Liposuction (VASER / 360) cost in South Korea (2026)
Liposuction (VASER / 360) in South Korea starts from $5,850. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 21 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 5 days visa processing
- 94% reported success rate
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Liposuction (VASER / 360) cost guide: what's included, what moves the price, red flags
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Based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea.
Best hospitals for Liposuction (VASER / 360) in South Korea
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$6,380from $6,380 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 82% $10,200
- Accommodation 10% $1,200
- Food 6% $800
- Local transport 1% $150
- Visa fees 1% $100
- Estimated total$12,500
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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South Korea vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- Your hospital stay and nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Bruising, swelling and some fluid leakage from the small incisions are normal; you wear the garment and walk short distances.
- Week 1Swelling and tenderness peak early; you can return to desk-type activity if you feel ready.
- Weeks 2–3Bruising fades and you can usually resume light daily activity; keep the garment on.
- Weeks 6–12Most swelling settles and gentle exercise is cleared; the contour keeps refining for several months.
Medical visa for South Korea
South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Liposuction (VASER / 360)
VASER liposuction uses ultrasound energy to loosen fat before it is removed, allowing finer contouring of stubborn areas. It is meant for adults close to a stable weight with reasonably firm skin.
Fat is first softened with a fluid containing dilute local anaesthetic, then a VASER probe breaks it away from surrounding tissue before thin cannulas draw it out. The 360 approach treats the abdomen, flanks and back together so the waist is shaped as a whole. Traditional suction-assisted or power-assisted liposuction are the main alternatives.
Usually a good fit if
- Your weight is stable and within about 30% of your ideal, with localised fat that diet and exercise have not shifted.
- Your skin has reasonable elasticity, so it can tighten over the treated area.
- You are in good general health and are a non-smoker or can stop beforehand.
- You want contour improvement and understand the result is not weight loss.
May need to wait if
- Significant loose skin, which may need a tummy tuck instead of, or as well as, liposuction.
- Uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease or a clotting disorder until your doctors clear you.
- Pregnancy, or planning pregnancy soon.
- Unrealistic expectations, such as hoping to lose large amounts of weight.
How to prepare
- Reach a stable weight before travelling; liposuction is for contouring, not weight loss.
- Review blood thinners, anti-inflammatories, hormonal treatments and supplements with your doctor, who will tell you if any should change.
- Have blood tests and an ECG if your surgeon requests them, particularly before general anaesthesia.
- Buy two compression garments in advance if the clinic does not supply them, and plan someone to help you for the first days.
- Plan to stay near the clinic for the first week and ask about fitness to fly before booking your return.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is VASER the best option for my body, or would standard suction-assisted liposuction work as well?
- What volume of fat do you expect to remove, and is that within safe limits for a single session?
- Will you treat the areas in one session, and what is the plan if I need touch-ups?
- Who administers the anaesthesia, and how will my vital signs and fluids be monitored?
- How long should I wear the compression garment, and when can I have lymphatic massage?
- Who do I contact at home if I have swelling, fluid or skin problems after I fly?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- A promise to remove very large volumes of fat in one sitting, well beyond accepted safe limits.
- No anaesthetist present, or sedation given by the operating surgeon alone.
- Reluctance to explain the technique, the areas planned and the aftercare in writing.
- Before-and-after photos that are not of the surgeon's own patients.
Questions about Liposuction (VASER / 360) in South Korea
How much does Liposuction (VASER / 360) cost in South Korea in 2026?
Prices start from $5,850, based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Liposuction (VASER / 360) cheaper in South Korea than in other countries?
South Korea ranks 5 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $5,245.
How long does a medical visa for South Korea take?
C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
What is the difference between VASER and ordinary liposuction?
VASER first loosens fat with ultrasound, which can make removal gentler and allow finer contouring, especially for definition around the abdomen. Both methods remove fat cells permanently from the treated area. Your surgeon should explain why they prefer one technique for your body.
Will the fat come back?
The fat cells removed do not regrow, but remaining cells can enlarge if you gain weight. Keeping a stable weight keeps the improvement, and gains may show in untreated areas.
Will I have loose skin afterwards?
Skin generally retracts to some degree, depending on age, genetics and elasticity. If your skin is very loose, your surgeon may suggest a skin-removal procedure instead.
When can I fly home?
Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots and swelling. Many surgeons advise waiting several days to a week; your surgeon will confirm for your case.