Category: New Treatments

What is Shoulder Filler? Designing Upper Body Proportions

Good proportions are not determined by the face alone. The line extending from the neck and collarbone down to the shoulders defines the balance of the upper body, serving as a key element that shapes your overall impression and silhouette.

Even with the same facial features, the upper body balance and the outfit's silhouette can vary dramatically depending on shoulder proportions. This is why Maison Prive Clinic considers Shoulder Filler not merely as a volume-enhancing procedure, but as a discipline of designing proportions.

Shoulder Filler is a refined body contouring procedure that crafts a natural shoulder line by holistically evaluating an individual's bone structure, body type, and upper body ratio.

Shoulder Design Perfected by Bone Structure and Proportions

Shoulder Filler is far more than filling lacking volume. Because bone width, collarbone angle, trapezius muscle development, and muscular contours differ for everyone, the design must adapt even if the same volume of filler is applied.

Therefore, rather than injecting a fixed amount, the crucial phase in Shoulder Filler lies in meticulously planning the precise placement and dosage tailored to individual bone structure and ratio.

Hyaluronic acid, a substance biocompatible with skin tissue, is replenished into sunken or indented areas to compensate for volume deficits. The key is considering the fluid flow from the collarbone to the deltoids, creating a shoulder line that harmonizes with your overall physique.

The criteria for completing an ideal shoulder line differ between women and men.

For women, creating a smooth, flowing silhouette from the trapezius to the collarbone and outer shoulder boundary is paramount. Especially for slimmer body types or rounded (forward-slanted) shoulders, this fluid contour is designed with even greater care.

For men, the objective is establishing a structured frame where the collarbone, rear shoulder, triceps, and biceps connect naturally, creating a broader and denser shoulder silhouette.

Ultimately, even with the same Shoulder Filler treatment, the required approach varies per individual. Finding the most flattering, natural ratio unique to you is the core essence of Shoulder Filler design.

Maison Prive's Reassuring Shoulder Filler Principles

Because the shoulders undergo frequent movement, considering a stable medical plan and recovery process alongside the aesthetic design is essential. We plan the required dosage based on personal bone structure and physique, sculpting a natural shoulder line aligned with upper body balance.

Furthermore, since shoulders are actively engaged in daily life, post-procedure management during recovery is important. Mild soreness may occur during recovery depending on individual sensitivity. To allow the filler to settle stably, avoiding strenuous shoulder exercises like swimming or heavy weightlifting for about 2 weeks is recommended.

Efficacy and Longevity of Shoulder Filler

Immediate volume changes can be observed right after the Shoulder Filler procedure. As minor swelling subsides over 1 to 2 weeks, a more seamless and natural shoulder line takes shape. You can expect the following enhancements through Shoulder Filler

Refining shoulder contours and replenishing deficient volume
Creating a more defined shoulder outline
Enhancing overall upper body proportions
Contrast effect making the face appear relatively smaller
Contrast effect making arm lines look slimmer
Customized design tailored to body type—from sleek 90-degree shoulders to broad, sturdy frames

The longevity of the filler varies depending on the product used, individual metabolic rate, and lifestyle habits, but generally lasts between 6 to 12 months.

The true excellence of Shoulder Filler is determined not by the sheer volume injected, but by the harmonious balance and proportion of the upper body that flows naturally post-treatment.

Shoulder Filler is Recommended For

Those who feel their shoulders are narrow relative to their face or lower body
Those whose upper body proportions appear cramped or frail
Those unable to build a desired shoulder frame despite consistent workouts
Those wishing to achieve a more balanced fit in suits or t-shirts
Those desiring an elegant collarbone-to-shoulder line in off-shoulder or sleeveless attire
Those seeking to optimize upper body ratios ahead of wedding or body profile photoshoots

Shoulder Filler Q&A

Q1. When can I see the results of Shoulder Filler?
A. Volume improvements are visible immediately after the procedure. As swelling subsides over 1 to 2 weeks, a natural line settles in.
Q2. How long does the filler last?
A. It generally lasts from 6 months to 1 year. Duration may vary based on filler type, personal metabolism, and lifestyle.
Q3. Are there treatments that can be combined together?
A. Depending on shoulder shape and desired design, it can be combined with Trapezius Botox. Botox regulates overly developed trapezius muscle movement, while Shoulder Filler compensates for lacking volume to design the shoulder line. Suitable treatment plans vary by bone structure and body type.
Q4. When can I resume exercising?
A. To ensure the filler stabilizes properly, it is advised to avoid shoulder-straining exercises like swimming or gym workouts for about 2 weeks post-treatment.
Q5. How much discomfort or pain is involved?
A. The procedure is performed after applying topical numbing cream. While individual sensitivity varies, you may experience a mild, dull pressure sensation as the cannula or filler is placed.

Re2O Skin Booster in Apgujeong: Effects, Pain Level & Longevity Guide

Treatments that use components similar to human tissue, such as PN (Polynucleotide) extracted from salmon or collagen (Atelocollagen) derived from animal dermis, to indirectly trigger skin regeneration are collectively known as "skin boosters."

Re2O takes a fundamentally different approach from conventional skin boosters. Based on human-derived extracellular matrix (ECM), it does not indirectly trigger skin regeneration. It directly replenishes the core components that make up the skin.

Introducing Re2O, a skin booster that fills the skin directly with the components it needs.

Understanding the Principle of Re2O Through the Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

To explain how Re2O works, we first need to understand what the human skin is made of.

The core of skin aging and loss of elasticity lies not on the surface but in the dermal layer deeper within. The dermis is not made up of cells alone. It consists of a complex structure that densely fills and supports the spaces between cells, known as the Extracellular Matrix (ECM).

This ECM is composed of well-known elements such as collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid that holds moisture, and proteoglycans. They maintain the thickness of the dermis, give it elasticity, and create an environment in which skin cells can function in a healthy state, serving as the essential framework of the skin.

As time passes and external stimuli accumulate, the ECM components that supported the dermis are gradually lost and broken down. Once-firm skin becomes thinner and weaker, elasticity declines, and inner dryness and fine lines noticeably increase. We refer to this series of phenomena, in which the structure of the dermal layer collapses, as aging.

Re2O steps directly into this aging process. Rather than animal-derived components, it uses Human Acellular Dermal Matrix (hADM), obtained by safely removing immune-response substances from human dermal components, and processes it into fine particles to replenish the ECM lost within the dermal layer. By doing so, it physically reinforces the thickness and density of the thinned dermis and restores the skin's original structural stability. This is the core principle of Re2O.

Conventional skin boosters were treatments designed to trigger skin regeneration. Re2O, on the other hand, is a treatment that directly fills the skin with components that benefit it. Even within the skin booster category, the term "skin supplement" may be a better fit for what it does.

Understanding the Safety of Re2O Through Human Acellular Dermal Matrix (hADM)

The core component of Re2O, Human Acellular Dermal Matrix (hADM), is highly biocompatible due to its human origin and has passed the rigorous raw material approval standards of the U.S. FDA. As a relatively recent addition to the skin booster category, its effects and safety are not yet widely known to the general public.

The technology behind Re2O is by no means new. Products using hADM have long been widely used in medical settings as skin grafting materials to restore skin defects from severe burns or soft tissue damaged by serious trauma.

Through the special Alloclean Technology process, Re2O thoroughly removes cells and immune-triggering substances that may cause rejection reactions, safely retaining only the pure foundational matrix (ECM) needed for skin reconstruction, and processes it finely and uniformly enough to be injected directly into the dermal layer.

The fact that it has been used for a long time in severe reconstructive fields cannot be unconditionally extended as proof of absolute safety. It is more accurate to say it is a treatment with relatively high safety because it minimizes immune responses.

The fact that it has been recently introduced within the skin booster category also means that even with the same treatment, safety and effectiveness can vary depending on how precisely and at what depth it is applied within the dermis. As a specialist in cell regeneration treatments, Maison Prive Clinic recommends a treatment cycle under the concept of "post-treatment" to make the most of Re2O. The method is as follows.

Effects and Treatment Cycle of Re2O

Maison Prive Clinic recommends Re2O as a post-treatment skin booster because of one unique trait: Re2O directly replenishes the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the skin.

Lifting treatments that apply strong heat or physical stimulation to the skin, such as Ulthera, Thermage, and thread lifting, work by prompting the skin to regenerate collagen on its own. They send the skin a powerful signal to produce collagen. Rather than aggressively performing another treatment immediately after when the skin is still sensitive, performing Re2O during the recovery period when the skin has calmed down and started a real regenerative response can be safer and more effective.

When core building materials like Re2O are supplied at the right moment to skin that has received powerful regenerative signals, an explosive synergy is created. The treatment cycles recommended by Maison Prive Clinic are as follows.

Standalone Treatment: Performing Re2O on its own is also effective enough. Two treatments at one-month intervals are recommended, and the treatment time including anesthesia takes about one hour. To maintain the firmer dermis afterward, repeat treatment is recommended every 6 to 12 months.
Post-Treatment: This is the treatment method Maison Prive recommends. After taking sufficient recovery time following treatments such as Ulthera, Thermage, or thread lifting, Re2O is performed at the optimal timing recommended by the medical team. This process maximizes the synergy of skin regeneration and helps the lifting effect last more firmly.

The preceding lifting treatment that creates the most ideal synergy with Re2O varies according to each individual's skin condition and needs. Designing a personalized Beauty-Aging plan based on accurate diagnosis from the medical team before treatment is the most important step of all.

A detailed approach according to the treatment area and purpose raises the quality of the treatment to a higher level. Re2O is applied for the overall elasticity and skin texture improvement of the face, while Re2O Fine, with its even more delicate particles, is applied to thin and sensitive areas such as around the eyes or under-eye lines, completing a more refined and smooth result.

The extracellular matrix (ECM) injected through Re2O densely rebuilds the framework of the depleted dermis and restores the collapsed structure of the skin. As the thickness and density of the dermal layer are fundamentally replenished, a healthy oil-moisture balance is restored, easing the inner dryness that cosmetics could rarely resolve. By firmly supporting skin tissue thinned by aging, fine lines are softened, and outstanding effects can be expected in enhancing the skin's inherent elasticity.

Through Re2O, which directly fills the structural gaps of the dermal layer, we invite you to experience the value of the refined regenerative medicine offered by Maison Prive Clinic.

Re2O Q&A

Q1. What is the difference between Re2O and Re2O Fine?
A. The two products differ in particle size. Re2O is suitable for improving overall facial elasticity and skin texture, while Re2O Fine consists of finer particles, making it suitable for delicate treatment of thin and sensitive areas such as around the eyes and under the eyes.
Q2. When can the effects of Re2O be felt?
A. About 1 to 2 weeks after treatment, collagen regeneration is promoted and skin texture gradually becomes more refined. From 3 to 4 weeks onwards, you can begin to genuinely feel the changes as skin becomes firmer from within and overall condition turns healthier.
Q3. How long do the effects of Re2O last?
A. The effects of the Re2O skin booster generally last from 6 months to over a year. The duration you actually feel may vary depending on individual skin condition and the number of treatments.
Q4. How much pain does Re2O cause?
A. While there is individual variation, many find Re2O less painful than other skin booster treatments. Re2O is designed with a pH similar to the body's natural environment, so the stimulation felt during injection tends to be relatively mild.
Q5. Does the treatment affect daily life?
A. Slight bruising or swelling may occur at the treated area, but it usually subsides naturally within 5 to 7 days, allowing you to receive treatment without significant disruption to daily life. Recovery periods may vary by individual.
Q6. What are the precautions after treatment?
A. For one week after treatment, please avoid saunas, jjimjilbangs, strenuous physical activity, alcohol, and smoking, as these may irritate the skin. Take prescribed medications regularly to prevent inflammation, and pay extra attention to moisturizing care to keep the treated area from drying out.

Cell Healer Launch Announcement

What Is Cell Healer?

Cell Healer uses stem cells, exosomes, and growth factors extracted from your own blood, combined with photon energy to restore and regenerate damaged cells. Direct injection promotes skin regeneration, while intravenous infusion helps manage overall body condition and immune balance.

As a treatment utilizing autologous exosomes derived from your own cells, Cell Healer offers greater safety compared to standard exosome treatments. It also generates key growth factors (EGF, PDGF, VEGF, FGF, TGF) essential for skin regeneration more effectively, drawing attention as a new concept in treatment that improves not only the skin but overall body condition.

Cell Healer Launch 10% OFF Promotion
※ Benefits may be combined
※ Promotion period: Until May 31, 2026

Cell Healer Benefits

Treatment can be performed on all areas requiring regeneration and recovery, including the face, scalp, and scars. It offers a wide range of anti-aging benefits such as improved skin elasticity, hair loss improvement, immune balance enhancement, and overall body condition improvement.

A recommended companion treatment with Cell Healer is Thermage FLX. Thermage FLX stimulates collagen production to boost skin elasticity, and combined with Cell Healer's cell regeneration effect, skin texture, tone, and fine lines can be improved together for even more satisfying results. For more details, please contact our consulting concierge team.

Cell Healer Q&A

Q1. Is it a safe treatment?
A. Since it uses your own blood, it offers high safety with minimal burden on the body. As a non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment, it delivers high expectations relative to its short recovery period.
Q2. When will I start to see results?
A. Regeneration effects appear gradually after treatment. Results typically begin to show after about one month, and improvements in skin tone and texture can be noticed relatively quickly.
Q3. What precautions should I take?
A. Please stop taking aspirin-based medications one week before treatment, as they may cause blood flow irregularities. Washing your face, showering, and applying makeup are possible from the day after treatment. Sunscreen is recommended. Laser treatments can resume after 4 weeks, and hair (scalp) treatments after 2 weeks.