Juvelook·

Sculptra·Radiesse,

Did you think they were all the same fillers

?

Hello, this is Wi Young-jin from Beautystone Clinic in Hongdae.

💡 Before you read

please check first

Q. I heard all three are "collagen-stimulating fillers,"

then wouldn’t any of them

give similar results?

A. Even when used in the same area, the choice of product changes completely

depending on the desired effect and

the condition of the skin tissue.

Strategy comes before materials.

Q. Then what should I use as the criterion?

A. It depends on whether immediate volume is needed,

natural regeneration is the goal,

or structural support is needed.

"Even at the same MD code point, the choice of product changes

depending on the desired effect and tissue characteristics.

Strategy comes before materials."

— Director Wi Young-jin (Beautystone Clinic, Hongdae)

What are

collagen-stimulating fillers?

Collagen-stimulating fillers (Biostimulator Filler)

are injectable products that, unlike simple HA fillers that add volume,

stimulate the body’s collagen production

to improve the skin itself.

Rather than immediate volume, the focus is on

rebuilding the skin tissue over time.

Saying the three are

"all similar"

is only half right

To be honest, all three products

do belong to the same category in that they

induce "collagen stimulation."

But there is one important thing here.

Their mechanisms of action, texture, and duration are all different.

This difference completely determines

where they are used and

for what purpose.

👨‍⚕️ Director Wi Young-jin’s

key summary by product

1. Juvelook

It is a combination product made of PDLLA and HA.

It provides both collagen stimulation and

a hydrating filler effect at the same time.

It can also be applied to the superficial layers of the skin,

so it is used in delicate areas such as the eye area, forehead, and neck.

2. Sculptra

It is a PLLA-only product,

and because it breaks down slowly, its longevity is long.

It offers almost no immediate volume, but over 3 to 6 months

it gradually builds up

for natural volume restoration.

3. Radiesse

It contains calcium (CaHA) and has a firm texture.

Its strong structural support makes it suitable for areas that need bone-structure correction,

such as the jawline contour or

the area under the cheekbones.

Comparison table by product

Why

strategy comes before materials

This is a point many people misunderstand,

but the idea that "one product is better"

is almost meaningless in this field.

Even when addressing hollow temples,

if the skin is thin, choose Juvelook;

if laxity is the main issue, choose Sculptra;

and if structural support is needed, choose Radiesse.

In fact, at our clinic,

we design different products by layer

and use them in combination,

with a "layering strategy" that we often use.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Q1. Can all three be injected together at once?

Yes, that is possible. We often design different products by layer

and perform the procedure together.

However, for better management efficiency,

we may also take a step-by-step approach.

Q2. How many sessions are needed?

Sculptra is usually done as a series of 2 to 3 sessions,

and Juvelook and Radiesse often show results with just

1 to 2 sessions.

Q3. Are there side effects or precautions?

One thing I must mention is that

these products, unlike HA fillers,

do not have a dissolving injection.

That is why planning before the procedure is more important than anything else.

This has been Wi Young-jin.

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