Juvelook Volume vs Filler: What's the Difference?

Juvelook Volume vs Filler: What's the Difference?

This is Dr. Wi Young-jin from BeautysDoctors.

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Q. Isn't Juvelook Volume basically a filler too?

A. No, it's not. Rather than filling, it works by stimulating your skin to produce collagen naturally, creating volume from within.


Q. Then you don't see immediate results?

A. There's some volume right after the procedure, but the real transformation happens 4-8 weeks later as collagen regeneration takes place.

What is Juvelook Volume?

Juvelook Volume is

a collagen-inducing volumizer

based on PDLLA (Poly-D,L-lactic acid).

Unlike regular HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers,

it doesn't immediately fill volume upon injection

but stimulates collagen synthesis within skin tissue

to gradually create volume over time.

Simply put,

fillers "fill by adding volume"

while Juvelook Volume "grows volume from within."

Why this difference matters

is what I'll explore in depth now.

Growing, Not Filling — The True Meaning of Collagen Induction

Many patients misunderstand this,

thinking "collagen induction" sounds like

just another marketing term.

But here's what's truly important.

When PDLLA enters the body,

it gradually breaks down while

sending signals to surrounding tissues.

A signal that says "tissue regeneration is needed here."

Then our fibroblasts—

think of them as collagen-producing factories—

become activated and start

synthesizing new Type I and Type III collagen.

What's tricky is that

unlike fillers where "you see results immediately,"

volume gradually builds up over

4 weeks, 8 weeks, sometimes up to 12 weeks.

Honestly speaking,

some patients look at the results on the day of treatment

and wonder "Is this actually working?"

But when they return a month later,

they often say "Doctor, did you inject something else?"

because the results are so naturally enhanced—

this has been quite common in my cases.

Especially in areas like temples or forehead

where skin has thinned over bone,

or the front of cheeks where volume has been lost,

this principle shows clearly definitive results.

Regular fillers use HA gel to physically

occupy space and create volume.

So over time,

as they break down, volume decreases,

and sometimes they can spread or clump.

In contrast, with Juvelook Volume,

while PDLLA itself is absorbed over several months,

the newly created collagen at that site

remains for a considerable period.

It's not simply better because it's more expensive—

because it's "collagen made by your own skin,"

the texture itself is different.

There's virtually no "foreign sensation you feel when touched"

that's characteristic of fillers.

Regular Filler vs Juvelook Volume — Side-by-Side Comparison

While it varies by case,

I usually explain it to patients

like this summary.

As you can see from the table,

Juvelook Volume isn't superior in every aspect.

But it's not all positive either.

There's something I absolutely must tell you—

Juvelook Volume cannot be dissolved.

If you're unhappy with HA filler results,

they can be dissolved with hyaluronidase to reverse them.

However, PDLLA-based products

must be waited out until they naturally

break down in the body.

That's why the practitioner's anatomical understanding

and injection volume control abilities

are far more critical than with HA fillers.

However, for patients seeking natural results

for large-area volume loss,

it remains one of the best options available.

Who Should Get This vs Who's Better with Filler

From my clinic experience, I see

three main patient types.

First, those with hollowed temples and front cheeks.

As we age, fat loss combined with

bone resorption progression makes

the entire face appear "sunken in."

In such cases, fillers can

clump or feel palpable,

so Juvelook Volume provides much more natural results.

Second, those burdened by repeated filler appointments.

If coming for fillers every 6 months to 1 year

is burdensome time-wise and cost-wise,

2-3 Juvelook Volume sessions

lasting 12+ months is more efficient.

Third, those who dislike the "filler look."

Honestly speaking,

this is the most common reason patients visit.

Patients who had swollen or unnatural experiences

with fillers elsewhere

often switch to Juvelook Volume at our clinic

and ask "Did I actually get a procedure?"

because the results are so naturally enhanced.

Conversely, for areas like nose tips or chin tips

requiring precise contouring,

HA fillers are more suitable.

Juvelook Volume excels at creating

"overall volume enhancement" in large areas

but has limitations for

detailed sculpting work.

Procedure Process and Precautions

The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes.

We proceed after applying numbing cream.

Since Juvelook Volume comes in powder form,

it requires reconstitution

by mixing with HA solvent before the procedure.

How you manage this mixing ratio

affects viscosity and diffusion range,

so practitioner experience directly influences results.

Here's how I typically approach it—

For thin areas like temples,

I mix it thinner for wider spread,

while for areas needing volume like front cheeks,

I increase concentration for focused injection.

For 2-3 days after the procedure,

you may experience slight swelling

and bumpy sensations at injection sites.

This is the PDLLA particles settling process

and naturally stabilizes around 1 week.

However, for one week after the procedure,

it's best to avoid saunas,

vigorous exercise, and alcohol.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What's the difference between Juvelook Volume and regular Juvelook?

A. Regular Juvelook is more like a skin booster

focused on skin texture and elasticity improvement,

while Juvelook Volume has higher PDLLA content

enabling actual volume generation.

Simply put, think "skin texture use" vs "volume use"

as different purposes.

Q2. How many sessions are needed and what's the cost?

A. Depending on the degree of volume loss,

typically 1-3 sessions are done at 4-6 week intervals.

In my experience, around the 2nd session

is when most patients show significantly increased satisfaction.

Costs vary based on amount used and treatment areas,

so we provide details during direct consultation.

Q3. Are there any side effects or precautions?

A. Post-procedure swelling, bruising, and bumpy injection sites

naturally subside within 1-2 weeks.

However, as mentioned earlier,

since it cannot be dissolved,

over-injection or injection into wrong layers

can cause nodules (lumps).

This depends on practitioner skill level,

so I strongly emphasize receiving treatment

from sufficiently experienced medical staff.

This was Dr. Wi Young-jin.