Appetite, managed by medicine.
Modern weight-loss medications — the GLP-1 class such as Wegovy, and the GIP/GLP-1 dual medication Mounjaro — work with your body's own appetite signals to reduce hunger and support steady weight loss. At ARTNER they're prescribed and supervised by an internal-medicine specialist, not handed out.
Work with your appetite, not against it.
These medications aren't stimulants or 'fat burners'. They mimic the gut hormones your body already uses to signal fullness — so you feel satisfied sooner, hungry less often, and eating less becomes easier to sustain. The weight change follows from eating less, supported rather than forced.
ARTNER offers Wegovy (semaglutide, a GLP-1) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1), both stepped up gradually through dose stages. As an internal-medicine-led clinic — the director is a KSSO member — treatment begins with a proper medical assessment, and the dose is titrated and monitored to balance results with side effects.
Before & after.
Weight-Loss Medication at ARTNER Cheongdam, Gangnam
Two medications, stepped by stage.
Both are weekly self-injections, started low and titrated up in stages. Event prices are per stage; the right medication and pace are set by a physician at assessment.
| Medication | How it works | Dose stages | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy (semaglutide) | GLP-1 appetite regulation | 0.25 → 2.4 mg | ₩450,000 |
| Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | Dual GIP + GLP-1 action | 2.5 → 10 mg | ₩490,000 |
Event prices per stage for foreign patients, exclude VAT, and require a physician assessment. Prescription and monitoring are provided under Korean medical regulations; higher Mounjaro stages are priced individually.
What a session looks like.
Simple, supervised, and planned around your goal.
Medical assessment
An internal-medicine specialist checks your BMI, history and medications to confirm suitability.
Start low
Treatment begins at the lowest dose to let your body adjust and minimise side effects.
Titrate up
The dose is stepped up gradually over weeks as tolerated, deepening the effect.
Monitor & adjust
Progress and tolerance are reviewed — on WhatsApp for international patients — and the plan adjusted.
Borrow the body's fullness signal.
After you eat, your gut releases hormones — GLP-1, and GIP — that tell your brain you're satisfied and slow how fast the stomach empties. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide mimic that GLP-1 signal; Mounjaro (tirzepatide) acts on both GIP and GLP-1. The effect is that you feel full sooner and stay full longer, so appetite and cravings fall.
That's why they're prescribed, titrated and supervised rather than sold as a quick fix. Started low and stepped up slowly, they let the body adjust; combined with sensible eating and activity, they make sustained weight loss more achievable. They aren't right for everyone, which is exactly why a medical assessment comes first.
Genuine, prescribed & monitored.
ARTNER prescribes established, genuine medications — Wegovy(semaglutide) and Mounjaro(tirzepatide) — the same GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 agents used in clinical weight management worldwide. Both are weekly self-injections you can continue with guidance.
The value here isn't just access to the drug — it's the internal-medicine supervision around it: proper screening, correct titration, and honest monitoring of results and side effects, from a director who is a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.
Who it suits — and who we discuss further.
A good fit if you…
- Have weight to lose and want a medically-supervised approach
- Have struggled to sustain appetite control on your own
- Are willing to combine medication with sensible eating and activity
- Want a physician, not a pharmacy counter, overseeing it
We'll talk it through if you…
- Have certain thyroid, pancreatic or GI conditions (we screen first)
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
- Take medications that may interact (assessed at consultation)
- Want rapid loss without lifestyle change — it works alongside, not instead
What recovery looks like
- A weekly self-injection you can do at home with guidance
- Early nausea or GI effects are common and usually ease with slow titration
- No downtime — it fits normal life
- Progress is gradual and steadier the slower the titration
Good to know
- Prescription-only and physician-supervised — not a lifestyle purchase
- Works alongside eating and activity, not instead of them
- Side effects are managed by titrating the dose
- We plan assessment, dosing and refills around your travel
A programme, not just a prescription.
Weight-loss medication works best under proper supervision — which suits ARTNER, an internal-medicine-led clinic whose director is a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity. Treatment starts with a medical assessment and the lowest dose, then steps up gradually (titration) to balance results against side effects.
Your progress, tolerance and any side effects are reviewed as you go, and the plan is adjusted to you. For international patients, follow-up and dose guidance continue on WhatsApp in your language, with refills coordinated around your schedule.
Results, step by step.
weight-loss medication is non-surgical, so downtime is minimal — here is how the effect builds.
- AssessmentA medical screening confirms suitability, checks your history and sets the starting dose.
- Weeks 1–4The lowest dose begins; appetite starts to reduce and any early side effects settle.
- Monthly stepsThe dose is titrated up in stages as tolerated, deepening the effect.
- OngoingSteady, gradual weight change alongside eating and activity — reviewed and adjusted with you.
What your quote includes.
Every quote is given in Korean Won and confirmed at consultation — no surprises after you arrive. Prices exclude VAT; where a treatment lists a normal and an event price, the event price is the real one.
Included in every quote
- Consultation and suitability assessment
- The treatment, by trained medical staff under the director
- ARTNER aftercare during your stay
- Follow-up on WhatsApp after you fly home
Good to know
- Most treatments work best as a short course, not a one-off
- Combined or packaged plans are discounted
- English, 中文 and 日本語 consultation
- Documentation and invoices on request
What to know before starting.
GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 medications are prescription medicines with real, well-documented effects and side effects. The most common are gastrointestinal — nausea, reduced appetite, constipation or diarrhoea — usually strongest early and easing as the dose is titrated slowly. Less common effects are discussed at assessment.
They aren't for everyone: eligibility depends on your BMI, medical history and current medications, all screened by a physician first. They work alongside — not instead of — sensible eating and activity, and are prescribed and monitored under Korean medical regulations. We'll tell you honestly if they aren't right for you.
Medication helps — supervision makes it safe.
These medicines genuinely help, but they're medicines, not sweets. My job as an internal-medicine doctor is to screen properly, titrate sensibly and be honest about side effects and who shouldn't take them. That supervision is the treatment.
- 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.
Consult before you fly
Send photos and your goal on WhatsApp for an honest suitability read, a recommended plan and a clear KRW quote — in English, 中文 or 日本語.
How long to stay
An initial in-person assessment is needed to prescribe; ongoing dose guidance and refills are then coordinated on WhatsApp, so it fits around your travel.
Follow-up
Once home, Dr. Pyeon's team continues guiding your plan on WhatsApp in your language.
Records
Treatment records and invoices for insurance or your home clinic are provided on request.
Good to know.
They mimic gut hormones (GLP-1, and for Mounjaro also GIP) that signal fullness and slow stomach emptying — so you feel satisfied sooner and hungry less often. Eating less becomes easier, and weight loss follows, supported by sensible eating and activity.
Wegovy (semaglutide) acts on GLP-1; Mounjaro (tirzepatide) acts on both GIP and GLP-1. Both are effective weekly injections; the right choice depends on your medical assessment, response and goals, decided with the physician.
The most common are gastrointestinal — nausea, reduced appetite, constipation or diarrhoea — usually strongest early and easing as the dose is titrated slowly. Less common effects are discussed at assessment; they aren't suitable for everyone, which is why screening comes first.
A medical assessment is required — these are prescription medicines. An internal-medicine specialist checks your BMI, history and medications first. After that, dose guidance and refills can be coordinated on WhatsApp for international patients.
Appetite signals return to baseline when the medication stops, so maintaining habits matters. We plan a sensible course and an off-ramp, and are honest that the medication supports — rather than replaces — lasting lifestyle change.
Yes — in English, Chinese (中文) and Japanese (日本語). Share your goals on WhatsApp and Dr. Pyeon's team will explain suitability, the assessment step and a clear quote.
A supervised plan before you fly.
Share your goals on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team replies in English within 24 hours with how the assessment works, suitability and a clear quote.
Individual results vary. Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are medical procedures performed by a licensed physician or trained medical staff after consultation, 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.