Body Contouring · Hips
Hip Dip Fat Grafting Clinics in Seoul, Korea
Reviewed November 2026
The short answer
Hip dip fat grafting in Seoul uses your own fat, usually taken from the abdomen, flanks or thighs, to soften the indentation below the hip bone. Clinics such as Fresh Dr.Hong Clinic, WOOA Plastic Surgery, Bbae Clinic and 365mc Hospital can be compared for consultations. Expect roughly KRW 3–7 million, one to two weeks of social downtime and a final result after about three to six months, once surviving fat has settled.
Key facts
- Procedure: Liposuction of a donor area plus fat injection into the hip dips
- Typical cost: About KRW 3–7 million, depending on donor areas and volume
- Anesthesia: Sedation or general anesthesia, clinic dependent
- Downtime: 7–14 days before most normal activity
- Fat survival: Commonly 50–70%; a second session is sometimes needed
- Stay in Seoul: Plan 7–10 days for check-ups
- Clinics to compare: Fresh Dr.Hong, WOOA, Bbae Clinic, 365mc
What hip dips are, and what grafting can realistically do
Hip dips are inward curves between the top of the pelvis and the upper thigh. They are shaped mainly by bone structure, the position of the femur and how fat and muscle sit around the hip, so they are a normal anatomical feature rather than a flaw. Fat grafting cannot change your skeleton, but it can add soft volume to the hollow so the line from waist to thigh looks smoother.
In a good consultation, the surgeon will examine you standing, measure the depth of each dip and explain how much improvement is realistic. Shallow, soft dips often respond well. Deep dips shaped by bone may only be softened, not erased.
Clinics you can compare in Seoul
The clinics below are listed in no particular order. Each one has been associated with body contouring and fat transfer consultations; confirm with each clinic which surgeon performs hip-dip grafting and where the operation takes place.
- Fresh Dr.Hong Clinic: a body-focused clinic worth asking about combined liposuction and grafting plans.
- WOOA Plastic Surgery: a plastic surgery clinic you can consult if you are weighing hip-dip grafting alongside other body procedures.
- Bbae Clinic: a fat-reduction clinic suited to patients whose main goal is harvesting and reshaping donor areas.
- 365mc Hospital: a large liposuction-focused hospital group; ask which of its branches offers grafting.
Hip-dip enhancement versus BBL: what to clarify
Clinics may use labels such as "hip-up", "pelvic fat grafting" or "BBL" for overlapping procedures. A hip-dip graft targets the side of the hip. A Brazilian butt lift adds projection to the buttocks themselves and carries a different safety profile, because fat is placed near large blood vessels in the buttock. If you want both, read our BBL guide and ask the surgeon to mark exactly where fat will go and at what depth.
How to compare hip dip fat grafting clinics
- Ask who harvests and injects the fat, and how many hip procedures that surgeon does each month.
- Ask how the fat is processed (washing, centrifuging or filtering) and whether injection is placed in small amounts across several layers.
- Check whether there is enough donor fat. Very lean patients may not have sufficient volume.
- Confirm what is included: anesthesia, compression garments, post-operative visits and any touch-up policy.
- Ask how the clinic handles complications such as oil cysts, uneven absorption or infection after you fly home.
Hip dip fat transfer cost in Seoul
| Plan | Typical range (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Hip-dip grafting with one donor area | 3–5 million |
| Hip dips plus abdomen or flank liposuction | 5–8 million |
| Hip dips combined with buttock grafting | 7–12 million |
| Secondary top-up session | 2–4 million |
Prices move with the amount of fat harvested, the number of donor zones and anesthesia type. Promotional prices on social media rarely include garments, follow-up care or VAT, so ask for an itemised quote in writing.
Results, risks and recovery
Part of the transferred fat is reabsorbed during the first months. Many surgeons slightly overfill to allow for this, which is why the hips may look fuller than expected at first. The shape you see at three to six months is usually close to the long-term result, and surviving fat behaves like other fat in your body, changing with weight gain or loss.
Common short-term effects include bruising, swelling and tenderness in both the donor and graft sites. You will usually wear a compression garment on the donor area for several weeks and may be asked to avoid sitting or lying directly on the grafted hips for the first one to two weeks. Less common risks include asymmetry, lumps, oil cysts and infection.
Planning your stay
Most patients stay seven to ten days so the clinic can check wounds and remove any stitches. Long flights increase the risk of blood clots, so ask about walking, hydration and compression for the journey home. If you are also considering liposuction elsewhere on the body, our liposuction clinics guide covers how combined plans are priced.
This guide is for general information and is not medical advice. Prices are typical ranges reported by Gangnam clinics in 2026 and vary by clinic, doctor and treatment plan; confirm directly with the clinic.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Can hip-dip fat transfer completely remove the indentations?
Not always. Grafting can soften soft-tissue hollows, but dips shaped by bone may only improve partially, so ask the surgeon to explain your expected result before booking.
Which clinics can I compare for hip-dip grafting in Seoul?
You can request consultations at Fresh Dr.Hong Clinic, WOOA Plastic Surgery, Bbae Clinic and 365mc Hospital, then compare surgeon experience, technique and total quoted cost.
How long do hip dip fat grafting results last?
Fat that survives after about three to six months is generally long-lasting, though it will change if your weight changes significantly.
How long should I stay in Korea after the procedure?
Around seven to ten days is common, which allows for early check-ups and wound review before a long flight.
Will I need a second session?
Some patients choose a top-up after three to six months if fat absorption was uneven or they want more volume; ask how the clinic prices a second session.
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