HILO WAVE

• Whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, the extent of the under-eye lines for HA-based HILO WAVE, and any tendency to puffiness
• When considering HILO WAVE, we look not only at fine lines under the eyes but also at whether you tend to swell easily and how thick your skin is. The product information concerns facial wrinkles, so whether to inject directly into the eyelids is judged separately. If hollowing, protruding fat or pigmentation is the main cause, we will also explain other approaches.

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

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  Whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, the extent of the under-eye lines for HA-based HILO WAVE, and any tendency to puffiness

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  At consultation, we first look at whether fine lines and texture are the main concern, the extent of the under-eye lines for HA-based HILO WAVE, and any tendency to puffiness.

HILO WAVE

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

• 01

  What sets it apart

  HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.

• 02

  Assessing the change

  With HA products, lines, hydration and surface quality are assessed after swelling settles. The area and formulation influence the course and duration. 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.

1. 01

   Start with the concern

   When considering HILO WAVE, we look not only at fine lines under the eyes but also at whether you tend to swell easily and how thick your skin is. The product information concerns facial wrinkles, so whether to inject directly into the eyelids is judged separately. If hollowing, protruding fat or pigmentation is the main cause, we will also explain other approaches.

2. 02

   Understand your product

   HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.

3. 03

   Plan through recovery

   The puffiness right after an HA-based product is injected may differ from the final change. Once the swelling has stabilized, we check the fine lines and surface under the eyes; if you have existing HA filler, we also consider how much remains and how you swelled previously before planning the next step. Whether to have it again is decided not by a fixed number of sessions but by comparing the change in fine lines after the swelling has gone with the goal set at your first consultation.

What the procedure is like

• 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.

Safety & considerations

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.

1. Immediately

   Initial swelling and fullness are not the final result.

2. Early recovery

   Monitor bruising, swelling and injection marks. Contact the clinic if symptoms worsen or persist.

3. Next steps

   Plan any further session only after assessing the response and recovery.

• Q. What is HILO WAVE used for in the under-eye area?

  HILO WAVE is an HA-based tissue-restoring product, with 48mg of HA in a 2mL syringe. It is intended for temporary improvement of adult facial wrinkles. Dark circles can have mixed causes such as hollowing, pigmentation and visible blood vessels, so skin-texture treatment alone does not improve them all.

• Q. Is HILO WAVE suitable for my under-eye area?

  When considering HILO WAVE, we look not only at fine lines under the eyes but also at whether you tend to swell easily and how thick your skin is. The product information concerns facial wrinkles, so whether to inject directly into the eyelids is judged separately. If hollowing, protruding fat or pigmentation is the main cause, we will also explain other approaches.

• Q. How many under-eye HILO WAVE sessions will I need?

  The puffiness right after an HA-based product is injected may differ from the final change. Once the swelling has stabilized, we check the fine lines and surface under the eyes; if you have existing HA filler, we also consider how much remains and how you swelled previously before planning the next step. Whether to have it again is decided not by a fixed number of sessions but by comparing the change in fine lines after the swelling has gone with the goal set at your first consultation.

• Q. What is recovery and aftercare like after HILO WAVE around the eyes?

  Swelling under the eyes is easily noticed, so allow some leeway before important photos or engagements. Do not rub swollen areas to smooth them out. Severe pain, skin that turns pale or blotchy, or changes in vision should not be dismissed as simple swelling; seek medical care immediately.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for HILO WAVE 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, the extent of the under-eye lines for HA-based HILO WAVE, and any tendency to puffiness”. 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.

• Q. Where can I get HILO WAVE 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.