K-ClinicArm & Back Liposuction Korea Cost: De:Light Surgery by BMI
At De:Light Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, upper-body liposuction is priced by BMI and includes VAT. At BMI 23 or below, arm liposuction (whole arm, underarm bulge and armpit) costs ₩2,500,000 and shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction (360°) costs ₩1,950,000, for a combined ₩4,450,000. At BMI 23–25 the total is ₩4,750,000.
How Much Is Upper-Body Liposuction in Korea? Priced by BMI
Arm liposuction and shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction at De:Light Surgery are both priced by BMI bracket, with VAT included, so you can work out a rough upper-body budget before you travel.
If you want to wear sleeveless tops or have a sleeker back view, the concern is often not just the arms but the whole stretch from arms, underarm bulge and armpits to the back. This article covers the upper body only: what each item includes, the price in each of the five brackets, the combined total, and what to ask before getting a quote.
What Do Arm, Back Bulge and Shoulder/Back Liposuction Include?
De:Light Surgery lists three upper-body price items: arm liposuction (whole arm + underarm bulge + armpit), an add-on for back bulge with arm liposuction, and shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction (360°).
- Arm liposuction: the price list includes the whole arm, underarm bulge and armpit. The underarm bulge is not a separate item.
- Back bulge add-on: can be added to arm liposuction for ₩350,000 per side or ₩700,000 for both sides, regardless of BMI bracket.
- Shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction: 360° circumferential liposuction, priced by BMI.
"Back bulge" and "shoulder/back/bra line" sound similar. How the two areas differ and which one you need will be confirmed by the doctor after examining you at your consultation.
Arm and Back Liposuction Price by BMI in Korea
At BMI 23 or below, upper-body liposuction costs ₩2,500,000 for arms and ₩1,950,000 for shoulders/back/bra line. Each step up in BMI bracket raises the price of the same area by one level.
| BMI | Arms | Shoulders/back/bra line | Arms + shoulders/back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 or below | 250 | 195 | 445 |
| 23–25 | 270 | 205 | 475 |
| 25–27 | 290 | 220 | 510 |
| 27–29.9 | 350 | 250 | 600 |
| 30 or above | 400 | 275 | 675 |
Unit: ₩10,000 (e.g. 250 = ₩2,500,000). Prices include VAT. Shoulder/back/bra line shows the lowest promotional price; arms have a single price.
Shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction has two figures on the price list. At BMI 23 or below, for example, it is ₩2,000,000 list price and ₩1,950,000 lowest promotional price. Confirm the conditions for the lowest price at your consultation.
Arms + Back Liposuction: What Is the Combined Cost?
Adding arms and shoulders/back/bra line together gives ₩4,450,000 at BMI 23 or below, ₩4,750,000 at 23–25, ₩5,100,000 at 25–27, ₩6,000,000 at 27–29.9 and ₩6,750,000 at 30 or above.
Using the clinic's example: someone who is 60 kg and 160 cm has a BMI of about 23.4, which falls in the 23–25 bracket. Arms ₩2,700,000 + shoulders/back ₩2,050,000 = ₩4,750,000. For arms plus the two-sided back bulge add-on only, it is ₩2,700,000 + ₩700,000 = ₩3,400,000.
These are reference totals from adding single-area prices. The price list does not say whether a different price applies when both areas are done together, so confirm this at your consultation before paying.
What to Ask Before Budgeting Upper-Body Liposuction
Four things affect your upper-body budget: your BMI bracket, whether you add back bulge, how arms and shoulders/back are priced when done together, and whether De:MIS suturing costs extra.
- BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)². The arm price jumps ₩600,000 between the 25–27 and 27–29.9 brackets, so if your number is close to a boundary, ask the clinic which bracket applies.
- The De:MIS stitch-free-removal suturing is listed separately at ₩100,000 on the price list. Ask at your consultation whether to add it to your budget.
- Prices on the list already include tax, so you do not need to add 10% VAT.
Who Performs the Surgery, and What Is Aftercare Like?
At De:Light Surgery, the consultation, pre-op tests and surgery are all handled personally by Representative Director Kim Sung-hoon (surgical specialist). The clinic performs only liposuction and fat grafting.
The consultation, tests and surgery can be arranged on the same day, and the stitches do not need to be removed, so you do not need another trip to Korea for suture removal.
After surgery you wear a compression garment as directed by your doctor, usually for several weeks. Because putting on an upper-body garment involves your arms and shoulders, K-Clinic recommends bringing loose, front-opening tops. Tell the doctor your return flight date at your consultation, and they will advise on when you can fly based on the areas and extent treated.
Preparation and Getting to the Clinic
- Fast before surgery as instructed by the clinic
- Tell the clinic about any medications and supplements you take
- Bring loose, front-opening clothing that makes the compression garment easy to put on and take off
The clinic is at 407 Gangnam-daero, 12th floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, a 1-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10. Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00 (no lunch break), Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arm and Back Liposuction in Korea
Q. I only want to treat the underarm bulge. Which item do I need?
On the price list, the underarm bulge is included in arm liposuction (whole arm + underarm bulge + armpit), and there is no separate underarm-bulge-only item. Whether treating only the underarm bulge can be priced separately should be confirmed at your consultation.
Q. Do I need both the back bulge add-on and shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction?
Not necessarily. Back bulge is an add-on to arm liposuction, while shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction is a separate 360° item. The doctor decides which one you need based on the examination.
Q. Do I have to add VAT to the price?
No. De:Light Surgery's price list already includes tax, so 250 on the table means ₩2,500,000.
Book De:Light Surgery Upper-Body Liposuction Through K-Clinic
To find out what arms, underarm bulge and back will cost, use the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website for a free consultation, and get the numbers clear before you book flights.
Tell us your height, weight, the areas you want treated (arms/underarm bulge/armpit, back, shoulders/bra line), your planned travel dates and your return flight. We will match you to a BMI bracket and confirm with the clinic: the difference between back bulge and shoulder/back areas, how multiple areas done together are priced, whether De:MIS suturing costs extra, and the doctor's advice on flying time.
Once your booking is complete, we will send you your appointment time and the address (407 Gangnam-daero, 12th floor, Gangnam Station Exit 10).
Prices include VAT. Actual costs depend on your consultation and examination results.
Frequently asked questions
How much does arm liposuction cost at De:Light Surgery in Korea? Does it include underarm fat?
Arm liposuction covers the whole arm, underarm bulge and armpit, and is priced by BMI: ₩2,500,000 at BMI 23 or below, ₩2,700,000 at 23–25, ₩2,900,000 at 25–27, ₩3,500,000 at 27–29.9 and ₩4,000,000 at 30 or above. All prices include VAT.
How much is shoulder, back and bra-line liposuction in Seoul?
Shoulder/back/bra-line liposuction is a 360° treatment. The lowest promotional price is ₩1,950,000 at BMI 23 or below, ₩2,050,000 at 23–25, ₩2,200,000 at 25–27, ₩2,500,000 at 27–29.9 and ₩2,750,000 at 30 or above, VAT included.
Are arm and back liposuction prices at De:Light Surgery simply added together?
Adding the single-area prices gives a reference total of ₩4,450,000 at BMI 23 or below and ₩4,750,000 at BMI 23–25. Whether a separate price applies when both areas are done together is not stated in the price list, so confirm it at your consultation.
How do I get a liposuction quote for De:Light Surgery in Korea?
Send us your height, weight, the areas you want treated and your travel dates using the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website. We will match you to a BMI bracket and confirm the price with the clinic.
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