3 Ways to Improve the Results of Contouring Injections in Hongdae

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

I’ve had contouring injections twice,

and they didn’t work at all ㅠㅠ

My face actually looked more swollen than before I got them.

There are often patients who come to the clinic after getting contouring injections incorrectly.

You probably made a big decision to go ahead with the procedure, so if only side effects remain instead of the results you expected, the disappointment is beyond words.

Today, under the topic of “3 Ways to Improve the Results of Contouring Injections in Hongdae,”

I’d like to talk about three ways to achieve better results with the same cost for Hongdae contouring injections.

If you take just 3 minutes to read this post to the end, I think you’ll be able to avoid regrets like the ones above.

Table of Contents

• Understanding how contouring injections work

• 3 ways to improve the effects of contouring injections

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Understanding how contouring injections work

Contouring injections do not magically make your entire face smaller.

Simply put, they work by breaking down fat and unnecessary waste products that make the face look larger and more heavy.

They reduce the size of fat in areas where thick fat layers have built up and made the jawline look heavy, such as a double chin, or in jowls that sag like a bulldog,

helping refine the overall line.

In other words, if the cause is bone or muscle, contouring injections alone have limitations.

(There are also cases where the area feels soft when pressed, but the muscle volume beneath the fat is large.

In those cases, you need to combine the treatment with Botox to properly reduce the volume.)

If the issue is sagging skin, especially when the outer skin has stretched, a separate lifting procedure is needed.

That is why an accurate diagnosis before the procedure should be the first step.

2. 3 ways to improve the effects of contouring injections

1. Get a customized diagnosis and design

Some people say, “Doctor, please inject me exactly like that person!” But our face shapes are all different.

Some people are concerned about a double chin, some have fat concentrated above the cheekbones, and some have marked asymmetry in the cheeks—each person has their own characteristics.

Even with the same Hongdae contouring injection, it should be designed by considering each person’s fat distribution, skin thickness, and even muscle movement.

If you focus only on removing fat, you may experience side effects such as excessive atrophy.

How much fat should be removed, and from which area, to achieve the most ideal line?

The delicacy of the medical staff, who carefully plan and inject accordingly, accounts for 80% of the results.

2. Check the ingredients in the contouring injection carefully

The ingredients and ratios mixed into contouring injections vary widely from one clinic to another.

To maximize the effect, some clinics use steroid ingredients,

and while they do have a strong effect in effectively reducing fat tissue,

just because the effect is good, does that mean you keep getting steroid injections long term?

Do not do that.

Different ingredients are used by different clinics.

Rather than an excessive ingredient mix that could harm your health,

it is important to choose a clinic that safely combines ingredients effective for fat breakdown even without steroids.

Before the procedure, make sure to check whether the medication used by the clinic contains steroids,

and ask how they reduce the risks when repeated treatments are needed.

3. The importance of setting the dose and interval

It is usually said that you need consistent injections every 1 to 2 weeks to see results.

But this should vary depending on what kind of ingredients the injection contains.

What if you repeatedly receive injections containing the steroid ingredient mentioned above at short intervals?

As your body’s hormonal balance is disrupted, you may experience not only the irregular menstrual cycle mentioned earlier,

but also side effects such as Cushing’s syndrome, in which fat abnormally increases in the face or the back of the neck.

Side effect of contouring injections: case of Cushing’s syndrome

Even if it is a Hongdae contouring injection made with safe ingredients, getting it frequently and in large amounts is not always the answer.

If an excessive dose is injected all at once, your face may remain swollen continuously instead.

The clinic should set the most efficient, appropriate dose and interval based on your individual skin condition and amount of fat so that the effect can be improved without side effects.

3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. When can I exercise after getting contouring injections?

A. Light exercise is fine immediately after the procedure.

In fact, sweating and promoting lymphatic circulation may help with fat elimination.

However, there is a risk of infection through the needle insertion site, so please keep the regeneration patch in place.

Q. Can I get lifting treatments like Shurink or Ulthera after contouring injections?

A. The order is important. It is much more effective to first reduce the volume of unnecessary fat,

and then receive ultrasound lifting treatments such as Shurink or Ulthera.

If lifting is performed after the fat has been reduced, it is easier to understand as removing a heavy load

and allowing for stronger lifting.

In closing Even refining just one facial line can greatly change your overall impression and atmosphere.

That is why Hongdae contouring injections are always a popular procedure, but at the same time, they also require a cautious approach.

As I mentioned today, rather than making a decision based on low prices or trends,

find a clinic that accurately understands your facial structure and carefully designs the treatment with safe ingredients.

I have written more details below about how to choose a good dermatology clinic.

Thank you. This was Jo Won-jin.