What Is Juvelook? A Dermatologist in Seoul Explains

Juvelook is a collagen-stimulating injectable developed in Korea by Vaim. ^[1][2] It combines two ingredients:

• PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid): tiny particles that encourage your skin to make its own collagen over time ^[2][3]
• Non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA): a smooth carrier that keeps the particles evenly spread and adds some early hydration ^[2][4]

Most people choose it to improve skin quality: fine lines, rough texture and thin, crepey skin. For the full treatment overview, see our Juvelook treatment page.

Not in the usual sense. A classic filler is a crosslinked gel that fills a line or hollow right away. Juvelook's hyaluronic acid is non-crosslinked, so it doesn't act as a lasting gel filler. ^[4] The main effect comes from the collagen your own skin builds in the weeks and months after treatment. ^[3] That's why Juvelook is usually called a collagen stimulator rather than a filler.

When PDLLA particles are placed in the skin, the body responds by gradually forming new collagen around them. ^[5] Over time, the particles are broken down and absorbed, while the new collagen remains. ^[2] So results build gradually rather than appearing overnight.

For the science, including what the research does and doesn't show yet, read how Juvelook builds collagen.

Juvelook improves skin quality; Juvelook Volume restores lost volume.

• Juvelook goes into the skin layer for fine lines and texture. At our clinic, it's used in GLT™ Collagen Healer with Juvelook.
• Juvelook Volume, exported under the name Lenisna, ^[6] goes deeper to restore volume, for example under-eye hollows and sunken mid-cheeks. At our clinic, it's used in GLT™ Collagen Volume Lifting with Juvelook Volume.

Compare them side by side in Juvelook vs Juvelook Volume. If your concern is under the eyes, read under-eye treatment options, because fine lines and hollows need different treatments. People sometimes call Juvelook Volume "the Korean Sculptra"; the two are different products, compared neutrally in Juvelook Volume vs Sculptra. We don't offer Sculptra.

No. Juvelook is not FDA-approved in the United States. It doesn't appear in the FDA's premarket approval database for dermal fillers, and PDLLA is not among the filler materials the FDA lists as approved. ^[7][8] In Korea, it is approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) as a Class IV medical device, ^[1] it carries the CE mark in Europe, ^[2] and it has been approved in other markets, such as Russia. ^[9] If you live in the US, that's why you may not find it at home.

Juvelook may suit you if you have:

• Fine lines or crepey skin ^[3]
• Uneven skin texture ^[3]
• Enlarged pores
• Shallow acne scars ^[10]

Juvelook Volume may suit you if you have volume loss, such as under-eye hollows or sunken mid-cheeks. ^[2]

Common side effects are temporary: tenderness, bruising and small bumps at the injection sites. ^[5] In our clinic's experience, skin-layer Juvelook (GLT™ Collagen Healer) doesn't cause swelling, because the product is placed very close to the skin surface; the Hycoox injector has 9 fine needles, so you may see small red marks for 1–3 days (up to 1–7 days if you have sensitive skin). After Juvelook Volume (GLT™ Collagen Volume Lifting), swelling lasts 3–7 days on average and can last 10–14 days in some people; in our clinic's experience this is part of the normal response as your skin starts building collagen. Bruising is uncommon. Less often, a firm lump (nodule) can form, mainly when product gathers in one spot. ^[5] Juvelook may not be right for you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active skin infection in the area, or have an autoimmune condition or take immunosuppressive medication. ^[5] Tell your dermatologist if you take blood-thinning medication; an expert consensus on PDLLA advises extra caution. ^[5] For GLT™ Collagen Healer you usually don't need to stop it; for GLT™ Collagen Volume Lifting, see the FAQ on our GLT™ Collagen Volume Lifting page.

Your dermatologist reviews your medical history first. For details, see Juvelook lumps and nodules and the side-effect section of our Juvelook treatment page.

At our clinic, board-certified dermatologists deliver Juvelook with GLT™ (Gentle Layered Treatment), placing it in thin layers at the right depth, without sedation. In our clinic's experience, most patients can wear makeup right after treatment and go back to work the same day. Even one session gives results; how to plan more is covered in how many Juvelook sessions you need.

• Juvelook products explained: i, Skin, Volume, G and Lenisna
• Why Juvelook is mixed in a machine
• Do you need to massage after Juvelook?

Full-face Juvelook (GLT™ Collagen Healer with Juvelook — Essential, 4 cc) is ₩495,000 per session, or ₩450,000 per session as a 3-session course, including 10% VAT. See all options on our Juvelook price page, and read why Juvelook prices vary in Seoul.