Olidia: Why Doesn’t It Change Right Away?

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I’m Youngjin Wi from Beauty’s Doctor.

When you are concerned about the nasolabial folds or cheeks that look sunken,

You may wonder, “Should I get filler?”

and come across the name Olidia as well.

Because it is injected, it may seem like a treatment that fills the area immediately, just like filler.

However, Olidia is explained somewhat differently from a treatment that creates volume immediately after injection, such as a hyaluronic acid filler.

It is closer to a collagen booster treatment that takes into account tissue responses related to collagen formation within the skin over time.

Therefore, the way changes appear and the timing of evaluation may differ from those of filler.

Determining which approach is right for you requires checking your current condition during a consultation rather than deciding based solely on the treatment name.

How Is Olidia Different from Filler?

A hyaluronic acid filler is an injectable product that directly addresses the volume and shape of the injection area.

You may notice changes in volume or shape relatively quickly immediately after injection.

In contrast, Olidia can be described as a collagen booster treatment.

Rather than immediately filling an empty area with the injected substance itself,

it is explained as a method that induces tissue responses related to collagen formation within the skin.

Therefore, it can be difficult to evaluate the overall progress based only on the appearance immediately after treatment,

and it may be necessary to allow time and assess changes in the skin condition and volume together.

Collagen boosters refer to a group of treatments in which lactic acid-based ingredients such as PLLA and PDLLA are injected into the skin, taking tissue responses into account.

The application method may vary depending on the ingredients, treatment area, and injection depth.

The Composition of PLLA and Olidia

The primary ingredient in Olidia is known to be from the PLLA family.

PLLA stands for poly-L-lactic acid.

It can be described as a lactic acid-based substance that gradually breaks down in the body over time.

Olidia is also known to contain CMC and mannitol.

This composition is intended to help the particles disperse evenly and make them easier to handle during the procedure.

Fine PLLA particles may be injected at an appropriate depth for the treatment area, such as the dermis or subcutaneous layer,

and collagen formation responses related to fibroblasts are also taken into account within the skin.

However, these responses do not appear at the same speed or in the same manner for everyone.

The course may vary depending on skin thickness, the degree of hollowing, the treatment area, injection depth, and previous treatment history.

PLLA is a lactic acid-based ingredient that breaks down in the body over time.

Fibroblasts are cells in the skin associated with the formation of substances such as collagen.

Olidia Also Comes in Different Types

Olidia is sometimes described as having different lines depending on the dosage and application depth.

Therefore, simply saying “I received Olidia” may not provide enough information to determine exactly which line and method were planned.

The direction of the consultation may differ depending on whether the concern is related to skin condition, such as skin texture or fine lines, or involves both volume and shape, such as the nasolabial folds or cheeks that look sunken.

However, the line to consider in practice depends on the treatment area, skin thickness, degree of hollowing, and previous treatment history.

During the consultation, it is helpful to distinguish whether your concern is primarily related to skin texture, volume, or another contributing cause.

Why Doesn’t It End After One Treatment, and Why Does It Take Time?

Responses related to collagen formation do not become complete immediately.

Because the changes develop over time, it is difficult to evaluate the overall course based only on the appearance immediately after treatment.

Depending on the condition, the treatment may be planned over several sessions, and whether additional treatment is needed and the interval between sessions may be adjusted while monitoring the progress.

However, the number of sessions and intervals may vary depending on the treatment area, skin thickness, degree of hollowing, previous treatment history, and individual response.

In addition, the injection depth and amount must be considered carefully with collagen booster treatments.

This is because, in rare cases, the injection area may feel like it has a small nodule, or you may notice unevenness.

Therefore, rather than simply assuming that “more should be injected because volume is needed,” it is important to first assess your current skin condition and the characteristics of the treatment area during a consultation.

Skin and volume conditions vary from person to person, so a particular treatment is not necessary for everyone.

After first checking your current condition and whether treatment is needed during a consultation, we explain which areas may benefit from treatment and which areas may not require it.

You can find detailed programs on the website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the biggest difference between Olidia and filler?

A. A hyaluronic acid filler is an injectable product that directly addresses the volume and shape of the injection area.

Olidia can be described as a collagen booster treatment that takes tissue responses related to collagen formation into account over time.

Therefore, the speed and progression of the changes may differ.

Q. Does it fill the area immediately after one treatment?

A. Olidia is explained differently from a treatment that creates volume immediately after injection, such as filler.

Because the response related to collagen formation takes time, it is best to make an assessment while monitoring the progress.

The number of sessions and intervals needed may vary depending on the treatment area and individual condition.

Q. How do I choose an Olidia line?

A. The direction of the consultation may differ depending on whether the concern is related to skin condition, such as skin texture or fine lines, or to the shape of an area with reduced volume or a sunken appearance.

However, which line is appropriate in practice may vary depending on skin thickness, treatment area, degree of hollowing, and previous treatment history.

It is best to first check your current condition during a consultation.

Thank you for reading this lengthy post.

This was Youngjin Wi.