🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea · Plastic surgery
Liposuction in Busan
Surgical removal of localised fat deposits to reshape and contour the body.
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Liposuction removes stubborn, diet-resistant fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms or chin to refine the body's contour. It is a shaping procedure, not a weight-loss method, and works best on patients near their target weight with good skin elasticity.
Modern techniques — including VASER (ultrasound-assisted) and laser-assisted methods — can improve precision and skin retraction. It is frequently combined with other procedures (such as a tummy tuck or BBL) and is widely offered to travel patients, where the priority should be a properly accredited facility and an experienced surgeon to avoid contour irregularities.
Clinics in Busan
2 tracked providers offering liposuction.

I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic
Busan
A Busan plastic-surgery clinic in the Seomyeon medical district (Busanjin-gu) offering surgical and non-surgical treatments across eyes, nose, breast, face contour, and body. It is one of the most-reviewed Busan clinics on the Unni platform and publishes itemized USD prices with VAT, anesthesia, and aftercare stated as included.
from $937
Lian Plastic Surgery Clinic
Busan
A surgeon-led Busan plastic-surgery clinic in Seomyeon (Busanjin-gu) offering breast surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial-bone contouring, and liposuction. Director Dr. Jae Young Hurh is a former Pusan National University Hospital professor and the clinic lists IPRAS membership.
- IPRAS member
- KSPRS member
Liposuction prices in Busan
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic | $937 | surgery, VAT | Verified |
Liposuction in Busan: frequently asked questions
Where can I get liposuction in Busan?
We track 2 providers offering liposuction in Busan: I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic, Lian Plastic Surgery Clinic.
How much is liposuction in South Korea?
Across 6 published quotes we track, liposuction in South Korea runs $573–$12,800, with a typical range of $1,261–$4,744 — roughly 57% below an indicative US private price of about $7,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
Which country is the best for liposuction surgery?
We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For liposuction, South Korea is a major destination with tracked prices of $1,261–$4,744; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.
Is it worth going to South Korea for plastic surgery?
"Good" depends on the specific clinic and surgeon, not the destination. South Korea has highly experienced plastic surgery providers, but quality varies widely — which is why we score every clinic on a published transparency index and show what's verifiable (accreditation, named surgeons, sources) and what's missing, so you judge a provider rather than a country.
How long to stay in Korea for liposuction?
For liposuction, most people are back to everyday activities in about 2–6 weeks, with fuller results developing over 2–3 months. Plan your trip and any follow-up around that, and confirm in writing who manages aftercare once you're back home.