How much do fat-dissolving injections cost in Korea?
Fat-dissolving injections in Korea are priced per session, per vial or per program. A body-contour injection session runs about ₩50,000–60,000, a deoxycholic-acid fat-dissolving vial ₩110,000–198,000, and a larger 50cc body program ₩290,000–348,000; a double-chin course runs ₩899,000–1,150,000. These are non-surgical injection treatments — different from surgical liposuction — and all figures below are standard self-pay list prices with VAT included.
Fat-dissolving injection prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included. Injection-based fat reduction is priced by vial, by volume (cc), or as an area program, so the figure depends on the area and how much product your plan uses.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body-contour injection | per session | ₩50,000 – ₩60,000 | ~$32 – $39 |
| Fat-dissolving injection (deoxycholic acid) | 1 vial | ₩110,000 – ₩198,000 | ~$71 – $129 |
| Slim injection | 10 cc | ₩90,000 | ~$58 |
| Body fat-dissolving program | 50 cc (arms/calf/flanks) | ₩290,000 – ₩348,000 | ~$188 – $226 |
| Body RF contouring (Onda) | 100 kJ | ₩1,090,000 | ~$708 |
| Double-chin contouring program | course | ₩899,000 – ₩1,150,000 | ~$584 – $747 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,540 = $1 (July 2026). Your written quote is the binding figure.
What sets your fat-dissolving price
The amount of product is the main driver. Injection fat reduction is dosed by vial or by volume in cc, so a single small-area session sits at the bottom of the range while a multi-area body program using 50cc costs several times more. The number of sessions in a course adds to that.
The area matters next. A small pocket like the double chin is priced as its own course, while arms, calves and flanks are grouped into a body program. Two quotes can differ simply because one covers more area or plans more sessions.
The honest way to compare quotes is to line up the product volume, the number of sessions and the areas, not just the per-session price. A free consultation returns an itemized quote so you can see what is included.
Fat-dissolving injections vs liposuction
Fat-dissolving injections and surgical liposuction are different categories. Injections are non-surgical, dosed over one or more sessions, and sit at the price points above; they suit smaller, defined areas. Surgical liposuction removes larger volumes in a single procedure and is a different price band with real downtime — covered in our liposuction cost guide.
Cheaper is not automatically better or worse: injections and surgery answer different goals, and the right route depends on how much fat you want addressed and where. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic can match your goal to the appropriate treatment rather than to a single price.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every figure above is VAT-inclusive: Korea's 10% value-added tax is already built into the standard self-pay rate.
The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (Special Tax Treatment Control Act, Articles 107-3 and 107-4) expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026, so these treatments are not refundable at the airport this year. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
FAQ
How much do fat-dissolving injections cost in Korea?
A body-contour injection session runs about ₩50,000–60,000 (≈$32–39), a deoxycholic-acid vial ₩110,000–198,000 (≈$71–129), and a 50cc body program ₩290,000–348,000 (≈$188–226). A double-chin course runs ₩899,000–1,150,000. These are standard self-pay list prices with VAT included.
Are fat-dissolving injections the same as liposuction?
No. Fat-dissolving injections are non-surgical and dosed over one or more sessions for smaller, defined areas; surgical liposuction removes larger volumes in one procedure and is a different price band with downtime. See our liposuction cost guide for that route.
Why does the price range vary so much?
Injection fat reduction is dosed by vial or by volume in cc, and priced by area and number of sessions. A single small-area session sits at the bottom of the range, while a multi-area body program using 50cc over a course costs several times more.
Does the price include VAT, and can I get it refunded in 2026?
The prices here are VAT-inclusive. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026, so it is not refundable this year.
How do I get an exact fat-dissolving quote instead of a range?
Share the area and your goal, and a free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic returns an itemized won quote listing the product volume and sessions, with no markup added.
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