Non-Surgical · Hyaluronic Acid

Best Dermal Filler in Korea: Choosing an Injector

Best dermal filler in Seoul, weighed on gel, volume and a plan to reverse it

Gangnam, Seoul | Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jonghwan Choi
KHIDI-registered for international patients · Apgujeong Rewind

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Volume

Choosing a filler clinic

What makes a dermal filler clinic in Korea worth booking?

The short answer

Book where you are told the gel's name, how many cubic centimetres each area will take, who injects, and what happens if the result needs to be dissolved. Filler works by placing a measured volume in the right layer, and the serious risks are vascular, so the injector's anatomy and emergency plan matter as much as the price per syringe.

Rewind uses hyaluronic acid gel and prices it per cubic centimetre, with one domestic and two imported products on its list. The clinic's page gives a duration of six to twelve months, depending on the product and the person, and dissolving is listed as its own treatment.

Facts about Rewind on this page come from the clinic's filler page, its price sheet and its registration details.

Filler is easy to buy in Seoul and changes a face on the same afternoon. That speed is the appeal, and it is also the reason to slow down for one message before you travel. A few precise questions sort the providers who plan by anatomy from those who plan by the syringe.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi in consultation at Rewind Plastic Surgery
Fig. 01 · Areas and volumes are agreed in conversation before any syringe is opened
Check

Before you book

Best dermal filler in Seoul: five checks before the first syringe

Ask all five in writing. A clinic that answers them clearly is usually one that plans carefully in the room as well.

check 01
The product, by name
Ask which gel will be used in each area and ask to see the sealed packaging opened. Gels differ in firmness and spread, and the name lets you check what is in your face years later.
check 02
Cubic centimetres per area
Ask how many cc each area is likely to need. A quote without a volume cannot be compared, and an under-eye hollow takes far less than a chin.
check 03
Who injects, and their training
Ask whether a doctor performs the injection and which specialty certification that doctor holds. Knowing where the facial arteries run is the core skill in filler work.
check 04
The reversal and emergency plan
Ask whether hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid, is kept on site and how a suspected blocked vessel would be handled on the day.
check 05
A review before you fly
Swelling settles over a few days. Ask whether the injecting doctor can see you again while you are still in Seoul, and what an adjustment would cost.
Types

Comparing providers

Four kinds of filler provider in Seoul, and what to ask each

Hyaluronic acid filler is offered in very different settings. Any of them can be a sound choice once the right first question has a clear answer.

01Surgeon

A plastic surgery clinic that also injects

The injector works in the same facial layers during operations. Ask whether that doctor injects you personally, and whether you will be told when lifting, and not volume, is the real answer.

02Volume

A high-volume injection clinic

Low prices per cc are common and appointments are short. Ask for the brand of each gel, who holds the syringe, and what the emergency protocol is.

03Event

A promotional price or a multi-area bundle

Some offers quote several areas at one figure. Ask how many cc are included in each area, which product is used, and whether you can buy only the areas you actually need.

04Agency

A booking made through an agency

The agency arranges the visit; the clinic does the medicine. Ask it to name the clinic and the injecting doctor, then compare its price with the clinic's own per-cc list.

Consultation room at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong
Fig. 02 · The plan is set in a consultation room, with the face in good light
Rewind

The same checks, applied here

How Rewind answers the filler checklist

These answers come from the clinic's published filler page and price sheet.

01Gel

Three named products, sold per cc

The list carries Chaeum, a domestic hyaluronic acid gel, alongside imported Restylane and Juvederm, each priced per cubic centimetre. The gel is chosen for what the area needs in firmness and spread.

02Injector

A plastic surgeon examines and injects

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, works on the mid-face and nose in surgery as well. When an examination shows tissue that has descended, he explains lifting options before adding volume.

03Reversal

Dissolving priced as its own item

Hyaluronidase dissolving is listed per area, for gel placed at Rewind or elsewhere. Gels that are not hyaluronic acid do not respond to the enzyme, so bring what you know about any earlier filler.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi assessing the skin of the mid-face before treatment
Fig. 03 · A hollow and a descent can cast the same shadow, so the face is examined first
Apgujeong

The clinic

Where filler is injected at Rewind

Reception desk at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong

Fig. 04 · International appointments are confirmed at reception

Patient lounge at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong

Fig. 05 · The lounge, where you wait before your appointment

Rewind Plastic Surgery occupies the 4th and 5th floors of the Richro Building in Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Filler appointments are by reservation on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:00 and 19:00, and on Saturdays between 10:00 and 16:00. The clinic does not open on Thursdays or Sundays.

Hyaluronic acid gel only
Domestic and imported products named
Priced per cubic centimetre
Dissolving listed per area
Same-day return to normal activity
Messages answered as soon as possible
Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon at Rewind

Board-certified plastic surgeon

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon, examines and injects filler patients at Rewind. KHIDI registration for international patients: M-2025-01-08-09288.

Per cc

Pricing

Dermal filler prices at Rewind, per cubic centimetre

Filler is quoted by volume. Once the doctor has agreed how many cc each area needs, the total is a simple multiplication.

Chaeum, 1ccDomestic hyaluronic acid gel
₩200,000
Restylane, 1ccImported hyaluronic acid gel
₩500,000
Juvederm, 1ccImported hyaluronic acid gel
₩500,000
Filler dissolving, per areaHyaluronidase
₩80,000

The figures above are excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). Two syringes in one visit are charged as two, and areas or products not shown are quoted at consultation.

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Fit

Suitability

Who hyaluronic acid filler tends to suit, and when to pause

Often a good fit when

  • The face looks flatter because volume has gone, while the skin still sits in place
  • Folds beside the nose or at the mouth corners make you look tired
  • You want to try a profile change, such as a fuller chin, without an operation
  • Your trip is short and a same-day change matters
  • You accept that the gel is absorbed and may be topped up

Better to pause when

  • The tissue has descended, so added volume would add weight
  • The nose has had surgery before, which raises vascular risk
  • Old filler of unknown type sits in the same area
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • There is infection or inflammation at the site, or a past reaction to an injection
After

After the injection

Filler aftercare for visitors to Seoul

Fresh gel can still be shifted by heat and pressure, so the clinic's instructions focus on the first day and the days just after.

Same day
Back to your plans
Normal activity is possible straight away. Keep your hands off the treated area and do not press on it.
First day
No heat or strain
Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and saunas. A cold compress helps if a bruise appears; after nose filler, glasses that rest on the bridge are avoided.
Next few days
Swelling settles
Mild swelling or bruising usually subsides within days, and the shape you will keep becomes clear. This is the time for a review.
Six to twelve months
The gel is absorbed
The clinic gives a duration of six to twelve months depending on product and person, after which a top-up can be discussed.

Possible effects include swelling, bruising, lumps, asymmetry, a bluish tint under thin skin and delayed nodules. Severe or rising pain, pale or mottled skin, or any change in vision can signal a blocked vessel and needs to be reported at once. Results vary by individual.

Doctor

Professional

A filler needle travels through layers a surgeon opens in the operating room. At Rewind the same doctor plans the volume and injects it.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeonRewind,
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery article on nasojugal groove improvement co-authored by Dr. Jonghwan Choi
Fig. 06 · A published paper on the groove beneath the eye

Rewind's Doctor

Dr. Jonghwan Choi Medical Director

Enough volume
to look rested, no more.

Board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director, with ten peer-reviewed papers published in craniofacial surgery and medical science journals.

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Plastic Surgery)
10 peer-reviewed publications
Medical Director, Rewind Plastic Surgery
Korean Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Former chief director, Apgujeong Y&T Plastic Surgery
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
J Craniofac Surg · JKMS · Arch Craniofac Surg
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Ask

Questions

Choosing a filler injector: common questions

Does the brand of hyaluronic acid gel make a difference?
Yes, because gels differ in firmness, cohesion and how far they spread. A firmer gel suits projection over bone and a softer one suits thin skin. Rewind lists Chaeum, Restylane and Juvederm per cc, and the doctor matches the product to each area.
How can I compare filler quotes from different clinics?
Convert every quote to the product name and the number of cubic centimetres for each area. A low total with fewer cc, or an unnamed gel, is not a like-for-like price. Ask too whether VAT is added and whether a review visit is included.
What should happen if a filler blocks a blood vessel?
Blanching, mottled skin, sharp pain or a change in vision need immediate attention. Published consensus advises injectors to be ready with hyaluronidase and a protocol. Ask any clinic how it would respond, and report these signs straight away.
Can filler placed elsewhere be dissolved at Rewind?
Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, which Rewind lists per area whether the gel was placed here or elsewhere. Bring any details you have, because fillers that are not hyaluronic acid do not respond to the enzyme.
How long does hyaluronic acid filler last?
Rewind's page gives six to twelve months, varying with the gel and the individual. Areas that move a lot, such as the mouth corners, tend to lose volume sooner than a chin or the bridge of the nose.
Is the nose a riskier place for filler?
The nose carries a higher vascular risk than most areas, especially after previous surgery. Gel can raise a low bridge, but it cannot narrow a wide base or straighten a deviation. The doctor will say when surgery, and not filler, is the realistic route.
When should I book filler during a trip to Seoul?
Early in your stay. Swelling settles over a few days, and an early appointment leaves time for the injecting doctor to see the settled result and make any adjustment before you leave the city.
Can I send photos or questions before booking filler?
Yes. Use the form below or WhatsApp to tell us which areas concern you and when you will be in Seoul, and Rewind replies as soon as possible. Volumes are confirmed only after the doctor has examined your face in person.
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What our patients say.

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Came to REWIND to get my facial treatment and i'm absolutely obsessed about it💞 the doctor is so kind and is an expert! Everyone must visit!

YunHee Hong2 weeks ago
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There are just way too many cosmetic clinics in Korea and I'm so happy I found Rewind Clinic in Gangnam. Dr. Choi was so kind and patient while explaining the different face-lifting options, from threads to mini-lifts to deep-plane lifts…

J. S.5 months ago
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I found Rewind clinic through a Korean chat forum and many local clients highly recommended it. The clinic is brand new, featuring large, clean rooms and many private waiting areas so it doesn't give off that "factory" clinic vibe. All the…

J. Siou5 months ago
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Really nice environment. Doctor is easy to communicate and understands my visions. Waited two weeks to make a review and I confirm the results exceeded my expectations and I am super happy with it. Can't wait to come back!! :))

Kristie Chu5 months ago
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I received a thread lift at Rewind Plastic Surgery. The clinic was clean and the atmosphere was comfortable. The consultation was thorough, and I felt confident because they kindly explained everything tailored to my facial condition. They…

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Booking

Reservation

REWIND,booking

Tell us which areas you would like filled and your dates in Seoul, and we reply as soon as possible.

Visit

REWIND,visit

For international patients — interpreter-assisted, from your first message to your follow-up.

Location
Apgujeong, Gangnam
4F & 5F, Richro Building,
812 Nonhyeon-ro,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours
Mon·Tue·Wed·Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & Thursdays
Lunch 12:00–13:00
Consultation
In your language
WhatsApp · Instagram
Interpreter-assisted
consultations available
Registration
KHIDI Registered
Registered institution for
international patients
Reg. M-2025-01-08-09288

Scientific evidence

Research behind the filler injector checklist

The first paper maps the facial danger zones for filler injection; the second compares the physical properties that distinguish hyaluronic acid products; the third reports vascular occlusion rates with needles and cannulas; the fourth gives expert recommendations for treating filler complications; the fifth reviews the use of hyaluronidase. None of these studies included Rewind patients.