Who performs collagen booster injections at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Collagen booster injections at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong are performed personally by 2 licensed Korean co-directors, Dr. Lee Wonjin (KR Medical License 143124) or Dr. Lee Kangin (KR Medical License 141247). Dr. Lee Wonjin graduated from Daegu Catholic University College of Medicine (2022); consultations run 15-20 minutes with zero nurse delegation. Whichever of the 5 products is selected — Juvelook, Sculptra, GOURI, Radiesse, or Re2O — the physician who consults you is the physician who injects you, and the same physician reviews your response at follow-up. This continuity matters for a comparison decision: the person explaining the differences between the products is also the person accountable for the result.
How much do collagen boosters cost in Myeongdong Seoul in 2026?
All 5 collagen boosters at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong carry published KRW prices, listed below exactly as they appear on the clinic price list, VAT excluded.
| Product | Amount | Regular price | Event price |
|---|
| Juvelook Skin | 1cc | ₩115,000 | ₩89,000 |
| Juvelook Skin | 4cc | ₩418,000 | ₩299,000 |
| Juvelook Volume | 1cc | ₩154,000 | ₩119,000 |
| Juvelook Volume | 1 vial | ₩585,000 | ₩390,000 |
| Juvelook i | 2cc | ₩245,000 | ₩189,000 |
| Sculptra | 1 vial | ₩897,000 | ₩690,000 |
| GOURI | 1 vial | ₩767,000 | ₩590,000 |
| Radiesse | 1 vial | ₩1,287,000 | ₩990,000 |
| Radiesse — Hands / Neck Lines | 1 vial | ₩1,287,000 | ₩990,000 |
| Re2O | 1 vial | ₩767,000 | ₩590,000 |
How many cc or vials your plan needs is individual and is confirmed at the co-director consultation before anything is opened.
What is the difference between particle-based and liquid collagen boosters?
Of the 5 collagen boosters at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong, Juvelook, Sculptra, and Radiesse are particle- or microsphere-based,
GOURI is a fully solubilized liquid, and Re2O is an ECM-based formulation.
| Form | Products | What it means |
|---|
| Particle / microsphere | Juvelook (PDLLA + HA), Sculptra (PLLA), Radiesse (CaHA) | Solid microparticles act as a scaffold around which new collagen forms as the material biodegrades |
| Liquid, particle-free | GOURI (PCL 21%) | A solubilized polymer designed to form a matrix in the tissue after injection, then stimulate collagen as it degrades |
| ECM-based | Re2O | An extracellular-matrix formulation addressing the dermal environment |
Neither form is universally preferable — form is one property among several (material, published price, treatment goal) that the co-director weighs for your individual skin at consultation.
Juvelook vs Sculptra — how do the two PLLA-family products differ?
Both are particle-based collagen stimulators, but
Juvelook combines PDLLA with hyaluronic acid while
Sculptra uses PLLA alone.
| Criteria | Juvelook | Sculptra |
|---|
| Material | PDLLA + HA hybrid | PLLA microparticles |
| Manufacturer | VAIM Global (Korea) | Galderma |
| Published price | Skin 1cc ₩115,000 regular / ₩89,000 event | 1 vial ₩897,000 regular / ₩690,000 event |
PDLLA and PLLA are related polymers with different stereochemistry and particle characteristics, and Juvelook additionally splits into Skin and Volume lines — the differences are explained on the
Juvelook Skin vs Volume page and in person at consultation. Which of the two fits you is an individual clinical decision, not a general ranking.
How long does it take to see results from a collagen-stimulating injectable?
Collagen stimulation is gradual by design: responses typically develop over weeks to months, with month 2-3 a commonly cited review window in the clinical literature. This is the key expectation difference versus an HA filler, which adds visible volume immediately. All 5 products at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong — Juvelook, Sculptra, GOURI, Radiesse, and Re2O — rely on the skin building its own collagen, so the pace depends on the product, the dose, the treatment area, and your individual biology. Radiesse is a partial exception in that its gel carrier gives some immediate support alongside the gradual collagen response. Your specific review schedule is set by the co-director, and photo follow-up by messenger is available if you are back in your home country before the response is complete.
How long do collagen booster results last?
Duration differs across the 5 products and from person to person, so a single number for all collagen boosters would be misleading. Sculptra results, for example, have been reported out to 2 years and beyond in published literature, while other products are reviewed on their own timelines. Because the result is your own collagen rather than a resorbable gel, longevity depends on how strongly your skin responds, your age, skin condition, and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure.
Radiesse, GOURI, Juvelook, and Re2O each have product-specific duration discussions that the co-director covers honestly at consultation rather than promising a fixed lifespan. Maintenance sessions, if appropriate, are proposed against the published price list — never opened or charged without your agreement.
What downtime should I expect after a collagen booster injection?
Most patients resume light daily activity the same day: typical injection-day effects are redness, small injection-site bumps, or mild swelling for a few hours, with minor bruising possible over day 1-3. For 48 hours you are asked to avoid sauna, jjimjilbang, alcohol, and intense exercise, and to avoid rubbing or pressing the treated area. Massage instructions differ by product — some products come with a specific massage protocol and others with an explicit no-massage instruction — so at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong you receive the aftercare brief for your specific product from the treating physician, not a generic sheet. By week 1-2, skin generally looks like baseline while the collagen response continues underneath.
Are collagen boosters safe, and what risks should I ask about?
All 5 products are injectables, so the honest risk conversation covers bruising, swelling, tenderness, and — uncommonly — events such as nodules or irregularities. This is why disclosure of your full injectable and medication history at consultation matters for every product on this page. One topic the co-director raises openly is the difference between particle-based and liquid formats in that context, since particle behavior in tissue is a documented discussion point in the literature;
Re2O and the other products are each discussed on their own evidence. Contraindications — pregnancy, breastfeeding, active skin infection, hypersensitivity — are screened at consultation. No injectable is risk-free, and any clinic that tells you otherwise is not giving you a medical answer.
I am visiting Seoul — can I fly home soon after a collagen booster session?
Air travel is generally compatible with a collagen booster visit, since the 48-hour aftercare — no sauna, alcohol, or intense exercise — does not conflict with a flight home from Korea. Your treating physician confirms your individual plan at the visit — if a review is useful, it can happen in person before you leave Seoul or by photo over WhatsApp, LINE, or WeChat after you are home. Because collagen stimulation develops over weeks to months, the meaningful follow-up window extends well past a typical trip, which is why Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong builds the messenger follow-up channel into every collagen booster plan for international patients.
How do I know the vial used is genuine and full quantity?
Verification is procedural at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong: the sealed vial — lot number and expiry date visible on the label — is shown to you before it is opened. The lot number is then recorded on your chart, and this applies to all 5 collagen boosters identically. Regulatory status is also stated per product rather than blended: Sculptra and Radiesse are FDA-approved products, GOURI carries the European CE mark (2021) and is manufactured under ISO 13485, and remaining regulatory questions for any product are answered at consultation with documentation. Genuine product in genuine quantity is standing clinic policy, and no second vial is opened or charged without your explicit agreement during the session.
How do I choose between Juvelook, Sculptra, GOURI, Radiesse, and Re2O?
There is no single right answer among the 5 — the choice follows from your skin condition, your goal, and your injectable history, which is exactly what the co-director consultation is for. As a neutral orientation: Juvelook is usually discussed for skin texture, Sculptra for gradual diffuse collagen build, GOURI for elasticity and tightening in a liquid format, Radiesse for structural support (including a published hands / neck lines option), and Re2O for the dermal environment. These are discussion contexts, not rankings. A fuller decision walkthrough is on the which collagen booster page, and the final call is made with Dr. Lee Wonjin or Dr. Lee Kangin against your actual skin, not a chart.
Is the price the same for international and Korean patients?
Yes — the same published KRW price applies to international and Korean patients at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong, with no foreigner surcharge on any of the 5 collagen boosters. Every product on this page carries both a regular and an event price on the clinic price list, VAT excluded, from Juvelook Skin 1cc at ₩115,000 regular / ₩89,000 event through Radiesse at ₩1,287,000 regular / ₩990,000 event per vial. The price you are quoted at consultation is the published price; plan quantity is agreed before treatment, and nothing additional is opened or billed without your agreement. If a product is not appropriate for your skin, the physician says so instead of substituting a more expensive option.
How do I book a collagen booster consultation, and what should I prepare?
Booking runs through the consultation form on this page or the clinic's messenger channels — WhatsApp, LINE, or WeChat — with consultations available in English. Appointments are possible 7 days a week at 6F, 26 Myeongdong-gil, including Sunday and holiday hours 10:00-17:00. To make the comparison consultation productive, prepare 3 things: a list of injectables you have received before (product names and dates if you have them), your current medications and allergies, and a clear description of what you want to change — texture, elasticity, or structural support. Photos of earlier treatments help but are optional. There is no obligation to proceed after the consultation, and the published price list on this page is the same one used in the room.
Do I have to pick a collagen booster at all, or are there alternatives?
No — a collagen stimulator is one category among several, and the consultation can end with a different recommendation entirely. Depending on your skin, alternatives discussed at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong include
Rejuran (a PN-based skin booster, a separate category from collagen stimulators), device-based skin boosters, or energy-based tightening — each with its own published pricing. This matters for the comparison mindset: because all 5 collagen boosters and the alternatives sit under one roof with one price list, the physician has no structural reason to steer you toward any single product. If your goal is served by a ₩89,000 event-priced Juvelook Skin session rather than a ₩990,000 vial, that is what gets recommended.
Why compare collagen boosters at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong specifically?
All 5 products — Juvelook, Sculptra, GOURI, Radiesse, and Re2O — are stocked in one clinic with one published KRW price list. That means the comparison happens with a physician across the whole lineup rather than on a page promoting a single product. The structural points are simple: co-director-performed injections with zero nurse delegation, a private 1:1 suite on the 6F in Myeongdong, sealed vials shown before opening with lot numbers charted, identical pricing for international and Korean patients, and messenger follow-up after you fly home. More context on the category is on the
collagen stimulation therapy page; the product decision itself is made at consultation, on your skin.