"Doctor, near Hapjeong,

is there a place good at body fillers?"

— This week only, four people

Today, for those in Hapjeong·Hongdae

who are considering body fillers,

I'll go over the things you must check before choosing a clinic.

So what exactly is different about this?

Body filler is an injectable treatment

that restores volume to sunken areas of the body.

It is similar in ingredients to the hyaluronic acid fillers commonly used in the face,

but

the body version differs in particle size and degree of cross-linking.

Unlike facial products, body products often use

more strongly cross-linked HA, or collagen-stimulating ingredients such as PLLA·PCL

.

Because it needs to be placed over a wide area and in deeper layers,

durability and support are important.

Why do some people see less effect?

Today's key point

If you're considering body fillers in Hapjeong·Hongdae,

3 things you must check when choosing a clinic —

① What product is used

② At what depth it is injected

③ Whether there is a post-care protocol.

To be honest,

body filler is not a procedure that ends with simply choosing a product.

Among patients in their late 30s, there are quite a few cases where a good product was used but

the injection depth was too shallow,

so they come in saying it doesn't show.

Depending on the area, body filler needs to be placed deep in the subcutaneous fat layer,

usually at a depth of about 5~15 mm,

but if it spreads in a superficial layer, the volume doesn't take shape.

Even with the same cc, if the layer is different

the result changes completely.

Areas like hip dips, the buttocks, and the clavicle line

need to be placed in the deep fat layer right above the fascia

for a rounded volume to come alive.

Director Wi Young-jin's key summary

For body filler, more than "what you put in,"

"where and how accurately you place it" determines the result.

Don't choose a clinic based only on the product name,

find one that explains the injection depth and area-specific strategy

.

This is how I divide it up in the consultation room

But this isn't all good.

Because body filler covers a wider area than the face,

it requires more product and the cost goes up.

Trying to fill everything at once out of greed

can often make things look unnatural.

So I usually inject only 70% of the target amount

and then make adjustments after 4–6 weeks,

or divide it into two sessions to refine the design.

If you've read this far

you'll probably be wondering this

Q1. I'm considering getting it in Hapjeong·Hongdae,

can I just get a consultation first?

Yes, absolutely.

Looking at the area, how many cc are needed, and which product is right

can only be determined accurately by examining it in person.

Q2. How much should I expect it to cost?

For small areas like the back of the hand or clavicle, it's around 500,000–1,500,000 KRW,

for medium to large areas like hip dips or calves,

it starts in the 2,000,000 KRW range

and can go above 5,000,000 KRW.

Q3. How long do bruising or swelling last?

I'm also worried about side effects.

Bruising usually lasts 5–10 days, and swelling subsides within 2–3 weeks.

Rarely, nodules, asymmetry,

and vascular complications can occur.

That's why it's important to see a doctor who knows anatomy well,

in a setting where emergency response is possible.

Once body filler is in

it is cumbersome to reverse,

so I recommend fully consulting and deciding before the procedure.

That was Wi Young-jin.

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Frequently asked questions

Q. I’m planning to get it done in Hapjeong/Hongdae—can I just come in for a consultation first?

A. Yes, of course it can be done. To determine the area, how many cc are needed, and which product is right, it has to be assessed in person by actually feeling it.

Q. How much should I expect the cost to be?

A. Small areas like the back of the hand or collarbone cost around ₩500,000 to ₩1,500,000, while medium-to-large areas like hip dips or calves start at around ₩2,000,000 and can go over ₩5,000,000.

Q. How long do bruising or swelling last? I’m also worried about side effects.

A. Bruising usually subsides in 5 to 10 days, and swelling within 2 to 3 weeks. In rare cases, nodules, asymmetry, and vascular complications may occur.

Q. If I am not satisfied with the results later on, can the body filler be dissolved?

A. While HA-based fillers can be easily dissolved with an injection, collagen stimulators like PLLA and PCL are much more difficult to reverse. Therefore, for your safety, we recommend administering only 70% of the target amount first, and then touching it up after 4 to 6 weeks.