Hello.
I am Dr. Hyuk-chan Jo, Director of Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt that the volume under your cheekbones has decreased, making your nasolabial folds more prominent and your face look longer than before?
"My weight is the same, but the mid-face area looks sunken and my nasolabial folds seem deeper.
I've looked into fillers, but I'm worried they might look unnatural, and I'm wondering if there's an option to restore volume naturally."
I frequently hear these concerns in the consultation room.
The mid-face area, which includes the cheekbones, cheeks, and under-eye area, is where changes over time are most clearly visible.
When volume in this area decreases, nasolabial folds deepen and facial balance is lost, causing the overall impression to look older.
While fillers create volume through immediate filling, volume boosters work differently by inducing natural volume and collagen regeneration within the dermis.
This approach to natural volume restoration is what we call the Uijeongbu Volume Booster, and we utilize HiloWave for this purpose.
Today, I will explain the principles of how HiloWave approaches mid-face volume, how it differs from fillers, and what situations it is best suited for.
What is the Uijeongbu Volume Booster?
👉 The Uijeongbu Volume Booster is a procedure that uses HiloWave (Dual HA Complex), which combines high-purity French hyaluronic acid in both high and low molecular weights, injected into the dermis to simultaneously induce natural volume restoration, improvement of inner dryness, and collagen and elastin regeneration.
While general fillers use BDDE cross-linking agents to firmly fix hyaluronic acid to create immediate filling, HiloWave is designed with a dual-bonded structure of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to induce natural volume and regeneration from within the skin.
At our Uijeongbu branch, we include Embo-Care with HiloWave procedures to manage recovery by alleviating injection marks and initial irritation after the treatment.
How the HiloWave Dual HA structure works
👉 HiloWave is a dual HA volume booster that approaches the mid-face in four stages: deep penetration of low-molecular HA, surface volume from high-molecular HA, induction of collagen and elastin regeneration, and natural volume stabilization.
Low-molecular HA - Deep dermal penetration
Low-molecular hyaluronic acid has high diffusivity, allowing it to penetrate deep into the dermis.
Once it reaches the deep layers, low-molecular HA directly improves inner dryness and creates a foundation for moisture and volume inside the skin.
High-molecular HA - Surface volume and elasticity
High-molecular hyaluronic acid maintains stable volume and elasticity at the surface level.
Immediate volume is visible right after the procedure, and sunken areas are filled naturally.
Induction of collagen and elastin regeneration
The dual-bonded HA acts by regulating fibroblasts within the dermis.
While existing collagen boosters create collagen by inducing an inflammatory foreign body reaction, HiloWave regulates cells without inflammation, helping the skin produce its own collagen and elastin.
Natural volume stabilization
Over time, your own collagen and elastin settle in, and the volume is maintained stably.
Immediate filling and long-term regeneration occur together, resulting in a natural look without the artificial impression of fillers.
Differences in approach between fillers and HiloWave
👉 Fillers create immediate filling using hyaluronic acid fixed with BDDE cross-linking agents, while HiloWave uses a dual HA structure to achieve both natural volume and collagen regeneration, resulting in different impressions and maintenance methods.
Structure and working principle
General fillers are in a firmly fixed form by combining hyaluronic acid with a cross-linking agent called BDDE.
They create distinct volume in the injected area immediately, but they have the characteristic of remaining stable within the tissue due to the cross-linking agent.
HiloWave uses a method of dual-bonding high and low molecular HA instead of a cross-linking agent.
Because it acts through cell regulation without inducing inflammation, the burden of nodules or foreign body sensation is relatively low.
Resulting impression
Fillers can sometimes give an impression where volume is emphasized due to a distinct filling effect.
HiloWave is characterized by natural changes that are difficult for others to notice, as the dual HA settles naturally and collagen regenerates simultaneously.
Procedure pain and downtime
Fillers use injectors or cannulas, and swelling and bruising may persist for several days depending on the area.
HiloWave is injected at only 1 to 5 points per side of the face without an injector, so procedure pain is low and injection marks are minimized.
Possibility of combination
Since the two procedures have different principles, they can be combined.
If you leave a gap of more than 1 month without performing them on the same area simultaneously, you can enjoy both the immediate volume of fillers and the natural regeneration of HiloWave.
Areas where HiloWave is particularly effective
👉 HiloWave is a volume booster that can approach various areas and conditions, including mid-face volume restoration, nasolabial and marionette lines, under-eye hollowness, and inner dryness and fine lines.
Mid-face (cheekbones/cheeks) - Optimal indication
The mid-face, leading from the cheekbones to the cheeks, is the representative indication for HiloWave.
When volume decreases, the face looks longer and nasolabial folds become prominent; HiloWave restores natural volume to this area, improving facial balance and creating a shorter-looking impression.
Nasolabial and marionette lines
It is also effective for deepened nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth.
It fills the deepened folds from the inside, naturally softening them, while collagen regeneration proceeds simultaneously to restore the lines themselves.
Under-eye hollowness
It is also used for under-eye hollowness and tear troughs.
It is frequently chosen for sensitive under-eye areas due to fewer injection marks and a lower risk of nodules.
Inner dryness and fine lines
Low-molecular HA penetrates deep into the dermis, improving both inner dryness and fine lines.
It proceeds in a direction that restores overall skin condition.
Uijeongbu Volume Booster lineup
👉 At our Uijeongbu branch, we offer HiloWave volume booster in 2cc single-session and 3-session options, both of which include Embo-Care after the procedure to manage initial recovery.
Type Option
You can see the immediate volume of the dual HA right after the procedure, and collagen and elastin regeneration settles in over time.
Repeating the procedure 3 times allows volume restoration and regeneration effects to settle stably, and natural results last for a long time.
We will examine which option suits your mid-face condition and degree of volume loss during the preliminary consultation.
Who is HiloWave suitable for?
Those whose face looks long due to sunken volume in the cheekbones and cheeks
Those whose impression looks older due to deepened nasolabial and marionette lines
Those who want natural changes rather than the immediate volume of fillers
Those who want to manage both inner dryness and facial volume
Those who want to improve under-eye hollowness without the burden of nodules
Those who want a procedure with fewer marks due to concerns about downtime
Uijeongbu Volume Booster side effects and things to know in advance
👉 Although the Uijeongbu Volume Booster is a procedure approved as a Class 4 medical device by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, individual skin conditions, area characteristics, and the practitioner's judgment have a significant impact on the stability of the results.
Light redness, minor swelling, thin bruising, and injection marks may appear briefly on the treated area immediately after the procedure.
Generally, these resolve naturally within a few days to a maximum of 1 week.
In cases where embossing (injection marks) remains, our Uijeongbu branch provides Embo-Care after the procedure to ensure recovery is comfortable.
Due to the characteristics of the area, there may be a small amount of diffusion after the HiloWave procedure, but it is not to the extent that the shape changes noticeably.
It is recommended to refrain from strong massages, saunas, steam rooms, strenuous exercise, and drinking for 1 week after the procedure, and it is good for recovery stability not to rub or press the treated area strongly.
If you are having a procedure on the same area as a filler, it is recommended to leave a gap of more than 1 month, so we will check your procedure history during the preliminary consultation.
Following the guidance of our experienced medical staff, the procedure method and dosage will be decided after checking your volume status and area characteristics during the preliminary consultation.
If any of the following apply to you, please inform us during the consultation as the procedure may be restricted or require prior confirmation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have a history of allergies to hyaluronic acid ingredients
If you have active herpes, infection, or wounds in the treated area
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or keloid constitution
If you are regularly taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents
If you have a recent history of other filler or thread procedures in the treated area
⚠️ Precautions before and after HiloWave procedure
👉 HiloWave is a procedure where recovery speed and result stability vary depending on pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure initial care.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of the Uijeongbu Volume Booster?
You can see the immediate volume of the dual HA right after the procedure.
Collagen and elastin regeneration effects settle in over time after the procedure, and repeating the procedure 3 times allows natural volume and regeneration to settle stably.
Q. Should I choose HiloWave or filler?
It depends on the direction of the results you want.
If you want immediate filling and distinct volume, filler is suitable; if you want natural volume and collagen regeneration together, HiloWave is suitable.
Q. How long does the HiloWave effect last?
Dual HA and your own collagen become the axis of maintenance.
Hyaluronic acid is absorbed slowly, but as collagen and elastin regeneration settles in, natural volume lasts for a long time.
Q. What is Embo-Care?
It is a recovery management service that alleviates injection marks (embossing) after the procedure.
At our Uijeongbu branch, Embo-Care is performed after the HiloWave procedure so that initial redness and marks recover comfortably.
Q. How much does the procedure hurt?
It is performed after applying numbing cream before the procedure, so there is no significant pain.
Since it is a method of injecting only 1 to 5 points per side of the face, the procedure time is short and the burden is low.
Q. Can I get a filler after receiving HiloWave?
Since the two procedures have different principles, they can be combined.
If you leave a gap of more than 1 month without performing them on the same area simultaneously, you can enjoy both immediate volume and natural regeneration.
Q. How long is the downtime?
Injection marks and minor swelling resolve within a few days, and most people have no trouble with daily life the next day.
If there is no bruising, it is a low-burden procedure that allows you to go to work on the day of the procedure.
The mid-face area is where changes over time are most clearly visible.
When volume in this area decreases, nasolabial folds deepen and the face looks longer, causing the overall impression to look older.
While fillers create volume through immediate filling, volume boosters work by inducing natural volume and collagen regeneration within the dermis, so they are considered for those who want natural results.
The Uijeongbu Volume Booster is a procedure that uses HiloWave, which dual-bonds high-purity French hyaluronic acid, to improve inner dermal dryness, restore natural volume, and regenerate collagen and elastin, and it includes Embo-Care to manage recovery after the procedure.
At our Uijeongbu branch, in addition to HiloWave, various skin boosters are available for you to choose from according to your purpose.
HiloWave is specialized in mid-face volume improvement and skin quality enhancement, while Elravie Litou approaches various skin concerns such as whitening, wrinkles, pores, and skin texture.
We also perform various skin boosters such as Rejuran, Juvelook, and Potenza.
Even for the same skin booster, various lines are prepared according to the area and purpose, so you can choose according to your areas of interest and desired effects.
We will check the direction that suits your mid-face condition and areas of interest during the consultation.
If your face looks long due to mid-face hollowness and nasolabial folds, please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Even before deciding on a procedure, you can check the current state of your face through a preliminary consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on an accurate diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
자가면역 질환, 켈로이드 체질을 진단받은 경우
항응고제·항혈소판제 정기 복용 중인 경우
시술 부위에 최근 다른 필러·실 시술 이력이 있는 경우
⚠️ 힐로웨이브 시술 전후 주의사항
👉 힐로웨이브는 시술 전 준비와 시술 후 초기 관리에 따라 회복 속도와 결과 안정성이 달라지는 시술입니다.
❓ 자주 묻는 질문 (FAQ)
Q. 의정부 볼륨부스터 결과는 언제부터 확인할 수 있나요?
시술 직후부터 이중 HA의 즉각적인 볼륨감을 확인할 수 있습니다.
콜라겐과 엘라스틴 재생 효과는 시술 후 시간이 지나며 자리 잡고,
3회 반복 진행 시 자연스러운 볼륨과 재생이 안정적으로 자리 잡습니다.
Q. 힐로웨이브와 필러 중 어떤 걸 골라야 하나요?
원하시는 결과 방향에 따라 다릅니다.
즉각적인 채움과 뚜렷한 볼륨을 원하시면 필러,
자연스러운 볼륨과 콜라겐 재생을 함께 원하시면 힐로웨이브가 어울립니다.
Q. 힐로웨이브 유지 기간은 얼마나 되나요?
이중 HA와 자가 콜라겐이 함께 유지의 축이 됩니다.
히알루론산은 서서히 흡수되지만 콜라겐과 엘라스틴 재생이 자리 잡으며
자연스러운 볼륨이 오래 지속됩니다.
Q. 엠보케어가 뭔가요?
시술 후 주사 자국(엠보싱)을 완화하는 회복 관리입니다.
의정부점에서는 힐로웨이브 시술 후 엠보케어가 함께 진행되어
초기 붉은기와 자국 회복이 부담 없이 이뤄집니다.
Q. 시술 통증은 어느 정도인가요?
시술 전 마취 크림 도포 후 진행되어 강한 통증은 크지 않습니다.
얼굴 한쪽 당 1~5 포인트만 주사하는 방식이라 시술 시간이 짧고 부담이 적습니다.
Q. 힐로웨이브를 받고 필러도 받을 수 있나요?
두 시술은 원리가 달라 병행이 가능합니다.
같은 부위에 동시 진행하지 않고 1개월 이상 텀을 두면
즉각 볼륨과 자연스러운 재생을 함께 가져갈 수 있습니다.
Q. 다운타임이 얼마나 되나요?
주사 자국과 미세한 붓기가 며칠 이내에 정리되고, 대부분 다음 날 일상생활에 지장이 없습니다.
멍이 없는 경우 시술 당일 바로 출근이 가능한 정도의 부담 없는 시술입니다.
얼굴 중안부는 시간이 지나며 변화가 가장 뚜렷하게 드러나는 부위입니다.
이 부위 볼륨이 감소하면 팔자가 깊어지고 얼굴이 길어 보이면서
인상 자체가 나이 들어 보이는 방향으로 변합니다.
필러가 즉각적인 채움으로 볼륨을 만드는 방식이라면,
볼륨부스터는 진피 속에서 자연스러운 볼륨과 콜라겐 재생을 함께 유도하는 방식이라
자연스러운 결과를 원하시는 분들에게 검토됩니다.
의정부 볼륨부스터는 프랑스산 고순도 히알루론산을 이중 결합한 힐로웨이브로
진피 속건조 개선, 자연스러운 볼륨 회복, 콜라겐과 엘라스틴 재생을 함께 가져가는 시술이며,
엠보케어가 함께 진행되어 시술 후 회복까지 관리됩니다.
의정부점에서는 힐로웨이브 외에도 목적에 맞춰
선택하실 수 있는 다양한 스킨부스터가 함께 운영되고 있어요.
힐로웨이브는 중안부 볼륨 개선과 피부 속 퀄리티 향상에 특화되어 있고,
엘라비에 리투오는 미백·주름·모공·피부결까지 다양한 피부 고민에 접근합니다.
또한 리쥬란, 쥬베룩, 포텐자 등 다양한 스킨부스터를 진행하고 있습니다.
같은 스킨부스터라도 부위와 목적에 맞춰 다양한 라인이 준비되어 있어
본인 관심 부위와 원하시는 효과에 맞춰 선택하실 수 있습니다.
본인 중안부 상태와 관심 부위에 맞는 방향은
상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
중안부 꺼짐과 팔자로 얼굴이 길어 보인다면
클레오르의원 의정부점으로 부담 없이 방문해 주세요.
시술 결정 전이라도 사전 진료를 통해
본인 얼굴의 지금 상태를 함께 살펴보실 수 있습니다.
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