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Lip Filler in Apgujeong

Soft hyaluronic acid filler injected into the lips to add volume, shape the cupid's bow or lift down-turned corners.

Quick facts
  • Korean name: 입술 필러
  • Procedure time: 20-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: Numbing cream or a dental block; filler contains lidocaine
  • Sessions: 1 session; top-up after 2-4 weeks if needed
  • Downtime: Swelling for 2-4 days, bruises up to a week
  • Results: Immediate; final shape at about 2 weeks
  • Lasts: 6-12 months
  • Typical price: ₩129,000–₩479,000 (per 1cc, Korean to imported brand, VAT excluded)

What is Lip Filler?

Lip filler in Seoul tends toward a natural look: a defined border, slight volume in the center and corners that turn up. Many clinics offer a corner-lift add-on with a little Botox.

Lip products are softer than fillers for the chin or nose so they move naturally when you talk. Common choices are Juvederm Volbella, Restylane Kysse and Belotero Lips, plus lower-cost Korean brands.

How it works

The doctor maps the lip shape, numbs the area and injects small amounts along the border, the body of the lip or both. Total volume is usually 0.5-1cc for a first session.

The lips swell most on the first two days, so they look bigger than the final result.

Who it suits

  • Thin upper or lower lip
  • Undefined lip border
  • Asymmetric lips
  • Down-turned mouth corners
  • Fine vertical lip lines

Who should skip it or wait

  • Active cold sore
  • Recent dental work in the same week
  • Pregnancy
  • People wanting a very large change in one session

Side effects and risks

  • Swelling and bruising
  • Small lumps
  • Cold sore flare in people with herpes history
  • Vascular occlusion (rare)
  • Overfilled 'duck' look if too much is placed

Aftercare

  • Use ice in short sessions on day one
  • Avoid straws, kissing and hot drinks for 24 hours
  • Skip lip makeup until the next day
  • Ask for antiviral pills if you get cold sores

Planning around your trip

Avoid booking lip filler less than 3 days before photos or a flight home, since day-two swelling is the largest.

Dermatology clinics near Apgujeong

  • ID Hospital (아이디병원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 6 min walk from Sinsa Station
  • Wooridul Hospital (우리들병원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 6 min walk from Cheongdam Station
  • CHAUM Clinic ((의)성광의료재단 차움의원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 9 min walk from Apgujeongrodeo Station
  • Nanoori Hospital (나누리병원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 12 min walk from Hakdong Station
  • VIEVIS NAMUH Hospital (비에비스나무병원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 5 min walk from Eonju Station
  • Sangsang Clinic (상상의원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 5 min walk from Sinsa Station
  • Doctors Dermatology Clinic (닥터스피부과의원)
    Dermatology, 6 min walk from Sinsa Station
  • Teunteun Hospital (튼튼병원)
    Aesthetic Clinic, 5 min walk from Cheongdam Station

Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.

Lip Filler price in Apgujeong

₩129,000–₩479,000
per 1cc, Korean to imported brand, VAT excluded

Typical range at clinics around Apgujeong, Sinsa and Cheongdam, checked 2026-10. Source: Reberry Clinic Gangnam price page. Cosmetic treatments in Korea carry 10% VAT; ask whether a quote includes it.

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Lip Filler questions

Is 1cc too much for a first lip filler?

For most Asian lips, 0.5-1cc gives a visible but natural change. Many doctors start with 0.5cc and add more at a 2-week check.

Does lip filler hurt more than other fillers?

Lips are sensitive, so clinics use numbing cream and fillers with lidocaine. Some offer a dental nerve block for extra comfort.

I get cold sores. Can I still have it?

Yes, but tell the doctor. A short course of antiviral medicine before and after treatment lowers the chance of a flare.

How do I get lifted mouth corners?

Clinics often combine a small amount of filler under the corners with a few units of Botox in the muscle that pulls the corners down.

Can lip filler migrate above the lip line?

Repeated over-filling can make filler spread past the border. Small, spaced sessions and HA products made for lips reduce this risk.

What if I don't like the shape?

HA lip filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Wait until swelling settles, usually 1-2 weeks, before judging.

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