This comprehensive guide is for anyone looking to get back liposuction in Korea. Back liposuction in Korea is a great choice for those seeking a smoother, more defined back.
Korea is known for its advanced cosmetic procedures and skilled surgeons. This guide will provide all the essential information about back liposuction in Korea, including:
- How can back liposuction help
- Cost of back liposuction in Korea
- What makes Korea a great choice for back liposuction
- How to find top back liposuction clinics in Korea
- Much, much, more
We will give you everything we think you should know about back liposuction in Korea, to have a smooth and stress-free experience.
Many people choose back liposuction in Korea to improve their appearance and confidence. This guide will help you get the best results possible.
Let’s start by first going over some basics about back liposuction:
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ToggleWhat Is Back Liposuction
Back liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from the back for a smoother, more contoured appearance.
We recommend it to those with stubborn fat that doesn’t go away with diet and exercise. You should be of good general health and have some skin elasticity.
Back liposuction targets areas such as the upper back, mid-back, and lower back, including love handles. It helps improve body contours and can boost self-confidence.
Back liposuction is done in a very similar way to how other liposuctions are done. During the procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions and uses a cannula to suction out fat.
Surgeons usually use tumescent liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction, or ultrasound-assisted liposuction for back liposuction.
However, this is not a tool for weight loss. Only undergo back liposuction if you have stubborn fat that does not go away with diet and exercise.
Recovery And Results
Recovery after back liposuction usually takes a few weeks. Expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort during this period.
It’s important to wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and support healing. Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
Keep the incision sites clean and follow your surgeon’s instructions closely to ensure proper healing and guarantee a safe recovery.
As for the results, initial results after back liposuction are visible within a few weeks as swelling reduces. Full results are typically seen in three to six months once the body has fully healed.
To ensure optimal results, follow post-operative care instructions, maintain a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.
Scars are small and usually fade over time with proper care. The size usually depends on the amount of fat removed or the method used.
Before And After Back Liposuction Photos
Alternatives And Complementary Procedures
As with almost every plastic procedure, there are usually multiple ways to achieve the same or similar results. It all depends on the person and preferred results.
Some procedures can, if combined, enhance the results of back liposuction.
We will give you a few alternatives to back liposuction as well as some examples of procedures, that complement back liposuction very well.
In the end, it all depends on what you want and you should always discuss all the options and combinations with your surgeons.
Alternatives
The alternative to any liposuction is usually a non-invasive procedure that targets the same areas of fat.
You have quite a few options available in Korea, that can be a good alternative to back liposuction. Here are a few popular ones:
- CoolSculpting: A popular fat-removal procedure in Korea
- Fat-dissolvable injections: Only work in certain areas of fat – intended for smaller areas
- LAMS: Korean minimally-invasive liposuction method that uses both liposuction and fat-dissolvable injections together
- Laser lipolysis: Uses a laser to destroy and remove fat
These procedures are typically cheaper than liposuction but do not guarantee better results. Again, it all depends from person to person since not one case is the same.
Complementary Procedures
There are a few procedures that go well with back liposuction and enhance the final results even more.
We linked our guides to these procedures in Korea, so make sure to check them out. Here are a few examples:
Of course, several other procedures can also help you achieve better results but you should discuss this in more detail with your surgeon.
Another thing to keep in mind is that combining procedures will increase the cost of your procedures in the end. However, it can get you nice discounts.
Back Liposuction Cost In Korea
You can expect to pay around 5,540,000 KRW (= 4,000$) for back liposuction in Korea. However, the actual cost depends on plenty of factors.
Back liposuction prices in Korea are not among the lowest in the world but are for the better part all-inclusive. They include things like anesthesia fees, consultation, surgeon and operating room fees, etc.
However, many factors can influence the cost a lot. These can cause the prices to be higher or lower than the average above. Here are a few we think are the most important ones:
- Clinic and surgeon reputation: More ”reputable and famous” surgeons might charge more – doesn’t mean you will get better results
- Amount of fat removed: The more fat you get out, the higher usually the cost
- Areas targetted: If you target multiple areas on your back, this typically increases the cost of your liposuction
- Extra treatments: Some clinics offer extra post-op treatments that should speed up recovery – these are not necessary for a successful recovery
Another very important factor is the method of liposuction. A traditional liposuction typically costs more than, for example, a Korean LAMS lipo.
The good thing about Korean plastic surgery is that there are plenty of ways to lower the cost of your procedure. We will go over that in a second.
If you have any other questions about cost, feel free to write to us at info@seoul.clinic. We have tons of experience and can help you navigate prices and avoid a botched surgery.
Back Liposuction Cost In Other Countries
Prices for back liposuction are not much cheaper in Korea compared to some other popular plastic surgery destinations.
In fact, back liposuction can be cheaper outside Korea in certain cases. However, when you add everything (anesthesia, operating room fees, etc.), Korea becomes a better choice.
We will talk more about what makes Korea so popular but for now, let’s see what you can expect to pay for back liposuction elsewhere:
- Around 5,540,000 KRW (= 4,000$) in the US
- Around 7,200,000 KRW (= 5,200$) in the UK
- Around 6,230,000 KRW (= 4,500$) in Australia
As you can see, prices are similar across these four popular plastic surgery destinations. In the end, the thing that makes the most difference is the other positives about Korean plastic surgery besides the cost.
You can also lower your final cost of surgery in Korea significantly by using our tips below.
Money Saving Tips
Since Korea is not the cheapest for back liposuction, we came up with a few tips you can use to lower the cost of your surgery.
We did some research, asked around, asked forme patients, checked forums, reviews, etc., and came up with these tips. You can use them for other procedures too.
Combining Procedures
Combining procedures or just having multiple different ones done at the same clinic can earn you nice discounts on the final price.
Keep in mind, that this will increase the overall cost of your surgeries in Korea, so it’s not necessarily a ”money saving tip”.
However, as people tend to plan to have more procedures in Korea, this is a good opportunity to do them at the same clinic and get a discount. You can find some recommendations in a few scrolls above this part.
Promotions, Deals, Packages
Korean plastic surgery tries to be as inviting to foreigners as possible. Even the Korean government supports plastic surgery tourism and invites people to fly to Korea for it.
Because of this, a majority of clinics offer multiple packages, deals, promotions, etc. to attract as many patients as possible.
Go over their social media, websites, forums, etc., and you can find yourself a deal that can get you a much lower price.
Modeling For Clinics
Clinics like to show off their results, so they might offer huge discounts if you model for them.
This is a good opportunity to save some money, as it’s relatively simple. The only thing to remember here is that these photos will most likely be posted online.
So, if you are comfortable and are okay with your photos posted online, this is a great chance for nice discounts.
Tax Refund
If you are a foreigner having plastic surgery in Korea, then you are eligible for a VAT refund when leaving.
This is an easy way to get a nice chunk of money back since the only requirement is to have your passports, and invoices, and to not be a Korean citizen.
You can get a refund at tax refund machines, which are at almost every train station, airport, etc. in Korea.
Why Choose Korea For Back Liposuction
Korea stands out among the popular plastic surgery destinations for various reasons.
First, Korea is known worldwide as the plastic surgery capital of the world. Many people fly to Korea to have cosmetic procedures done there.
On top of that, the Korean government supports plastic surgery and aims to make it as foreign-friendly as possible to attract patients.
There are other reasons why someone should choose Korea for back liposuction besides the above two. Let’s dive right in and see what makes Korea stand out:
Advanced Technology And State-Of-The-Art Facilities
Koreans invest a ton of money into plastic surgery, which allows them to have only the latest technology at their clinics.
Not only that, but the Korean government also offers lots of aid and support, which helps grow the plastic surgery industry in Korea.
To put all this into perspective, the Korean plastic surgery industry was worth over $10 billion in 2020.
With all that money coming in, Korean clinics can afford to have state-of-the-art facilities that can ensure the best possible care and use only the best equipment and technology.
Experienced And Skilled Surgeons
Korean plastic surgery has some of the most experienced and skilled plastic surgeons in the world.
They perform over 1,000,000 plastic surgeries every year, and a lot of them are liposuction – including back lipo. This number alone speaks in favor of their experience.
As for the skill, Korean surgeons are known for their precision, which helps them get the best possible results.
They attend seminars and trainings throughout the year to stay in line with all techniques and methods used for liposuction
Korean surgeons have also developed a special liposuction technique known as LAMS. It’s a minimally invasive liposuction, that is gaining popularity in Korea and elsewhere.
Price-To-Value
Even though back liposuction is not the cheapest in Korea, the price-to-value you get there is still one of the best in the world.
Korean plastic surgery does not skip out on quality of care and surgery, even if offers lower prices than the rest of the world.
This is possible because of the help and endorsement Korean clinics get from the government. It helps them lower the cost and offer the same service for a lower price.
On top of that, there are plenty of ways to lower the final cost of your surgery. Check out our tips for saving money, which you can find under the cost section.
Top Back Liposuction Clinics In Korea: Finding The One
There are over 500 plastic surgery clinics in Seoul and finding the right can be a difficult and stressful decision to make.
You should never select a clinic at random or go for the cheapest one. This choice can, in the end, mean the difference between good and bad results.
To help you, we already did the legwork and came up with a few recommendations for back liposuction.
We verified these clinics by doing background checks, researching their surgeons and other staff, going over reviews, visiting them, etc.
We think that the clinics from our list are good options if you want a safe procedure yet still get the best possible results.
To help you even more, we will go over the two factors that we believe are the most important ones when researching clinics:
- Reviews
- Specialization
Customer Reviews
The first important thing to look for when researching clinics is customer reviews. You can learn a lot about the clinic just by reading reviews on various websites.
For back liposuction, the best reviews to look at are reviews about liposuction. However, don’t focus only on those, since other reviews can have useful information too.
Make sure to look at as many reviews as possible and focus on both positive and negative reviews.
We recommend you look for information about these things in reviews:
- Communication before, during, and after (translators, response time, etc.)
- Before and after photos and information about results
- Information about how surgeons and staff treat patients
- Information regarding prices
Lastly, watch out for fake reviews. These are becoming more popular as clinics will do everything to get customers, even offer discounts if a patient writes a review.
These ”fake” reviews are true to some extent but sometimes exaggerate other information about their visit to the clinic, which makes it sound very fake.
We recommend you look at reviews on multiple websites. Some suggestions we have are Google, Reddit, PurseForum, WhatClinic, etc.
Surgeon And Clinic Specialization
Another thing to focus on when researching clinics is the specialization of the clinic and its surgeons.
The best choices for back liposuction are clinics specializing in liposuction. These clinics have all the necessary equipment, facilities, and specialized surgeons.
One of our recommendations for back lipo, 365mc Clinic, specializes specifically in liposuction. Make sure to check other recommended clinics too.
Don’t spend too much time looking at clinics that only offer liposuction and don’t have any specialized surgeons. These are not the safest and best choices.
If you don’t know what is the clinics’ specialization, you can always look at their surgeons and reviews. This can tell you a lot about what the clinic excels in.
Conclusion
To sum it up, Korea is a top choice for anyone wanting to get back liposuction done.
Experienced and skilled surgeons, advanced technology, great clinics, etc. are just some of the things that make Korea stand out as a top choice for back liposuction.
Although not the cheapest, Korea makes up for the difference in its great price-to-value. You will get the best possible care and results for the money you pay.
And remember, picking a clinic is very important. Don’t rush this decision and check our list of recommended back liposuction clinics in Korea.
We hope this guide gave you all the information you were looking for.
If you still have any questions, write to us at info@seoul.clinic. We aim to reply to all emails within 48 hours!
FAQ
Can liposuction get rid of back fat?
Yes, back liposuction is an effective way of becoming stubborn fat from the desired area around your back. It can creat a more slimmed-down and contoured back.
However, back liposuction is not a tool for weight loss and should only be used when diet and exercise fail.
How much does back liposuction cost in Korea?
You can expect to pay around 5,540,000 KRW (= 4,000$) for back liposuction in Korea. However, the actual cost depends on plenty of factors.
However, many factors can influence the cost a lot. These can cause the prices to be higher or lower than the average above.
How long is the recovery after back liposuction in Korea?
Recovery after back liposuction usually takes a few weeks. Expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort during this period.
It’s important to wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and support healing. Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
You can usually resume normal activities after two weeks. You can see the final results of your back liposuction typically after 3 to 6 months.