Hyaluronic acid filler is a gel placed under the skin to restore volume or contour, and its risk changes with the area: in a 2025 meta-analysis of eye complications, the nose region accounted for 45.8% of cases. Choosing filler in Korea starts with an injector who plans each area on its own. ENTER Plastic Surgery in Seoul lists four HA brands, priced by the cc.
Planning by area
Eight things to settle before dermal filler in Korea
A filler plan for several areas is a set of small decisions. Ask each clinic to answer these in writing, area by area, before you pay anything.
The goal for each area
Volume, a sharper contour and a softer line are three different aims. Name which one you want for the temples, chin or cheeks.
The gel for that goal
Firm gels hold a projection such as the chin, while soft gels spread under thin skin. Ask which gel is planned and why.
The brand on the syringe
Ask to see the box and the syringe label before the injection, so the brand you pay for is the one injected.
The total cc
The menu charges by the cc. Add every area together, since a plan of 6 cc or more moves three brands to a lower rate.
Needle or blunt cannula
A cannula has a rounded tip and is one way to reduce vessel injury in some areas. Ask what the injector uses for each zone.
The plan for a blocked vessel
Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Ask whether it is kept on hand during your appointment.
Your history
Mention earlier filler, allergies and recent infections, since these can change the risk of late swelling and lumps.
Your flight date
Filler fits a short stay, but bruising and small bumps last two to three days. Book the injection with that margin before you fly.
Where filler is sold
Best Filler in Seoul: Four Settings and What Each Puts in Writing
Dermal filler in Seoul is sold in very different settings, and the menus can look alike. The useful difference is how much of the plan appears on paper before the needle.
| Setting | How filler is listed | What to get in writing |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic with an injection menu | Several brands by the cc, beside facial surgery | Brand and cc for each area |
| Laser and device clinic | Filler added to a lifting or skin package | Which part of the package is filler, and how many cc |
| Clinic built around one house gel | One product for every area of the face | The product name and whether a softer gel exists |
| Booking agency or tour package | A fixed filler line inside a trip price | Who injects, which brand, and what happens after you fly |
Any setting can do careful work. A quote that names brand, cc and area lets you compare one clinic with the next on equal terms.
Prices
Dermal filler price list in Seoul, by brand and by the cc
Each card below is the fee for a single cc of one brand. A plan for several areas adds up cc by cc, so the area count matters as much as the brand. When the combined plan reaches 6 cc, three brands drop to a reduced per-cc rate, Belotero being the exception with a single rate.
Ear filler has its own line, also charged per cc. All fees on the cards leave out tax, and 10% VAT is charged on top when you settle the bill. Before paying, have the deposit amount and the cancellation rules set down on the quote.
Prices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
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Products
The four hyaluronic acid brands on the filler menu at ENTER Plastic Surgery
Every product on the menu is a hyaluronic acid gel. The body breaks this material down over time, and an enzyme can dissolve it sooner if needed. Each brand links its hyaluronic acid chains in its own way, and that cross-linking sets how firm the gel feels and how far it spreads.
| Brand | Maker | Lower rate at 6 cc |
|---|---|---|
| Juvéderm | Allergan | Yes |
| Restylane | Galderma | Yes |
| Belotero | Merz Aesthetics | No, one rate |
| Korean HA filler | Made in Korea | Yes |
Each brand includes several gels for different depths. When you receive a quote, ask for the exact product line next to the brand name, since that tells you more about firmness than the brand alone.
Ear filler
Ear filler, the one area with its own price line
Ear filler places a small amount of gel behind the ear so that the ear sits a little further forward and shows more from the front. It is listed separately from face filler, and the aftercare differs in one practical way: the ear has to be left alone.
| Point | Face filler | Ear filler |
|---|---|---|
| How it is priced | Per cc, by brand | Per cc, one rate |
| Main aim | Volume, contour or softer lines | Ear position seen from the front |
| Days 2–3 after | Take care with masks pressing on the chin | No earrings or earphones |
| Two weeks after | No rubbing or massage of the area | No rubbing or massage of the area |
If you wear earrings every day or use earphones on a long flight, choose your booking day with those two or three days in mind.
Research
What filler studies report on vision loss, late nodules and gel type
Three recent papers set out what is at stake with dermal filler and what the evidence can and cannot say.
| Study | What it examined | What it found |
|---|---|---|
| Kim, 2025 | Eye complications after HA filler, pooled from published cases | Sight recovered in about 27%; the nose region was the injection site in 45.8% |
| Sawaguchi, 2025 | Delayed inflammatory nodules at one clinic in Japan | About 1% of treatments, with rates differing by product |
| Huang, 2022 | Randomized trials of monophasic and biphasic gels for nasolabial folds | Monophasic gels improved folds more up to 52 weeks, with less injection pain |
Vision loss after filler is rare, and sight came back in about a quarter of the pooled cases, which is why the injection technique in the nose and brow area deserves direct questions (Kim, 2025). The Japanese series also linked a history of allergy or infection with a higher risk of late nodules, so the authors called for consent that covers delayed problems too (Sawaguchi, 2025). The gel-type trial looked at one area only, so it does not rank brands for every part of the face.
Aftercare
Fitting dermal filler aftercare into a short trip
Numbing cream goes on first, and the injections themselves fill a 15 to 30 minute slot. The clinic's written aftercare then shapes your next two weeks, and some of it affects travel plans.
The first two hours
Avoid sitting still for a long stretch straight after the injection, which matters if you planned a long taxi or train ride.
Day one
A gentle face wash is fine that evening, and makeup can be worn again from the next morning.
Days two and three
Bruising, redness, swelling, tingling and an uneven, bumpy surface are expected and settle on their own.
Weeks one and two
No rubbing or massage of treated areas, and no lower-body strength workouts for two weeks.
Pain that grows, skin turning pale or dusky, or any change in vision are warning signs. Message the clinic at once if any of them appears, even once you are back home.
At ENTER
Who injects, and how a filler visit fits a stay in Seoul
At ENTER Plastic Surgery, injectable work is the area of Dr. Choi Yul, a family medicine specialist whose clinical focus covers Botox, injections and pigment care. Facelift and eyelid surgery are performed by Dr. Jang Jin-woo, a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon, in the same clinic, so a concern that sits beyond what filler can do can be reviewed for surgery at the same address.
By the clinic's guidance, results hold for six to eighteen months, varying with the treated area and the gel, with a top-up considered every six to twelve months. Before you book, share front and side photos of your face, marking the areas you have in mind, by WhatsApp or with the booking form below. We will get back to you as soon as possible. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of ocular complications following hyaluronic acid filler injectionPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2025 · Kim H et al. · doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000012777
A meta-analysis of eye complications after hyaluronic acid filler: sight recovered in about 27% of cases, the nose region was the injection site in 45.8%, and brain infarction appeared in 35% of cases with brain imaging.
- Frequency and Characteristics of Delayed-Onset Inflammatory Nodules After Hyaluronic Acid Injections in JapanAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2025 · Sawaguchi R et al. · doi:10.1007/s00266-025-05185-0
A single-clinic series from Japan found delayed inflammatory nodules after about 1% of hyaluronic acid treatments, varying by product, with possible higher risk after allergy or infection.
- Monophasic and Biphasic Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Esthetic Correction of Nasolabial Folds: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2022 · Huang Y et al. · doi:10.1007/s00266-021-02729-y
A meta-analysis of randomized trials in nasolabial folds found monophasic HA gels improved folds more up to 52 weeks with less injection pain than biphasic gels; other side effects did not differ.
FAQ
Dermal filler in Korea: questions to ask while you compare
Which filler brand should I ask for in Korea?
Ask for the brand that suits each area. Four brands are on the menu, priced apart: for example Restylane at ₩600,000 and Belotero at ₩400,000 per cc, excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). The price gap between brands follows the maker and says nothing about which suits your face.
When does the 6 cc filler rate apply?
It applies once your whole plan reaches 6 cc in one session, counting every area together. Juvéderm then moves from ₩550,000 to ₩450,000 per cc before VAT. Belotero has no 6 cc rate.
Which face areas need the most care with filler?
The nose and the area between the brows. A 2025 meta-analysis found the nose region was the injection site in 45.8% of eye complications after HA filler, and sight recovered in about 27% of cases. Ask how the injector works in those zones before you agree to them.
How long does dermal filler last?
Six to eighteen months, by the clinic's guidance, with the area and the gel making the difference. A top-up is considered every six to twelve months, judged on what remains of the gel at that point.
Can I fly home the day after filler?
Yes. By the clinic's aftercare, flying is possible on the day of the injection or the day after. Expect two to three days of bruising, swelling or small bumps, and avoid long periods of sitting still during the two hours after treatment.
What is ear filler?
Ear filler is a small amount of hyaluronic acid gel placed behind the ear so the ear shows more from the front. It is a separate menu item at ₩200,000 per cc before VAT, and earrings and earphones stay off for two to three days.
What are delayed nodules after filler?
They are firm, sometimes tender lumps that appear weeks or months after hyaluronic acid filler. A 2025 study from Japan found them after about 1% of treatments, with rates varying by product. Tell the clinic about past allergies or infections, and report any lump that appears late.
Is VAT included in the filler prices shown?
No. Every filler price on this page is excluding VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. The Korean HA filler, for example, is ₩300,000 per cc before tax.
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