What is in GOURI, and how is it different from Sculptra or ULTRACOL?

GOURI is an injectable based on liquid polycaprolactone (PCL), a collagen booster that works through the tissue response to a biodegradable polymer. Its ingredient differs from the PLLA in Sculptra and the PDO in ULTRACOL. PCL cannot be dissolved with an enzyme as HA filler can, and being liquid does not mean it has no side effects, so skin thickness and any previously injected materials are checked first.

What is GOURI used for in the under-eye area?

GOURI is an injectable based on liquid polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polymer used in collagen-stimulating treatment. Dark circles can have mixed causes such as hollowing, pigmentation and visible blood vessels, so skin-texture treatment alone does not improve them all. PCL differs from PLLA in Sculptra and PDO in ULTRACOL. It cannot be dissolved like HA; a liquid formulation does not eliminate injection risks.

Is GOURI suitable for my under-eye area?

GOURI is a PCL collagen booster, so on thin under-eye skin we are especially careful about the possibility of the material showing or clumping. Even if you have had facial firming treatments before, it is not applied under the eyes in the same way. Skin thickness, any previously injected materials and exactly which areas it can be used on are confirmed at examination.

What is recovery and aftercare like after GOURI around the eyes?

The PCL in GOURI cannot be dissolved with an enzyme as HA filler can. If a firm lump persists under the eyes for a long time, or redness or pain develops, do not massage it yourself; have it examined. Visual problems or severe pain require immediate evaluation.

How do I choose a clinic for GOURI in Gangnam, Seoul?

Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding. For this treatment, QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul starts by looking at this: “Whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, and under-eye skin thickness given the tissue response GOURI’s PCL relies on”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

Where can I get GOURI in Seoul?

At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.

GOURI in Gangnam, Seoul — PCL Collagen Booster, Ingredients | QD Clinic

is this for me

Who it’s for

Even if none of these describes you, we will look again at the consultation.

Whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, and under-eye skin thickness given the tissue response GOURI’s PCL relies on
GOURI is a PCL collagen booster, so on thin under-eye skin we are especially careful about the possibility of the material showing or clumping. Even if you have had facial firming treatments before, it is not applied under the eyes in the same way. Skin thickness, any previously injected materials and exactly which areas it can be used on are confirmed at examination.

Suitability requires an examination. Skin thickness, health and previous procedures may make a different approach more appropriate.

start with your concern

Before you pick a treatment name, start with the cause of your concern.

Even a treatment with the same name takes on a different role and scope depending on your current structure, the change you want, what you have had before and the recovery time you have.

Where you are now, and where we start
Whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, and under-eye skin thickness given the tissue response GOURI’s PCL relies on
The change you want, the impression you keep
At consultation, we first look at whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, and under-eye skin thickness given the tissue response GOURI’s PCL relies on.

the principle

How it works

GOURI

Under-eye darkness may involve hollows, protruding fat, pigmentation or skin quality. Suitability is judged after checking the product’s approved use, the condition of your eyelids and previous treatments. Whether each product is injected directly under the eyes or used on the surrounding area is decided at the examination.

How it works

What sets it apart
PCL differs from PLLA in Sculptra and PDO in ULTRACOL. It cannot be dissolved like HA; a liquid formulation does not eliminate injection risks.
Assessing the change
Collagen-stimulating treatments are assessed over weeks to months. How tight the skin feels on the treatment day is not used on its own to judge the effect. Rather than recommending a fixed number of sessions up front, we decide whether and how often to repeat from your skin condition, the specific product instructions and your response to the first treatment. Allow recovery time before an important event.

the qd standard

The same treatment, never the same plan.

Rather than a fashionable name or a fixed package, we weigh the structure found at examination, safety, recovery and the limits within one plan.

DIAGNOSIS FIRST
Cause before name
We first separate out the tissue and the function behind your concern.
LESS, PRECISE
Only as much as needed
Rather than an excessive change, we plan the smallest scope with a clear role.
HONEST LIMIT
The limits, explained too
We explain the change you can expect, the alternatives, individual differences and the risks.

personal plan

From consultation to follow-up, planned as one flow.

GOURI is an injectable based on liquid polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polymer used in collagen-stimulating treatment. We check whether fine lines and skin texture that bother you up close are the main concern.

Start with the concern
GOURI is a PCL collagen booster, so on thin under-eye skin we are especially careful about the possibility of the material showing or clumping. Even if you have had facial firming treatments before, it is not applied under the eyes in the same way. Skin thickness, any previously injected materials and exactly which areas it can be used on are confirmed at examination.
Understand your product
PCL differs from PLLA in Sculptra and PDO in ULTRACOL. It cannot be dissolved like HA; a liquid formulation does not eliminate injection risks.
Plan through recovery
Tissue response to PCL takes time, so additional amounts are not decided based on how filled the area looks on the day. We first see whether under-eye swelling and the skin surface settle, check whether there has been any change towards your fine-line and firmness goals, and then discuss whether to repeat. Because PCL cannot be dissolved like HA, before any repeat treatment we also first check how much was injected previously and whether any clumping remains.

What the procedure is like

Before your consultation, please note your usual swelling and dry eyes, any previous filler or surgery, and the medicines you take. If you have an important event or departure date, we plan recovery time and how follow-up will be checked as well.
After appropriate comfort measures and cleansing, the doctor treats the agreed areas.
The PCL in GOURI cannot be dissolved with an enzyme as HA filler can. If a firm lump persists under the eyes for a long time, or redness or pain develops, do not massage it yourself; have it examined. Visual problems or severe pain require immediate evaluation.

Appointment length depends on consultation, numbing and treatment extent. Tell us your available time and important plans when booking.

Plan it with our doctors

Please read this before treatment

Avoid strong irritation, overheating and strenuous exercise while the skin settles. Follow your individual instructions for when to resume face washing and makeup.
Massage and pressure advice differs by product. Follow your clinician’s instructions rather than another product’s routine.
Small bumps that appear right after injection and go down need to be distinguished from nodules that last a long time or appear later. If a firm lump persists or grows, or comes with pain or redness, seek medical care. Non-HA ingredients such as PDLLA, PLLA, PCL and PDO cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase the way HA filler can.

Safety & considerations

Possible reactions

Infection, persistent nodules, unevenness, inflammation or allergic reactions can occur.
Injections carry rare but serious risks including vascular injury or blockage and tissue damage.

Before treatment

Tell us about pregnancy or breastfeeding, allergies, immune conditions, medicines, and previous fillers, threads or other procedures.
Active inflammation or infection at the site needs assessment before treatment is scheduled.

Worsening pain, pale or mottled skin, visual symptoms or breathing difficulty need urgent medical attention. Outcomes and duration vary; a specific result is not guaranteed.

what to expect

What to expect over time

A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.

Immediately
Initial swelling and fullness are not the final result.
Next steps
Plan any further session only after assessing the response and recovery.

Sessions & results

Tissue response to PCL takes time, so additional amounts are not decided based on how filled the area looks on the day. We first see whether under-eye swelling and the skin surface settle, check whether there has been any change towards your fine-line and firmness goals, and then discuss whether to repeat. Because PCL cannot be dissolved like HA, before any repeat treatment we also first check how much was injected previously and whether any clumping remains.

before consultation

Before you decide, the questions people always ask

GOURI is an injectable based on liquid polycaprolactone (PCL), a collagen booster that works through the tissue response to a biodegradable polymer. Its ingredient differs from the PLLA in Sculptra and the PDO in ULTRACOL. PCL cannot be dissolved with an enzyme as HA filler can, and being liquid does not mean it has no side effects, so skin thickness and any previously injected materials are checked first.
GOURI is an injectable based on liquid polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polymer used in collagen-stimulating treatment. Dark circles can have mixed causes such as hollowing, pigmentation and visible blood vessels, so skin-texture treatment alone does not improve them all. PCL differs from PLLA in Sculptra and PDO in ULTRACOL. It cannot be dissolved like HA; a liquid formulation does not eliminate injection risks.
GOURI is a PCL collagen booster, so on thin under-eye skin we are especially careful about the possibility of the material showing or clumping. Even if you have had facial firming treatments before, it is not applied under the eyes in the same way. Skin thickness, any previously injected materials and exactly which areas it can be used on are confirmed at examination.
Tissue response to PCL takes time, so additional amounts are not decided based on how filled the area looks on the day. We first see whether under-eye swelling and the skin surface settle, check whether there has been any change towards your fine-line and firmness goals, and then discuss whether to repeat. Because PCL cannot be dissolved like HA, before any repeat treatment we also first check how much was injected previously and whether any clumping remains.
The PCL in GOURI cannot be dissolved with an enzyme as HA filler can. If a firm lump persists under the eyes for a long time, or redness or pain develops, do not massage it yourself; have it examined. Visual problems or severe pain require immediate evaluation.
Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding. For this treatment, QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul starts by looking at this: “Whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, and under-eye skin thickness given the tissue response GOURI’s PCL relies on”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.
At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.

GOURI

Who it’s for

Before you pick a treatment name, start with the cause of your concern.

Where you are now, and where we start

The change you want, the impression you keep