Fillers & Thread Lifts · Seomyeon, Busan

Restylane in Busan

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Restylane is a Swedish hyaluronic acid filler that has been used around the world for many years. Backed by extensive clinical experience, it helps restore volume and refine contours naturally.

Quick answer: Restylane is a hyaluronic acid filler range, first developed in Sweden and now made by Galderma, used to restore volume, soften folds and shape the lips and facial contours. At Art of Shine Clinic in Seomyeon, Busan, treatment takes about 10–20 minutes after numbing cream, with minimal downtime. Results usually last about 6–12 months, depending on product and area. A lip filler package using Belotero or Restylane is KRW 290,000 (excl. 10% VAT).

At a glance

What is Restylane?

Restylane is one of the longest-established hyaluronic acid filler brands. It was first developed in Sweden and is now part of Galderma. The range includes gels of different firmness, so softer products can be used for the lips and finer lines and firmer ones for deeper volume.

Common uses include nasolabial folds, lips, cheeks and the chin. Our head director, Dr. Park Yoon-soo, is a Restylane Expert Member with Galderma. If you are comparing brands, see Juvederm or the Korean-made Neuramis.

How Restylane works

Restylane gel is placed beneath the skin to replace lost volume or shape an area. Your doctor selects a softer or firmer product to suit the depth and movement of each area.

1. Consultation: your doctor assesses your face and chooses the Restylane product and amount for each area.
2. Treatment: after numbing cream, the filler is placed with a fine needle or blunt cannula in about 10–20 minutes.
3. After: your doctor checks the shape and symmetry, and you can return to your day with mild swelling possible.

Why patients choose Restylane

• A long global history — one of the longest-established HA filler brands.
• Extensive clinical experience — widely studied and used worldwide.
• A range for different areas — softer and firmer gels for lips, folds and contour.
• Reversible — as a hyaluronic acid filler, it can be dissolved if needed.

Who is Restylane for — and when we suggest something else

Good candidates

• You prefer an imported filler brand with a long international history.
• You want softer lips, or an upper lip that curls inward to show a little more.
• You have mild folds or contour concerns and want a natural-looking change.
• You want a reversible hyaluronic acid result that is visible on the day.
• You are happy to start with a small amount and review it later.

We may suggest something else if…

• Your lip lines are fine and vertical, without a wish for more volume. Upper Lip Line Filler targets those lines specifically.
• You want deep hydration and glow rather than shape. A skin booster such as Belotero Revive suits that goal.
• Your lips feel overfilled from earlier treatment. We may assess you for Filler Dissolving first.
• You get cold sores, or one is active now. Treatment waits until it has healed, and you may need advice first.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding. We postpone cosmetic filler until after this time.

What happens at your Restylane session in Seomyeon

1. Message us on WhatsApp first. Send a relaxed and a smiling photo of the area, and say what you want to change. Include your travel dates and past filler.
2. Consultation with Dr. Park. She checks lip proportions, how your upper lip moves when you smile, and your medical history. She then suggests filler, Botox or both.
3. Preparation & numbing. Numbing cream is applied for about 20–30 minutes. Lips are sensitive, so this step matters.
4. The treatment. Injecting takes about 10–20 minutes. You feel pressure and stinging, and you check the shape in a mirror before finishing.
5. Out the door & follow-up. You can return to your day; mild swelling is common, especially in lips. Message us if lumps or asymmetry persist.

How Dr. Park plans your Restylane treatment

Choosing within the range

Restylane is a range of hyaluronic acid gels rather than one product. Some suit lips, others suit deeper contour. Dr. Park chooses according to the area and the depth needed.

The Lip Flip plan

Our listed Restylane offer is the Lip Flip Package for an inward-curled upper lip. It combines designed lip filler 1cc (Belotero or Restylane) with lip flip Botox. The filler shapes the lip, while the small Botox dose relaxes the muscle so the lip rolls out slightly.

She keeps the vermilion border soft and checks balance between upper and lower lip. Lip results usually fade sooner than deeper areas, within the 6–12 month range. Repeat treatment is typically every 6–12 months.

Restylane results: what to expect and when

• Immediately: the change is visible as soon as treatment ends, often with some swelling.
• Days 2–7: swelling and any bruising settle.
• Weeks 2–4: the filler settles and softens; this is the right time to judge the result.
• Months 6–12: the filler is gradually absorbed and a top-up can maintain the result. Timing varies by person.

Side effects, risks and who should avoid Restylane

Hyaluronic acid filler is generally well tolerated when performed by a doctor. Possible side effects include:

• Swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites (usually settles within a few days)
• Small lumps or slight unevenness, which often soften as the filler settles
• Rarely, infection, an allergic reaction or delayed lumps
• Very rarely, filler can block a blood vessel. Contact the clinic or seek urgent care immediately for severe pain, skin colour changes or changes in vision

Not suitable if you: are pregnant or breastfeeding; have an infection, cold sore or inflamed skin in the area; are allergic to hyaluronic acid filler ingredients or local anaesthetics such as lidocaine; have a history of severe allergic reactions; or have a bleeding disorder. Tell your doctor about all medications, especially blood thinners, and any previous filler or surgery in the area.

Restylane vs Juvederm and Belotero: which should you choose?

These are all imported hyaluronic acid products, but each has a different focus.

Choose Restylane for lip shape or contour with a long-established brand. Choose Juvederm if Dr. Park feels its gel suits your area better. Choose Belotero Revive if you want skin quality, not volume.

Aftercare after Restylane

• Avoid touching or pressing firmly on the treated area.
• On the day of treatment, avoid saunas, hot baths, strenuous exercise, and alcohol.
• For 1–2 weeks after treatment, avoid strong massage or heat on the treated area.
• Temporary swelling or bruising may occur and usually subsides within a few days.
• If asymmetry, lumps, or discomfort persist, please contact the clinic.

Travelling? Read our aftercare tips for travellers.

Downtime after Restylane, and flying home

Lips swell more than most areas, so the first 24–72 hours may look fuller than the final shape. Small bruises can appear at injection points. Avoid pressing or massaging the area for 1–2 weeks. Wait to use lipstick and lip products until the injection points have closed, usually the next day.

You can sightsee the same day. Avoid saunas, the jjimjilbang and strong heat on the area for 1–2 weeks where you can. Skip alcohol and hard exercise on the day. Give Dr. Park your flight date at consultation. Leaving a day or two before a long flight lets us check swelling. More advice is in our aftercare guide for travellers.

Restylane prices in Busan (KRW)

Listed amounts are non-covered treatment fees in Korean won (KRW) and exclude 10% VAT. Payment is made at the clinic on the day of your visit. Costs may vary with the treatment area and dosage, and results, recovery time and side effects differ from person to person. Details are explained during an in-clinic consultation. Event prices and periods change — please confirm on WhatsApp when you book. Prices checked: October 2026.

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What is a lip flip, and why combine it with Restylane?

A lip flip uses a small dose of Botox above the upper lip to relax part of the mouth muscle. As the muscle relaxes, the upper lip rolls outward slightly and shows a little more. It does not add volume on its own. Restylane filler, by contrast, adds shape and fullness directly. Combining them can help an inward-curled upper lip look fuller without using a large amount of filler. The Botox effect is temporary and usually needs repeating sooner than filler. Dr. Park checks whether your lip actually curls inward before suggesting the package. Read more about Botox if you are new to it.

Why is Dr. Park a Restylane Expert Member, and does it matter?

Dr. Park is a Restylane Expert Member with Galderma, the company behind Restylane. It reflects her experience with this product range. It is not a promise of any result, so judge any clinic on its consultation too. What matters most is product choice, placement and restraint. An experienced injector knows which Restylane gel suits lips versus deeper areas. She is also a Belotero Key Doctor with Merz Korea, so she can compare both brands for lips. Ask her why she would choose one over the other for your face. Her full background is on our doctors page.

How do I keep Restylane lips looking natural over the years?

Space your top-ups and avoid adding filler before the last treatment has faded. Lips move constantly, so filler there breaks down sooner than in deeper areas. Repeated top-ups too close together can gradually make lips look heavy or shift their shape. Dr. Park reviews what is still present before adding more. Sometimes a smaller top-up, or a lip flip alone, is enough. If old filler has migrated above the lip line, she may suggest Filler Dissolving first. Bring photos of your lips from before any filler, if you have them.

Restylane FAQ

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• Filler Dissolving — corrects lumps or overfilled areas

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Medically reviewed by

Dr. Park Yoon-soo— Head Director, Art of Shine Clinic Busan

Medical graduate of Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, intern at Asan Medical Center. Rejuran and Rejuviel Expert Member (PharmaResearch), Restylane Expert Member (Galderma), Belotero Key Doctor (Merz Korea) and 2026 Coretox Expert. Member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society and the Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology.

This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Results, recovery time and side effects vary from person to person.

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