Why You Shouldn’t Get Contour Injections Anywhere in Hongdae

Hello. I’m Dr. Jo Won-jin, and I’ve been seeing patients for 10 years.

I got contour injections, but they didn’t work at all.

When you need to refine your facial line because of a double chin, jowls, cheekbone area, or other areas with excess fat, contour injections are often considered.

They are commonly available at many clinics, but they are also one of the procedures that receive many complaints about side effects and comments like, “I can’t tell that it worked at all.”

Today, under the topic of why you shouldn’t get contour injections anywhere in Hongdae,

I’ll explain why your contour injections may not have worked,

and how to get contour injections safely.

Table of contents

• Different drug mixtures used for contour injections at each clinic

• Incorrect diagnosis before the procedure

• Differences between regular contour injections and V-Olet

• Precautions when getting contour injections

1. Different drug mixtures used for contour injections at each clinic

As a patient, it’s hard to know, but Hongdae contour injections are not a finished product released by a pharmaceutical company.

Each clinic mixes several medications using its own recipe.

Because of that, the ingredients, concentrations, and effects can vary greatly from clinic to clinic.

The ingredient that deserves the most attention here is steroid.

Steroids are very effective at shrinking fat cells in a short period of time.

But the problem is the concentration.

What happens if a high concentration of steroid is injected into an area with thin skin?

Not only the fat, but also the surrounding normal tissue and collagen layer can shrink, causing the skin to sink inward.

(If it is injected incorrectly into the cheeks or cheekbone area, hollow cheeks can occur.)

It can also cause abnormal bleeding or irregular periods if too much is injected.

So instead of simply looking for a “cheap injection with strong effects,”

you should carefully check whether the clinic clearly discloses whether steroids are included,

or whether it mixes ingredients in a safe ratio and composition to minimize risk.

2. Incorrect diagnosis before the procedure

Many people think, “If you’re bothered by chin fat and jowls, contour injections are the answer,”

but in fact, there are many different causes that ruin facial lines.

If the cause is not fat and you still get the procedure, you may not notice any change,

or the only fat you had may be reduced further, making the skin look even looser.

That is why it is most important to accurately determine the cause of your concern before getting the injection.

Let’s look at an example.

As shown in the photo below, instead of having a lot of fat, the skin may have lost its firmness and the jowls may hang downward.

In that case, rather than dissolving fat, lifting treatments such as Ulthera, Shurink, Thermage, or Serf

that tighten the fascia and dermis deep within the skin would be much more effective.

If the mid-face area has generally sagged downward,

Emsculpt, which trains the muscles in the center of the face to lift them upward, can be a good option.

(If you’re curious about Emsculpt, please refer to the post below.)

If the muscles at the tip of the chin are overdeveloped, or if the salivary glands near the ears are enlarged, the face can also look wider.

In such cases, instead of Hongdae contour injections,

you need to reduce the volume of the muscles and glands through jaw Botox or salivary gland Botox to create a slimmer line.

Because procedures are performed as requested even when contour injections are not the right solution,

a lot of people end up saying the contour injections didn’t work.

Ultimately, the priority is to look closely at the area of concern,

and accurately distinguish whether the cause is muscle, fat, or reduced elasticity.

Choosing a place with a system that can combine the necessary procedures at the right time can save both time and money.

3. Differences between regular contour injections and V-Olet

Many people misunderstand this.

One contour injection does not make the effect last forever.

That is because the principle is to temporarily reduce the size of fat cells.

The change appears quickly right after the procedure, but if care is neglected, the cells may enlarge again.

That is why, for those who want long-term effects, I recommend V-Olet.

Simply put, V-Olet is an injection that reduces the number of fat cells.

Because the number of cells itself decreases, the maintenance period is much longer than with regular Hongdae contour injections, and rebound is less likely.

You may worry that if the volume decreases, the skin could sag.

V-Olet induces collagen synthesis in the area where fat has been destroyed, helping the skin stay tight and adhere firmly under the chin without sagging.

Another advantage is that it does not contain steroids.

At this point, you may still be wondering which clinic to go to.

If you read the post below, you should be able to reduce the chance of failure significantly.

Precautions when getting contour injections

Let me summarize what I mentioned today.

• Safe ingredients: Check whether the clinic’s own mixture is safe, and consider steroid-related side effects as well
• Customized diagnosis by cause: Depending on the cause, such as fat, elasticity, or muscle, lifting or Botox may be necessary
• A fundamental solution: Considering long-term effects, V-Olet can be considered as an alternative

You may choose to prioritize price or promotions,

but Hongdae contour injections should be done at a place you can trust in order to be effective and safe.

Please choose a reliable clinic and receive the procedure safely.

Thank you. This was Jo Won-jin.