Hongdae
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Jae-wook Kim
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Treatment comparison
Juvelook vs skin booster injections at Abijou Hongdae: reading two menu names before you book
Juvelook and “skin booster” are not two rivals on one shelf. Juvelook is a named product (PDLLA plus hyaluronic acid); “skin booster” is an umbrella label that, according to a 2024 terminology paper, still has no established comprehensive definition. A hydration injection (水光注射) describes how something is placed in the skin, so what it contains depends on the product named on the quote. Abijou Hongdae lists Juvelook by the cc and hydration injections as Lilied items, with Cryocell packages. Which one suits you is decided at consultation.
- Juvelook
- Named product: PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) plus hyaluronic acid
- Skin booster / hydration injection
- Umbrella label and delivery route; contents depend on the product named
- Hongdae menu units
- Juvelook 1cc, 4cc, Eye 2cc; Lilied 5cc, plus Cryocell packages at 2cc, 2.5cc and 5cc
- Price snapshot
- Booking-centre menu observed 2026-10-12, VAT excluded; not a current quote
Language support and contact channels
This branch lists KakaoTalk, WhatsApp for international enquiries. Channel availability and the language of the responding staff can vary, so confirm both when you contact the clinic.
- KakaoTalk: use the official contact link in the booking section below.
- WhatsApp: use the official contact link in the booking section below.
Is this a product against a product, or a product against a method?
The second. When someone searches “Juvelook vs skin booster”, one side is a brand-named product and the other is a category. A 2024 paper on skin booster terminology states that a specific, comprehensive definition of the term has not yet been established, so the phrase alone does not tell you what goes into the skin.
Juvelook is described in its maker’s material as PDLLA combined with hyaluronic acid. A hydration injection, the 水光注射 many visitors ask for, names the delivery route. The substance behind it is whatever the clinic puts on the quote, which is why the useful question is “which product, how much, how deep” rather than “which category”.
Sources: Yi KH et al., Skin Res Technol 2024 — skin booster terminologyJUVELOOK Magazine Vol. 2 · VAIM
What do the published studies actually cover?
They cover specific products and protocols, which is why their numbers cannot be lined up against each other.
- Hydration-type injection: a randomised, evaluator-blinded trial of 448 people used non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, 4 mL per session at 1.0 to 1.2 mm depth, on days 0, 28 and 56. At day 84, moderate-or-greater improvement on the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale was recorded in 90.09% of the treated group and 9.57% of the untreated group; follow-up stopped there.
- A systematic review of 15 studies reported hyaluronic acid used alone performing better than cocktail preparations, so a longer ingredient list is not evidence of a better product.
- Juvelook: a 2025 case series of 15 people combined microneedling with PDLLA and reported changes in pores and skin texture; a needle-free microjet study used five sessions with assessment through 24 weeks.
- Day 84 or week 24 is the window a study observed. It is not a promise of how long anything lasts for you.
Sources: Cheng H et al., Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2026 — non-cross-linked HA RCTGhatge & Ghatge, Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023 — systematic review2025 case series · PubMed PMID 40469551Needle-free PDLLA delivery study · PubMed PMID 41389157
Which problems show up late, and why does that matter on a trip?
Both treatments are injections, so discomfort and short-lived marks are expected. The literature also records problems that surface weeks later, after most visitors have left Seoul.
- Juvelook: injection discomfort varies with area, technique and sensitivity; temporary redness, swelling or bruising is reported, and a published case report describes a nodular reaction after PDLLA injection.
- After mesotherapy-type injections, a review of 423 people with non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection found symptoms starting a mean of 32.5 days after the injection.
- In a series of 31 people treated for complications after hyaluronic acid injection, delayed nodules were recorded in 32.1% of cases. These are people who already had a problem; the figure is not how often problems occur.
- Before you fly, keep the product name in writing and agree how to reach the clinic from abroad.
Sources: 2025 skin-booster pain study · PubMed PMID 403099882024 nodular-reaction case report · PubMed PMID 39283001Singsing ME et al., Int J Womens Dermatol 2022 — NTM infection after mesotherapyNguyen L et al., J Cosmet Dermatol 2026 — HA injection complications
How does a Hongdae visit work in practice?
Hours and access come from the branch page; prices and slots come from the booking centre.
- Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30 to 20:30 with a lunch break 14:00 to 15:00, Saturday 10:00 to 16:30, closed Sunday and public holidays.
- Access: about 50 m from Exit 1 of Hongik Univ. Station, which the AREX Airport Railroad reaches from Incheon Airport without a change. The clinic is on the 3rd floor of the building that houses MEGABOX.
- Booking: choose a time on the booking centre or message the branch on KakaoTalk or WhatsApp. There is no inquiry form, and payment is made at the clinic on the day with no deposit.
- Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese are listed as supported languages.
Juvelook and a hydration injection, line by line
A checklist of what to confirm, not a ranking.
| Factor | Juvelook | Hydration injection |
|---|---|---|
| What the name means | A named product | A delivery route; content depends on the product |
| Material | PDLLA plus hyaluronic acid | Lilied on the Hongdae menu; the cited trial used non-cross-linked HA |
| Regulatory record | Ask for the product’s own record | The U.S. record cited here belongs to one other product, SKINVIVE, not to the category |
| Study window | Up to 24 weeks in a needle-free study | Day 84 in the 448-person trial |
| Hongdae menu unit | 1cc, 4cc, Eye 2cc | Lilied 5cc; Cryocell packages 2cc, 2.5cc, 5cc |
A consultation map, not an efficacy comparison.
Sources: JUVELOOK Magazine Vol. 2 · VAIMCheng H et al., Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2026 — non-cross-linked HA RCTFDA — SKINVIVE by JUVEDERM (P110033/S059)
Abijou Hongdae menu, Juvelook and hydration injection (snapshot 2026-10-12)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Juvelook 1cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 109,000 |
| Juvelook 4cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 319,000 |
| Juvelook Eye 2cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 319,000 |
| Lilied hydration injection 5cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 217,800 |
| Lilied 2cc & Cryocell, 1 sessionPackage | KRW 108,900 |
| Lilied 5cc & Cryocell, 1 sessionPackage | KRW 217,800 |
| Juvelook & hydration injection, 1 sessionFirst-visit trial promotion; listed regular price KRW 255,000 | KRW 141,900 |
| Lilied Hydro Toxin, 1 sessionOctober-only promotion, Tuesday to Thursday; listed regular price KRW 165,000 | KRW 108,900 |
Historical example from the 12 October 2026 booking-centre snapshot for Abijou Hongdae. VAT excluded; promotions change and may have ended. Not a current quote.
Medical care at Abijou
Consultation and treatment are provided by the medical team at this branch. The clinician shown leads the branch; the doctor assigned to your visit may vary, so confirm the assignment when booking.
Listed branch medical team — not a medical-review byline for this article.
Frequently asked questions
Is Juvelook the same thing as a skin booster?
Juvelook is a named product that is commonly grouped under the skin booster label. The label itself has no established comprehensive definition, so compare product names rather than categories.
Is a hydration injection the same as 水光注射?
Broadly yes: 水光注射 (Japanese) and 水光针 (Simplified Chinese) are the names many visitors use for it. It names a route into the skin, so the content still depends on the product on your quote.
Does the FDA approval of SKINVIVE cover Juvelook or other hydration injections?
No. That record, P110033/S059, covers one product and an indication of improving cheek-skin smoothness. It does not extend to Juvelook or to other preparations, and it is a U.S. record.
Which lines does Hongdae list in the 12 October 2026 snapshot?
Juvelook 1cc, 4cc and Eye 2cc; Lilied 5cc; Lilied packages with Cryocell at 2cc, 2.5cc and 5cc; a first-visit Juvelook and hydration package; and an October Tuesday-to-Thursday Lilied Hydro Toxin line. Amounts exclude VAT and are not a current quote.
Can I get Juvelook and a hydration injection in one visit?
The menu lists a first-visit trial package combining both in one session, KRW 141,900 in the snapshot (promotional, VAT excluded). Whether it suits you is decided at consultation.
What should I ask about the hydration product?
Ask what is in the syringe, who makes it, the volume and depth planned, and whether anything is mixed in. The trial cited here used non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid at 4 mL and 1.0 to 1.2 mm.
When can a problem appear after I go home?
After mesotherapy-type injections, documented mycobacterial infections began a mean of 32.5 days later. Keep the product name and clinic contact, and get in touch about a new lump, spreading redness, rising pain or drainage. For sudden vision change or skin turning pale or mottled, seek emergency care at once.
How do I book at Hongdae?
Pick a time on the booking centre or message the branch on KakaoTalk or WhatsApp. Hours are Monday to Friday 10:30 to 20:30 (lunch 14:00 to 15:00) and Saturday 10:00 to 16:30; closed Sunday and public holidays.
Where Hongdae sits in the Abijou network
Abijou began in Gangnam in 2006 and the network now runs 17 branches across Korea. The line the group works to is skin transformation woven into everyday life. Hongdae sits at the station the airport train serves, so many of the people who come in are fitting a visit into a few days in Seoul — and most of the top bookings here are first-visit options.
- One of 17 Abijou branches nationwide
- On the AREX Airport Railroad — reachable from Incheon Airport without a transfer
- We quote the official published price list as it stands
- Across the 17 branches in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon and Busan: over 1,000 medical professionals and more than 350 certified medical devices
- Authentic products only, in appropriate amounts — the treatment is fitted to the condition, not to a package
Contact and location
- Address
- 3F, Ilex Tower, 147 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03995, Republic of Korea
- Directions
- About 50 m from Exit 1 of Hongik Univ. Station — about a 1-minute walk. The station is served by the AREX Airport Railroad as well as Subway Line 2 and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line, so you can ride in from Incheon Airport without changing trains. Come out of Exit 1, keep walking straight past the 8Seconds store, and the building with MEGABOX in it is the one; Abijou Medical Clinic Hongdae is on the 3rd floor.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, morning · 10:30 – 14:00 / Mon–Fri, afternoon · 15:00 – 20:30 / Saturday (no lunch break) · 10:00 – 16:30 / Sunday & public holidays · Closed
- Phone
- 1544-0377
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