Under-eye filler vs Rejuran Eye at a glance

Tired-looking under-eyes can come from hollowing, thin skin, pigment or puffiness, and each needs a different approach. Under-eye filler restores lost volume in the tear trough, while Rejuran Eye improves the quality of the thin skin over it. Knowing which problem you have is the key to choosing well.

Feature	Under-Eye (Tear Trough) Filler	Rejuran Eye (Rejuran I)
Technology	Soft hyaluronic acid filler	Fine polynucleotide (PN) formula from salmon DNA (Pharma Research)
How it works / target depth	Placed deep, near the bone, to fill the hollow	Placed superficially in thin under-eye skin to strengthen it
Best for	Hollows and shadows along the tear trough	Thin, crepey skin, fine lines and dark circles from thin skin
Comfort	Numbing; often placed with a blunt cannula	Numbing; fine-needle injections
Downtime	Possible swelling or bruising for 2–5 days	Mild swelling for 1–2 days
Sessions	Usually one	Best as 2–3, a few weeks apart
Results appear	Immediately, settling over 1–2 weeks	Gradually, improving with each session
Results last	About 9–12 months	Builds over a series; maintain periodically
Price from at Dernia	₩290,000 (1cc)	₩189,000 (1cc)

How under-eye filler works

With age, the tissue that supports the lower eyelid thins and the groove between the eyelid and cheek deepens, creating a shadow that reads as tiredness. A soft hyaluronic acid filler, placed carefully near the bone, fills that groove so light falls evenly again. Because the skin here is thin, technique matters: filler placed too shallow can show a bluish tint, and too much can look puffy. Doctors usually use small amounts and often a blunt cannula. Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved if it ever needs adjusting.

How Rejuran Eye works

Rejuran Eye, also called Rejuran I, is a finer polynucleotide formula from Pharma Research designed for the delicate skin around the eyes. Injected superficially, it supports the skin's repair processes, improving thickness, elasticity and hydration over a series. As the skin strengthens, fine lines soften and the darkness caused by vessels showing through thin skin can look less pronounced. It adds no real volume, so it does not fill a deep hollow.

Choose under-eye filler if…

You have a visible groove or under-eye hollow that casts a shadow
Your dark circles are mainly a shadow from that hollow
You want an immediate change from one session
Your under-eye skin is not too thin or puffy

Choose Rejuran Eye if…

Your under-eye skin looks thin, crepey or finely lined
Your dark circles have a bluish or purplish tone from thin skin
You want a subtle improvement in skin quality without adding volume
You are prone to puffiness and prefer to avoid filler

Can you combine them?

Yes, and the combination often looks most natural: filler restores the structure and Rejuran Eye strengthens the skin over it. Doctors usually space them a couple of weeks apart. Rejuran Eye is part of our Eye Rejuvenation Package(from ₩449,000) with Botox for crow's feet and Oligio X tightening. If puffiness comes from fat bulging under the eye, neither treatment fixes it; RF options such as Agnes, or surgery, may be discussed.

Cost comparison

At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, under-eye filler starts from ₩290,000 per cc and Rejuran Eye from ₩189,000 per cc. Filler is usually a single session, with the amount depending on how deep the hollow is. Rejuran Eye works best as two to three sessions, so a course starts from ₩378,000. See current plans on the under-eye filler price page and the Rejuran Eye price page. Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation.

How our doctors decide

Your doctor examines the under-eye in different lights and angles to tell shadow from pigment and thin skin. A structural hollow points to filler; thin, crepey skin points to Rejuran Eye; brown pigment may need laser instead. Many people have more than one cause.

Neither is injected during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active infection, or without review if you take blood thinners; tell your doctor about any fish allergy before Rejuran Eye. Bruising around the eyes can take several days to fade, so plan filler early in your trip. See typical outcomes on the under-eye filler results page, browse more comparisons, or book a consultation and a licensed doctor will identify what is behind your tired look.

Which is better for dark circles?

It depends on the cause. Shadows from a hollow respond best to filler, while dark circles from thin, see-through skin often improve with Rejuran Eye. Brown pigment usually needs a laser approach instead.

Is under-eye filler risky?

Under-eye filler needs careful technique because the area is delicate. Possible issues include swelling, bruising, a bluish tint or puffiness if placed poorly, and rarely vascular complications. Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved if needed.

Does Rejuran Eye add volume?

No. Rejuran Eye strengthens and thickens the skin but does not fill hollows. For a deep groove, filler or a collagen stimulator is usually needed.

Can I combine filler and Rejuran Eye?

Yes. Many plans use filler for structure and Rejuran Eye for skin quality, usually spaced a couple of weeks apart.

How long does bruising last after under-eye filler?

Not everyone bruises, but if you do, it usually fades within a week. Plan the treatment early in your stay and avoid alcohol and blood-thinning supplements beforehand if your doctor advises.

Treatments compared

Under-eye filler — soft HA for tear trough hollows
Rejuran Eye — fine PN for thin under-eye skin
Agnes RF — targets fat behind under-eye bags

Price, results and reviews

Under-eye filler price in Seoul — per-cc pricing
Rejuran Eye price in Seoul — per-cc and course pricing
Rejuran Eye results — what improves over a series
Under-eye filler review — our medical team's verdict

Concerns and areas

Under-eye bags — when puffiness needs a different approach
Under-eyes — all treatments for this area

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