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Treatment comparison
Juvelook vs skin booster injections in Myeongdong: what actually differs
“Skin booster” is a broad label, not one treatment: published terminology work states that the term has no established comprehensive definition. Juvelook is a named product inside that label, combining PDLLA with hyaluronic acid, while a hydration injection names a route — injecting into the skin — whose content depends on the product used. At Abijou Myeongdong both sit in the Skin Booster menu, the hydration items are listed under the product name Lilied, and the menu also lists a first-visit package that pairs the two. Which one fits you is decided at consultation.
- Juvelook
- A named product: PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) plus hyaluronic acid
- Hydration injection
- A route into the skin, not one defined product; the Myeongdong menu lists Lilied items
- Myeongdong single items
- Juvelook 1cc KRW 109,000 · Lilied 2cc KRW 108,900 (VAT excluded)
- Price snapshot
- Booking-centre menu observed 2026-10-12; 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 Juvelook a skin booster, or something different?
Both answers are partly right, which is why the search is confusing. “Skin booster” is an umbrella term: a 2024 paper on skin booster terminology states that a specific, comprehensive definition has not yet been established. Juvelook is one named product that clinics place under that umbrella, and Abijou Myeongdong lists it in its Skin Booster category. So the useful comparison is not Juvelook against a category, but Juvelook against the specific hydration injection a clinic would give you instead.
At Myeongdong, that alternative is the Skin Hydration Injection menu, whose items name the product Lilied. Juvelook Volume is a separate item listed in the filler and facial-volume menu, so check which of the two names a quote refers to.
Sources: Yi KH et al., Skin Res Technol 2024 — skin booster terminologyJUVELOOK Magazine Vol. 2 · VAIM
What goes into the skin in each case?
The difference starts with the material. Juvelook is described by its maker as PDLLA combined with hyaluronic acid. A hydration injection is defined by where the product goes, so its content depends entirely on the product named on the package.
- Juvelook: the product name, not one procedure. Published protocols include direct injection, microneedling-assisted delivery and needle-free microjet delivery, and what is reported for one method should not be copied to another.
- Hydration injection: the largest controlled trial in this area used non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid injected 1.0 to 1.2 mm into the skin at 4 mL per session.
- A systematic review of 15 studies reported hyaluronic acid alone performing better than cocktail mixtures.
- At Myeongdong, ask what the Lilied product contains, its manufacturer and the volume per session before comparing it with Juvelook.
Sources: JUVELOOK Magazine Vol. 2 · VAIMNeedle-free PDLLA delivery study · PubMed PMID 41389157Cheng H et al., Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2026 — non-cross-linked HA RCTGhatge & Ghatge, Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023 — systematic review
What did the studies measure, and over how many sessions?
The two have been studied with different designs, so their numbers describe different things and cannot be ranked against each other.
- Juvelook: a 2025 case series of 15 people used three sessions three weeks apart, combining microneedling with PDLLA, and reported changes in pores and skin texture. A needle-free microjet study used five sessions and assessed people through 24 weeks.
- Hydration injection (non-cross-linked HA): a randomised, evaluator-blinded trial of 448 people gave three sessions 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 against 9.57% of the untreated group. Follow-up ended at day 84.
- A study’s follow-up window is the period it observed, not how long a result lasts for you. Your number of sessions is set after assessment.
Sources: 2025 case series · PubMed PMID 40469551Needle-free PDLLA delivery study · PubMed PMID 41389157Cheng H et al., Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2026 — non-cross-linked HA RCT
What are the downsides and reported reactions?
Both are injections, so discomfort and short-lived marks are part of the picture. The literature also records problems, some of which appear weeks later.
- Juvelook: injection discomfort varies with area, technique and sensitivity. Temporary redness, swelling or bruising has been reported, and a published case report documents a nodular reaction after PDLLA injection.
- Hydration-type injections: in a review of 423 people with non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection after mesotherapy, symptoms began a mean of 32.5 days after injection.
- In a series of 31 people treated for complications after hyaluronic acid injection, delayed nodules were recorded in 32.1% of cases. This describes people who already had a problem, not how often problems occur.
- If you are travelling, keep the product name and the clinic’s contact route in writing, because late signs usually appear after you are home.
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
Can Juvelook and a hydration injection be done in one visit?
The Myeongdong menu lists a first-visit trial package that pairs Juvelook with a hydration injection in one session, so the combination exists as a menu item. Whether it suits your skin, and in what amounts, is a clinical decision made at consultation.
Tell the clinic about any other injectable, laser or energy treatment you have had recently or plan during the same trip, because recent procedures are part of the assessment.
What should you ask before choosing?
These questions turn a name comparison into a plan you can check.
- Is this standard Juvelook or Juvelook Volume, and for which area?
- For the hydration injection: what is in the syringe, from which manufacturer, at what volume, and is anything mixed in?
- Which delivery method and depth are planned, and who performs it?
- How many sessions are planned, at what interval, and does the quote cover one session or a package?
- What aftercare will I receive, and how do I reach the clinic from abroad?
- Disclose pregnancy or breastfeeding, skin infection or inflammation at the site, keloids, reactions to past injectables, autoimmune conditions, blood thinners and recent procedures.
Juvelook and the Myeongdong hydration injection side by side
Use this table to line up what to confirm. It is not a ranking and does not say one works better.
| Factor | Juvelook | Hydration injection |
|---|---|---|
| What the name means | A named product | A route into the skin; content depends on the product |
| Material | PDLLA plus hyaluronic acid | Lilied at Myeongdong; ask for its composition. The cited trial used non-cross-linked HA |
| Study schedules | 3 sessions 3 weeks apart (case series of 15); 5 sessions, assessed to 24 weeks (needle-free study) | 3 sessions on days 0, 28, 56; assessed at day 84 (RCT of 448) |
| Reported reactions | Discomfort, temporary redness, swelling or bruising; a nodular-reaction case report | Delayed nodules and late-onset infection recorded in complication literature |
| Myeongdong menu unit | 1cc; Eye item 2cc | Lilied 2cc or 5cc; packages with Cryocell |
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 RCT
Abijou Myeongdong menu, Juvelook and hydration injection (snapshot 2026-10-12)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Juvelook 1cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 109,000 |
| Juvelook Eye 2cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 319,000 |
| Juvelook 1+1, total 2cc, 1 sessionOctober-only promotion; listed regular price KRW 198,000 | KRW 110,000 |
| Lilied hydration injection 2cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 108,900 |
| Lilied hydration injection 5cc, 1 sessionRegular item | KRW 217,800 |
| Hydration injection 2.5cc & Cryocell, 1 sessionPackage | KRW 108,900 |
| Juvelook & hydration injection package, 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 Myeongdong. 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 a skin booster?
It is commonly grouped with skin boosters, and Abijou Myeongdong lists it in its Skin Booster menu. “Skin booster” itself has no established comprehensive definition, so the label tells you little; the product name, PDLLA plus hyaluronic acid in Juvelook’s case, is what to compare.
Do Juvelook and a hydration injection do the same thing?
They are different materials studied in different ways. Juvelook combines PDLLA with hyaluronic acid; the hydration-injection trial cited here used non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid over three sessions with assessment at day 84. Their published figures cannot be ranked against each other, and neither is a promise of a result for you.
Which skin booster is better?
There is no single answer that fits everyone. The choice depends on your concern, the area, the exact product, the delivery method and your history, assessed in person. Ask the clinic to name the product and explain why it is proposed for your concern.
What is better, Juvelook or Rejuran?
They are built on different materials: Rejuran is based on polynucleotide (PN), while Juvelook combines PDLLA with hyaluronic acid. Neither is automatically better. A clinician chooses after assessing your skin and goal; both appear on the Abijou Myeongdong skin booster menu.
Can I have Juvelook and a hydration injection on the same day?
The Myeongdong menu lists a first-visit trial package combining Juvelook with a hydration injection in one session, KRW 141,900 in the 12 October 2026 snapshot (VAT excluded, promotional). Whether it suits you is decided at consultation.
How much do they cost at Abijou Myeongdong?
In the 12 October 2026 snapshot, Juvelook 1cc was KRW 109,000 and Lilied hydration injection 2cc was KRW 108,900, both excluding VAT. Promotional items were also listed. Prices change, so check the current menu before your visit.
What are the downsides of Juvelook?
It is an injection, so discomfort can occur, and temporary redness, swelling or bruising has been reported. A case report documents a nodular reaction after PDLLA injection. Published studies are small, and protocols used several sessions, so one visit is not the schedule those studies tested.
I fly home a few days later. What should I watch for?
Watch beyond the trip. After mesotherapy-type injections, documented mycobacterial infections began a mean of 32.5 days after treatment. Keep the product name and the clinic’s contact route, and contact the clinic for a new lump, spreading redness, increasing pain or drainage. As general safety guidance rather than a study finding, seek emergency care at once for sudden vision change or skin turning pale or mottled.
How Abijou works
Abijou started in Gangnam in 2006 and opened the Myeongdong branch in March 2007. Myeongdong is where office workers and visitors to Seoul overlap, and a clinic that only opens on weekday afternoons misses most of both. Running with no lunch break and staying open on Sunday was a decision made for that reason. The line we work to is skin transformation woven into everyday life — care you can keep up with, rather than one dramatic intervention.
- Opened March 2007 — now one of 17 Abijou branches nationwide
- Open Saturday and Sunday, and no lunch break on any day of the week
- 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
- B1, TIMEWALK Building (ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong), 78 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04534, Republic of Korea
- Directions
- About 220 m from Exit 6 of Euljiro 1-ga Station on Subway Line 2 — about a 3–4 minute walk. Come out of Exit 6 and you will see Apple Myeongdong across from Lotte Department Store; the clinic is on B1 of the ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong building beside it. Myeongdong Station Exit 5 on Line 4 also works.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri (no lunch break) · 09:30 – 20:30 / Saturday (no lunch break) · 09:30 – 18:00 / Sunday (no lunch break) · 09:30 – 18:00 / Public holidays · Closed
- Phone
- 1544-0377
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