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Cheeks and midface: treatments for each goal

Goals in this area for Skin clinic. For each goal: the treatments medical sources describe, what the source says, the downtime figure we found and the regular prices clinics in this directory publish.

Each price is the lowest regular price a clinic lists for that treatment. The item named after it can differ from your area or product, so check the clinic’s price list.

Lift sagging cheeks and midface

Which treatments do medical sources describe for “Lift sagging cheeks and midface”?

Sources describe 3 treatments for “Lift sagging cheeks and midface”: Shurink, Thread lift, Ultherapy.

Shurink

A 3D-scan study of 50 patients treated with Ultraformer MPT measured a lift of about 3.4 mm in the posterior cheek immediately after treatment.

Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open (PMC): Three-dimensional Analysis of Lifting Effects after High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (Ultraformer-MPT) across Seven Facial Aesthetic Units

Downtime (per the sources): Maker lists none; slight redness and swelling for a few hours to a few days is possible

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩25,000 (≈ US$19)JRYN Skin Clinic Nampo · Shurink Universe 100 shots · VAT excluded

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Thread lift

A 2024 retrospective study evaluated a PDO thread mid-cheek lift, combined with lower blepharoplasty, for facial rejuvenation.

Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (PMC): Advanced Facial Rejuvenation: Synergistic Effects of Lower Blepharoplasty and Ultrasound Guided Mid-Face Lift Using Polydioxanone (PDO) Threads

Downtime (per the sources): Swelling, bruising and local pain are expected; swelling lasted 2 to 4 months in some patients

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩50,000 (≈ US$37)JRYN Skin Clinic Nampo · Ultra V thread lift, 10 threads · VAT excluded

15 clinics in this directory list a regular price

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Ultherapy

In a Korean study of 20 patients treated with the Ulthera system, the jawline, cheek and perioral areas improved most.

Source: Annals of Dermatology (PMC): High-intensity focused ultrasound for wrinkles and skin laxity in seven different facial areas

Downtime (per the sources): Maker: redness fades within hours; mild swelling, tingling or tenderness possible

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩300,000 (≈ US$224)EU:GENES Skin Clinic · Eye Ultherapy 100 shots (add-on) · VAT not stated

18 clinics in this directory list a regular price

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Restore volume to flat or hollow cheeks

Which treatments do medical sources describe for “Restore volume to flat or hollow cheeks”?

Sources describe 2 treatments for “Restore volume to flat or hollow cheeks”: Filler, Juvelook.

Filler

A guideline article says midface rejuvenation is among the most valuable indications of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal (PMC): Injection Guidelines for Treating Midface Volume Deficiency With Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: The ATP Approach

Downtime (per the sources): Swelling and bruising soon after injection; many settle within days to weeks

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩29,000 (≈ US$22)Art of Shine Skin Clinic · Body Filler 1cc · VAT excluded

19 clinics in this directory list a regular price

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Juvelook

A 24-patient case series describes Juvelook Volume injected for subzygomatic arch depression (lateral sunken cheek).

Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (PubMed): Poly D,L Lactic Acid Injection for Subzygomatic Arch Depression (Lateral Sunken Cheek)

Downtime (per the sources): Bruising and swelling; firm nodules (granulomas) are the main reported concern

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩20,000 (≈ US$15)Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo · Juvelook for a single scar · 0.2 cc · VAT excluded

15 clinics in this directory list a regular price

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Full concern page: Hollow cheeks

Soften nasolabial (smile) folds

Which treatments do medical sources describe for “Soften nasolabial (smile) folds”?

Sources describe 4 treatments for “Soften nasolabial (smile) folds”: Botox, Filler, Juvelook, Sofwave.

Botox

Cleveland Clinic says Botox injections can reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds for a few months.

Source: Cleveland Clinic: Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)

Downtime (per the sources): Effect starts in 1 to 2 days and builds over about a week; labels list side effects such as eyelid drooping

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩10,000 (≈ US$7)JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon · Wrinkle Botox, Korean toxin (Newlux), 1 session · VAT excluded

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Filler

FDA says absorbable (temporary) dermal fillers are approved for moderate to severe wrinkles and skin folds such as nasolabial folds.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers)

Downtime (per the sources): Swelling and bruising soon after injection; many settle within days to weeks

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩29,000 (≈ US$22)Art of Shine Skin Clinic · Body Filler 1cc · VAT excluded

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Juvelook

A prospective case series evaluated Juvelook injection for correcting nasolabial folds in 20 patients.

Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (PubMed): A Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Injectable PDLLA for Nasolabial Fold Correction: Juvelook treatment for Nasolabial fold

Downtime (per the sources): Bruising and swelling; firm nodules (granulomas) are the main reported concern

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩20,000 (≈ US$15)Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo · Juvelook for a single scar · 0.2 cc · VAT excluded

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Sofwave

A 36-person study of a parallel-beam ultrasound device measured a change in the depression volume of nasolabial folds at 1 and 3 months.

Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (PubMed): The efficacy and safety of the high-intensity parallel beam ultrasound device at the depth of 1.5 mm for skin tightening

Downtime (per the sources): Maker: daily activities can resume immediately; two studies report pain of about 5.6 and 6.6 out of 10

Lowest regular price listed (any item) ₩500,000 (≈ US$374)Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo · Eye Sofwave · 50 shots · VAT excluded

8 clinics in this directory list a regular price

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Full concern page: Nasolabial folds

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“Cheeks and midface: Treatments and Prices in Korea”, Korea Clinic Directory, https://koreaclinicdirectory.com/en/goals/skin-clinic/cheeks-midface/. Treatment descriptions checked October 2026; prices as of 29 October 2026.

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