Juvelook

Both products are made of PDLLA particles and hyaluronic acid. Juvelook has smaller particles and a smaller amount; it is placed in the dermis and just below it to care for the skin's foundation, such as texture and fine lines. Juvelook Volume has larger particles and a greater amount; it is placed in the fat layer under the skin to gradually fill hollow cheeks and temples. Which product suits you is decided at your visit, after we look at your skin thickness and areas of concern.

The puffiness right after treatment comes from the injected fluid and swelling, so it settles within a few days. Changes from collagen buildup show gradually from about 4–8 weeks and settle in over 3–6 months across several sessions. After the course, we discuss maintenance about 6 months later for Juvelook and 12 months later for Juvelook Volume. How long results last varies from person to person.

One Juvelook course is 3 sessions, 6–8 weeks apart. Juvelook Volume is 2–3 sessions, 8–12 weeks apart. If sessions are too close together, particles can build up in one spot and form lumps, so we keep to the set interval. The number of sessions is decided at your visit based on your skin condition.

Because it is injected at many points, there is a stinging pain. Numbing cream is applied for about 30 minutes before treatment, and for Juvelook Volume a local anesthetic is sometimes added to the injection. Injections into the dermis may feel more painful than injections into deeper layers. The level of pain varies by area and person.

Bumps are small raised marks at each injection point. They usually settle within 1–3 days, and swelling can last 3–4 days. Do not press or rub them; leave them alone. You can wash your face and wear makeup gently from the next day.

Common reactions are bumps, redness, swelling, bruising, and stinging, which usually settle within a few days. Small lumps (nodules) may be felt a few weeks later, and rarely, inflammatory lumps (granulomas) form months later. Very rarely, a complication that blocks a blood vessel can occur, so if pain gets worse or your skin color or vision changes, contact us immediately.

Rejuran is a skin booster that places a salmon-derived DNA ingredient (PN) into the dermis to care for the environment and hydration inside the dermis. Juvelook works by helping your body make collagen in response to PDLLA particles. Because the two work differently, it is hard to say one is better. We choose one or plan both together depending on your concerns and skin condition.

Hyaluronic acid filler changes shape from the day of treatment through the volume of gel, and it can be dissolved with Hyalase. Juvelook changes the skin over several weeks through collagen your body makes. The hyaluronic acid in Juvelook responds to Hyalase, but the PDLLA particles do not dissolve; they break down in the body over several months.

Juvelook is a Class 4 medical device approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), in the category of 'tissue repair materials.' The intended use stated by the manufacturer is 'temporary improvement of facial wrinkles in adults through physical restoration by injecting polylactide and hyaluronic acid subcutaneously.' Juvelook Volume is in the same category.

At DM Dermatology, Juvelook is sometimes planned together with care such as Triple LDM or Skin Botox (botulinum toxin). Whether to have them on the same day, and the order and intervals, are decided at your visit based on your skin condition. Please also tell us about recent filler or laser treatments and any upcoming dental treatment.