Skin boosters · treatment guide

Juvelook 쥬베룩

A hyaluronic acid plus PDLLA collagen booster: some plumpness on day one, then months of gradual firming.

Seoul this week₩197,900$143 · 11 clinicsReviewed 2026-09-23 · sources
Our takeA newer Korean collagen booster than Rejuran, built to give some instant hydration as well as a slow collagen build. Seoul price data on it is still thin, so treat this week's number as an early estimate.
Best for
  • Early texture, pores and fine lines
  • Travellers who also want visible hydration on day one
  • Those who found Rejuran's bumps uncomfortable and want a gentler dermal booster
  • Pairing with a lifting treatment in one visit
Skip if
  • You want facial volume or contouring (ask about Juvelook Volume instead)
  • You're pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You have a keloid tendency or an active skin infection in the area
  • You need the swelling fully gone before you fly home tomorrow
Downtime7/10
Clinics report bumps and redness settle in about 24 hours to 3 days, with light sightseeing fine the next day; a bruise, if any, can last 1–2 weeks.
Comfort4/10
In a randomised split-injection study, standard intradermal PDLLA injections scored about 6/10 for pain versus about 4/10 for deeper subdermal ones.
Evidence4/10
Mostly small uncontrolled case series (4–20 people), largely from one Korean author group, often with donated product; a registered randomised split-face trial has posted no results.
Trip-friendly6/10
One 30–45 minute visit with short downtime, but the course is 2–3 sessions 3–6 weeks apart and the collagen result builds over months.
Seoul value7/10
Not sold in the US; Seoul's ₩197,900 for 2cc is about 27% of a typical Singapore full-vial session (S$688) and about 48% of the cheapest half-vial price (S$388).
Glow7/10
In a 20-person smile-line series 85% were rated improved 3 months after 3 sessions, and a 16-person pilot found half reported over 50% overall improvement; none had a control group.

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Pros and cons in full
What we like
  • Gives some immediate hydration from the HA, unlike collagen-only stimulators such as Sculptra
  • MFDS-approved in Korea and CE-marked in Europe, so it's well established locally even without FDA clearance
  • Comes in two versions: a lighter one for texture (Juvelook) and a denser one for volume (Juvelook Volume)
  • PDLLA's small, porous particles are designed to lower the lump risk compared with older, more crystalline PLLA fillers
  • Easy to combine with a lifting treatment in the same visit
Watch out for
  • Swelling and bumps typically take a little longer to settle than Rejuran's, around 1–3 days and sometimes more
  • One session is only part of a 2–3 session course spaced weeks apart
  • Not FDA-approved in the US, so there's little independent price or safety data outside Korea and a few other markets
  • Bruising is possible and can take up to around a week or two to fade
  • Seoul price data is still thin: this week's figure comes from only 11 clinic listings
Live price · October 2026

How much is Juvelook in Seoul this week?

verified 2026-10-12

In Seoul, Juvelook costs a median of ₩197,900 (about $143) across 11 clinic listings this week, ranging from ₩88,000 to ₩306,000.

Korean median · ₩197,900
FairTourist priceOverchargedKorean prices seen: ₩88,000 – ₩306,000 · 11 clinics
Seoul (Korean price)₩197,900 ≈ $143
United StatesNot FDA-approved · Not cleared for use in the US
SingaporeS$388 – S$1,200 · per session: S$388 for a half vial and S$688 for a full vial at one clinic, S$1,200 at another

Seoul prices are event listings on Gangnam Unni's Korean app, VAT included. Many are first-visit or trial deals, clinics can show foreigners different prices, and the tourist VAT refund ended in 2025. How Korean clinic prices work →

Korean listings we checked

1 of the 11 listings shown is a promotion (first visit, trial price or once per person). A repeat or regular booking usually costs more. How Korean clinic prices work →

ClinicAs listedSeenPrice
리엔장의원-홍대점쥬베룩스킨 2cc 1회체험가 · VAT 포함Trial price2026-10-12₩88,000
더나의원쥬베룩 스킨 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩108,900
유앤아이의원-상봉망우점쥬베룩 스킨 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-05₩110,000
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ClinicAs listedSeenPrice
더끌림산부인과의원쥬베룩 스킨부스터 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩139,000
우리성형외과의원쥬베룩 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩142,000
뷰티블라썸의원쥬베룩 키닥터 콜라겐물광_쥬베룩 스킨 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩165,000
우유빛의원3D피부진단+각질관리+쥬베룩2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩197,900
플래너성형외과의원펌핑팁(팁값포함) + 쥬베룩 모공 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩231,000
미케이의원쥬베룩 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩264,000
모찌의원쥬베룩 스킨 2cc · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩282,700
바바성형외과의원펌핑팁+쥬베룩 스킨 2cc 1회 · VAT 포함2026-10-12₩306,000
Cost per month of result: ₩65,967
Cost per month of result
₩65,967 / month ≈ $48

3 sessions × ₩197,900, lasting about 9 months. Clinics advise a top-up every 6–12 months after a first course of 2–3 sessions (some claim 12–18 months); studies only follow people for about 3–6 months.

  1. Ultherapy₩55,000
  2. Potenza RF Microneedling₩64,167
  3. Juvelook₩65,967
  4. Rejuran Healer₩69,667
  5. Thermage FLX₩110,000

Uses this week's Seoul median and the typical duration from studies. Other treatments use their midpoint duration and usual first course.

Downtime

Juvelook downtime, day by day

Clinics report bumps and redness settle in about 24 hours to 3 days, with light sightseeing fine the next day; a bruise, if any, can last 1–2 weeks.

Day 0

Right after

Small raised bumps across the cheeks and forehead from the injections, plus some puffiness. A bit more swelling than Rejuran, since the PDLLA particles take up more room at first.

AI-generated models, not real patients. Effects are illustrated to show typical healing; everyone heals differently. Pick a face like yours, then hover or tap the photo to zoom.

Trip planner

When to get Juvelook on your trip

Early in your trip, day 1 or 2, if you want the bumps and swelling gone before more photos.

Any of these apply to you?
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Before your flight home

At least 3 full days. Leave longer if you have an important event, since swelling and any bruising can take a little longer than Rejuran to fully settle.

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One trip or a course?

One session gives some immediate hydration, but the full course is 2–3 sessions about 3–6 weeks apart, with the collagen result building over the following months. Plan repeat visits, or finish a course at home if it's available.

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Combining treatments

Often paired with a lifting treatment like Shurink or Ultherapy, or booked alongside Rejuran for comparison, in the same visit.

For the next 1–2 days, skip:Alcohol for a day or twoSaunas and jjimjilbang for 1–2 daysHeavy makeup on the injection sites right awayStrong actives like retinoids for a few daysUnprotected sun: wear SPF 50
Best season for Juvelook in Seoul

Like Rejuran, Juvelook suits the cooler, drier months: its bumps and swelling take 2–3 days to settle, and clinics ask you to avoid heat, sweat and alcohol meanwhile. October to March has the lowest UV.

  • SpringWorkable, but fine and yellow dust peak March to May and UV reaches 7–8 by May. Keep up SPF 50 on freshly injected skin.
  • SummerLeast practical: UV around 9–10, monsoon humidity in July, and clinics ask you to skip saunas and heavy sweating for the first few days after injection.
  • AutumnBest from October, when UV drops to 3–4 and the heat is gone. Early September is still humid and sunny.
  • WinterLowest UV and little sweating. Korean clinics pitch skin boosters for winter dryness; bring a rich moisturiser for the dry air.
What age is Juvelook best for?
  • 20sLittle evidence: Juvelook studies mostly enrolled people aged 30 to 62. The exception is small acne-scar case series, so ask about it only if you have scarring.
  • 30sA photoaging trial enrolled women from 30, and a 15-person pore study in 30–55 year-olds halved pore scores by 12 weeks, though there PDLLA was applied on the skin after microneedling, not injected.
  • 40sA tear-trough series (4 women aged 36–54, one session) and a 20-person smile-line series (3 sessions) both reported good results. The data are small, uncontrolled series.
  • 50+Used into the 60s, but collagen production falls with age, and in the FDA trial of an HA skin booster fewer over-60s responded (47% vs 82% under 50). It won't replace lost volume.
At the clinic

Juvelook at the clinic: red flags and what to say

Walk out if…

  • A price far below this week's Seoul median. Ask exactly which product, Juvelook or Juvelook Volume, and how many cc you're getting
  • The clinic can't or won't show you the sealed, MFDS-labelled box before it's opened (ask for 정품 확인)
  • A pre-filled syringe with no packaging to check
  • No doctor consultation, or no clear explanation of which version (skin quality vs volume) you're getting and why
  • Pressure to commit to a multi-session package on the spot

Say it in Korean

쥬베룩 2cc 얼마예요?
Jyuberuk i-ssi-ssi eolmayeyo?
How much is Juvelook, 2cc?
쥬베룩 볼륨이에요, 아니면 일반 쥬베룩이에요?
Jyuberuk bollyum-ieyo, animyeon ilban jyuberuk-ieyo?
Is this Juvelook Volume, or regular Juvelook?
정품 확인할 수 있을까요?
Jeongpum hwagin hal su isseulkkayo?
Can I check it's the genuine product?
마취 크림 발라 주세요.
Machwi keurim balla juseyo.
Please apply numbing cream.
몇 회 맞아야 돼요?
Myeot hoe majaya dwaeyo?
How many sessions do I need?
FAQ

Juvelook: questions people actually ask

What is Juvelook made of?

It combines PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) microparticles with non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid. The HA gives immediate hydration; the PDLLA gradually stimulates the skin's own collagen production.

Is Juvelook FDA-approved?

No. It's MFDS-approved in Korea and CE-marked in Europe, but it isn't cleared for use in the United States.

What's the difference between Juvelook and Juvelook Volume?

Juvelook uses smaller particles injected closer to the surface for texture, pores and fine lines. Juvelook Volume uses larger, higher-dose particles injected deeper for facial volume, and its results tend to last longer.

How many sessions do I need?

Most people have 2–3 sessions spaced about 3–6 weeks apart, with the collagen result building over the following 3–6 months.

How long is the downtime?

Expect small bumps and some swelling for roughly 1–3 days, occasionally with light bruising that can take a bit longer to fade. It usually settles a little slower than Rejuran's downtime.

How does it compare with Rejuran or Sculptra?

Rejuran (polynucleotides) is more about repair and skin quality with less swelling. Sculptra (PLLA) goes deeper for structural volume with no immediate hydration boost. Juvelook sits in between: some instant plumpness from HA, plus gradual PDLLA-driven collagen.

How reliable is this week's Seoul price?

Fairly, but the sample is small: 11 Seoul clinic listings for 2cc, from ₩88,000–₩306,000. Juvelook comes in several versions (Skin, Volume, Eye), and we only count the 2cc skin booster, so check which one you're quoted.

More detail

The fine print on Juvelook

What is Juvelook? The hard facts
Active ingredients
PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) microparticles + non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid
Made by
VAIM Global, South Korea
Versions
Juvelook (~30µm particles, skin quality) · Juvelook Volume / Lenisna (larger, higher-dose particles, for volume)
Approval
MFDS-approved in Korea and CE-marked in Europe; not FDA-approved in the US
How it's given
Many small injections across the face; Juvelook Volume is also given by cannula
Injection depth
Juvelook: upper-to-mid dermis · Juvelook Volume: deep dermis to subdermal
Numbing
Topical numbing cream; nerve block optional at some clinics
Treatment time
About 30–45 minutes, plus numbing
Visible bumps/swelling
Small bumps and mild swelling, sometimes light bruising; settle over roughly 1–3 days
Full course
2–3 sessions, about 3–6 weeks apart
When you see it
Some hydration immediately; the collagen effect builds over 3–6 months
How long it lasts
About 6–12 months for Juvelook; longer for Juvelook Volume
Standard dose
2cc per session (the size we price)
Juvelook vs. Rejuran vs. Sculptra
JuvelookRejuranSculptra
What it isPDLLA + hyaluronic acidPolynucleotides (salmon DNA)Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)
Main jobHydration plus gradual collagen stimulationRepair, skin quality, glowDeeper, longer-lasting collagen volume
How fast you see itSome plumpness on day one; full effect in 3–6 monthsDays, builds over a courseMonths, builds gradually
Visible downtimeA few days; a bit more swelling than Rejuran~1–3 daysA few days; can include more bruising
How long it lastsAbout 6–12 months (longer for Juvelook Volume)Repeat every 6–12 monthsAbout 2 years or more
Seoul price this week₩197,900₩209,000₩770,000
How does Juvelook work? The science

PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) is a biodegradable polymer that breaks down into water and carbon dioxide in the body. Formulated as small, porous microparticles, it's designed to stimulate the fibroblasts that make collagen, with a structure meant to carry less lump risk than older, more crystalline PLLA particles.

The hyaluronic acid in the formula gives immediate hydration and plumpness, while the PDLLA works more slowly over the following weeks and months as new collagen forms.

Juvelook and Juvelook Volume use the same two ingredients in different doses and particle sizes: Juvelook uses smaller particles (around 30µm) injected closer to the surface for skin quality, while Juvelook Volume uses larger particles injected deeper for structural volume.

PDLLA (Juvelook) and PLLA (Sculptra) are chemical relatives, but PDLLA's more amorphous, porous particle structure is designed to reduce the nodule risk associated with Sculptra's more crystalline particles. Both still rely on gradual collagen remodelling rather than an instant result.

Sources (27)
  1. Jane Yoo MD: Juvelook, a guide to this Korean PDLLA and hyaluronic acid skin booster
  2. Relieve Clinic Seoul: Juvelook aftercare, downtime and what to avoid
  3. FillersFairy: What Is Juvelook? Complete PDLLA+HA skin booster guide
  4. Gangnam Med Spa: Juvelook vs. Juvelook Volume, what's the difference
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  9. V Aesthetics Clinic (Singapore): PDLLA skin booster at S$1,200 nett per session
  10. Bay Aesthetic (Singapore): Juvelook full face S$388 (half vial) or S$688 (full vial)
  11. Weather2Travel: Seoul monthly max UV index (2 in Dec–Jan, 7–8 in Apr–May, 10 in July, 4 in Oct)
  12. Climate of Seoul (KMA 1991–2020 normals: humidity lowest Feb–Mar at 54.6%, highest July at 76.2%, July rainfall 414 mm)
  13. Korea Times: yellow dust and fine dust typically peak March to May (2025)
  14. Kim et al., Particulate matter causes skin barrier dysfunction, JCI Insight (2021): Seoul PM2.5 raised water loss
  15. American Society of Plastic Surgeons: what not to do after facial filler (avoid heat 24–48 h, exercise 24 h)
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  17. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05913102: split-face PDLLA trial for photoaged skin, women over 30 (Ajou University)
  18. Wan et al., Microneedling with PDLLA (Juvelook) for pores and texture, PRS Global Open (2025): ages 30–55
  19. Wan et al., PDLLA via cannula for moderate rosacea, PRS Global Open (2025): ages 32–62
  20. Wan et al., PDLLA for lower eyelid rejuvenation, J Cosmet Dermatol (2025): cases aged 36–54
  21. Yi et al., Injectable PDLLA for nasolabial fold correction, J Craniofac Surg (2026)
  22. Yi et al., Gas subcision with PDLLA (Juvelook) for atrophic acne scars, JPRAS Open (2026)
  23. Varani et al., Decreased collagen production in chronologically aged skin, Am J Pathol (2006)
  24. FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness, SKINVIVE HA skin booster: responder rates by age (<50: 82%, 50–60: 63%, >60: 47%)
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  27. MODE Medical Clinic (Singapore): Juvelook skin booster S$380–800 per session (2026)

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General information for travellers, not medical advice. A doctor should assess you before any treatment. Prices are Korean-consumer event prices collected from public listings; clinics may charge differently on the day.