Creating Broad Shoulders with Shoulder Filler - Complete Guide to Longevity and Aftercare

How can you create shoulders like Jennie’s straight, angular shoulders?

Hello.

I’m Kim Ha-won from Beauty Doctors.

BLACKPINK Jennie’s shoulder line is

a representative example of the angular shoulders

many people admire.

When wearing off-shoulder or sleeveless outfits,

a shoulder line that appears close to a right angle

creates a confident and healthy impression,

and suits any outfit perfectly.

But natural bone structure or

exercise alone has its limits,

so many people have recently

been choosing shoulder filler. What is shoulder filler?

Shoulder filler is a procedure that

creates volume by injecting

hyaluronic acid filler into the shoulders.

It is mainly injected into the deltoid area

to make the shoulder line rounder and fuller,

and lifts drooping shoulders

to complete a line that is close to a right angle.

It requires a much larger amount than facial filler,

and usually around 20–30 cc in total for both shoulders

is used. The effects of shoulder filler

※ This image shows an actual procedure case and was posted with the customer’s written consent.

※ Before procedure: 2024.03.15 / After procedure: 2024.06.20

※ The effects of the procedure may vary depending on an individual’s skin condition, body type, lifestyle, and other factors.

※ After the procedure, side effects such as bruising, swelling, inflammation, and filler migration may occur, so please proceed after sufficient consultation with a specialist.

A complete straight-shoulder line

Lifts drooping shoulders

and makes the angle where the shoulders and arms meet

visually closer to a right angle.

This is the biggest effect:

it creates a firm and healthy impression. Improved upper-body proportions

When the shoulders look wider,

the waist appears relatively slimmer,

so the overall upper-body silhouette

looks much more balanced. A softer silhouette through an optical illusion

At first glance, you might think that adding filler to the shoulders

would make them look more bulky,

but in reality, through an optical illusion,

the arms and waist look slimmer,

which creates a softer, more delicate silhouette. Reduction in the appearance of prominent trapezius muscles

For people whose trapezius muscles are well developed

and who therefore seem to have a short neck,

adding volume to the shoulders

makes the trapezius muscles

look less prominent by comparison.

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Shoulder filler longevity The duration of shoulder filler varies by person,

but in general it lasts about 1 year to 1.5 years.

Compared with facial filler,

it tends to last much longer,

because the shoulder area moves less than the face

and has lower blood flow,

so the filler breaks down more slowly.

For people who are very active

or who exercise their shoulders often,

it may be absorbed a little faster.

That said, there is no need

to restrict daily life,

and you can get a touch-up

when the shoulder line starts to look deflated. Daily life and exercise after the procedure You can resume all daily activities

immediately after the procedure.

Light exercise is possible

starting the next day,

and activities such as manual lymphatic massage, shoulder massage,

or swimming are better done after about one week

to allow the filler to settle.

How to keep the shoulder filler effect longer Be careful for one week after the procedure

Most daily activities are fine,

but until the filler has fully settled,

it is best to avoid massages

that apply direct pressure to the shoulders.

Please also avoid high-temperature environments

such as jjimjilbangs and saunas for about one week. High-intensity shoulder exercise should be moderate

General exercise is possible right away,

but high-intensity shoulder workouts that

focus on stimulating the deltoid muscles

should be started with a light intensity

for about two weeks while the filler stabilizes.

There is no need to drastically change

your usual workout routine. Avoid pressure and stimulation

When receiving a shoulder massage,

let them know in advance to avoid the filler injection area.

Strong pressure or continuous stimulation can

cause the filler to move

or be absorbed more quickly. Get a touch-up when it starts to deflate

Before the filler disappears completely,

if you start to feel the shoulder line slowly losing volume,

you can maintain the effect more naturally

by adding a small amount of filler.

Many people usually get a touch-up

every 1 to 1.5 years. Be careful about sudden weight changes

Rapid weight loss can reduce shoulder volume as well,

making the filler effect look less noticeable. Things to check before the procedure The injector’s experience

Because shoulder filler involves injecting a large amount of filler

over a wide area,

balance and aesthetic sense are important.

Check before-and-after photos

and choose a place with extensive experience. Check the filler product

Shoulder filler should use a

high-concentration, high-viscosity product.

If a cheaper filler is used,

the shape may collapse quickly

or lumps may be felt. Clarify your goal

Depending on whether you want the shoulders to look wider

or only want to lift drooping shoulders,

the injection location and amount will differ.

During consultation, clearly communicate

the result you want. Be aware of possible side effects

Side effects such as bruising, swelling, inflammation,

vascular damage, and filler migration

may occur rarely.

Because the shoulders are an area where nerves and blood vessels pass through,

choosing an experienced injector is essential.

Shoulder filler is a relatively simple procedure,

but it can bring a major change to body silhouette.

You can return to daily life immediately after the procedure,

and light exercise is possible from the next day,

so the recovery period is short.

However, since it usually lasts about 1 year

to 1.5 years,

if you want lasting results,

you should also consider that regular touch-ups are needed.

The absorption rate varies depending on activity level,

but there is no need to restrict daily life,

so you can go about your routine naturally.

If you are considering shoulder filler, please carefully check

the injector’s experience, the product used, and your own body type

before making a decision.

Thank you for reading.

This was Kim Ha-won.