Weight Loss Clinics in Seoul (2025): Options, Costs, and English-Friendly Booking

Thinking about slimming treatments in Seoul? Here’s a practical, English-friendly guide that compares medical weight loss (GLP-1s like semaglutide, phentermine), non-surgical body contouring, and surgical options (liposuction/fat transfer)—plus quick links to check clinics and request estimates.


How to choose your path (at a glance)

  • Goal & timeline: Do you need steady, medical weight loss over months—or targeted shaping in specific areas?
  • Downtime tolerance: Injections & devices = minimal downtime; surgical liposuction = more dramatic change but requires recovery.
  • Budget & follow-ups: GLP-1s are ongoing monthly costs; body-contouring devices often need multiple sessions; surgery is a one-time higher cost with post-op care.


Medical Weight Loss (GLP-1, Phentermine)

  • Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic class): Since Aug 2025, reports show Wegovy price reductions in Korea; the 0.25 mg pen has been quoted around ₩220,000 after cuts, with higher doses previously ₩400,000–₩600,000 per pen. Clinic/pharmacy pricing still varies, and consultation fees are separate.
  • Structure: Baseline check (medical history, vitals ± labs), dose titration, monthly reviews, lifestyle coaching.
  • Phentermine: Typically short-term with doctor oversight (BP/heart-rate checks, side-effect counseling). Pricing is clinic-specific—plan for consult + monthly follow-ups.

Who it suits: Patients prioritizing overall weight reduction with medical monitoring and minimal downtime.

Non-Surgical Body Contouring

  • Targets: Local fat pockets and circumference (e.g., abdomen, flanks, arms, submental).
  • Modalities: Injectable lipolysis, RF/microwave energy (e.g., Onda Coolwaves), focused ultrasound, etc. Aesthetic media note that Seoul’s device-stacking culture is strong and competitively priced, but vet providers and plans carefully.
  • Course: Usually 3–6 sessions (2–4 weeks apart). Downtime is short; results are gradual.

Who it suits: Those close to goal weight wanting refinement without surgery.

Surgical Options: Liposuction & Fat Transfer

  • Why choose it: Most dramatic and predictable spot-reduction with one procedure; can combine with fat transfer to contour.
  • Typical costs (orientation, 2024–2025):
  • Liposuction packages in Seoul start around ~US$1,200–$1,300 (area-dependent) at some providers; broader averages are often ~US$2,900 (clinic, area count, and inclusions vary).
  • Recovery: Compression garments, swelling 2–4+ weeks, most desk work in ~1 week (varies by area/volume).

Who it suits: Patients seeking visible reshaping and willing to plan for recovery.

English-Friendly Booking Tips

  • Message template: “Hi, I’m an English-speaking visitor. Goal: [overall loss / abdomen shaping / under-chin]. I’ll be in Seoul [dates]. Could you share availability and a rough estimate based on this goal?”
  • Ask for: What’s included (consults, meds/garments), expected number of sessions, downtime, and refund/reschedule rules.
  • Timing: For surgery, arrive at least 5–7 days before departure for checks; for GLP-1/device sessions, next-day travel is usually fine (confirm with clinic).


Expanded Quick Links (English-Friendly)

1) Seoul Weight Loss Clinic —  YOON Clinic (Isu / Sadang)

  • What it is: Foreigner-friendly weight-management clinic (doctor-led) offering diet programs, prescriptions (e.g., GLP-1s), fat-dissolving injections, IVs, body-contouring.
  • Sample package: 8-week program ₩990,000 (excl. VAT) with diet IVs, slimming injections, blood test, InBody scans, etc.
  • Hours: Mon/Thu 10:00–19:00; Tue/Fri 10:00–20:00; Sat 10:00–15:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00).
  • Where: 4F, 109 Dongjak-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Exit 12 Isu Station).
  • Contact: +82-10-5893-9996 (WhatsApp link on site).
  • Link: seoulweightlossclinic.com
    Cites: clinic overview, package & hours, address/phone.

2) Seoul Medical Weight Loss —  VEI Clinic (Apgujeong / Sinnonhyeon)

  • What it is: English-friendly, doctor-led program with metabolic labs, nutrition, IVs, and safe prescriptions (semaglutide, etc.).
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00; Sat 10:00–16:00 (closed Sun/holidays).
  • Where: 5–6F, Cheongha Bldg., 503 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Subway: Sinnonhyeon Exit 2 (250 m) / Nonhyeon Exit 4 (300 m).
  • Contact: 02-517-0120 and WhatsApp button on site.
  • Good to know: Clear English receipts; travel-friendly scheduling called out on the page.
  • Link: seoulmedicalweightloss.com
    Cites: clinic summary, hours, phone, address & station access.         seoulmedicalweightloss.com

3) Gangnam Body Clinic —  DE:LIGHT Body Plastic Surgery (Gangnam Station)

  • What it is: Liposuction & body-contouring center (arms/thighs/abdomen/back, 360° lipo, double-chin, fat grafting).
  • Location tip: About 20 seconds from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
  • Link: gangnambodyclinic.com
    Cites: treatment menu and proximity to the station.         gangnambodyclinic.com+1

4) Fresh Plastic Surgery — Dr. Hong (Sinsa / Gangnam)

  • What it is: Body contouring & facelifting with multiple English pages: body lift, body contouring, stomach/arm/neck/jawline liposuction, fat-dissolving, and facelifts.
  • Cost ranges shown on site (orientation):
  • Body lift: ₩15M–₩30M
  • Arm lipo: ₩3M–₩6M
  • Facelift: ₩6M–₩15M
  • Where: 820 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Phone: +82-2-3446-5512.
  • Link: gangnam.beauty
    Cites: clinic identity, address/phone, and on-page price ranges.

5) Korea Liposuction Global —  Edge-Line Clinic (Gangnam)

  • What it is: English info hub highlighting liposuction by body area with starter price notes and multi-language clinic support (English/Chinese/Japanese).
  • Examples on site:
  • Abdomen lipo from ₩2M
  • Love-handle lipo from ₩3M
  • Double-chin and chest pages emphasize multilingual support.
  • Link: korealiposuctionglobal.com
    Cites: site overview and example “from” prices / support notes.


6) Bbae Clinic - Seoul Liposuction Clinic