Body & Face Contouring
Fat Dissolving Injections Korea: Price, Sessions
Fat dissolving injections Korea price: double chin and jawline options from ₩17,000 excl. VAT, sessions, side effects and a 10-minute visit. Ask on WhatsApp.
Dr. Sarang LimHead Doctor, Muse Clinic Myeongdong · 10 min read
In this article
- 01Why visitors fly in for fat dissolving injections in Korea
- 02Who fat dissolving injections in Korea suit — and who they don't
- 03The four fat dissolving injections on our list
- 04Fat dissolving injections Korea price: what changes the number
- 05Fat dissolving injections Korea before and after: the honest timeline
- 06Fat dissolving injections Korea side effects, said plainly
- 07Booking fat dissolving injections in Korea on a short trip
- 08Related reading on skin treatments in Korea
Fat dissolving injections in Korea are usually the thing that pushes someone to finally book a Seoul clinic. The complaint is almost always the same: a double chin or a soft jawline that stays put after the weight has gone. These injections are placed into the fat layer itself to break fat cells down so the body clears them, which is a different job from Botox (muscle) or lifting (skin).
At Muse Clinic Myeongdong the face contour list starts at from ₩17,000 (excl. 10% VAT) for the NEW ACU Injection 3cc, and the under-chin option VIVLE Lipolysis starts from ₩159,000. Below: which of the four fat dissolving injections we use does what, what actually changes the final number, the honest timeline, and how one session fits a short trip.
Why visitors fly in for fat dissolving injections in Korea
The honest answer is price and frequency. Fat dissolving injections work in a series, not in one hit, so the cost per session decides whether you can realistically repeat them. Korean clinics run them as a routine, high-volume treatment, and the list price here is the list price for everyone.
- One price list, identical for visitors and Korean patients — no separate foreigner menu.
- Every option and number is published on the full treatments price list, so you can compare before you fly.
- English, Japanese and Chinese interpreters are in the clinic and stay with you from consultation to treatment.
- The injection takes about 10 minutes, so it fits between Myeongdong and your next stop.
- Open Saturday and Sunday 09:00–15:00, which is when most short trips have a free slot.
Who fat dissolving injections in Korea suit — and who they don't
They work on fat. Our list describes the typical patient as someone bothered by a double chin, cheek fat or a soft jawline, or someone whose under-chin fat has not responded to dieting. If you pinch under your chin and get a soft fold between your fingers, that is the target.
- A double chin or submental fat that stays after weight loss
- Cheek fat or a heavy jawline you want softened into a clearer V-line
- Stubborn pockets of fat or cellulite on the forearm, thigh or love handle
- Not a match: width that comes from the jaw muscle — that is jaw Botox territory
- Not a match: loose skin hanging under the jaw, where tightening rather than fat removal is the answer
The four fat dissolving injections on our list
They are not interchangeable. The difference is what the formula does to the fat cell and how big an area it is meant for, which is why I pick between them by hand rather than by default.
| Injection | What it does | Where I use it | Session rhythm |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ACU Injection | A highly concentrated but low-dose contour injection for shaping the facial outline | Jawline, double chin, cheek fat | 3cc or 10cc per session, about 10 minutes, little downtime |
| GPC Injection | A non-steroidal fat-dissolving injection that breaks fat cells down with less bruising and less discomfort | Face at 10cc; body at 80cc | Commonly 1, 2 or 3 sessions; maximum 40cc in one day |
| VIVLE Lipolysis | Contains deoxycholic acid (DCA), which destroys the fat cell membrane itself | Under the chin — submental fat that contour injections struggled with | 2cc per session, about four weeks apart, three or more recommended |
| Pink Fat Injection | Fat breakdown and cellulite reduction, dosed in small volumes to limit swelling | Forearm, thigh, love handle and other local areas | 10cc, 40cc or 80cc depending on the area |
If you came to Korea for the body rather than the face, the GPC Injection runs at 80cc for body areas and the Pink Fat Injection is dosed by area — forearm, thigh or love handle. For a double chin that has refused everything, VIVLE also comes bundled with a tightening treatment in one sitting: with Shurink Universe 1000 shots, with Ultherapy 300 shots, or with ALL TITE 400 shots. That combination exists because under-chin fat and slack skin usually arrive together, and removing the fat alone can leave the skin looking emptier.
- [Kakao Plus Friend & Line Friend Limited Offer] Fat Reducing Injection + Face Contour₩32,000₩17,000
- Gold Accu Injection 3cc₩37,500₩21,000
- Gold Accu Injection 10cc₩114,000₩61,900
- Premium Accu Lipolysis Injection 3cc₩32,000₩18,000
- See all 8 options →
- GPC Injection 10cc 1 Session₩49,000₩29,000
- GPC Injection 10cc 2 Sessions₩98,000₩53,000
- GPC Injection 10cc 3 Sessions₩147,000₩80,000
- Body GPC Injection 80CC₩332,000₩199,000
- See all 6 options →
- VIVLE Lipolysis 2cc 1 Session₩250,000₩159,000
- VIVLE Lipolysis 2cc 3 Sessions₩750,000₩469,000
- Shurink Universe 1000 Shots + VIVLE Lipolysis 2cc₩539,000
- Ultherapy 300 Shots + VIVLE Lipolysis 2cc₩890,000
- See all 6 options →
- Pink Fat Injection 40 cc₩130,000₩70,000
- Pink fat Injection 10cc₩40,000
- Pink fat Injection 40cc₩130,000
- Pink fat Injection 80cc₩230,000
All prices exclude 10% VAT. Event prices run for a limited period and may change.
Fat dissolving injections Korea price: what changes the number
Four things move the figure, and none of them is your passport. Volume (3cc versus 10cc versus 80cc), the formula, whether you buy a single session or a 2–3 session course, and whether a tightening device is bundled in. If you want the cost broken down session by session, I wrote a longer piece on fat dissolving injections Korea price for the face and chin.
- Volume: a 3cc face dose and an 80cc body dose are not the same treatment.
- Formula: a non-steroidal GPC injection and a DCA-based VIVLE injection do different things to the fat cell.
- Course versus single: 2- and 3-session packages exist because the result builds across sessions.
- Bundles: adding HIFU or RF tightening to the under-chin session raises the number and covers two problems at once.
- VAT: every price on the list excludes 10% VAT, so add that when you budget.
Fat dissolving injections Korea before and after: the honest timeline
The thing nobody warns visitors about is that week one looks worse, not better. The area swells because you have just put fluid into a fat layer. People search fat dissolving injections Korea before and after and compare a day-3 photo with the day-0 photo, then panic. Results and how long they last vary from person to person.
| When | What you notice |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Small raised points, warmth and tenderness. The area feels full. You can go back to shopping. |
| Days 1–3 | Peak swelling under the chin. Chewing and turning your head can feel tight. Bruising may appear. |
| Weeks 1–2 | Swelling and bruising settle in most cases. The jawline starts to read cleaner in photos. |
| Week 4 onward | The clearer contour change shows. This is when the next session is usually placed. |
| After 3+ sessions | The fat reduction is more defined and, because fat cells are broken down rather than shrunk, less inclined to rebound than dieting alone. |
Fat dissolving injections Korea side effects, said plainly
This is an injection, so it carries the possibilities an injection carries, and you should hear them before you agree rather than after. Our own treatment notes say it directly: bruising, swelling or discomfort can occur depending on your skin, and in most cases it eases naturally within one to two weeks. The full detail for the under-chin option sits on the fat dissolving injections Korea side effects page.
- Swelling — the main one, strongest in the first 1–3 days under the chin.
- Bruising and redness at the puncture points; the GPC formula is designed to keep this lower.
- Tenderness or a firm feeling in the treated area while it settles.
- Dose limits exist for a reason: GPC is capped at 40cc in one day.
- Uneven result if too much is taken from one side — which is why mapping is done on your face, not from a photo.
Booking fat dissolving injections in Korea on a short trip
The visit itself is short. A structured consultation with an interpreter comes first, then the plan and the injection are done one to one by the head doctor: the area is mapped, you see the product and the measured dose before anything goes in, and the injection takes about 10 minutes. Genuine product and correct dosage is the clinic's first motto, and showing you the vial is how we keep that honest rather than just saying it.
Getting here: the clinic is a 1-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5 on Line 4, also close to Hoehyeon Station Exit 7 and across from Shinsegae Department Store, on the 3rd floor of the Korea Daeyungak Tower — the building with a Twosome Place café and Hana Bank at street level. Open Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–15:00.
Who treats you matters more than the device list. The consultation and the injection are both done by Dr. Sarang Lim, head doctor here, whose memberships include the Korean Society of Obesity Research Medicine and the Korean Society of Obesity & Aesthetic Medicine. If your lower face is square from muscle rather than soft from fat, read masseter Botox in Seoul before you book fat dissolving injections in Korea — it is a different problem with a different tool, and I would rather you booked the right one.
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Questions people ask
Before you message us
How much are fat dissolving injections in Korea?
At Muse Clinic Myeongdong the face contour list starts at from ₩17,000 for the NEW ACU Injection 3cc, GPC Injection 10cc starts from ₩29,000, and VIVLE Lipolysis 2cc for the under-chin area starts from ₩159,000. All prices exclude 10% VAT and are the same numbers a Korean patient is quoted. Event prices run for a limited period, so the treatment page carries the current figures.
What are the fat dissolving injections Korea side effects?
The usual ones are swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection points. Under the chin, swelling is the most noticeable part and is often the reason I ask visitors not to book the night before a flight home. In most cases this eases within one to two weeks. Results and how long they last vary from person to person, and so does how much you swell.
How many sessions do I need for a double chin?
For VIVLE Lipolysis we space sessions about four weeks apart, and three or more are recommended depending on how much fat is there. GPC Injection is commonly booked as one, two or three sessions of 10cc. If you are on a short trip, you can start here and continue later, or plan the first session on this visit and the next on your return.
When do fat dissolving injections before and after changes show?
The first week is swelling, not result. The area usually settles over one to two weeks, and the clearer contour change reads from roughly four weeks, building with each session as the body clears the broken-down fat. Photos taken in the same light and the same angle are the only honest comparison. Individual results vary.
Can I get fat dissolving injections in Korea on a three-day trip?
Yes, and most of our visitors do exactly that. The injection itself takes around 10 minutes after the consultation. I would book it on your first full day rather than your last, so any swelling under the chin has a day or two to settle before you fly. We are open Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00 and weekends 09:00–15:00.
Do foreigners pay more at a Korean clinic?
Not with us. There is one price list, it is published in full on the website, and the number you are quoted is the number on that list. Prices exclude 10% VAT. English, Japanese and Chinese interpreters are in the clinic, so you hear the same explanation and the same price your Korean neighbour in the waiting room hears.
Results and maintenance period vary by individual. Every procedure carries the possibility of side effects, which are explained before you agree to treatment. Prices exclude 10% VAT and event prices may change. This article is general information from the clinic and is not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at the consultation.
Written by
Dr. Sarang Lim
Head Doctor · Muse Clinic Myeongdong
- Education & training
- Graduated, Inje University College of Medicine · Residency training, Paik Medical Center (Inje University) · Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School, Master's degree · Indiana University Kelley School of Business
- Advisory & certification
- Cynosure — Certified laser center · Juvéderm — Advisory doctor · QT Fill — Advisory doctor · Olidia — Advisory doctor · Galderma Sculptra — Advisory doctor · Merz — Advisory doctor · Jeisys — Advisory doctor · NOVA Thread — Advisory doctor
- Academic societies (full member)
- Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic & Laser Medicine · Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery · Korean Society of Obesity Research Medicine · Korean Society of Obesity & Aesthetic Medicine · Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
Treatments in this article
- NEW ACU Injectionfrom ₩17,000
- GPC Injectionfrom ₩29,000
- VIVLE Lipolysisfrom ₩159,000
- Pink fat Injectionfrom ₩40,000
Excl. 10% VAT · same list Korean patients pay
