SKINVIVE
SKINVIVE is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid injectable containing lidocaine. The Korean indication is temporary improvement of moderate to severe fine lines in adult cheeks. Korean SKINVIVE information specifies cheek fine lines and prohibits injection into the eyelids. It is therefore not injected into the eyelids, and the nearby cheek skin is assessed separately. We check whether fine lines and skin texture that bother you up close are the main concern.
SKINVIVE is available at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea.
is this for me
Who it’s for
Even if none of these describes you, we will look again at the consultation.
- Official Korean SKINVIVE information prohibits injection into the eyelids. We therefore consult on fine lines of the cheek that adjoins the under-eye area, distinguishing them from the under-eye area, and do not inject directly into the eyelids. Tear-trough hollowing or under-eye fat requires a separate evaluation.
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
Korean SKINVIVE information specifies cheek fine lines and prohibits injection into the eyelids. It is therefore not injected into the eyelids, and the nearby cheek skin is assessed separately.
the principle
How it works
SKINVIVE
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
The goal differs from substantial facial reshaping with volumizing filler. Deep hollows or marked sagging may need another treatment.
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.
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.
SKINVIVE is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid injectable containing lidocaine. The Korean indication is temporary improvement of moderate to severe fine lines in adult cheeks. Korean SKINVIVE information specifies cheek fine lines and prohibits injection into the eyelids. It is therefore not injected into the eyelids, and the nearby cheek skin is assessed separately. We check whether fine lines and skin texture that bother you up close are the main concern.
Start with the concern
Official Korean SKINVIVE information prohibits injection into the eyelids. We therefore consult on fine lines of the cheek that adjoins the under-eye area, distinguishing them from the under-eye area, and do not inject directly into the eyelids. Tear-trough hollowing or under-eye fat requires a separate evaluation.
Understand your product
The goal differs from substantial facial reshaping with volumizing filler. Deep hollows or marked sagging may need another treatment.
Plan through recovery
When the cheek skin is treated, we look at fine lines and the surface condition once swelling in that area has subsided. How much under-eye fat or a deep trough has reduced is not assessed as an effect of SKINVIVE. Whether to add more is decided based on the actual response of the cheek.
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.
- Injection marks and swelling on the nearby cheek may look prominent up to the under-eye area, so leave some room in your schedule. Worsening pain, changes in skin color or visual problems need immediate medical care. Do not rub the eyelids or try to press them flat yourself.
Appointment length depends on consultation, numbing and treatment extent. Tell us your available time and important plans when booking.
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.
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.
Early recovery
Monitor bruising, swelling and injection marks. Contact the clinic if symptoms worsen or persist.
Next steps
Plan any further session only after assessing the response and recovery.
Sessions & results
When the cheek skin is treated, we look at fine lines and the surface condition once swelling in that area has subsided. How much under-eye fat or a deep trough has reduced is not assessed as an effect of SKINVIVE. Whether to add more is decided based on the actual response of the cheek.
before consultation
Before you decide, the questions people always ask
SKINVIVE is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid injectable containing lidocaine. The Korean indication is temporary improvement of moderate to severe fine lines in adult cheeks. Korean SKINVIVE information specifies cheek fine lines and prohibits injection into the eyelids. It is therefore not injected into the eyelids, and the nearby cheek skin is assessed separately.
Official Korean SKINVIVE information prohibits injection into the eyelids. We therefore consult on fine lines of the cheek that adjoins the under-eye area, distinguishing them from the under-eye area, and do not inject directly into the eyelids. Tear-trough hollowing or under-eye fat requires a separate evaluation.
When the cheek skin is treated, we look at fine lines and the surface condition once swelling in that area has subsided. How much under-eye fat or a deep trough has reduced is not assessed as an effect of SKINVIVE. Whether to add more is decided based on the actual response of the cheek.
Injection marks and swelling on the nearby cheek may look prominent up to the under-eye area, so leave some room in your schedule. Worsening pain, changes in skin color or visual problems need immediate medical care. Do not rub the eyelids or try to press them flat yourself.
Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding. 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.
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personal consultation
Tell us what bothers you now, the change you want, what you have had done before and any dates that matter. We will compare the possible approaches and their limits, calmly.
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