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Liposuction — WOOA Plastic Surgery
Liposuction removes fat by suction from areas where fat tends to accumulate, such as the abdomen, upper arms and thighs. According to the WOOA website, body structure and fat distribution are first checked with a body composition analysis, and fine, round-tipped micro-cannulas are chosen to suit each area and fat distribution. Price: KRW 1,500,000~ Clinic surgery information: operation time 2–3 hours, sedation anesthesia, recovery period 7 days (as stated by the clinic). Incisions are placed in the armpit or elbow for the upper body, the navel or underwear line for the abdomen, and the underwear line or knee crease for the lower body; stitches are removed after about 7 days.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
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| Liposuction (clinic fee schedule item, not broken down by area) | KRW 1,500,000 ~ KRW 15,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) (June 15, 2026 as of) |
Who this is for
- Those whose fat in certain areas does not reduce despite diet and exercise
- Those who want to refine the contour of the arms (armpit, inner arm, forearm), abdomen (upper and lower abdomen, love handles, flanks) or thighs (inner, front and back thighs, saddlebags)
- If there is skin laxity or diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles after pregnancy, childbirth or rapid weight change), the clinic states that liposuction alone does not improve it and suggests combining it with abdominal wall surgery (abdominoplasty).
How it is done
First, a body composition analysis measures the proportions of bone, muscle, fat and water to understand body structure and fat distribution, and the suction volume and the target volume and contour are planned according to individual body fat. The clinic states that if the tests show that surgery is not suitable or that the desired amount cannot be removed, patients are told so. Under sedation, incisions are made in the armpit or elbow (upper body), the navel or underwear line (abdomen), or the underwear line or knee crease (lower body), and fat is suctioned with fine, round-tipped micro-cannulas switched according to the area and fat distribution. Where loss of skin elasticity after liposuction is a concern, the clinic says Apolex Tite, which applies radiofrequency heat beneath the skin, can be performed at the same time.
Recovery timeline
- Before surgeryA detailed body composition analysis is done, and you fast from the evening before surgery.
- SurgeryAbout 2–3 hours under sedation anesthesia (per the clinic's surgery information table). The clinic states that an anesthesiologist is on site and that single-use surgical instruments and sterilization are used.
- Right after surgeryYou recover in a hospital room for 1–3 hours.
- 1–2 days laterYou return for disinfection and then wear a compression garment.
- About 7 days laterYou return for stitch removal. The recovery period listed in the clinic's surgery information table is 7 days.
- For 4 weeksAn individually tailored aftercare program is carried out.
- About 3 months laterThe clinic describes this as the point when the body shape settles (varies between individuals).
Risks and side effects
- The clinic states that general complications such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur after surgery and require particular care.
- Scars may remain at the incision sites. The clinic explains that incisions are placed in less visible locations such as the armpit, navel, underwear line and knee crease.
- Bruising and swelling can occur after surgery.
- The clinic notes that liposuction can reduce skin elasticity, and that stretched skin or separated abdominal muscles are not improved by liposuction alone.
- The clinic states that results vary with individual condition and that a suitable method should be confirmed through thorough consultation with the medical team.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
For international patients
- The clinic website (ABOUT WOOA) states that interpreters and 24-hour care staff are available. Supported languages are not listed on the website, so please confirm during consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the scars?
According to the clinic, incisions are placed in the armpit or elbow (upper body), the navel or underwear line (abdomen), and the underwear line or knee crease (lower body). Scars may remain at the incision sites, and stitches are removed at a visit about 7 days later.
What is the recovery schedule?
You recover in a hospital room for 1–3 hours after surgery, return 1–2 days later for disinfection and then wear a compression garment. Stitches are removed after about 7 days, and an individual aftercare program runs for 4 weeks. The clinic states that the body shape settles after about 3 months (varies between individuals).
Can as much fat as I want be removed?
The clinic states that a body composition analysis is used first to judge whether surgery is suitable and possible, and that if the desired amount cannot be removed, patients are told so. The suction volume is set according to individual body fat.
Does liposuction work if my skin is loose or my abdomen is stretched after childbirth?
The clinic states that stretched skin and separated abdominal muscles are not improved by liposuction alone, and it suggests combining it with abdominal wall surgery, which tightens loose skin and fascia, or a body lift. The suitable approach is decided in consultation.
Who performs the surgery?
The clinic's liposuction page states that Dr. Baek Jung-jae, a board-certified general surgeon, handles liposuction. Sedation anesthesia is used, and the clinic states that an anesthesiologist is on site.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
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| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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