Treatment guide

Ellansé

A PCL-based injectable described by Clair for discussions about facial volume and collagen stimulation. It has different material characteristics from hyaluronic-acid fillers.

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Ellansé

Basic information

Based on the clinic’s published guidance. Timing and recovery vary by person and treatment scope. Returning to daily activities does not mean complete healing.

Procedure time
10 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia (cream)
Hospital stay
Confirm with the clinic
Stitch removal
Confirm with the clinic
Recovery / daily activities
Daily activities immediately
SOURCE-BASED TREATMENT MAP

The approach, at a glance.

These consultation points summarize procedure-specific descriptions from the official Korean detail page. Suitability, technique, risks and recovery require individual clinical assessment.

PCL material

Ellansé is introduced as a collagen-stimulating injectable containing PCL.

Microspheres and gel

The source distinguishes PCL microspheres from the CMC-containing gel carrier.

Hollowing and firmness

Facial hollowing, volume and skin firmness are named as consultation concerns.

Observe change over time

The source describes gradual change; follow-up and any further treatment require individual review.

Original Korean source ↗

How the approach works.

The official page describes polycaprolactone microspheres in a gel carrier. Assessment includes previous injections, the intended area and the implications of choosing this material.

Dermal connective tissue and support

Dermal connective tissue and support
Dermal connective tissue and support

Assessment scene with a conceptual view of dermal fibers and cells. Connective tissue contributes to skin support; the inset is not a scan or a measured treatment response.

Assessing a natural skin crease

Assessment scene with a conceptual view beneath a crease. The illustration explains skin support; visible creasing alone does not measure collagen loss or determine treatment.

  1. Assessing a natural skin crease
    Assessing a natural skin crease

    Assessment scene with a conceptual view beneath a crease. The illustration explains skin support; visible creasing alone does not measure collagen loss or determine treatment.

  2. PCL microspheres and surrounding tissue
    PCL microspheres and surrounding tissue

    Demonstration scene with a conceptual inset of PCL microspheres and connective tissue. The source describes collagen formation around the material; the image does not predict an individual response.

Treatment illustration; not a patient result.

What the consultation considers.

  • Facial volume

  • Material choice

  • Previous injectables

This is a starting point for a consultation, not an individual treatment recommendation.

Recovery, risks & limits.

Some reactions can be temporary; complications can also require treatment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Bruising, swelling, tenderness, lumps or delayed reactions can occur.

Infection and an unsatisfactory or uneven result may need further care.

Unintended injection into a blood vessel can cause tissue injury and, in facial injections, vision loss or stroke.

Your timeline is individual.

Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.

Recovery and results vary. Your clinician should explain the procedure-specific risks and aftercare before you decide.

If you develop severe or worsening symptoms after treatment, seek medical attention rather than waiting for an online reply.

Your questions, answered.

Can all injectables be managed in the same way?

No. Materials differ. Ask specifically about the proposed product, its limitations and the options if you are unhappy with the result or develop a complication.

How long should I stay in Korea?

Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.

Can I choose the procedure before an examination?

You can explore your options first. The final plan requires an examination, a discussion of alternatives and informed consent. Choosing no treatment is also an option.

How is the cost decided?

The clinic confirms the proposed method, treatment area and product or equipment before giving an individual quote. Ask what is included in follow-up care.

What should I disclose before treatment?

Tell the clinician about previous procedures, implants, medication, allergies and health conditions. Bring available details of earlier injections or surgery.

Areas discussed in the source

Illustration of areas for a treatment consultation.Anterior cheekLateral cheekNasolabial fold areaJawline / chin tip
  • Anterior cheek
  • Lateral cheek
  • Nasolabial fold area
  • Jawline / chin tip

Region labels follow the original Korean website. Markers indicate broad assessment areas, not injection points or an individual treatment plan.

View original area guide ↗

Information sources

Information checked against official websites on 30 October 2026

Official Korean sourceOfficial English sourceOfficial Traditional Chinese source

Before & After

Case photographs

No public case photographs are displayed here for this treatment. For relevant cases, check the official gallery or ask the clinic.

Official case gallery ↗
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