Hongdae Filler: Worried It Might Look Awkward?

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Worried it might look awkward?

"I got filler, but it looks awkward..."

"My friend looks fine, so why do I look awkward?"

There are often people who say the volume has been filled, but when they look in the mirror, their expression feels unnatural, and something feels awkward every time they smile.

To put it simply, the reason the results differ comes down to differences in planning.

Today, for those considering filler procedures, I’d like to explain how to get filler treatment naturally.

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• Why filler can look awkward

• Suitable filler types by area

• Designing with the balance of the entire face in mind

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Why filler can look awkward

As many of you probably already know, the left and right sides of a person’s face are not perfectly identical.

The bone structure differs in height, the thickness of the muscles differs, and even the skin thickness of the left and right cheeks is different.

But if this is not considered and the same amount is injected on both sides,

it may look fine when the face is still, but the moment you make an expression, one side may stand out more or asymmetry may become more noticeable.

Sometimes people say they received a fixed amount without a prior diagnosis, such as "1 cc for nasolabial folds."

The problem is that the reason their nasolabial folds are deep is not simply because that line has sunken in, but often because the front cheek has drooped downward and created a shadow.

If the cause is different but the same amount is placed in the same spot, awkwardness is bound to remain.

If you are considering filler treatment, I hope you will keep this in mind.

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Suitable filler types by area

People often think all fillers are basically the same, but in fact, each product has quite different properties.

Products with low elasticity and a soft texture are generally well-suited for areas such as the front cheek or nasolabial folds, where movement changes with facial expressions.

They blend naturally with the skin texture and respond flexibly to changes in expression.

On the other hand, products with high elasticity and strong support are more suitable for areas that need structural support, such as the chin tip or jawline.

That is why, if a type that does not suit the area is used, the result can look awkward no matter how well the amount is matched.

If a soft product is used in large amounts at the chin tip, it may spread sideways over time,

and if a firm product is used in the front cheek, it may feel unnatural when touched.

So to achieve a natural result, it is important to inject the appropriate type in the right amount for each area.

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Designing with the balance of the entire face in mind

During consultation, it is important not to look only at one sunken area, but to examine the balance of the entire face.

Even if you come in concerned about nasolabial folds, the overall structure of the front cheeks, temples, and jawline should also be examined together.

The face is like a single balloon, so if one side sinks, the other side is affected as well,

which is why where to inject, how deep to inject, and how much to inject must be planned within the balance of the whole face for a natural result.

And there is one more important point.

You should not design the treatment while lying on the bed.

When lying down, gravity pulls the facial tissue backward, so it looks completely different from how it appears when you are sitting.

That is why, before the procedure, it is important to have the patient sit up, make facial expressions, and design the treatment while observing how the face moves when smiling and talking.

Planning should be based on a moving face, not a static one, so that it does not look awkward in daily life.

Today, for those looking into Hongdae filler, I’ve summarized the key points of a treatment that does not end up looking awkward.

Please remember that filler is not simply a procedure that fills volume, but a process of designing the balance of the entire face.

Rather than focusing on cost or distance, I recommend choosing a place that carefully diagnoses your facial structure.

Thank you. This was Hongdae Sinchon UNNI ^^

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