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Injectable · 눈밑 필러

Under-eye Filler in Apgujeong

A soft hyaluronic acid filler placed in the tear trough to smooth hollows and shadows that make the eyes look tired.

Quick facts
  • Korean name: 눈밑 필러
  • Procedure time: 20-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: Numbing cream plus lidocaine at the entry point
  • Sessions: 1 session; small top-up at 2-4 weeks if needed
  • Downtime: Swelling and possible bruising for 3-7 days
  • Results: Immediate; final look at about 2 weeks
  • Lasts: 9-12 months or longer, as the area moves little
  • Typical price: ₩299,000–₩450,000 (per 1cc, Korean to imported brand, VAT excluded)

What is Under-eye Filler (Tear Trough)?

Tear trough filler targets the groove between the lower eyelid and the cheek. When this area is hollow, it casts a shadow that looks like dark circles even after sleep.

It is a delicate area. Clinics use soft, low-swelling fillers such as Belotero or Restylane and small volumes. It also fills 애교살 (aegyo-sal), the small roll under the lash line that is popular in Korea, but that is a separate request.

How it works

The doctor usually uses a blunt cannula placed deep on the bone through one entry point near the cheek. Tiny amounts are laid along the groove so the lid-cheek junction blends.

If puffy fat bags are the main problem, filler can make them look worse. Lower blepharoplasty or fat repositioning is the better fix there.

Who it suits

  • Hollow tear troughs
  • Shadowing that looks like dark circles
  • Mild lid-cheek step
  • Fuller aegyo-sal (separate request)

Who should skip it or wait

  • Large fat bags
  • Very thin, crepey lower lid skin
  • Chronic under-eye swelling or allergies
  • Pregnancy

Side effects and risks

  • Bruising
  • Tyndall effect (blue tint) from superficial placement
  • Persistent puffiness
  • Lumps
  • Vascular occlusion (rare)

Aftercare

  • Sleep with your head slightly raised for 2 nights
  • Avoid salty food and alcohol to limit swelling
  • No rubbing the eyes
  • Use cool compresses for short periods on day one

Planning around your trip

Wear sunglasses home from the clinic and allow a week before important photos, since bruising under the eye is common.

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.

Under-eye Filler (Tear Trough) price in Apgujeong

₩299,000–₩450,000
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.

Under-eye Filler (Tear Trough) questions

Will under-eye filler fix my dark circles?

It helps shadow caused by hollowness. Brown pigment or visible veins need laser or skin treatments instead.

What is the Tyndall effect?

A bluish tint that appears when HA sits too close to thin skin. It can be corrected by dissolving the filler.

How much filler goes under each eye?

Usually 0.25-0.5cc per side. Larger amounts raise the chance of puffiness.

Is filler or surgery better for under-eye bags?

Filler suits hollows without much fat bulge. Bulging fat pads respond better to under-eye fat repositioning surgery.

Why does under-eye filler cost more per cc?

Clinics use premium soft fillers and more time for this area, and the risk of complications is higher.

Can I get aegyo-sal filler at the same time?

Yes, many clinics offer both together. Aegyo-sal usually takes about 0.2-0.5cc.

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