Can V-Olet be used on the body?

Yes. On the body it is used for small, localized pockets of fat, such as the arms, the flanks or the area above the knees. Several injection points are mapped across the area, and a course of about two to four sessions spaced roughly three to four weeks apart is common. Larger areas may need more sessions, and a stable weight helps keep the result.

How is body V-Olet different from QD S-Cut?

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.

Is body V-Olet a weight-loss treatment?

No. It suits small localized pockets, not overall weight loss or large volumes of fat. The aim is to refine the line of one specific area as the treated fat clears over the following weeks. A stable weight helps hold the result, since the remaining fat cells can still change with weight gain.

Does body V-Olet hurt?

A stinging or burning feeling can occur as the deoxycholic-acid solution goes in, and the area may feel swollen and tender afterwards. Each session usually takes about 20–30 minutes, with brief pressure and cooling applied at the end. Tell us if the sensation becomes hard to bear, and we can slow down.

Is there any downtime after body V-Olet?

Most people go back to their day straight away. Over the next several days the area may be swollen, tender, warm, red or firm, and it can feel lumpy at first or show mild bruising. Avoid strenuous exercise that works the treated area for a short while, and let us know if anything concerns you between sessions.

Is Body V-Olet different from the treatment used on the face?

The formula is the same; what changes is the area and the dose. On the body we work on small, localised pockets of fat such as the upper arms, the flanks and the area above the knees. That said, this product is approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the area under the chin, so whenever we use it on the body we tell you that first and agree with you on what can realistically be expected.

Can I have V-Olet for the Body in Gangnam, Seoul during a short trip to Seoul, Korea?

We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. 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.) 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. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “How far localized body fat extends on the arms, the flanks or above the knees, and skin elasticity”.

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, South Korea, 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.)

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. On the body it is used for small, localized pockets of fat, such as the arms, the flanks or the area above the knees. Several injection points are mapped across the area, and a course of about two to four sessions spaced roughly three to four weeks apart is common. Larger areas may need more sessions, and a stable weight helps keep the result.
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 volumes of fat. The aim is to refine the line of one specific area as the treated fat clears over the following weeks. A stable weight helps hold the result, since the remaining fat cells can still change with weight gain.
A stinging or burning feeling can occur as the deoxycholic-acid solution goes in, and the area may feel swollen and tender afterwards. Each session usually takes about 20–30 minutes, with brief pressure and cooling applied at the end. Tell us if the sensation becomes hard to bear, and we can slow down.
Most people go back to their day straight away. Over the next several days the area may be swollen, tender, warm, red or firm, and it can feel lumpy at first or show mild bruising. Avoid strenuous exercise that works the treated area for a short while, and let us know if anything concerns you between sessions.
The formula is the same; what changes is the area and the dose. On the body we work on small, localised pockets of fat such as the upper arms, the flanks and the area above the knees. That said, this product is approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the area under the chin, so whenever we use it on the body we tell you that first and agree with you on what can realistically be expected.
We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. 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.) 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. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “How far localized body fat extends on the arms, the flanks or above the knees, and skin elasticity”.

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.

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).

How many days should I stay?

Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.

For International Patients