K-ClinicLiposuction Korea: Do You Need a Week for Stitch Removal?
No, you don't need to stay a week for stitch removal. De:Light Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul uses De:MIS stitches that need no removal (₩100,000, VAT included), and consultation, pre-op tests and surgery can be scheduled on the same day. Prices are set by BMI range, so you can estimate your cost before you fly: for example, abdominal liposuction at 60kg and 160cm (BMI about 23.4) is ₩3,750,000. Liposuction revision costs ₩1,100,000. Pricing for multiple areas done together is not listed and must be confirmed at your consultation.
Liposuction in Korea: Do You Really Need to Stay Many Days?
You don't need to stay a week for stitch removal. De:Light Surgery uses De:MIS stitches that need no removal (₩100,000, VAT included), and consultation, pre-op tests and surgery can be scheduled on the same day.
Many international visitors still assume Korean liposuction means taking long leave, waiting for stitch removal and not knowing the price until they arrive. Here are the 6 most common myths, checked against how De:Light Surgery actually works.
Myth 1: You Have to Stay a Week for Stitch Removal
De:Light Surgery uses De:MIS stitches that need no removal, priced at ₩100,000 with VAT included, so you don't need to fly back to Korea for stitch removal.
Note that no stitch removal does not mean you can fly right after surgery. Tell the doctor your return flight time at the consultation, and the doctor will confirm it based on the area and extent of treatment.
Myth 2: The Consultation Doctor and the Surgeon Are Different People
At De:Light Surgery, Director Kim Sung-hoon (a specialist surgeon) personally handles everything from the consultation and pre-op tests to the surgery. You won't consult one doctor and be operated on by another.
The clinic performs only liposuction and fat grafting and does not offer other specialties. What you describe at the consultation is what the same doctor treats during surgery.
Myth 3: You Only Learn the Price After You Arrive
Body liposuction is priced by BMI range, with VAT included, so you can calculate your BMI before you leave and get a good idea of your budget.
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)². In the clinic's FAQ example, 60kg and 160cm gives about 23.4, which falls in the 23–25 bracket: abdominal liposuction ₩3,750,000, thigh liposuction ₩4,250,000, and arm liposuction ₩2,700,000 (lowest promotional price).
If your BMI is close to 23 or 25, one bracket can change the price. For example, the abdomen is ₩3,350,000 in one bracket and ₩3,750,000 in the next, a ₩400,000 difference. Which day's weight is used should be confirmed at your consultation. Face liposuction is not priced by BMI: 2 areas (double chin) ₩1,200,000, and 3 areas (double chin + deep cheeks) ₩1,600,000.
Myth 4: You Can Wear Fitted Clothes the Day After
After surgery you wear a compression garment as instructed by your doctor, usually for several weeks. The exact duration depends on the area and the doctor's instructions.
The clinic's preparation guidance recommends bringing loose, front-opening clothing that is easy to put on over the garment. It is also worth planning in advance what you will wear for work after you go home, as K-Clinic suggests.
Myth 5: If You Had Liposuction Elsewhere, You Can't Have It Treated Again
You can start with a consultation. De:Light Surgery's price list includes liposuction revision surgery from a lowest promotional price of ₩1,100,000 (VAT included), which is not tiered by BMI.
Whether revision is suitable and how large the area is depends on the examination. Before you travel, use the booking request or live chat to tell us which area you had treated and roughly when, so your consultation is more complete.
Myth 6: Multiple Areas Together Is Just the Sum of the Prices
The price list shows prices for a single area. How multiple areas done together are priced is not stated, so please confirm it at your consultation.
For example, at BMI under 23, abdomen ₩3,350,000 + thighs ₩3,850,000 adds up to ₩7,200,000, but that is only the two single prices added together for reference, not a quote. If you want two or more areas at once, tell us which areas and the clinic will provide an official quote.
Liposuction in Korea: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I have surgery on the day I arrive?
Consultation, tests and surgery can be scheduled on the same day. Whether surgery takes place that day is decided by the doctor based on the consultation and pre-op test results.
Q. What should I prepare before surgery?
Fast before surgery as instructed by the clinic; tell the clinic about any medication and supplements you are taking; and bring loose, front-opening clothing that is easy to wear over the compression garment.
Q. Are the prices VAT included?
Yes. De:Light Surgery's prices are VAT-included, and the actual cost depends on the consultation and examination results.
Q. Where is the clinic and what are the opening hours?
De:Light Surgery is at 407 Gangnam-daero, 12th floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, a 1-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10. Open Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00 (no lunch break), Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.
Book De:Light Surgery Through K-Clinic
Want to check anything else you've heard? Use the "Request booking" button or the live chat on K-Clinic for a free consultation, and get your questions answered before you book flights.
Tell us your height, weight, the areas you want treated, and your planned arrival and departure dates. We will check with the clinic for you: which BMI bracket you fall into, the quote for multiple areas together, how long the compression garment is usually worn, and the flight timing the doctor recommends.
Once your booking is complete, we will send you the arrival time and address (407 Gangnam-daero, 12th floor, Gangnam Station Exit 10).
Actual treatment depends on the examination results.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to wait for stitch removal after liposuction in Korea?
No. De:Light Surgery uses De:MIS stitches that need no removal, priced at ₩100,000 (VAT included), so you don't need to come back just for stitch removal. Tell the doctor your flight time at the consultation, and the doctor will confirm it based on the area and extent of treatment.
Is the consultation doctor the same as the surgeon at De:Light Surgery?
Yes. At De:Light Surgery in Gangnam, Director Kim Sung-hoon (a specialist surgeon) personally handles everything from the consultation and pre-op tests to the surgery. There is no handover to another doctor.
Is liposuction in Korea priced by adding areas together, such as abdomen plus thighs?
The price list shows prices for a single area. How multiple areas done together are priced is not stated, so please confirm it at your consultation.
My BMI is around 23. Which price bracket applies at De:Light Surgery?
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)². For example, 60kg and 160cm gives about 23.4, which falls in the 23–25 bracket. Which day's weight is used should be confirmed at your consultation.
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