procedures cannot create. Performed awake in Gangnam with no general anesthesia, repositioning you through the case and blending front, side and back so there are no step-lines. It is the largest plan we offer at ₩4,890,000, typically removing 3.5–5 litres, and it needs about 10–14 days in Seoul — which we say plainly before you book a flight.
What is 360 liposuction, and why treat the whole waist?
360 liposuction (circumferential or full-torso liposuction) addresses the entire torso in one session at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam — abdomen, both flanks and full back — for continuous, three-dimensional waist contouring that treating a single area cannot achieve. Treating only the abdomen leaves step-lines where treated and untreated zones meet; 360 blends the whole circumference, and because it removes more fat it is planned as a larger case with honest recovery expectations.
The hourglass silhouette patients ask for is created by narrowing the waist from every direction at once, not just flattening the front. Treating only the abdomen leaves step-lines where treated and untreated zones meet; 360 blends the whole circumference. It removes more fat (typically 3.5–5 litres), so it's a larger case — done awake, with Dr. Pyeon's internal-medicine background guiding the extra cardiovascular and metabolic care it demands.
How does a 360 session run at ARTNER Cheongdam?
A 360 result depends on treating the midsection as one continuous shape.
Map the circle
Abdomen, both flanks and back are marked together as one continuous contour, with transitions planned in advance.
Awake, position by position
You're repositioned during the case — supine, lateral, prone — and treated awake, with no general anesthesia.
Multi-zone sculpt
Fat is removed across all zones with a cross-hatching technique; VASER is added for fibrous back fat where needed.
Blended transitions
Front, side and back transitions are feathered so there are no step-lines — an hourglass from every angle.
Does my waist need the full circumference — or just one zone?
360 is the most ambitious plan by scope and the longest recovery. ARTNER Cheongdam recommends it only where the fat genuinely wraps around. Four honest answers before you book a flight to Korea.
Fat that wraps around
Abdominal fat alongside love handles and back rolls, read as one continuous layer. 360 narrows the waist from every direction in one awake session — ₩4,890,000, 10–14 days in Seoul.
Abdomen plus flanks only
If the back is clear, belly fat removal with flank liposuction in Cheongdam covers it with a shorter recovery. We price and plan that honestly instead of adding the back for the sake of it.
A single zone, or limited time
One clear zone is simpler, lighter to recover and cheaper. If your trip to Seoul is short, a single-area case at 5–7 days fits where 360 does not.
Higher BMI or visceral fat
A large case on an unstable weight is the wrong sequence. ARTNER Cheongdam screens with InBody and starts with medical weight loss in Gangnam where criteria are met, then contours what remains.
Send front, side and back photos of your midsection on WhatsApp — Dr. Pyeon's team in Cheongdam tells you within 24 hours whether 360 is justified for your goal. Compare every technique: liposuction in Cheongdam, Gangnam.
360 or a single area — which fits my goal?
360 is the most ambitious approach by scope. Comparing it to single-area or partial-torso options helps you decide whether the larger recovery is justified for your goal.
| Technique | Best for | Recovery | Skin tightening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumescent (standard) | Soft fat, smaller volumes, first-time | 5–7 days | Minimal |
| VASER (ultrasound) | Fibrous fat, definition, revision | 5–7 days | Moderate |
| Water-jet (WAL) | Combined fat-grafting cases | 5–7 days | Minimal |
| Laser-assisted | Mild skin laxity, smaller volumes | 5–7 days | Mild–moderate |
| 360° (full torso) Your option | Abdomen + flanks + back combined | 7–10 days | Technique-dependent |
Dr. Pyeon selects the technique with you at consultation, based on a physical exam of your fat type, skin elasticity and goals — not a one-size-fits-all default.
Who is a good candidate for 360 — and who should treat one area?
A good candidate if you…
- Want a slimmer waist from every angle, not just a flat front
- Have abdominal fat alongside love handles and back rolls
- Can stay in Korea a little longer (usually 10–14 days)
- Have a stable weight and are ready for a larger recovery
A single area may suit better if you…
- Only need one zone treated — that's simpler and lighter to recover
- Have very little fat around the sides or back
- Have limited time in Korea for a larger recovery
- Have a higher BMI (we may advise stabilising weight first)
Recovery
- A larger case — plan to stay in Korea around 10–14 days
- Office-recovery is typically 7–10 days
- Swelling around the whole midsection settles over several weeks
- The final waistline settles over 4–6 months
Honest risk disclosure
- Larger volume means strict lidocaine dosing (35–55 mg/kg) is essential — and observed
- More bruising and swelling than a single-area case
- Cardiovascular screening matters more for a case this size
- Results vary; the contour settles gradually over months
How many days in Seoul does 360 liposuction take?
This is the longest liposuction trip ARTNER Cheongdam plans — and we say so before you book, not after.
Plan on WhatsApp
Front, side and back photos → candidacy read, whether 360 is justified, KRW quote and a 10–14 day stay mapped to your dates.
Screening & mapping
Blood work, ECG, InBody and internal-medicine review — cardiovascular screening matters more for a case this size — then abdomen, flanks and back marked as one continuous contour.
Awake 3–4 hour session
You are repositioned through the case — supine, lateral, prone — awake under tumescent local anesthesia with light sedation, never general. Strict lidocaine dosing, observed.
Recover in Gangnam
Office recovery is 7–10 days; a check on day 3–4, stitches around day 7 and the first Accent Prime sessions before you fly.
3–4 weeks
A larger case needs longer before a long-haul flight. Walk the aisle hourly, drink water and wear light leg compression.
The waistline appears
Swelling around the whole midsection settles over several weeks; the waistline shows at 2–3 months and the final line at 4–6, reviewed by photo on WhatsApp.
Rule of thumb from ARTNER Cheongdam: 10–14 days in Seoul for a 360 case. Week by week: liposuction recovery timeline in Korea · trip planning: Cheongdam contact & directions.
Is ARTNER liposuction registered in Korea?
ARTNER's signature liposuction protocol — ART-FAT — is registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (특허청). A 360 plan applies that patented, director-performed, awake standard around the whole midsection.
Registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). Certificate numbers available on request.
Why the waist is one shape — the director on 360 liposuction
A flat stomach with untouched love handles never looks right. At ARTNER Cheongdam I plan the abdomen, flanks and back as a single line — and because 360 is a larger case, my internal-medicine training guides the cardiovascular and fluid management it demands.
- 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
360 liposuction in Cheongdam, Gangnam — questions answered.
The full torso circumference at ARTNER Cheongdam — the front abdomen, both flanks or love handles, and the full back — treated in one continuous session so front, side and back transitions are blended rather than left as step-lines.
Treating only the front often leaves step-lines where treated and untreated zones meet, visible from the side and back. If the fat wraps around, 360 narrows the waist from every direction at once; if the back is clear, we say so and plan abdomen plus flanks instead.
Yes — a single 3–4 hour awake session with position changes (supine, lateral, prone), typically removing 3.5–5 litres. Light sedation is added for comfort; general anesthesia is never used at ARTNER Cheongdam.
Usually 10–14 days for a 360 case. Screening on day 1, procedure day 2–3, a check on day 3–4, stitches and first aftercare around day 7. Fly long-haul 3–4 weeks after, and walk the aisle hourly.
Yes — performed awake with no general anesthesia, with strict lidocaine dosing (35–55 mg/kg) observed throughout and cardiovascular screening before the case. Dr. Pyeon's internal-medicine background is precisely why a case this size is managed this way in Gangnam.
ART-FAT is priced per area with unlimited extraction: ₩1,190,000 for most zones and ₩1,630,000 for arms, full abdomen and outer thighs; 360 full torso is ₩4,890,000 and the 6-week Body program ₩5,990,000. KRW, ex-VAT, identical to the Korean price list at ARTNER Cheongdam — no foreigner surcharge and no per-litre fee.
₩4,890,000 for the full torso — abdomen, flanks and back — in KRW, ex-VAT, identical to the Korean price list at ARTNER Cheongdam. There is no per-litre charge and no foreigner surcharge; the ART-FAT Program adds structured aftercare for a full six weeks.
Office recovery is 7–10 days and swelling around the whole midsection settles over several weeks — more bruising and swelling than a single-area case. The waistline shows at 2–3 months and the final contour at 4–6 months.
No. ARTNER Cheongdam uses a few days of light support plus 2:1 Accent Prime aftercare rather than garment weeks, which matters more on a case this size because the whole midsection is involved.
Where the back fat is fibrous, yes — ultrasound emulsification is added for those zones so the back comes away evenly, while softer abdominal fat is treated with standard technique in the same session.
No — it removes fat. Skin retracts over 2–3 months where elasticity allows; marked laxity needs a tightening-led plan, which we discuss honestly rather than promising skin removal from liposuction.
Removed fat cells do not return. Remaining cells can enlarge with significant weight gain, so the waistline holds while weight is stable — which is why ARTNER screens weight stability before booking a case this size.
More bruising and swelling than a single area, strict fluid and lidocaine management, and a longer settling period; less commonly seroma, infection or contour irregularity. One-sided calf pain, fever or breathlessness must be reported immediately.
Not in the same session — 360 is already a large case, and ARTNER Cheongdam stages additional areas on a later visit rather than pushing beyond safe limits in one sitting.
2F–3F, 38 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — a flat 5-minute (580 m) walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 4 on the Suin-Bundang Line, 60–90 minutes from Incheon Airport. Building parking is available; Imperial Palace, Park Hyatt Seoul and Glad Gangnam Coex are recommended recovery hotels nearby. Open Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–17:00.
Yes — in English, with Chinese (中文) and Japanese (日本語) support, led by international-patient coordinators alongside Dr. Pyeon. Send photos of the area on WhatsApp; ARTNER Cheongdam replies within 24 hours with a candidacy read, the recommended technique, a KRW quote and a suggested length of stay, and all consent and aftercare paperwork is in English.
Explore other techniques in Cheongdam.
VASER in Cheongdam
36 kHz ultrasound emulsifies fibrous fat before gentle suction.
Awake Liposuction in Cheongdam
Local anesthesia only, patient fully conscious — no general anesthesia.
Revision Liposuction in Cheongdam
Correcting prior results with ultrasound scar release and fat grafting.
Plan your waistline before you fly — ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam.
Send photos of your midsection — front, side and back — on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team in Cheongdam replies in English within 24 hours with an honest read on whether 360 fits your goal, how many days in Seoul it needs, and a clear KRW quote.
Individual results vary. Liposuction is a surgical medical procedure performed by a licensed physician at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam, Korea after consultation, carries risks, and is not suitable for everyone. This page is educational information, not medical advice, provided under Korean medical advertising regulations. Prices are in KRW, exclude VAT, are identical to the Korean price list, and are confirmed at consultation. ARTNER Cheongdam · 2F–3F, 38 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 4, 5 min · Contact & directions · Cheongdam price list.