Area-specific filler at Min Clinic Cheongdam, Seoul

What it is and how it is done

• Area-specific filler can be used on many areas of the face and body. These include the temples, mouth corners, ears, hollows above and below the eyes, neck lines and the backs of the hands.
• Body filler may be considered for areas that need volume, such as the shoulders, collarbones, hip dips and pelvis.
• Because the right method depends on skin thickness, tissue structure and current volume, a diagnosis by the doctor is needed.
• Because skin thickness and tissue structure differ by area, the type of filler, injection depth, amount and direction are planned separately for each area.
• Filler can be done on several areas at once, but the treatment range and total amount should be decided by your condition and goals.
• At Min Clinic, the doctor checks the overall proportions of the face and body and the volume of each area. The doctor then plans which areas to treat at once and which to treat in stages.

Treatment time and recovery

• The treatment takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
• Anesthetic cream or local anesthesia is used.
• Normal daily activities are generally possible right after treatment.
• The effects may last about 1 to 2 years.

Results and treatment interval

• Volume changes can be seen right after treatment. As swelling and the injection sites settle, the shape generally becomes more natural over about 1 to 2 weeks.
• The exact progress depends on the treated area and your recovery.
• How long the effects last depends on the type of filler, the treated area, the amount injected, your metabolism and lifestyle.

Aftercare and precautions

• Do not rub the treated area too much, and keep the tape on the treated area for 24 hours. Avoid deep facial massage.
• Very rarely, pigmentation may appear, and it fades over time.
• It is best to avoid saunas and Korean bathhouses for about 1 week after treatment.
• It is best to avoid alcohol and smoking where possible.
• If the treated area turns red or feels hot for a while, a cold compress can help.
• Face washing and makeup are possible from 4 hours after treatment.
• If severe swelling or pain continues in the treated area, contact the clinic right away.

At Min Clinic

• At Min Clinic, all medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.
• Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including area-specific filler, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

Articles about Area-specific filler

• Your First Area-specific Filler in Your 20s in Korea: Recovery and Downtime
• Area-specific Filler for Men in Seoul: Makeup, Exercise and Flying After Treatment

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Doctor profiles

• Min Young-Soo, M.D. · Medical doctor
• Kim Min Ji, M.D. · Medical doctor
• Jung Chan-Ho, M.D. · Medical doctor