Medically reviewed by Dr. Kang Dae Won — Head Surgeon & Clinic Owner, BBAE Clinic. 10 years dedicated to liposuction; member, Korea Society for the Study of Liposuction.
Written by the BBAE international patient team from questions real patients ask us. Last reviewed . How we write & review
- Distance
- ≈ 1.1 km (straight line)
- By subway
- ≈ 10–15 min
- By taxi
- ≈ 5–10 min
- Lines at Yeoksam & Seolleung
- Line 2 · Line 9 · Suin-Bundang Line
How to get to BBAE Clinic from Yeoksam & Seolleung
- From Yeoksam: Line 2 to Gangnam Ride Line 2 one stop west to Gangnam, then walk 10 minutes north on Gangnam-daero or take the Shinbundang Line one stop to Sinnonhyeon.
- From Seolleung / Seonjeongneung: Line 9 From Seonjeongneung or Eonju, ride Line 9 west to Sinnonhyeon (1–2 stops).
- Or taxi A taxi from Yeoksam to 478 Gangnam-daero is about 5–10 minutes.
Yeoksam & Seolleung for liposuction patients
Yeoksam and Seolleung are Gangnam's business districts, full of business hotels and serviced apartments popular with longer-stay visitors. They sit just east of BBAE, so both subway and taxi rides are short.
Why patients stay in Yeoksam & Seolleung
- Business hotels and serviced apartments with kitchens
- Quiet at night compared with Gangnam Station
- Seolleung royal tomb park for calm recovery walks
Things to know
- Weekday rush hours are crowded
- Some areas are a longer walk from the subway
Map & clinic details
What patients from Yeoksam & Seolleung come for
BBAE does only liposuction and fat transfer — 19,256+ surgeries as of August 2026, all by one of our three fat-surgery specialists. Popular choices:
Other areas near BBAE
Frequently asked questions
How far is BBAE Clinic from Yeoksam & Seolleung?
About 1.1 km in a straight line. By subway it takes ≈ 10–15 min; by taxi ≈ 5–10 min outside rush hour.
Are serviced apartments in Yeoksam good for recovery?
Yes — many patients who stay 7–10 nights for full-body liposuction or fat transfer choose Yeoksam serviced apartments for the space, kitchen and short ride to BBAE.
Do I need to come back to the clinic after surgery?
Yes. Plan a check-up within the first few days and aftercare sessions before you fly. Most single-area patients stay 5–7 nights in Seoul.
Can I get a quote before I travel?
Yes. Send 2–3 photos on WhatsApp (+82-10-6253-2111). A surgeon reviews them and replies in English with a plan and a written estimate — free.
Sources & medical references
- Seoul Metro — official subway information
- Medical Korea (KTO & KHIDI) — official portal for international patients
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Liposuction
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. A BBAE doctor confirms whether liposuction suits you after reviewing your photos and examining you in person. Prices are estimated Seoul market ranges, not quotes.
