K-ClinicHow to Choose a Liposuction Clinic in Korea: 5 Questions
To choose a liposuction clinic in Korea, check five questions: who handles your case from start to finish, what the clinic specializes in, how many days the trip takes, how the price is calculated, and what aftercare involves. At De:Light Surgery in Seoul, Director Kim Sung-hoon, a specialist in surgery, personally handles everything from consultation to surgery; the clinic does only liposuction and fat grafting; consultation, tests and surgery can happen on the same day; prices are by BMI and include tax; and a compression garment is worn afterwards.
Rather than pick a clinic first, prepare 5 questions
There are many liposuction clinics in Korea and the information is mixed. Rather than compare advertisements, ask every clinic the same list of questions. Below, De:Light Surgery's public information is used as an example to show where to find the answer to each question.
Question 1: Is it the same doctor from consultation to surgery?
De:Light Surgery's information states that from consultation and pre-operative tests to surgery, everything is handled personally by Director Kim Sung-hoon (김성훈), a specialist in surgery, with no substitutes and no stand-in surgeons.
This is a very specific question with a clear answer. When you ask other clinics, ask the same: "Is the person I talk to the person who operates?"
Question 2: What does the clinic do exclusively?
De:Light is a body-contouring surgery clinic that does only liposuction and fat grafting and no other specialties. Areas include liposuction of the arms, abdomen, thighs, calves and face, as well as breast, pelvis and buttock fat grafting, and male body contouring.
Question 3: How many days does the trip take, and are stitches removed?
At De:Light, consultation, pre-operative tests and surgery can be arranged on the same day; the suture is the stitch-removal-free De:MIS (₩100,000), so you do not need to fly again just to have stitches removed.
Tell the doctor your flight time at your consultation, and the doctor confirms it according to the areas and extent. This is a question every clinic should be asked.
Question 4: How is the price calculated, and does it include tax?
Liposuction is priced by BMI range, so you can estimate your budget before you leave. The price list includes tax. For example, at BMI 23 or under, abdominal liposuction is ₩3,350,000 and arms ₩2,500,000 at the lowest promotional price.
When you ask other clinics, ask which items the quote includes, whether it includes tax, and whether the suture and compression garment are charged separately. At De:Light: the pricing basis is BMI range, prices include tax, the stitch-removal-free De:MIS suture is ₩100,000, and other costs such as the compression garment should be confirmed at the consultation.
Question 5: What happens after surgery?
De:Light's aftercare principle is to wear the compression garment as the doctor instructs and rest well; the garment depends on the area and the doctor's instructions and is usually worn for several weeks. Before surgery, fast as the hospital instructs and tell them about any medication and supplements you take.
Opening hours and location
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00 (no lunch break), Sat 10:00-16:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. The address is 407 Gangnam-daero, 12th floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, a 1-minute walk from exit 10 of Gangnam Station.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I need to speak Korean to ask a clinic these questions?
No. You can use the live chat on this website to organize your questions first, and we confirm the answers with the clinic for you.
Q. Who performs the surgery at De:Light Surgery?
According to the price list and clinic information, everything from consultation and pre-operative tests to surgery is handled personally by Director Kim Sung-hoon, a specialist in surgery, with no substitutes and no stand-in surgeons.
Q. Does the price include tax?
Yes, prices include tax. Liposuction is priced by BMI range, where BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)².
Q. How many days do I need to stay in Korea?
Consultation, tests and surgery can be arranged on the same day, and the suture is stitch-removal-free. Tell the doctor your flight time at your consultation, and the doctor confirms it according to the areas and extent.
Book a De:Light Surgery consultation with K-Clinic
Going in with five questions is more efficient than working it out alone. Use the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website for a free consultation, and we can organize your questions first.
Please send us: the areas you want treated, your height and weight, your budget and your planned dates in Korea. We will check the doctor, the time slots and the quote including tax with the clinic, and after booking we will send you your arrival time and the address.
Actual treatment depends on the consultation and examination.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Korean to ask a clinic these questions?
No. You can use the live chat on this website to organize your questions first, and we confirm the answers with the clinic for you.
Who performs the surgery at De:Light Surgery?
According to the price list and clinic information, everything from consultation and pre-operative tests to surgery is handled personally by Director Kim Sung-hoon, a specialist in surgery, with no substitutes and no stand-in surgeons.
Does the price include tax?
Yes, prices include tax. Liposuction is priced by BMI range, where BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)².
How many days do I need to stay in Korea?
Consultation, tests and surgery can be arranged on the same day, and the suture is stitch-removal-free. Tell the doctor your flight time at your consultation, and the doctor confirms it according to the areas and extent.
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