HILO WAVE is an HA-based tissue-restoring product, with 48mg of HA in a 2mL syringe. It is intended for temporary improvement of adult facial wrinkles. It is discussed for fine lines that stand out with dryness and for a natural-looking skin finish, after checking facial wrinkles and skin thickness. Thin, puffiness-prone areas such as under the eyes are assessed separately from general facial wrinkles.

How does HILO WAVE differ from similar treatments?

HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration. SKINVIVE’s Korean intended use is fine lines in the cheeks, whereas HILO WAVE is used for temporary improvement of facial wrinkles. A higher HA content per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions.

When can I assess results from HILO WAVE?

HILO WAVE is assessed through facial wrinkles and skin condition after early swelling settles. Immediate hydration or tightness does not establish duration. Dryness-related lines and deeper hollows are considered separately.

HA injection can still sting and feel pressured. Comfort measures depend on the area and sensitivity. Tell us which previous hydration injection caused pain or substantial swelling.

What is recovery and aftercare for HILO WAVE?

Swelling, bruising and injection marks can occur, especially in areas prone to puffiness. Do not rub them flat; confirm washing and makeup instructions. Colour changes, worsening pain or visual symptoms require immediate assessment.

What should I disclose before HILO WAVE?

Bring HA filler and booster names and dates, and describe usual facial puffiness and earlier reactions. Thin under-eye skin needs its own suitability assessment rather than assuming a general facial-wrinkle plan applies. Please also mention any anaesthetic allergy and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Can I have HILO WAVE during a short trip to Seoul, Korea?

We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. A higher HA amount per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions. Skin thickness, wrinkle extent and previous HA response guide the plan. A tendency to puffiness deserves time for review. Avoid strong irritation, overheating and strenuous exercise while the skin settles. Follow your instructions for washing and makeup. Massage and pressure advice differs by product. Follow your clinician’s instructions rather than another product’s routine. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area”.

HILO WAVEin Gangnam, Seoul

Hydration and a naturally supple look. HILO WAVE is an HA-based tissue-restoring product, with 48mg of HA in a 2mL syringe. It is intended for temporary improvement of adult facial wrinkles. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, your goals and skin assessment guide the product, area and recovery plan.

Reference images of products, devices and treatment areas.

Who it’s for

Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area.
HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.
At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, your goals and skin assessment guide the product, area and recovery plan.

Suitability requires an examination. Skin thickness, health and previous procedures may make a different approach more appropriate.

How it works

HILO WAVE is an HA-based tissue-restoring product, with 48mg of HA in a 2mL syringe. It is intended for temporary improvement of adult facial wrinkles. HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.

THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP

01The product and material
HILO WAVE is an HA-based tissue-restoring product, with 48mg of HA in a 2mL syringe. It is intended for temporary improvement of adult facial wrinkles.
02Your starting point
Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area.
03What sets it apart
HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.
04Assessing the change
With HA products, lines, hydration and surface quality are assessed after swelling settles. The area and formulation influence the course and duration.

Treatment areas

Areas to assess: Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area.

What the procedure is like

1Bring HA filler and booster names and dates, and describe usual facial puffiness and earlier reactions. Thin under-eye skin needs its own suitability assessment rather than assuming a general facial-wrinkle plan applies. Please also mention any anaesthetic allergy and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
2HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.
3After appropriate comfort measures and cleansing, the doctor treats the agreed areas.
4Swelling, bruising and injection marks can occur, especially in areas prone to puffiness. Do not rub them flat; confirm washing and makeup instructions. Colour changes, worsening pain or visual symptoms require immediate assessment.

Appointment length depends on consultation, numbing and treatment extent. Tell us your available time and important plans when booking.

Recovery & aftercare

Swelling, bruising and injection marks can occur, especially in areas prone to puffiness. Do not rub them flat; confirm washing and makeup instructions. Colour changes, worsening pain or visual symptoms require immediate assessment.
Avoid strong irritation, overheating and strenuous exercise while the skin settles. Follow your instructions for washing and makeup.
Massage and pressure advice differs by product. Follow your clinician’s instructions rather than another product’s routine.

What to expect over time

A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.

Immediately
Initial swelling and fullness are not the final result.
Early recovery
Swelling, bruising and injection marks can occur, especially in areas prone to puffiness. Do not rub them flat; confirm washing and makeup instructions. Colour changes, worsening pain or visual symptoms require immediate assessment.
Review HILO WAVE
HILO WAVE is assessed through facial wrinkles and skin condition after early swelling settles. Immediate hydration or tightness does not establish duration. Dryness-related lines and deeper hollows are considered separately.
Next steps
A higher HA amount per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions. Skin thickness, wrinkle extent and previous HA response guide the plan. A tendency to puffiness deserves time for review.

Sessions & results

A higher HA amount per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions. Skin thickness, wrinkle extent and previous HA response guide the plan. A tendency to puffiness deserves time for review.

How it compares

HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.

Comparison	HILO WAVE	SKINVIVE
Material	HA	HA
Selection	Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area.	Discuss cheek dryness, fine lines and rough-looking texture, with an examination of surface quality and hydration.
Progress	With HA products, lines, hydration and surface quality are assessed after swelling settles. The area and formulation influence the course and duration.	With HA products, lines, hydration and surface quality are assessed after swelling settles. The area and formulation influence the course and duration.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

Safety & considerations

Possible reactions

Infection, persistent nodules, unevenness, inflammation or allergic reactions can occur.
Injections carry rare but serious risks including vascular injury or blockage and tissue damage.

When to take extra care

Disclose pregnancy or breastfeeding, allergies, immune conditions, medicines, previous fillers and threads.
Active inflammation or infection at the site needs assessment before treatment is scheduled.

Worsening pain, pale or mottled skin, visual symptoms or breathing difficulty need urgent medical attention. Outcomes and duration vary; a specific result is not guaranteed.

Your care at QD Clinic

Start with the concern
Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area.
Understand your product
HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration.
Plan through recovery
A higher HA amount per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions. Skin thickness, wrinkle extent and previous HA response guide the plan. A tendency to puffiness deserves time for review.

Frequently asked questions

HILO WAVE is an HA-based tissue-restoring product, with 48mg of HA in a 2mL syringe. It is intended for temporary improvement of adult facial wrinkles. It is discussed for fine lines that stand out with dryness and for a natural-looking skin finish, after checking facial wrinkles and skin thickness. Thin, puffiness-prone areas such as under the eyes are assessed separately from general facial wrinkles.
HILO WAVE and SKINVIVE both use HA, but differ in formulation and intended use. HA content alone does not establish superiority or duration. SKINVIVE’s Korean intended use is fine lines in the cheeks, whereas HILO WAVE is used for temporary improvement of facial wrinkles. A higher HA content per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions.
HILO WAVE is assessed through facial wrinkles and skin condition after early swelling settles. Immediate hydration or tightness does not establish duration. Dryness-related lines and deeper hollows are considered separately.
A higher HA amount per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions. Skin thickness, wrinkle extent and previous HA response guide the plan. A tendency to puffiness deserves time for review.
HA injection can still sting and feel pressured. Comfort measures depend on the area and sensitivity. Tell us which previous hydration injection caused pain or substantial swelling.
Swelling, bruising and injection marks can occur, especially in areas prone to puffiness. Do not rub them flat; confirm washing and makeup instructions. Colour changes, worsening pain or visual symptoms require immediate assessment.
Bring HA filler and booster names and dates, and describe usual facial puffiness and earlier reactions. Thin under-eye skin needs its own suitability assessment rather than assuming a general facial-wrinkle plan applies. Please also mention any anaesthetic allergy and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. A higher HA amount per syringe does not automatically reduce the number of sessions. Skin thickness, wrinkle extent and previous HA response guide the plan. A tendency to puffiness deserves time for review. Avoid strong irritation, overheating and strenuous exercise while the skin settles. Follow your instructions for washing and makeup. Massage and pressure advice differs by product. Follow your clinician’s instructions rather than another product’s routine. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area”.

Often considered together

Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.

Medical assessment

Discuss dryness and facial lines, considering the thickness and condition of the skin in each proposed area. Suitability requires an examination. Skin thickness, health and previous procedures may make a different approach more appropriate.

For international patients

Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST).

How many days should I stay?

Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.

For International Patients