What our obesity clinic helps with
Weight is influenced by appetite, metabolism, sleep, stress, medications and genetics. The right option depends on whether your goal is overall weight management or reshaping a specific area.
- Excess weight affecting health or wellbeing
- Strong appetite and frequent cravings
- Weight regained after previous diets
- Stubborn fat on the abdomen, flanks or arms
- Double chin or jawline fullness
- Loose skin and poor tone after weight change
For a side-by-side guide to medicines, read our weight loss injections overview, or see non-surgical body contouring for shape-focused care.
How our obesity clinic works
There are two different kinds of help. Medical weight management uses prescription medicines such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide), which act on appetite hormones and are used together with diet and physical activity. A doctor checks that a medicine is suitable, starts at a low dose, increases it gradually as prescribed and monitors side effects.
Local contouring targets shape rather than body weight. Fat-dissolving injections and body sculpting injections reduce small, stubborn fat pockets over several sessions, while Body InMode uses radiofrequency and muscle stimulation to address fat, skin laxity and tone. Many patients combine both approaches at different stages of their plan.
Your first visit
- Consultation A physician reviews your weight history, health conditions, current medications and goals in a private room.
- Body assessment Weight, measurements and body composition are recorded so progress can be tracked over time.
- Personalised plan The doctor explains which medical or local options suit you, including side effects and what to expect.
- Start and follow-up Treatment begins if suitable, and review visits or WhatsApp check-ins are arranged, including for visitors returning home.
What to expect over time
Progress is gradual and individual, and depends on the option chosen and lifestyle changes.
Is Obesity Clinic right for you?
Usually a good fit
- Adults wanting medically supervised weight management
- People who have struggled with diet and exercise alone
- Those near their goal with stubborn local fat
- Patients wanting tone and tightening after weight change
Talk to your doctor first
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
- History of pancreatitis, medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2
- Eating disorders, current or past: discuss with the doctor first
- Diabetes medicines or other prescriptions: bring a full list
Obesity clinic options compared
Medicines work on the whole body, while injections and InMode work on chosen areas.
| Compare | Mounjaro | Wegovy | Fat-dissolving injections | Body InMode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Prescription medicine (tirzepatide) | Prescription medicine (semaglutide) | Injectable fat reduction | Radiofrequency and muscle stimulation device |
| Goal | Overall weight management | Overall weight management | Small stubborn fat pockets | Local fat, skin laxity and tone |
| How often | Once weekly, ongoing | Once weekly, ongoing | Several sessions, weeks apart | A course of sessions |
| Main effects | Digestive side effects common early | Digestive side effects common early | Swelling and tenderness for days | Warmth and mild redness |
Your doctor
At DIORE every treatment is planned and performed by a physician, not delegated. Our five doctors trained at Korea University, Yonsei, Seoul National University Hospital and Dankook.
Chief Director · Medical reviewer
Dr. Lee Gwang-ryeol
- Korea University College of Medicine
- Residency, Korea University Medical Center
- Onda Lifting Key Doctor (DEKA)
- Belotero Revive TTT trainer (Merz) · Rejuran VVIP Club
Honest consultations. Meticulous technique. Results that look like you.
Meet the full medical team.
Aftercare
- Keep regular review appointments or WhatsApp check-ins
- Follow nutrition and activity advice from your plan
- Drink enough water, especially if you have digestive side effects
- Report severe abdominal pain or persistent vomiting promptly
- Tell other doctors you are on a weight-loss medicine
- Track measurements as well as weight
For skin quality during or after weight change, ask about skin tightening or an IV drip for hydration support.
Obesity Clinic FAQ
Do I need a prescription for weight-loss injections in Korea?
Yes, GLP-1 medicines such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are prescription-only. A doctor assesses you first, and rules on prescribing and supply for international visitors are confirmed at your consultation.
Which weight-loss option is right for me?
It depends on your health, how much weight you want to manage and whether your goal is overall weight or a specific area. The doctor explains suitable options after assessing you.
Are fat-dissolving injections a way to lose weight?
No. They reduce small, stubborn fat pockets to improve shape, and are best for people close to their goal weight. Medicines and lifestyle change address overall weight.
What are the common side effects of GLP-1 medicines?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and reduced appetite are the most common, especially when the dose is increased. The doctor monitors these and adjusts your plan.
I am only in Seoul for a short visit. Can I still start?
Possibly, depending on your health, the treatment and prescription rules. Message us on WhatsApp before you travel so the doctor can advise on what is realistic and how follow-up would work.
Will I regain weight after stopping medicine?
Weight can return after stopping, particularly without lasting changes to eating and activity. Your doctor discusses a plan for maintenance before you stop.
How much does the obesity clinic programme cost?
Cost depends on the medicine or treatment and the length of your plan. Message us on WhatsApp for a personalised quote.
