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I’ve always been kinda insecure about my lips 😅

My lower lip was pretty thin and slightly lifted upward, and the corners of my mouth naturally turn down a bit, so I felt like I had that “triangle mouth” shape.

I didn’t want huge lips or anything dramatic. I just wanted my lower lip to sit a little lower and look more balanced. But honestly I kept putting it off because I was scared it would look fake or too obvious.

After lurking reviews forever, I finally found a clinic that seemed really good at natural-looking filler and decided to try it.

Since it was my first lip filler, I went super conservative:

1cc of Rejuviel filler (the softer/more natural type). It was 200,000 KRW for 1cc.

Before the procedure I kept telling the doctor like,

“Please make it REALLY natural and only lower it a tiny bit” 😂

The procedure itself was honestly way easier than I expected. The numbing cream worked super well because I barely felt anything. Right after it was a little swollen, but even then I liked the shape.

Now it’s been about a week. The swelling went down pretty fast, and I only have a couple tiny bruises left.

Funny thing is… at first I was SO worried it would look unnatural, but now I’m kinda like “wait maybe I should’ve added a little more” lol

I compared my before/after pics recently and was actually shocked at the difference. It still looks like my lips, just softer and more balanced.

Now I’m wondering why I didn’t do this sooner 😂

Embarrassing lol but I’ll share my before & after pics below too 🙈

Hi! I’m Korean and really into skincare.

I’ve tried a few clinics in Seoul, and one thing I noticed is that not all areas feel the same.

A lot of people only look at Gangnam, but I don’t think that’s always the best approach.

Hongdae is more trendy and affordable, but clinics there can feel a bit fast and high volume.

Myeongdong is very convenient for foreigners and has a lot of English support, but the quality can vary.

Gangnam itself is pretty big. Around Gangnam Station it feels more busy and budget friendly.

Sinsa feels a bit more focused and specialized.

Cheongdam is more private and high end.

Some locals also go to Yeouido. It’s quieter and feels more calm overall.

Also just something to keep in mind, if you’re planning lasers or injections, you might get some swelling or bruising.

So personally I think it’s better not to schedule those right at the start of your trip.

This is just my personal experience as a regular patient, but I hope it helps a bit :)

I was terrified lip filler would look fake... now I get the hype