Lipotropic infusion · Myeongdong, Seoul
Lipotropic IV Myeongdong Seoul: nutrient support, not fat that melts away.
A drip of lipotropic nutrients, B vitamins and amino acids used alongside diet and activity, after a doctor's check. Given at RE:BERRY Myeongdong, two minutes from Myeongdong Station Exit 8.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Seung-Jae Baek, Chief Medical Director (licence No. 143338) · Updated 8 October 2026
Quick answer · What is Fat Dissolving IV?
A fat dissolving IV, also called a lipotropic IV, is an infusion of nutrients such as methionine, inositol, choline, B vitamins and L-carnitine over 30–60 minutes. Despite the name, an IV drip does not dissolve fat; these nutrients support normal fat metabolism, and evidence for weight or fat loss is limited. It is used alongside diet and exercise. A doctor screens you first, with no downtime.
- Session
- 30–60 min
- Downtime
- None
- Fat effect
- Not proven alone
- Repeat
- Weekly or biweekly if advised
How it works
Why an IV cannot target fat
Lipotropic nutrients take part in how the liver processes fat, which is why they are used in diet-support drips. Because a drip circulates through the whole body, it cannot reduce fat in a specific area. For local fat, injections or devices that act directly on fat tissue are the appropriate options.
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Medical review
A doctor reviews your goals, health and medicines and explains what the drip can and cannot do.
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Infusion
The lipotropic drip runs through a fine cannula in your arm over 30–60 minutes.
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Lifestyle plan
You receive diet and activity advice; for specific areas the doctor may suggest local body treatments.
Inside the clinic
A short check-in while you follow your plan
We do not show fat-loss before and after photos for this drip, as results depend on diet and activity. Patients use it as a restful, supervised session.
A good fit if you…
- Are following a structured diet and exercise plan
- Want nutrient support with medical guidance
- Understand the drip will not remove fat on its own
- Can attend sessions weekly or every two weeks if advised
Talk to your doctor first if you…
- Have, or have had, an eating disorder
- Have liver or kidney disease, or a heart condition that limits fluids
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Take weight-loss or diabetes medication, or have an allergy to any ingredient
Compare options
How Fat Dissolving IV compares with similar treatments
| Treatment | How it works | Session | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Dissolving IV | Lipotropic nutrient IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Weight Loss IV | Nutrient IV during a diet plan | 30–60 min | None |
| Energy IV Drip | B-vitamin and mineral IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Vitamin IV Drip | Vitamin and fluid IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Detox IV Drip | Antioxidant and fluid IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
Many patients combine treatments in one visit. Your doctor recommends a plan after examining your skin. See all IV therapy.
Your visit
From first message to flight home
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Message us
Send your concern and travel dates on WhatsApp (+82-10-5719-2084), LINE or WeChat. A coordinator replies in English, Chinese, Japanese or Spanish.
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Free doctor consultation
Skin analysis and photos, then a doctor confirms whether lipotropic IV suits you. You get the plan and price in writing first.
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Same-day treatment
The lipotropic IV takes 30–60 minutes in a private room, with no downtime afterwards. Written aftercare in your language, plus WhatsApp follow-up once you are home.
Who reviewed this page
Dr. Seung-Jae Baek
Chief Medical Director · Korean medical licence No. 143338
JUVELOOK Meister & Speaker and Revinas Key Opinion Leader. Member of the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS Korea), the Korean Academy of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment (KOAT) and the Korea Filler Education and Research Academy. RE:BERRY Myeongdong is a KHIDI-registered foreign patient medical institution (Reg. No. M-2025-01-08-8519).
FAQ
Fat Dissolving IV questions we hear every day
Does a fat dissolving IV really dissolve fat?
No. Despite the name, an IV drip does not break down fat; the nutrients support normal metabolism while you diet and exercise.
What should I choose for a specific area?
For local fat, fat dissolving injections or body devices act directly on the area. Your doctor will explain which suits you.
How many sessions are recommended?
If you choose it, sessions are usually weekly or every two weeks during a diet plan. It is optional, and the doctor reviews whether to continue.
Does it hurt?
There is a brief pinch from the cannula, then usually little discomfort. Most people rest during the drip.
Is it different from a weight loss IV?
They are similar diet-support drips; a lipotropic drip focuses on methionine, inositol and choline. Neither causes weight loss on its own.
How much does a fat dissolving IV cost in Myeongdong?
Pricing depends on the formula and number of sessions, and on whether you book a single session or a course. The same price list applies to every nationality and you receive it in writing before treatment. See our price list.
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Thinking about a fat dissolving IV? Ask a doctor first.
58, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · 2 min from Myeongdong Station Exit 8 · Open daily, weekdays 10:30–20:00, weekends 10:30–19:00.
General information, not medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is decided at consultation.
