V-Olet for the Bodyin Gangnam, Seoul
V-Olet is a fat-dissolving injection based on deoxycholic acid (DCA), a bile acid the body also produces. On the body, it is used to soften small, localized pockets of fat — such as the arms, flanks or above the knees — to refine the line. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, we assess the area first, then plan the points and sessions. A session usually takes about 20–30 minutes with little downtime. (Results vary by individual.)
Who it’s for
- Small, localized fat on the upper arms
- Fullness at the flanks or love handles
- Fat above the knees or on the inner thighs
- Anyone who prefers a non-surgical, injection-based option
V-Olet is a deoxycholic-acid injection whose Korean approval is for under-chin fat; use on small body areas is decided per person. It suits small localized pockets, not overall weight loss. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
How it works
Deoxycholic acid works at the membrane of fat cells in the injected area, so the fat is broken down and then cleared gradually through the body’s natural metabolic and lymphatic processes over the following weeks. Because it acts locally on small pockets, several points and sessions are usually planned for a body area. V-Olet is a deoxycholic-acid injection approved in Korea for under-chin fat; its use on small body areas is decided per person. The points and dose are mapped to your area at consultation.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01A deoxycholic-acid solution
V-Olet places a solution based on deoxycholic acid (DCA) — a bile acid the body also produces — into small pockets of body fat such as the arms, flanks or above the knees.
02Acting at the fat-cell membrane
DCA works at the membrane of fat cells in the treated area so the fat is broken down locally, which is why precise placement matters.
03Cleared by the body
The released fat is removed through the body’s natural metabolic and lymphatic processes over the following weeks, so the line refines gradually rather than at once.
04Mapped across the area
Because body areas are larger than the chin, the injection is mapped across several points and usually planned over a few sessions.
Treatment areas
- Upper arms
- Small pockets of upper-arm fat.
- Flanks & love handles
- The waist and sides.
- Above the knees
- Localized fat over the knee.
- Inner thighs
- Small localized pockets, decided at consultation.
What the procedure is like
- 1Consultation and assessment of the area
- 2Cleansing and marking of injection points
- 3Injections of the deoxycholic-acid solution across the points
- 4Brief pressure, cooling and aftercare guidance
Time: A session takes about 20–30 minutes, depending on the area.
Recovery & aftercare
- Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
- Temporary swelling, tenderness, warmth, redness, firmness or mild bruising may occur for several days, and the area can feel swollen or lumpy at first.
- Pause strenuous exercise of the area for a short period and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
DAY 0 Treatment day
A stinging or burning feeling during injection, then warmth and swelling; the area can feel swollen or lumpy at first. Most people return to daily activities the same day.
DAY 1-7 Swelling settles
Swelling, firmness or tenderness in the area is often most noticeable early; mild bruising may occur and generally eases. Strenuous exercise of the area is paused for a short period.
WEEK 2-4 Fat clears
As the treated fat is gradually cleared, some notice a cleaner line. This varies from person to person.
EVERY 3-4 WEEKS Next session
Sessions are usually spaced about 3–4 weeks apart to build the change gradually; larger areas may need more. (Results vary by individual.)
2-3 MONTHS Review
After the course, your doctor reviews the line and any further plan. (Results vary by individual.)
Sessions & results
A course of about 2–4 sessions spaced roughly 3–4 weeks apart is common, with the line refining gradually as the treated fat clears; larger areas may need more. Your plan is decided at consultation, and a stable weight helps maintain the result. (Results vary by individual.)
How it compares
These options all reduce small pockets of body fat or shape the body, but they work in different ways, so the right one depends on the area and whether firmness is also a goal.
| Comparison | V-Olet | QD S-Cut Injection | Body ONDA Lifting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | Fat-dissolving injection (deoxycholic acid) | Fat-dissolving injection (clinic protocol) | Microwave (Coolwaves) with cooling |
| Targets | Small localized fat pockets | Small localized body fat | Localized fat and skin firmness |
| Often chosen for | Small pockets with a specific DCA product | Body fat mapped across several points | Fat with firmness and cellulite appearance |
| Sessions | Usually a short course | Usually a short course | A short course |
| Downtime | Little; temporary swelling | Little; temporary swelling | Little to none |
Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary swelling in the treated area, which can be noticeable in the first days
- Tenderness, warmth, firmness or redness in the area
- Mild bruising at injection points
- A firm feeling or small lumps that usually settle over time
- Rarely, temporary numbness in the area that typically recovers
When to take extra care
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding — let us know at consultation
- Active infection, inflammation or skin problems in the treatment area
- A bleeding tendency or use of blood-thinning medication — tell your doctor
- Recent fillers, threads or other treatments in the area — so timing can be planned
- A history of keloid or difficulty with wound healing
V-Olet is a deoxycholic-acid injection whose Korean approval is for under-chin fat; use on small body areas is decided per person, and it suits small localized pockets rather than overall weight loss. Whether it suits you is confirmed during consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.
Your care at QD Clinic
Performed by a board-certified doctor
Your injection is performed and medically reviewed by a board-certified doctor.
A deoxycholic-acid injection
V-Olet is a deoxycholic-acid injection approved in Korea by the MFDS for under-chin fat; its use on small body areas is decided per person at consultation.
Care in your language
Consultation in English, with 中文 and 日本語 support arranged on request — including questions before you travel.
A short walk from Gangnam Station
Central Seoul location with guidance from the airport and nearby hotels, and hours shown in KST.
Pricing
Pricing depends on the areas treated and the number of sessions. Please consult us for a personalized quote.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, for small localized fat pockets such as the arms, flanks or above the knees. Its Korean MFDS approval is for under-chin fat, and body use is decided per person at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)
Both are fat-dissolving injections for small body fat. V-Olet is a specific deoxycholic-acid product, while QD S-Cut is our clinic protocol. The right choice and plan are decided at consultation.
No. It suits small localized pockets, not overall weight loss or large-volume fat; a stable weight helps hold the result.
A stinging or burning feeling can occur as the solution is injected, and the area may feel swollen and tender afterward. Comfort options are discussed at consultation.
Little to none, though swelling and tenderness in the area are common in the first days. Strenuous exercise of the area should be paused for a short period.
Yes. Our doctors consult in English directly, and 中文 / 日本語 can be arranged in advance. Tell us your language on WhatsApp before your visit.
Often considered together
Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.
+QD S-Cut Injection
Our clinic protocol for body fat mapped across several points; which of the two suits your area is decided at consultation.
+Body ONDA Lifting
Microwave Coolwaves work on localized fat together with skin firmness, and may be planned alongside a fat-dissolving injection for a smoother surface. Sequencing is decided by your doctor.
+Body Thermage FLX
When loose or crepey skin accompanies the fat, radiofrequency firming addresses laxity that fat reduction alone does not. The plan is decided by your doctor.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST) · card payment.
For International PatientsMedically reviewed by Dr. Sahyeok Hong, board-certified plastic surgeon and Director of QD Clinic.