Liposuction vs CoolSculpting in Gangnam, Seoul: removing fat or freezing it?
CoolSculpting is a brand of cryolipolysis, a non-surgical treatment that cools fat cells so the body clears them over several weeks. Liposuction removes fat directly. 365mc also offers LAMS, which sits between the two.
Both liposuction and cryolipolysis target subcutaneous fat under the skin. Neither treats visceral fat inside the abdomen, and both work best when your weight is stable.
A rare reported side effect of cryolipolysis is paradoxical adipose hyperplasia, where the treated area enlarges rather than shrinks. Ask any provider how often they see it and how it is managed.
Your doctors
Meet the doctors behind this treatment
Focus areas as listed by 365mc Seoul. Your coordinator can arrange a consultation with a doctor who specialises in your area.
LAMS (Local Anesthetic Minimal-invasive Liposuction) was developed by 365mc for people who want liposuction’s direct removal of fat cells without an incision or sleep anesthesia.
Fat is drawn directly into a syringe. According to 365mc, extracting one bottle takes about ten minutes, and because you are awake you can see the fat that was removed and talk with your doctor during the procedure.
No incision, so no stitches to remove
No sleep anesthesia — local anesthesia only
No compression garment
Customised Orange Care after LAMS
Orange Care
Aftercare designed by people who only treat fat
At 365mc, care after liposuction is treated as part of the procedure, not an optional extra. Orange Care combines recovery therapy with medical follow-up and nutrition support.
Recovery
Hyperbaric oxygen
Oxygen-chamber sessions in the weeks after surgery to support circulation and help swelling settle.
Recovery
Light & frequency therapy
Low/medium-frequency therapy and Bio Light Laser sessions, plus Enderplus, scheduled by your doctor.
Medical
Dedicated aftercare doctor
Check-ups and prescriptions from an Orange Care physician, with progress reviews of your contour.
Comfort
Supervised recovery room
1:1 care on the day of surgery in a recovery room monitored by medical staff.
Orange Care also includes 1:1 nutrition counselling with a clinical dietitian
, with an eating plan based on your body, medical history, work and lifestyle, and a 365mc food diary
(also available as an app) to track habits after you return home. Schedules vary by patient; international patients can receive adjusted schedules and remote follow-up.
Watch
See 365mc from the inside
A short look at the hospital, the people and the process behind liposuction and LAMS at 365mc. More videos for international patients are on the 365mc English YouTube channel.
Hospital-grade infrastructure built for one specialty: operating rooms, monitoring, aftercare and private recovery under one roof.
Operating roomLiposuction performed with dedicated teamsPrivate loungeQuiet waiting before your procedureHyperbaric oxygenPart of the Orange Care programLight & frequency therapyPost-procedure care sessionsPrivate recovery roomRest under staff supervision
Your trip, step by step
From first message to flying home
How a typical international patient plans liposuction or LAMS with 365mc in Seoul. Timelines are personal; your coordinator confirms each step.
Send photos
Share photos of the area, your goals and travel dates on WhatsApp. A coordinator replies in English.
Get a plan & quote
A recommended method and a personal quote. Prices are given individually under Korean law.
Book travel
365mc can help reserve partner hotels near the hospital; Royal package patients can use hotel-to-airport sending service.
Consult & screen in Seoul
Face-to-face consultation, design and pre-procedure tests, with a medical interpreter.
Procedure day
Liposuction at the Seoul Liposuction Hospital, or LAMS at the Seoul LAMS Hospital, with dedicated teams.
Orange Care & home
Aftercare sessions in Seoul, then remote follow-up by messaging app once you are home.
FAQ
Common questions
Still unsure? Our English-speaking coordinators reply on WhatsApp, usually within 24 hours (excluding weekends and Korean holidays).
Is liposuction more effective than CoolSculpting? +
Liposuction usually removes more fat in one session and works for larger areas. Cryolipolysis suits smaller bulges and people who want to avoid any procedure with needles or incisions.
Is LAMS the same as fat-dissolving injections? +
No. 365mc describes LAMS as direct extraction of fat cells, followed by a fat-dissolving solution for surrounding fat. Fat-dissolving injections alone only dissolve fat over time.
Can I combine treatments? +
Yes, plans sometimes combine methods for different areas. Your doctor recommends a combination after assessment.
Which is cheaper? +
It depends on the number of areas and sessions. 365mc provides personal quotes; see the cost guide.
Recovery
Recovery
Medical
Comfort
