Injectables & Non-Surgical Aesthetics

Injectables and Non-Surgical Aesthetics in Busan, Korea

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kim Ki-tae, MD — Board-Certified Specialist in Plastic Surgery, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Director and founder, TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Injectables and non-surgical aesthetics in Busan describe a group of treatments that change facial contour, wrinkles and skin quality without conventional facial surgery. At TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic in Haeundae-gu the group contains four services — Botox with TargetCool, Design Contouring Filler, Skin Boosters and Ellansé — and they sit next to the clinic's laser and energy-based devices rather than on a separate menu. This page is the umbrella over all four: what the category covers, how the choice between its parts is made, and what each part is and is not for.

What Is Injectable and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment?

Injectable and non-surgical aesthetic treatment is a portfolio of procedures intended to address facial contour, wrinkles, skin elasticity, hydration, pigmentation, pores and overall skin quality without requiring conventional facial surgery.

• Four services sit under this heading at the clinic: Botox with TargetCool, Design Contouring Filler, Skin Boosters and Ellansé.

• Each one acts on a different target — muscle activity, volume, skin quality, or collagen stimulation — so they are not substitutes for one another.

• The clinic pairs injectable treatments with laser and energy-based technologies and plans them together.

• Selection follows an assessment of facial proportions, muscle activity, volume distribution, skin quality, elasticity and the patient's stated goal.

• Downtime, timing of results and maintenance intervals belong to the individual treatment, not to the category.

Patients travelling from the United States tend to arrive at this category for a specific reason. Non-surgical treatment can deliver facial refinement, wrinkle reduction and skin-quality improvement with generally less downtime than surgery, which fits a trip with a fixed return date. TAE is relevant to that patient mainly because it builds a combination rather than selling a single standardized procedure.

TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic describes itself as a complex aesthetic surgery space, in which surgery is connected to non-surgical treatment and to advanced lasers, and stem cell and anti-ageing care are practised alongside them rather than kept apart. The clinic's stated approach is to assess skin condition and the underlying tissue structure together, because the two determine what any single treatment can realistically achieve. On a category page that sentence is the whole argument: nothing here is chosen from a list, and the four services below are answers to different questions.

Dr. Kim Ki-tae has put the same point more bluntly in his own published words: "In aesthetic medicine, the process of diagnosis is very important."

Who Performs Injectable and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment at TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic

**Dr. Kim Ki-tae
**Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Kim Ki-tae holds the Board-Certified Specialist designation in Plastic Surgery issued by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He graduated from Inje University College of Medicine and trained as a Clinical Fellow in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Pusan National University from March 2003 to February 2004. He founded TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic in 2005 and has practised there ever since.

His listed core specializations open with laser plastic surgery and energy-based aesthetic treatments, which is the discipline the injectable services are planned inside rather than beside. He chairs the Academic Committee of the Laser Plastic Surgery Research Group at the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, sits on that society's Academic Committee, serves on the Legislation Committee of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, and is General Affairs Director of the Busan Medical Association. He is a full member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a full member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic is a single-doctor clinic, so the surgeon who assesses you is the surgeon who treats you. For a category assembled from four services that matters twice over, because the person weighing them against each other is the person who will hold the syringe. His profile is on the doctor page.

Injectable and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment Options and Types Available

The four services differ in what they are made of and in what they are trying to move. Each has its own page in this batch.

Service	What it acts on	What the clinic documents
Botox with TargetCool	Muscle activity	Botulinum toxin injection paired with TargetCool rapid precision cooling, named in the service itself rather than offered as an extra
Design Contouring Filler	Volume and contour	Area-specific filler placement, with the filler type selected according to the treatment area and purpose
Skin Boosters	Skin quality	Injectable skin-quality products delivered into or around the dermis, selected according to skin type
Ellansé	Collagen stimulation	A polycaprolactone collagen stimulator giving an immediate volumizing effect followed by gradual collagen remodeling

The clinic also sets its injectable options against the device-based ones it holds, which is useful if you are comparing a treatment you have already been offered elsewhere:

• Botox primarily changes muscle activity and suits dynamic wrinkles and muscle-related contour concerns.

• Filler adds or restores volume and can refine facial contours.

• Skin boosters target skin quality, hydration and texture rather than creating major structural volume.

• Radiofrequency, HIFU and other energy treatments stimulate tightening and remodeling without injecting volumizing material.

• Laser treatment suits pigmentation, pores, texture and overall skin rejuvenation.

Because the clinic offers all of these categories, the selection can follow the underlying concern instead of the equipment that happens to be in the room. The device list behind the category includes DoubleTite, ONDA, Fascella, HALO, XERF, Limelight and Jaranda, and the clinic states that it holds a wide range of premium laser and energy-based devices beyond the level of a general dermatology practice.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Injectable and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment?

You may be a candidate if

• You are an adult with dynamic facial wrinkles.

• You have a selected contour concern rather than generalized tissue descent.

• You have mild volume deficiency.

• Your skin is dehydrated or dull.

• Your skin elasticity has reduced.

• Pores, pigmentation or early signs of skin aging are your main complaint.

• You want a non-surgical approach.

Treatment may be unsuitable or need postponing if

• Active infection or inflammation is present where the treatment would be given.

• A known allergy to the proposed injectable or product is on your record.

• You have a neuromuscular condition relevant to botulinum toxin.

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding and the physician considers treatment inappropriate.

• You have an uncontrolled medical condition.

• Your expectations cannot be met by a non-surgical treatment.

Treatment may also need to be postponed where significant skin inflammation or another medical issue requires evaluation first. Suitability is decided for the specific treatment under discussion, not for the category as a whole.

What to Expect: Procedure, Recovery, and Results Timeline

Consultation comes before any product is chosen. The physician assesses which muscles are contributing to the concern, where volume has been lost, how the skin itself is behaving, and what the patient wants changed. Only then is Botox, filler, skin booster, laser or energy treatment selected.

Anesthesia requirements vary by area and by product. Topical anesthetic or local numbing may be used for Botox and filler where appropriate. For skin-booster treatment delivered with the clinic's DoubleTite system, the clinic states that its tip guide and cooling system make treatment comfortable enough to be performed with anesthetic cream. Treatment time varies according to the procedure and the treatment area.

Before treatment, disclose previous injectables, allergies, medications and supplements, medical history, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, previous laser treatments and any history of abnormal reactions. Treatment is not carried out over active infection or inflammation. For filler and Botox the physician may give individual instructions about medications that increase bruising.

Aftercare follows the product and the procedure. In general, avoid unnecessary pressure on or manipulation of newly injected areas, protect treated skin from strong sunlight, keep to appropriate skincare and follow medication instructions. After stronger laser procedures, sun protection and gentle skincare matter more.

Stage	What to expect
Botox, downtime	Generally little visible downtime beyond possible injection-site redness or bruising
Filler, downtime	Swelling and bruising can persist for several days and sometimes longer
Skin boosters, downtime	Temporary injection marks and swelling are usual
DoubleTite, downtime	The clinic states that patients can generally apply makeup the following day
Botox, results	Effects develop progressively rather than immediately, and are temporary
Filler, results	Contour and volume change is often visible immediately, then settles as swelling resolves
Skin boosters, results	Skin-quality improvement develops progressively and may need a course
Energy and laser, results	Collagen remodeling can continue after the treatment session

What the category can realistically deliver depends on which part of it you use, and the clinic's own list of potential outcomes is worth reading as a menu of directions rather than of promises:

• Reduced appearance of dynamic wrinkles.

• Improved facial contour.

• Restoration of selected volume deficiencies.

• Increased hydration.

• Smoother skin texture.

• Improved elasticity.

• Reduced appearance of pores.

• Improvement in pigmentation and skin tone.

No single treatment produces all of those, and a plan that claims to should be questioned. Each item on that list belongs to one or two of the four services, which is the reason the assessment comes first.

Most patients in this category need a short stay. Downtime is minimal for the lighter treatments, and international patients can often complete one in a single day in Korea, with the schedule confirmed at consultation. Travel timing should still be confirmed with the treating doctor where swelling or bruising is expected.

The clinic has not published a price or a price range for this procedure, so none is stated here, and cost is confirmed at consultation.

Combining Injectable and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment with Other Treatments

Combination is a defining feature of how this clinic works rather than an upsell at the end of a consultation. The combinations it documents inside this category are Botox paired with TargetCool cooling, skin booster delivered through DoubleTite radiofrequency, skin-quality injectables alongside laser treatment, and injectables with tightening procedures where that is medically appropriate.

• Botox with TargetCool — for expression lines and muscle-related contour.

• Design Contouring Filler — for volume loss and contour design.

• Skin Boosters — for hydration, texture, pores and elasticity.

• Ellansé — where a collagen-stimulating injectable is the better fit than a temporary volumizer.

• Skin Tightening — the device route, when the problem is laxity rather than volume.

• HALO Laser — for pigmentation, pores and surface texture.

Safety, Precision, and Clinic Standards

TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic is a Registered Medical Institution for Attracting Foreign Patients, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare under the Medical Overseas Expansion and Foreign Patients Attraction Act. The clinic has operated at the same address in Haeundae, Busan since 2005. TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic publishes neither case volumes nor complication rates for this procedure, and this page claims neither. The clinic reports approximately 240 surgical procedures and approximately 3,600 non-surgical treatments a year; these are clinic-wide totals across everything it offers, not figures for this procedure. The clinic has not published an approved-claims list for this procedure and this market, so this page states no efficacy or outcome claim beyond what the clinic itself documents.

Injectable treatment carries temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness or asymmetry. Botox-specific complications can include temporary weakness of nearby muscles, or eyelid and brow changes depending on where the injection is placed. Filler carries uncommon but potentially serious vascular complications, alongside lumps, swelling, infection and migration. Device treatments can cause temporary redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness or pigmentation change, and stronger settings may involve peeling, crusting or a period of downtime.

One group of symptoms after filler is not a normal part of recovery and should not be waited out. Seek urgent medical attention for unusual severe pain after an injection. Seek urgent medical attention for blanching or discoloration of the skin over a treated area. Seek urgent medical attention for any visual symptom after filler. These are the recognized warning signs of a vascular complication, and the reason for naming them is that they are time-sensitive rather than common.

Three independent references are worth reading alongside this page. The US Food and Drug Administration maintains a safety page for dermal fillers (FDA). The American Academy of Dermatology hosts a patient library covering cosmetic dermatology (AAD). The American Society of Plastic Surgeons keeps a public index of cosmetic procedures (ASPS).

Dr. Kim Ki-tae's published advice on choosing where to have injectable treatment is the clinic's own answer to the risk question, and it is quoted here in full: "Rather than simply looking for a low price, you should look closely at the precautions for the treatment, at real patient reviews and at the efficacy of each ingredient, and find somewhere with abundant experience and skilled technique in the treatment so that side effects can be minimised."

The Bottom Line

• This specialty is four services, not one treatment, and they answer different questions.

• The assessment decides which of them you need, and it looks at skin and underlying structure together.

• Downtime is generally short, and many of these treatments fit a single day in Korea.

• Results are temporary for most of the category, so maintenance is part of the plan.

• The serious risks sit with filler, and the warning signs are worth memorizing before you travel.

FAQ

Which treatment in this category is right for me?

That depends on what is actually causing the change you dislike. Muscle activity points toward Botox, lost volume toward filler or Ellansé, and skin quality toward skin boosters. The clinic assesses skin condition and tissue structure together before selecting, which is why this is a consultation rather than a menu.

Who is a good candidate for non-surgical aesthetic treatment?

Adults seeking non-surgical improvement in facial contour, wrinkles, skin texture, pigmentation or elasticity. The appropriate treatment depends on your individual skin and facial condition. Final suitability is confirmed by the doctor at consultation.

When would treatment be postponed?

When there is an active infection at the treatment site, significant skin inflammation, or another medical issue that needs evaluation first. A known allergy to the proposed product is also a reason to stop and reconsider. The doctor confirms this individually.

Is it painful, and what anesthesia is used?

Mild discomfort, pressure or temporary stinging can occur depending on the treatment. These procedures are typically performed under topical numbing cream or ice, and the exact approach is confirmed with you at consultation. For skin boosters delivered with DoubleTite, the clinic states that its tip guide and cooling system allow treatment with anesthetic cream.

How long do I need to stay in Korea?

The required stay depends on which treatment you have and whether a follow-up assessment is needed. Downtime is minimal for much of this category, and a single day is often enough. Confirm your travel timing with the treating doctor, particularly if swelling or bruising is expected.

When will I see results?

Results are usually visible within a few days, though the exact timing varies between patients. Botox develops progressively rather than appearing at once. The final result depends on the procedure, the product, the treatment area and your individual response.

Can these treatments be combined?

Yes, and the clinic treats combination as normal practice rather than as an exception. It documents Botox with cooling, skin booster delivered through radiofrequency, and injectables alongside laser or tightening treatment. What is combined in your case is decided after assessment.

What should I do if something looks wrong after I fly home?

Contact the clinic and send clear photographs of the concern so it can be reviewed remotely before you are advised on next steps. Do not wait on severe pain, skin discoloration or any visual disturbance after filler — those need prompt in-person medical assessment wherever you are.

Book a Consultation at TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic

Injectables and non-surgical aesthetics in Busan start with an assessment that decides which of the four services, if any, matches the concern you arrived with. English-speaking assistance is available for both online and in-person consultations, and consultations are arranged through the clinic's contact page. TAE Plastic Surgery Clinic is at 4th Floor, Gunam Building, 27 Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea, and opens Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.

Disclaimer

This page is for general informational purposes and does not constitute individualized medical advice. Candidacy, technique, anaesthesia and outcome can only be determined in an in-person consultation with a qualified doctor. Individual results vary.

References

• US Food and Drug Administration — Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers)

• American Academy of Dermatology — Cosmetic treatments

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Cosmetic procedures