Non-Surgical · Contour Injection

Best Fat Dissolving Injection in Korea: A Guide

Best fat dissolving injection in Seoul, judged on mapping, product and plan

Gangnam, Seoul | Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jonghwan Choi
KHIDI-registered for international patients · Apgujeong Rewind

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Choosing a contour injection clinic

What should you look for in a fat dissolving injection clinic in Korea?

The short answer

Look for a clinic that checks what the fullness actually is before injecting, tells you what the preparation contains, quotes a volume and a realistic number of sessions, and names the doctor who injects. A full jaw line can be fat, a salivary gland or a loose muscle band, and only fat responds to an injection.

Rewind's contour injection is priced per 15cc. The clinic's material describes an ultrasound scan of fat thickness, deeper fat and the salivary gland before planning, no steroid in the preparation, and the clearest change generally after two to three sessions.

Facts about Rewind on this page come from the clinic's contour injection pages, its price sheet and its registration details.

Contour injections are inexpensive, quick and easy to repeat, so they are often bought on impulse during a trip. A good result depends on choosing the right pocket of fat, spacing the deposits evenly and stopping when the plan is complete. Those are questions you can ask before you arrive.

Assessment at the consultation desk at Rewind Plastic Surgery
Fig. 01 · Fat, gland or muscle: the cause of the fullness is checked first
Check

Before you book

Best fat dissolving injection in Seoul: five questions worth asking

Put these to each clinic in writing. The answers are short, and they show quickly how a plan is built.

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What the preparation contains
Ask what is in the syringe and whether it contains a steroid. Preparations sold as fat dissolving injections differ, and you are entitled to know which one is proposed.
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How the area is assessed
Ask whether the clinic scans or examines the area to tell fat from a salivary gland or muscle band. Fullness that is not fat will not shrink with an injection.
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Who injects
Ask whether a doctor performs the injection and which specialty certification that doctor holds. The under-chin and jaw line sit close to nerves and glands.
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Volume, sessions and price
Ask how many cc each session uses, how many sessions are likely and what each costs. A single cheap session is only part of a plan.
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When surgery is the better answer
Ask whether the clinic would tell you if liposuction or a muscle procedure suits your neck better. A provider who offers both can compare them fairly.
Types

Comparing providers

Four places to get a contour injection in Seoul, and the question for each

The injection is offered in very different settings. Each can serve you well once its key question has a straight answer.

01Surgeon

A plastic surgery clinic offering injections

The doctor also performs neck and jaw-line surgery. Ask whether that doctor injects you, and how the decision between injection and surgery is made for your face.

02Volume

A high-volume injection clinic

Prices per session are often low. Ask what the preparation is, how many cc are used and whether the area is assessed before every session.

03Course

A large prepaid course

Some offers sell many sessions up front. Ask how progress is reviewed between sessions and whether the course can stop once the line is where you want it.

04Agency

An agency booking

The agency arranges the visit, not the treatment. Ask for the clinic and the doctor, then compare the quote with the clinic's own price per volume.

Consultation room at Rewind Plastic Surgery
Fig. 02 · The plan is set in the consultation room, before any syringe is prepared
Rewind

The same questions, answered here

How Rewind answers the contour injection questions

These replies come from the clinic's contour injection material and price sheet.

01Mapping

Ultrasound before the plan

The clinic describes an ultrasound scan that reads fat thickness, deeper fat and the salivary gland, and a facial contour analyser that records height, contour and hollowing, before a plan is designed.

02Product

No steroid, no anaesthesia, no stitches

The preparation is injected densely through the unwanted fat layer. Rewind's material states it contains no steroid and that the treatment involves no anaesthesia and no stitches. Ask at consultation which preparation is proposed for you.

03Plan

A short course, then a review

The clinic's page notes that the clearest change generally comes after two to three sessions, depending on the amount of fat. Dr. Jonghwan Choi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, reviews the line before another session is suggested.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong
Fig. 03 · The doctor who injects also performs neck and jaw-line surgery
Apgujeong

The clinic

Where contour injections at Rewind are given

Reception desk at Rewind Plastic Surgery

Fig. 04 · Your visit is confirmed at reception

Waiting area at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong

Fig. 05 · A quiet place to wait before the scan

Rewind Plastic Surgery sits on the fourth and fifth floors of the Richro Building, Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Injection appointments are made in advance for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 10:00 and 19:00, or Saturday between 10:00 and 16:00. Thursdays and Sundays are closed.

Ultrasound read of fat, deeper fat and gland
Facial contour analyser before planning
Preparation without steroid
No anaesthesia, no stitches
Priced per 15cc
Messages answered as soon as possible
Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon at Rewind

Board-certified plastic surgeon

Contour injection plans at Rewind are set by Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon. KHIDI registration for international patients: M-2025-01-08-09288.

Volume

Pricing

Fat dissolving injection price at Rewind

The contour injection is listed by volume. The number of sessions in your plan is agreed after the area has been assessed.

Face contour injection, 15ccUnder-chin, jaw line or lower cheek
₩150,000

The listed price is excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). Larger volumes, several areas or a combined plan are quoted at consultation, and the quote states the cc per session.

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Fit

Suitability

Who a fat dissolving injection tends to suit, and who should look elsewhere

Often a good fit when

  • A small, defined pocket of fat blurs the jaw line or under-chin
  • The lower cheeks look heavy while the skin is still firm
  • You want a slimmer line without an operation
  • You can plan two or three sessions with reviews in between
  • You understand this changes contour, not body weight

Another route may suit better when

  • The fullness comes from a salivary gland or a loose muscle band
  • Loose skin, not fat, is the main concern
  • A larger volume of fat would need many sessions
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • The skin in the area is infected or inflamed
After

After the injection

Contour injection aftercare for short visits to Seoul

You can return to your day straight away. The instructions focus on the first day and on leaving the area alone while it settles.

Same day
Back to your plans
Daily life resumes after the injection. Mild swelling or a stinging feeling can appear; do not rub or press the area.
First day
No alcohol or heat
Avoid alcohol, saunas and strenuous exercise for one day.
Days 2–3
Swelling eases
Light swelling usually improves within two to three days. Part of the early change can be fluid, so the result is judged later.
Next sessions
Review, then decide
The clearest change generally follows two to three sessions. The line is reviewed before another is booked.

Possible effects include swelling, stinging, bruising, tenderness, firmness or uneven contour in the treated area. Persistent pain, numbness or a change in facial movement should be reported to the clinic. Results vary by individual.

Doctor

Professional

An injection and an operation can target the same under-chin. At Rewind the doctor who performs both decides which one your neck actually needs.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeonRewind,
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery article co-authored by Dr. Jonghwan Choi
Fig. 06 · A paper in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Rewind's Doctor

Dr. Jonghwan Choi Medical Director

Find the fat first,
then decide how to remove it.

Board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director, whose ten peer-reviewed papers appear in craniofacial surgery and medical science journals.

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Plastic Surgery)
10 peer-reviewed publications
Medical Director, Rewind Plastic Surgery
Korean Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Former chief director, Apgujeong Y&T Plastic Surgery
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
J Craniofac Surg · JKMS · Arch Craniofac Surg
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Ask

Questions

Choosing a fat dissolving injection clinic: common questions

Why should a clinic tell me what is in the injection?
Products sold as fat dissolving injections are not all the same, and their published evidence differs. Knowing the preparation lets you read about it and tell a later doctor what you had. Rewind's material states its preparation contains no steroid, and the product is identified at consultation.
How can a clinic tell fat from a gland under the chin?
By examining and, ideally, scanning the area. Rewind describes an ultrasound read of fat thickness, deeper fat and the salivary gland before planning. A prominent gland or a loose muscle band looks similar in a mirror but does not respond to a fat-dissolving injection.
How many sessions does a contour injection take?
Rewind's page says the clearest change generally appears after two to three sessions, depending on how much fat is present. A plan is reviewed between sessions, so it can end once the line looks right.
Will a fat dissolving injection help me lose weight?
No. It works only in the pocket where it is injected and is a contour treatment for the face. It has no effect on body weight, appetite or metabolism, and it is not a substitute for any weight-loss plan.
When is liposuction a better choice than injections?
When the fat volume is larger, when the neck muscle is loose, or when you want one treatment in place of a series. A plastic surgeon can compare both routes for your neck in one consultation and explain the recovery each involves.
Is anaesthesia used for a contour injection at Rewind?
Rewind's material states that no anaesthesia is used and there are no stitches. Mild swelling or a stinging feeling can follow and usually settles within a few days.
Can I have a contour injection on a short trip?
You can return to your plans the same day, so one session fits a short stay. Because the clearest change usually needs two to three sessions, ask how a plan spread over more than one trip would be reviewed.
Can I send questions before booking a contour injection?
Yes. Use the form below or WhatsApp to tell us which area concerns you and when you will be in Seoul, and Rewind replies as soon as possible. The volume and sessions are confirmed only after the area has been assessed in person.
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YunHee Hong2 weeks ago
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There are just way too many cosmetic clinics in Korea and I'm so happy I found Rewind Clinic in Gangnam. Dr. Choi was so kind and patient while explaining the different face-lifting options, from threads to mini-lifts to deep-plane lifts…

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Booking

Reservation

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Tell us which area of the face you would like slimmer and how long you will be in Seoul, and we reply as soon as possible.

Visit

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For international patients — interpreter-assisted, from your first message to your follow-up.

Location
Apgujeong, Gangnam
4F & 5F, Richro Building,
812 Nonhyeon-ro,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours
Mon·Tue·Wed·Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & Thursdays
Lunch 12:00–13:00
Consultation
In your language
WhatsApp · Instagram
Interpreter-assisted
consultations available
Registration
KHIDI Registered
Registered institution for
international patients
Reg. M-2025-01-08-09288

Scientific evidence

Research behind the contour injection checklist

The first paper reviews whether injection lipolysis with phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate is worth the risk; the second describes the detergent action of deoxycholate in such injections; the third studies how injected deoxycholate affects different tissues; the fourth covers the management of serious adverse events after deoxycholic acid injection. These papers study preparations as a class and do not describe Rewind's product. None of these studies included Rewind patients.