What is Lenisna?

Lenisna is a collagen-stimulating injectable from Vaim Global, the Korean company behind Juvelook. It is often called Juvelook Volume because it uses the same core ingredient, PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid), at a higher concentration and is placed deeper. Instead of refining skin texture, its job is to rebuild soft volume where the face has started to look hollow or flat.

Unlike hyaluronic acid filler, which adds volume the moment it is injected, Lenisna works by prompting your body to produce new collagen. Volume returns gradually over a few months, which many people prefer because friends notice that you look rested rather than that you have had something done. Browse related options in our treatment menu.

How Lenisna works

Collagen stimulation: PDLLA particles trigger a controlled healing response in the deeper layers, and new collagen gradually adds support and volume.
Gradual change: early fullness from the injected fluid fades within days, then real volume builds over two to three months.
Absorption: the PDLLA itself is broken down over time, while the collagen it stimulated remains.

Who is a good candidate?

Hollow or sunken temples that make the face look narrow or tired
Flattening of the cheeks with age or weight loss, see facial volume loss
Mild shadowing around the smile lines caused by lost support
People who want natural, gradual change and longer-lasting results than HA filler

If you want an instant result for an event, dermal filler is more predictable in the short term. For under-eye hollows, the area is delicate and your doctor will choose very carefully between options.

Dosage and plans

Plan	Typical areas	Notes
1 vial	Temples, or one focused area	A common starting point
2 vials	Temples and cheeks	For broader volume loss
Course	Repeat after several weeks	Builds volume in stages

See the Lenisna price page for current plans. Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation.

Your session at Dernia, step by step

Consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who assesses bone structure, fat pads and where volume has been lost.
Preparation: Lenisna is mixed and fully dissolved before use.
Numbing and cleansing, with local anesthetic at entry points where needed.
Injection, usually with a blunt cannula, placing the product in even layers at the correct depth.
Review and aftercare advice.

Downtime and aftercare

Mild swelling and tenderness for one to three days are normal, and bruising is possible. Avoid pressing on the treated areas, saunas, alcohol and intense exercise for a day or two. Follow your doctor's instructions, which may include gentle massage for a few days to help the product settle evenly. Contact us promptly if you notice blanching, increasing pain or color change in the skin.

Results: what to expect and when

Do not judge the result in the first week: early fullness is mostly fluid and will settle. Visible volume returns from about four to six weeks and continues to improve for two to three months. Results commonly last about 12–24 months, depending on age, metabolism and how many sessions you have. See the Lenisna results timeline.

Lenisna vs Sculptra and filler

Lenisna and Sculptra both stimulate collagen to restore volume gradually. Sculptra uses PLLA from Galderma and has a longer international track record; Lenisna uses PDLLA and is popular in Korea. Read Lenisna vs Sculptra. HA filler gives instant shape and can be dissolved if needed, but is broken down sooner. Some plans use a little filler for immediate structure and Lenisna for longer-term support.

Planning Lenisna around a trip to Seoul

A session takes under an hour, and mild swelling settles within a few days. Because volume builds over weeks, you will see the final result at home. If a second session is needed, it can be planned for a later visit, since spacing sessions several weeks apart suits how collagen builds. Book a consultation to confirm whether Lenisna suits your face.

Safety: who should avoid or delay it

Lenisna is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active infection in the area, or with a known allergy to its components. Tell your doctor about autoimmune disease, a history of keloids, bleeding disorders, blood thinners and previous fillers or non-dissolvable implants in the face. As with any injectable placed in deeper tissue, rare risks include nodules and blood-vessel complications; careful technique reduces them. At Dernia, Lenisna is injected by licensed medical doctors.

Is Lenisna a filler?

Not in the usual sense. It is a collagen stimulator: it restores volume gradually by helping your body build new collagen, rather than filling space instantly like hyaluronic acid filler.

How long does Lenisna last?

Results commonly last about 12–24 months, depending on your age, metabolism and the number of sessions.

When will I see Lenisna results?

Early fullness fades within a few days. Real volume appears from about four to six weeks and improves for two to three months.

Lenisna or Sculptra: which should I choose?

Both stimulate collagen for gradual volume. Your doctor will consider the area, your skin and your preferences; our comparison page explains the differences in detail.

Related treatments

Sculptra — PLLA collagen stimulator from Galderma
Juvelook — PDLLA booster for skin texture
Dermal filler — instant volume with hyaluronic acid

Price, results and reviews

Lenisna price in Seoul — per-vial plans
Lenisna results timeline — how volume builds
Lenisna review: is it worth it? — our medical team's view

Concerns it treats

Facial volume loss — all options compared
Nasolabial folds — soften smile-line shadows

Areas and guides

Cheek treatments — volume and lift options
Skin boosters explained — PN, PDLLA, HA and exosomes

Dernia Clinic Myeongdong

Lenisna (Juvelook Volume) in Myeongdong, Seoul