Which injectable matches which kind of volume, line or contour concern?
Injectables look similar from the outside but do very different jobs. Some relax a muscle, some add volume at once, some prompt the body to build collagen, and one reduces a small fat deposit. This page sorts the nine options by sub-concern so you can match a worry about lines, hollows, lips or the jawline with the category that is commonly discussed for it.
How to choose
Movement or volume
Lines caused by muscle movement differ from hollows caused by lost volume. The first calls for a muscle-relaxing product, the second for a filler or stimulator.
Immediate versus gradual
Fillers show change right away, while collagen stimulators work over weeks. This affects planning around events.
Reversibility
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved, while some others cannot be easily reversed. Ask what the plan allows.
Area at risk
Eye area, nose and glabella carry higher vascular risk, so technique and anatomy knowledge matter.
Product type
Which product is used, its approval status and its handling should be confirmed with the doctor before treatment.
Injectables treatments compared
| Treatment | Often chosen for | Works on | Time | Downtime | Sessions | At Skin Treatment Gangnam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin (Botox) | Expression lines, jaw muscle bulk and underarm sweating | Muscle: relaxes the target muscle | about 10-20 minutes | little to none; small bumps or bruises possible | 1; repeated every few months to maintain | from ₩150,000 |
| Skin Botox (Microbotox) | Fine texture, pores and oil with a smoother surface | Intradermal: tiny amounts in the skin layer | about 15-30 minutes plus numbing time | small bumps for a few hours; bruising possible | 1; repeated every few months as needed | On consultation |
| Dermal Filler | Hollows, folds and contour needing immediate volume | Subcutaneous or deeper: hyaluronic acid gel | about 20-40 minutes | a few days of possible swelling or bruising | usually 1; touch-ups as needed | On consultation |
| Lip Filler | Lip volume and outline | Lip tissue: small amounts of soft gel | about 20-30 minutes plus numbing time | about 2-5 days of swelling; bruising possible | usually 1; touch-ups as needed | On consultation |
| Under-Eye Filler | Tear trough hollows | Deep, delicate area near the bone | about 20-30 minutes plus numbing time | a few days to about 1 week of possible swelling or bruising | usually 1; touch-ups as needed | On consultation |
| Sculptra (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) | Broad volume loss and skin quality over time | Gradual: PLLA stimulates collagen | about 30-45 minutes | a few days of possible swelling or bruising | often 2-3 sessions, about 4-6 weeks apart; varies by person | On consultation |
| Radiesse (Calcium Hydroxylapatite) | Lifting support and jawline definition | Deeper: calcium-based gel that also stimulates collagen | about 20-40 minutes | a few days of possible swelling or bruising | usually 1-2 sessions; varies by person | On consultation |
| Juvelook (PDLLA) | Texture, mild scars and fine lines | Dermal: PDLLA stimulates collagen | about 20-40 minutes plus numbing time | small bumps or bruises for about 1-3 days | often 2-3 sessions, about 4 weeks apart; varies by person | On consultation |
| Fat-Dissolving Injection | Small fat pocket under the chin or on the body | Subcutaneous fat: dissolves fat cells locally | about 15-30 minutes | swelling and tenderness for several days to about 1 week | often 2-4 sessions, about 2-4 weeks apart; varies by product and area | On consultation |
Times, downtime and sessions are typical ranges and vary by person. Prices are in Korean won and exclude 10% VAT. The final plan and cost are decided after consultation, as many concerns need a combination of treatments. Prices are valid as of October 2026 and may be revised.
When a doctor may advise waiting
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, when most injectables are deferred
- Active infection or inflammation near the injection site
- A history of severe allergic reaction to an ingredient, or of conditions that affect healing
Injectables: common questions
Which one gives the most natural result?
Natural results depend more on the plan, product choice and technique than on the category.
Are injectables reversible?
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme, while others are not as reversible.
Can I mix categories?
Doctors sometimes combine them, such as a relaxer with a stimulator. That is decided case by case.
What are the main risks?
Bruising, swelling and asymmetry are common, and rarely there are serious vascular complications.
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