Filler in Korea
Increased Skin Volume, Increased Confidence
What is Filler?
As we age, our faces lose collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin, and fat, leading to volume loss and the formation of wrinkles. In such cases, dermal fillers are injected into the skin to smooth out wrinkles or restore volume in areas such as the lips, cheeks, and forehead. They are effective in making the face look more youthful, whether it’s by improving sunken scars or creating plumper lips.
In addition to providing immediate volume enhancement, fillers also stimulate fibroblasts to strengthen collagen and fat tissue, making them beneficial for long-term anti-aging. They can also be used for non-surgical aesthetic enhancements, such as raising a low nose bridge or adding fullness to the forehead.
Filler treatment Procedure
There are various types of fillers, but hyaluronic acid fillers account for approximately 80% of all filler procedures. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, capable of attracting and retaining over 1,000 times its weight in water. This makes it highly effective at adding volume to the treatment area.
Although HA fillers are relatively short-lasting, they are gradually absorbed by the body over time, making them safe and biocompatible. One of their key advantages is that they rarely cause foreign body sensations or lumpiness when injected, providing a smooth and natural finish.
Where Can Filler Be Applied?
Fillers are effective in adding volume to various areas of the face or improving the appearance of wrinkles. The main areas where fillers can be applied are as follows:
Plump up thin lips
Improve under-eye hollowness to create ‘aegyo-sal’
Smooth out a sunken forehead
Enhance sunken cheeks and nasolabial folds
Elevate a low nasal bridge
Correct a receding chin and sunken scars
Fillers: Restoring volume and youth
Differences between Botox and filler:
| Botox | Filler | |
|---|---|---|
| How It Works | Injects ‘botulinum toxin’ into muscles to inhibit muscle contraction, thereby improving wrinkles | Injects a filler substance similar to natural body components like hyaluronic acid into volume-deficient areas |
| Application Areas | Wrinkles around the eyes, forehead wrinkles, glabellar lines, or areas with large muscles like the masseter | Adds volume to sunken areas such as lips, cheeks, nose, and chin to improve contour and wrinkles |
| Duration | Effects typically last about 3 to 6 months | Depending on the type of filler, effects last from 6 months to 2 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a filler treatment?
As we age, our face loses volume and develops wrinkles due to the decrease of collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin, and fat. Fillers are injected into the skin to improve wrinkles or fill in areas lacking volume, such as the lips, cheeks, and forehead. This treatment is effective for enhancing sunken scars or creating plump lips, contributing to a more youthful appearance.
How do fillers work?
Fillers, particularly those made from hyaluronic acid—a component naturally found in our bodies—work by drawing in water more than 1,000 times their weight. This process fills the treatment area with volume. Hyaluronic acid fillers are naturally absorbed by the body over time and are characterized by minimal foreign body sensation or clumping when injected into the skin.
What areas can be treated with fillers?
Fillers are effective in adding volume to various areas of the face or improving wrinkles. Common treatment areas include:
- Plumping thin lips
- Enhancing under-eye areas (aegyo-sal)
- Filling sunken foreheads
- Improving sunken cheeks and nasolabial folds
- Elevating low nose bridges
- Correcting wrinkles and sunken scars
What is the difference between Botox and fillers?
| Aspect | Botox | Filler |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | Improves wrinkles by injecting botulinum toxin into muscles to suppress muscle contraction. | Injects filling material, such as hyaluronic acid, into areas lacking volume. |
| Application Area | Wrinkles around the eyes, forehead wrinkles, frown lines, or muscular square jaw. | Fills in volume to sunken areas such as lips, cheeks, nose, and chin. |
| Duration | Effects usually last about 3 to 6 months. | Duration varies depending on the type of filler used. |