Hip-Up Sculpt in Apgujeong, Gangnam, SeoulNonincisional RF buttock contouring
Hip-Up Sculpt reduces excess fat around the buttocks and the crease beneath them while firming loose skin, using even radiofrequency heat without incisions. No anesthesia or compression garments are needed, and you can return to your routine immediately.
I recommend it when both fat beneath the buttocks and sagging are concerns, but surgery feels like too much.
Dr. Soyoun Koo Full Member, Korean Society of Obesity and Body Contouring- Results
- Gradual improvement
- Duration
- Lasts 6 months or more
- Comfort
- Minimal
- Recovery
- No downtime
- Treatment time
- Short sessions
- Treatment areas
- Buttocks and banana roll
Full results at 4 weeks
No anesthesia
No compression garments; return to your routine immediately
Continuous RF delivery for 4–5 minutes at a time
Less fat
Firmer skin
A lifted shape without surgery
Hip-Up Sculpt is a nonsurgical buttock contouring treatment without incisions. Radiofrequency heat reduces excess fat around the buttocks and improves skin firmness to lift sagging tissue. It addresses both fat and firmness, rather than shape alone.
Sagging, flatter buttocks can make the legs appear shorter and soften the body's contours from behind. This RF contouring treatment addresses fat around the buttocks, including the banana roll beneath them, together with cellulite and loose skin for a firmer, rounder shape.
Less buttock fat, firmer skin, a lifted shape
Reducing buttock fat
Reduces excess fat around the buttocks. RF heat triggers apoptosis, or natural fat cell death.
Refining the banana roll
Reduces excess fat in the fold beneath the buttocks. It can address both naturally thick banana rolls and sagging in that area after liposuction.
Lifting sagging buttocks
As firmness improves, the buttocks sit higher and regain a more defined outline.
Improving skin firmness
Loose skin on the buttocks becomes firmer. The same heat that treats the fat layer improves tissue firmness and lifts sagging skin.
Smoother cellulite
Smooths uneven cellulite and refines skin texture around the buttocks after liposuction.
A more defined silhouette
Sagging or broad, flat buttocks can make the legs look shorter. A higher buttock contour can make the legs look longer and restore definition from behind.
Buttock contouring, planned by your doctor
Care from doctors experienced in body contouring
Body contouring results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
A personal consultation with an experienced doctor
Dr. Soyoun Koo is a full member of the Korean societies for obesity and body contouring and for lipoplasty. She draws on extensive body treatment experience to consult with you individually and plan your buttock contours.
Clinical experience shared through books and columns
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho authored Body Aesthetic Medicine: Medical Correction of Body Shape and Contours. He has also written a series for the medical magazine D&PS on localized fat, cellulite and device-based body contouring.
Longstanding experience in nonsurgical body contouring
ZELTIQ recognized our clinic for Korea's highest CoolSculpting treatment volume in 2019. Our doctors draw on that body contouring experience when planning your buttock contours.
What fixes a banana roll and sagging buttocks?
Your doctor will assess whether it is right for you
- The banana roll beneath your buttocks bothers you
- Fat deposits make your buttocks look broad or flat
- Loss of skin firmness has caused overall sagging
- Skin around the buttocks looks uneven after liposuction
- A low buttock contour makes your legs appear shorter
- You want a rounder buttock shape without surgery, anesthesia or compression garments
- You want a more defined silhouette from behind
Hip-Up Sculpt:
How it differs from Hipfullen and EMSCULPT
These three treatments address different concerns around the buttocks.
| Treatment | Method | Action | Main concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip-Up Sculpt | RF heat without incisions | Fat reduction and improved firmness | Banana roll and sagging buttocks |
| Hipfullen | PCL injections | Collagen-based volume | Volume loss and lower-buttock sagging |
| EMSCULPT | HIFEM electromagnetic energy | Muscle contraction | Gluteal muscles |
How RF heat contours the buttocks
Your doctor explains how it works
How does RF heat reduce fat around the buttocks? An experienced body contouring doctor maps the treatment areas, then RF energy works through four stages.
Handpiece contact
The handpiece is placed firmly against the planned treatment area.
Heating the fat layer
RF delivers even heat at 45°C from the epidermis to a depth of 15 mm, including the fat layer.
Continuous energy delivery
RF is delivered continuously for 4–5 minutes to maintain even heat.
Less fat and firmer skin
Fat cells undergo apoptosis. Excess fat is reduced and firmness improves by 4 weeks after treatment.
Planning treatment depth
Even heat from the skin to the buttock fat layer
A single treatment produces different effects in the layers it reaches.
- Subcutaneous fat around the buttocks
Heat reaches the subcutaneous fat of the buttocks and banana roll to trigger fat cell death.
- Skin firmness
The same heat also reaches skin tissue, improving firmness and lifting loose skin.
- Cellulite
As excess fat decreases, uneven cellulite improves as well.
- About this diagram
Layer thicknesses are simplified for illustration. Actual depths vary with the treatment area and skin thickness.
Our approach
Your doctor assesses fat thickness and sagging around the buttocks and banana roll, marks the treatment areas, and performs the treatment personally.
Contouring the buttocks and banana roll
A plan for each treatment area
ButtocksOther body contouring options
Results, comfort and recovery at a glance
Compare body treatments side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip-Up Sculpt | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Minimal | No downtime |
| ONDA Body | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
| CoolSculpting | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Minimal | No downtime |
| Hipfullen | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
| EMSCULPT | Visible right away | Lasts around 6 months | Minimal | No downtime |
| EMSCULPT NEO | Visible right away | Lasts around 6 months | Minimal | No downtime |
A firmer buttock shape before an important date
Treatment timed around your plans
From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your body shape and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
This RF treatment has no downtime and can be performed close to an event, but results develop gradually. If your event is tomorrow, your doctor may combine it with a treatment that gives more immediate results.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of buttock contouring. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your body.
When buttock contours change and how long results last
- Treatment day
Back to your routine immediately
No anesthesia or compression garments are needed, so you can return to your usual routine immediately.
- The following weeks
Gradual contour changes
Heat-treated fat cells undergo natural cell death, gradually refining buttock contours.
- 4 weeks after treatment
Full fat-reduction and firming effects
Reduced excess fat and improved firmness reveal the final buttock contour.
Your treatment day, step by step
Your doctor leads your care, from consultation to treatment
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Doctor consultation
Your doctor discusses the areas that concern you and the buttock shape you want.
Planning the buttock contours
Treatment areas are marked according to fat thickness and sagging.
RF contouring treatment
The handpiece delivers continuous RF energy to the area.
Finishing care
You can return to your routine immediately, without anesthesia or compression garments.
Building muscle and reducing fat together
EMSCULPT builds the gluteal muscles, while the RF treatment addresses surrounding fat and loose skin. Together, they aim for muscle volume and a firmer, rounder buttock shape.
Explore EMSCULPT →CoolSculpting reduces thicker, pinchable fat on areas such as the thighs, while RF heat refines the buttock contours.
Explore CoolSculpting →Stubborn fat and cellulite: insights from our doctors
Our doctors explain body contouring concerns in clear, practical terms.
Why Does Fat Accumulate in Certain Areas? Body Contouring and Fat Metabolism
“Localized obesity” is not, strictly speaking, an accurate medical term.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho
Why Does Cellulite Form? A Device-Based Approach
Reduced lymphatic circulation allows fluid to accumulate. Chronic lymphatic congestion may contribute to cellulite and fibrosis.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho
How Do Fat-Dissolving Injections and CoolSculpting Differ? (Device-Based Body Contouring I)
Fat-dissolving injections use ingredients such as epinephrine, verapamil and triamcinolone that act in complementary ways.
Dr. Chang-Hwan ChoButtock contouring: results, pricing and the banana roll
Answers from our doctors
How do I choose a Hip-Up Sculpt clinic in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul?
Hip-Up Sculpt results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles consultation and treatment, whether genuine equipment and consumables are used, and whether treatments can be combined for your body shape and concerns. In 2019, ZELTIQ recognized our clinic for Korea's highest CoolSculpting treatment volume. Our doctors use that body contouring experience to plan your buttock shape personally. A doctor leads both the consultation and treatment.
What is Hip-Up Sculpt?
Hip-Up Sculpt is a nonsurgical buttock contouring treatment that uses RF heat without incisions. It reduces excess fat around the buttocks while improving skin firmness, addressing both tissue quality and shape.
Does the treatment require anesthesia?
No. Because there are no incisions, no separate numbing time is needed. A handpiece is placed against the treatment area to deliver continuous RF for several minutes.
When will I see results?
Fat gradually decreases as heat-treated cells undergo natural cell death. The fat-reduction and firming effects around the buttocks are complete at 4 weeks.
Does it treat the banana roll?
Yes. The treatment reduces excess fat around the buttocks, including the fold beneath them. It may suit both a naturally thick banana roll and sagging in that area after liposuction.
Can it treat uneven skin around the buttocks after liposuction?
Yes. It can address uneven skin around the buttocks after liposuction by reducing remaining fat and cellulite and improving the firmness of loose skin.
How does Hip-Up Sculpt differ from Hipfullen?
Hip-Up Sculpt uses RF heat to reduce fat and improve firmness around the buttocks. Hipfullen uses PCL injections to add volume to flatter areas and lift the lower buttocks. Your doctor will help decide whether excess fat and sagging make Hip-Up Sculpt more appropriate, or whether volume loss calls for Hipfullen.
How much does Hip-Up Sculpt cost?
The price depends on the treatment area and the condition of the buttocks. We discuss it after your doctor's consultation.
Can I return to my usual routine right away?
Yes. There are no incisions, recovery period or compression garments, so you can return to your usual routine immediately.
A firmer, rounder, lifted shape, planned by your doctor
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your body shape.