✅ What the injections target

• These are not general diet pills for systemic weight loss, but rather treatments for localized fat reduction (e.g., under the chin, arms, abdomen, love-handles). Some may support broader weight-loss via medical supervision, but many are more contouring than full-body slimming.
• Some injections used for medical weight-loss (e.g., GLP-1 analogues) are available in Korea under doctor supervision.
• Others are “fat-dissolving” injections (lipolysis injections) that break down fat cell membranes in a targeted area.

🧬 How they work

• Lipolysis injections contain substances such as deoxycholic acid (DC) and phosphatidylcholine (PC) which work by disrupting fat cell membranes and triggering fat breakdown.
• The body then metabolises and removes the fat over the following weeks.
• Medical weight-loss injections (e.g., GLP-1 class) work by reducing appetite, increasing satiety, and altering metabolism—not purely by “melting” fat locally.

🎯 Typical treatment area & suitable candidates

• Best for people who are close to their target weight but have stubborn fat pockets that are resistant to diet/exercise.
• Common target areas:
• Under the chin / jawline
• Arms, flank/love-handles
• Abdomen, inner/outer thighs
• Not ideal if you have large volumes of excess fat or want major weight loss; for those cases surgical or device-based interventions may be more appropriate.

🕒 Treatment & recovery details

• Sessions are usually quick (10-30 minutes) depending on the area.
• Some swelling, bruising, or tenderness is expected for 1-3 days.
• Multiple sessions are often required (2-5+) spaced several weeks apart. Seoul.clinic+1
• Results tend to appear gradually — typically best visible after 4-8 weeks as the body eliminates the treated fat. Seoul.clinic

💰 Typical cost range in Seoul

• For fat-dissolving injections: body areas may be in the range of ~ ₩150,000-₩400,000+ per session depending on brand/area.
• For example: one source listed “face small area” from ₩70,000-₩150,000, while “body (abdomen, thighs)” from ₩150,000-₩300,000 or more per session.
• For medically supervised weight-loss injections (e.g., GLP-1) cost will depend on dose, brand and ongoing monitoring.

⚠️ Risks & caveats

• These treatments are not a substitute for lifestyle changes (diet + exercise). Ongoing habits matter for maintenance.
• Some fat-dissolving injections may carry risks of uneven results, swelling, temporary numbness, or bruising. Korea Clinic Guide
• Ensure the product being used is approved (e.g., by Korea’s MFDS) and administered by a qualified medical professional. Seoul.clinic
• Realistic expectations: It’s usually for contouring/fine-tuning rather than major weight loss.

🔍 How to evaluate & plan

• Ask about the specific brand and ingredients used (e.g., PC, DC, etc.).
• Clarify how many sessions are anticipated for your target area.
• Check what the after-care is (e.g., avoid heavy exercise/sauna for 24-48h, support lymphatic drainage, etc.).
• Understand maintenance: once the fat cells are destroyed, they may not return—but overall weight gain can still fill other areas.
• Combine with appropriate diet/exercise for optimal long-term results.