Body V-OLET Injection prices at REPIC Clinic Gangnam
| Option | Listed price (VAT excluded) | With 10% VAT | Approx. US$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body V-OLET 2Vial 1 Session | ₩500,000 | ₩550,000 | about US$368 |
| Body V-OLET 4Vial 1 Session | ₩950,000 | ₩1,045,000 | about US$699 |
| Body V-OLET 8Vial | ₩1,850,000 | ₩2,035,000 | about US$1,360 |
| Body V-OLET 12Vial | ₩2,650,000 | ₩2,915,000 | about US$1,949 |
| Body V-OLET 20Vial | ₩4,250,000 | ₩4,675,000 | about US$3,125 |
| Body V-OLET 1Vial Add-on | ₩250,000 | ₩275,000 | about US$184 |
Treatment time: 20 min. Recovery: ~1 day(s). Prices copied from the clinic's official price list on 2026-10-03; if they differ, the official page applies.
What is Body V-OLET Injection?
Body V-OLET is an injection treatment that delivers a fat-dissolving agent (deoxycholic acid) directly into the subcutaneous layer of stubborn-fat areas such as the upper arms, thighs and abdomen, helping to manage localized fat and refine the body line. It focuses on 'pocket' fat that is hard to budge with diet and exercise. Rather than finishing in one go, it works gradually over several sessions spaced about a month apart. Unlike a diet that empties the whole closet, it is closer to clearing out one stubbornly packed shelf, little by little.
Who it may be considered for
Body V-OLET may be considered in the following situations.
- Fat accumulated locally in specific areas such as the upper arms, abdomen, or thighs is a concern
- The aim is to refine the volume and body line of specific areas rather than overall weight loss
- Gradual management of localized fat by injection is preferred
- Managing areas step by step is preferred to making a large change all at once
At the consultation, the medical team judges suitability and the treatment extent, dose, and number of sessions individually after assessing fat distribution and volume in the areas you wish to address, along with skin thickness and firmness.
Treatment may be restricted during pregnancy or breastfeeding, when there is active infection, inflammation, or an open wound in the treatment area, or when there is a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to deoxycholic acid or any ingredient used in the treatment. Please also inform the medical team before treatment if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or other medication that can affect bleeding.
What happens at the visit
1) Consultation: the doctor reviews the area's fat distribution, the skin and firmness, and the medical history (pregnancy, medications, allergies, prior procedures), then determines the treatment area, dose (Vials) and extent individually.
2) Topical anesthesia (where applicable): numbing cream may be applied to the area, or a numbing preparation may be used at the doctor's discretion for comfort.
3) Injection: the solution is distributed evenly across multiple points in the subcutaneous fat layer of the designated area.
4) Finishing: a soothing care step finishes the session, and aftercare guidance — including compression and area care — is given for home care.
Actual injection time is roughly 20 minutes, and it is performed per session. Series/package structure is explained during consultation.
Safety and aftercare
Body V-OLET is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Treatment may be restricted if there is active infection, inflammation, or an open wound in the treatment area, or if there is a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to deoxycholic acid or any other ingredient used in the treatment. Please also inform the medical team before treatment if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or other medication that can affect bleeding.
After treatment, swelling, bruising, pain, tenderness, redness, temporary reduced sensation, or palpable induration may occur at the injection sites. Swelling and induration in particular may feel relatively pronounced compared with other light injectable treatments, and depending on the individual may improve gradually over several days to several weeks.
If pain, redness, swelling, or warmth progressively worsens after treatment, if the skin colour changes abnormally or blisters or wounds appear, or if altered sensation is severe or persists for a long time, medical assessment is required. The medical team determines suitability and the treatment areas, dose, and number of sessions individually after assessing fat distribution and skin condition.
Paying as an international patient
- Listed prices exclude 10% VAT, which is added at payment.
- International patients pay the same listed prices as Korean patients.
- Overseas credit cards, Alipay and WeChat Pay are accepted. Payment is in Korean won; US$ figures on this page are approximate (₩1,360 = US$1).
- You pay after the consultation. Whether treatment can go ahead the same day is decided by the doctor after diagnosis, depending on the treatment and your skin.
- English, Chinese and Japanese interpreters are on site; the doctors at REPIC Clinic Gangnam can also consult in English.
Official pages behind this answer
Frequently asked questions
When Will Body V-OLET Results Appear — and How Long Do They Last?
Body V-OLET tends to build change gradually and cumulatively across multiple sessions spaced about a month apart, rather than completing in a single session. Generally, a series of several sessions spaced about a month (a few weeks or more) apart is suggested depending on the area and extent, and the exact interval and number are decided individually by the doctor. The degree and pace of change vary considerably with each person's fat distribution, the area, and lifestyle. Because this is treatment for localized, pocket fat rather than a weight-loss diet, the result focuses on refining the line of a specific area, and maintaining a balanced diet and exercise can help support it. Because sessions are spaced about a month apart, completing a full series during a single short trip may not be possible — the doctor can advise on timing. The degree, onset and duration of results vary by individual.
Will I lose weight? Is this a diet treatment?
No. Body V-OLET is not a whole-body weight-loss diet; it focuses on managing pocket fat in specific areas — such as the upper arms, thighs and abdomen — that resists exercise and diet, in order to refine the line. The degree of change varies by individual.
What is the active ingredient?
It uses an injectable based on deoxycholic acid, a bile-acid-derived fat-dissolving agent. Suitability and dose are decided by the doctor after consultation.
How many sessions are needed?
Because change builds cumulatively over sessions rather than completing at once, a series of several sessions spaced about a month (a few weeks or more) apart is generally suggested depending on the area and extent. The exact interval and number are decided after consultation based on the area's condition.
Does the dose (Vials) differ by area?
Yes. The dose needed varies with the size of the area and the extent of fat, so it is set per Vial. At REPIC the guide doses are 2 Vials for the upper arm, 4 Vials for the thigh and 6 Vials for the abdomen, with single-Vial additions as needed; the exact dose is decided by the doctor after consultation (prices exclude VAT).
How much does Body V-OLET Injection cost in Gangnam?
Body V-OLET Injection at REPIC Clinic Gangnam starts at ₩250,000 (about US$184) for Body V-OLET 1Vial Add-on, excluding 10% VAT (₩275,000 with VAT). Other options: Body V-OLET 2Vial 1 Session ₩500,000; Body V-OLET 4Vial 1 Session ₩950,000. International patients pay the same listed prices. Checked 2026-10-03 against the clinic's official price list.
Are REPIC Clinic Gangnam prices shown with VAT?
No. Listed prices exclude 10% VAT, which is added at payment. This page shows both the listed price and the price with VAT.
Do international patients pay more than Korean patients?
No. International patients pay the same listed prices as Korean patients at REPIC Clinic Gangnam.