Why Can Improper Juvelook Volume Treatment Cause Bulging Jowls in Hongdae?

Hello. I’m Wonjin Cho, the director of Chai Clinic, where I have been providing dermatology care in Hongdae for 10 years.

I developed lower-cheek bulges after Juvelook Volume treatment ㅠㅠ

Not long ago, someone came to see me because she was confused after developing jowls following Juvelook Volume treatment for her nasolabial folds.

The clinic where she had the treatment told her that this could not happen, so she came to our clinic for an evaluation.

There may be several possible causes, but this can occasionally happen when the product is not injected carefully and precisely.

This is directly related to the characteristics of the Juvelook Volume treatment itself.

That is why it is something you should make sure to understand before receiving the treatment.

Today, we will look at why improper Juvelook Volume treatment can result in bulldog-like jowls,

and what can be done to prevent this.

The Difference Between Filler and Juvelook Volume Treatment

Many people think of Juvelook Volume as being similar to filler, but they are different from the very beginning.

With filler, you can precisely target the area you want and fill it with the exact amount of volume you desire.

The amount injected becomes the result on that day.

Juvelook Volume, however, works a little differently.

The product on the left in the photo above is Juvelook, and the one on the right is Juvelook Volume.

Juvelook Volume provides some degree of volume while also inducing collagen production, so the volume gradually builds over time.

In simple terms, the appearance on the day of treatment is not the final result.

The collagen produced by your skin over the following several weeks is what ultimately determines the actual result.

The problem is that it is difficult to control 100% how much collagen will build up and in which direction.

It may build up in an unwanted direction.

That is why the details of the injection process have a major impact on the result.

The Key Is Juvelook Volume’s “Thin Consistency”

Juvelook Volume is mixed with water before it is injected.

(More precisely, it is soaked in water. This is called hydration.)

Juvelook Volume needs to be mixed thoroughly with water, as shown in the photo above.

While filler has a thick, gel-like consistency, Juvelook Volume is much more fluid.

This difference is what determines the result.

Even when injecting into the same area, if a large amount is pushed in all at once, the thin product can spread widely into the surrounding tissue.

A high-viscosity filler stays where it is injected, but a more fluid product does not behave the same way.

This means that the product can spread over a wider area than the narrow area originally intended, inducing collagen production there as well.

You may think it was injected only into the nasolabial folds, but the entire cheek area may unexpectedly look heavier,

or sagging may become more pronounced.

This is where many of the cases of appearing “more saggy after treatment,” as mentioned earlier, originate.

That is why it should be injected slowly, conservatively, and in separate portions.

The solution itself is simple, but it requires more care and effort.

Rather than pushing in a large amount all at once, the product should be injected slowly and carefully in small, divided amounts.

At the same time, the injection sites and depths must be determined while considering facial asymmetry, the existing distribution of volume, and the direction of sagging.

This approach takes more time and requires considerably more concentration.

However, even with the same product, the result can be completely different depending on how carefully the practitioner

controls the amount and injection speed.

Ultimately, Juvelook Volume is a treatment in which

“how it is injected” matters much more than “how much is injected.”

How to Choose Juvelook Volume Treatment in Hongdae

What I discussed today is something that can easily go unnoticed from the patient’s perspective.

But it is also one of the most important factors distinguishing a satisfying result from a disappointing one.

That is why, during your consultation, you should pay attention not only to “how much will be injected,”

but also to whether the clinic explains “how the product will be divided and where it will be injected.”

If you are considering Juvelook Volume treatment in Hongdae,

I recommend choosing a clinic that takes a conservative approach and pays close attention to detail.

The type of product is certainly important, but ultimately, the practitioner’s technique and judgment determine the result on your face.

Thank you. This was Wonjin Cho.

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