Treatment guide · Fillers

Ellansé in Seoul

A collagen-stimulating filler that gives instant volume and builds longer-term support.

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Ellansé explained

Ellansé is a biostimulating filler. It contains tiny polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres suspended in a carrier gel. The gel gives volume at once, and the microspheres prompt the skin to make new collagen over the following months.

How Ellansé works

The doctor injects Ellansé deep under the skin, usually with a cannula, in areas such as the cheeks, temples, jawline or nasolabial folds. The carrier gel is absorbed over a few weeks while new collagen forms around the PCL microspheres. The microspheres break down slowly over time. Ellansé cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase, so precise placement and an experienced injector are important.

Who Ellansé is for

• Deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines
• Flat or hollow cheeks and temples
• Jawline definition
• People who want longer-lasting results than HA filler
• Those with mild sagging who want collagen support

Who should avoid Ellansé

• First-time filler patients who want a reversible option
• Lips and the thin skin under the eyes
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Anyone with infection, autoimmune disease or a tendency to keloids (ask a doctor first)
• People who have permanent filler in the same area

What happens at the appointment

1. Consultation and facial assessment
2. Cleansing and local or topical anaesthetic
3. Deep injection with a cannula, about 20–30 minutes
4. Moulding and a symmetry check
5. Cold pack and instructions, including any massage advice

Aftercare and flying home

• Use cold packs for the first 1–2 days
• Avoid alcohol, saunas and hard exercise for about 1 week
• Follow the doctor's advice on massage exactly
• Avoid strong pressure on the face, such as face-down massage, for 2 weeks
• Wait 2–4 weeks before laser, HIFU or RF on the area
• Flying is usually fine after 24–48 hours, but swelling may still be visible

Side effects and risks

• Swelling, tenderness and bruising for several days
• Lumps or nodules, which cannot be dissolved like HA filler
• Overcorrection or asymmetry
• Rare but serious: vascular occlusion
• Rare: infection or delayed inflammatory nodules

How much does Ellansé cost in Seoul?

₩700,000–₩1,800,000 per syringe (about US$510–1,310 per syringe) — Ellansé is priced per syringe, and the price depends on the version (shorter- or longer-lasting) and how many syringes you need. Full-face plans often use 1–2 syringes. Prices are estimates and vary with clinic promotions.

Why get Ellansé in Korea?

Seoul clinics offer Ellansé alongside many other biostimulators, so visitors can compare options in one consultation. Prices are often lower than in many Western countries, and clinics commonly combine it with lifting devices.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ellansé cost in Seoul?

Ellansé usually costs about ₩700,000–₩1,800,000 per syringe in Seoul. Longer-lasting versions and multiple syringes raise the total.

Does Ellansé hurt?

Clinics use numbing cream or local anaesthetic, and many inject with a blunt cannula. Most people feel pressure and some soreness for a few days.

How long does Ellansé last?

Ellansé usually lasts about 1–2 years, depending on the version and your body. Results build over 1–3 months as collagen forms.

When can I fly after Ellansé?

Flying is usually fine after 24–48 hours. Swelling can last several days, so allow time if you have photos or events soon after.

Is Ellansé safe?

Ellansé has been used widely for many years, but it carries the usual filler risks, including lumps and blocked blood vessels. Unlike HA filler, it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase, so injector experience is very important.

Can Ellansé be dissolved like HA filler?

No. Hyaluronidase does not dissolve Ellansé. Problems are managed in other ways, so it is not a good choice if you want a reversible filler.

Where to get it in Seoul

Foreigner-friendly clinics cluster around Gangnam, Sinsa–Apgujeong–Cheongdam and Myeongdong. Tap a number to zoom in, then tap a pin to ask the clinic on WhatsApp whether they offer this treatment and for a quote.