Dermal Filler Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home

Dermal Filler follows consultation and skin assessment, cleansing and anaesthesia (numbing cream and lidocaine-containing products), the treatment itself (about 20–40 minutes), then calming care and aftercare instructions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (nasolabial folds, flat cheeks or temples), medical history, medications and past treatments.
  2. Treatment plan: areas (forehead, temples, cheeks, nasolabial folds, under-eyes, nose, chin, lips), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
  3. Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — numbing cream and lidocaine-containing products.
  4. Treatment: performed with Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, taking about 20–40 minutes.
  5. Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: swelling or bruising for a few days to about a week.

How it works

Hyaluronic acid filler is a gel similar to a substance naturally found in skin. It is placed where tissue has hollowed to restore volume and contour, with products chosen by firmness for each area and depth.

Tell the doctor before treatment

  • Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
  • Recent procedures and dates
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Active inflammation or cold sores in the area

For care after treatment, see Dermal Filler recovery and aftercare.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Dermal Filler take?

The treatment itself takes about 20–40 minutes; consultation and numbing time are added.

Is anaesthesia used for Dermal Filler?

Numbing cream and lidocaine-containing products.

Can I get filler and Botox on the same day?

Depending on the areas they are often done together, or spaced out to judge swelling. The plan is set at consultation.

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Not sure this is the right treatment?

Send Dr. Lee's team a photo and your travel dates. We'll suggest a plan and a consultation time.

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