Meet your surgeon. Keep your surgeon. No ghost surgery. Ever.
At De:light, board-certified surgeon Dr. Seonghun Kim personally consults, operates, sutures and follows up on every patient — from your first WhatsApp message to your final check-in.
Chief Surgeon
The doctor who sells
the surgery isn't always the one who does
it.
In high-volume clinics, the face at consultation and the hands in the operating room can belong to different people. At De:light, that's impossible — because we refuse to grow that way.
No proxy surgery
The surgeon who consults you performs your surgery. No change of surgeon — from planning to suturing to aftercare.
Safety over schedule
We check your condition closely and will not push ahead with surgery that isn't safe for you — even if you've flown in.
No over-treatment
We recommend only what you truly need. Decisions are driven by medical necessity, not profit.
Full explanation first
Method, expected results, recovery and risks — explained until you understand. No same-day pressure to book.
1:1, not an assembly line
We don't inflate case numbers. Every patient gets the surgeon's full attention.
every step
I operate on every patient myself — and I close every incision myself.
Seonghun Kim, MD
Chief Surgeon · Board-Certified General Surgeon
University-hospital trained and grounded in surgical anatomy, Dr. Kim leads every liposuction and fat-grafting case at De:light personally — with safety as the first decision, not the last.
Training
- M.D., Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine
- Internship & General Surgery Residency, Ajou University Hospital
- Clinical training, Wakayama Medical University Hospital, Japan (2023)
Memberships
- Korean Surgical Society
- Korean Society for Aesthetic & Obesity Medicine
- Korean Academy of Liposuction
Awards & research
- Young Investigator Award — World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES), 2022
- Best Academic Award — Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), USA, 2023
- Published in SCIE-indexed journals, incl. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2023;33:632–639
- Former director, Ppomnage Ppae Clinic & Apgujeong Topline Clinic
Ki-Hoon Lee, MD
Board-Certified Surgeon
Trained in general surgery at Seoul National University Hospital, with university-hospital experience in breast surgery, Dr. Lee is a board-certified surgeon and a member of the Korean Society of Liposuction.
Training
- Graduated, Chonnam National University College of Medicine
- Internship, Chonnam National University Hospital
- General Surgery Residency, Seoul National University Hospital
Professional memberships
- Full Member, Korean Surgical Society
- Full Member, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Medicine & Obesity
- Full Member, Korean Society of Liposuction
Clinical experience
- Department of Surgery, Seoul Metropolitan Government–Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center
- Breast Surgery Specialist, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
- Board-Certified Surgeon
- Director, D Surgery Clinic
Stitches out? None to take out.
De:MIS is our internal suturing technique — no stitch removal, designed to minimize visible marks. Every De:MIS closure is performed personally by Dr. Kim, because the last five minutes of surgery are the part you live with.
Clinical photos — hover or tap to reveal. Individual results vary. How De:MIS works →
Not smaller. Sculpted.
The proof is in the lines.
All photos are of De:light patients, shared with consent. Individual results vary; every surgery carries risks, which Dr. Kim explains in consultation.
Fly in for surgery. Not for surprises.
Don't speak Korean? You don't need to. Our English-speaking team plans everything with you before you book a flight — and Dr. Kim stays your surgeon after you fly home.
Message us
Send your goals and photos on WhatsApp. Ask anything — in English.
Online consult
A personalized plan with transparent pricing, reviewed by your surgeon.
Meet Dr. Kim
In-person consultation in Gangnam. Same doctor you'll see in the OR.
Surgery
Performed and closed (De:MIS) personally by Dr. Kim.
Recovery
Dedicated recovery guidance and follow-up — including after you're home.
Book fast. Ask freely.
WhatsApp +82-10-4073-7697 · Our English-speaking staff reply directly.
Private. Calm. Above Gangnam.
A quiet, private floor steps from Gangnam Station — designed for 1:1 care, not waiting-room crowds.
Before you fly.
Who will actually perform my liposuction?
Dr. Seonghun Kim, board-certified general surgeon and chief surgeon, personally performs every surgery — including the De:MIS closure. The surgeon who consults you is the surgeon who operates. There is no change of surgeon during the procedure.
I don't speak Korean. Is that a problem?
No. Our English-speaking staff handle your inquiry, online consultation, scheduling and recovery guidance. The fastest way to reach us is WhatsApp at +82-10-4073-7697.
Can I get a consultation before I travel?
Yes. Send your goals and photos for a personalized online consultation and transparent treatment plan. You'll then have an in-person consultation with Dr. Kim in Gangnam before surgery.
What is De:MIS?
De:MIS is De:light's internal suturing technique. Because it doesn't require stitch removal, it's designed to minimize external marks and save you a removal visit. Learn more.
Will you tell me if I don't need surgery?
Yes. We avoid unnecessary procedures and will not proceed if your condition makes it unsafe. Our recommendations are driven by medical necessity, not profit.
Where are you located?
12F, OPUS407, 407 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul — a 1-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
Everything we do.
Liposuction Korea — sculpted, natural, beyond simple fat removal
Looking for premium liposuction in Korea? De:light Body Plastic Surgery is a specialized body contouring clinic in Gangnam dedicated to creating refined, naturally beautiful body lines. At De:light, liposuction is not simply about removing fat — true body contouring is about sculpting balance, enhancing proportions, and revealing the most beautiful version of your body.
We sculpt beauty through precision techniques and an artistic eye. Prioritizing safety above all, we aim to create naturally balanced body lines through personalized care and refined expertise.
Why De:light Body Plastic Surgery stands out
- Body contouring specialists — precise technique combined with artistic aesthetic judgment for consistently refined results.
- Customized 1:1 body design — planned around body shape, fat distribution, skin elasticity and your personal goals.
- High-precision liposuction techniques — targeting stubborn fat while preserving smooth, natural curves and minimizing irregularities.
- Smooth body lines, not just smaller sizes — elegant proportions, slimmer silhouettes and harmonious lines.
- Comprehensive aftercare — systematic post-operative care to reduce swelling, improve healing and support optimal contour results.
Body areas we treat
Our services cover arm, thigh, calf, waist, abdomen and back liposuction, as well as facial contouring such as double chin and face liposuction: arm, abdominal, belly fat, thigh, calf, back, waist, love handle, face and double chin liposuction.
Advanced liposuction techniques
For patients seeking enhanced techniques we offer VASER liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction, water-assisted liposuction (WAL), tumescent liposuction, ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), high-precision liposculpture, 360-degree full-body liposuction, minimal-bruising and low-trauma liposuction.
Fat grafting, revision & men's body contouring
We specialize in revision liposuction surgery and fat transfer procedures such as breast fat grafting, hip enhancement and liposuction with fat transfer.
For men: liposuction for men, male chest liposuction, gynecomastia liposuction and gynecomastia surgery. Postpartum body restoration with post-pregnancy liposuction and Mommy Makeover liposuction.
More than weight loss — a transformation in confidence
At De:light Body Plastic Surgery, we do more than remove fat. We sculpt confidence, refine proportions, and help you achieve the body line you have always envisioned. Experience premium body contouring in Gangnam — where precision meets artistry.
With :Light. Your body, designed by the hands that operate.
Send a message today. Dr. Kim's English-speaking team will review your goals and reply with a personal plan.
Location
12F OPUS407, 407 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
1 min walk · Gangnam Stn. Exit 10
Hours (KST)
- Mon–Fri · 10:00 – 19:00
- Sat · 10:00 – 16:00
- Sun & holidays · Closed
- Open through lunch
Contact
- WhatsApp · +82-10-4073-7697
- Korea · +82 10-4073-7697
