Hello.
I am Dr. Kim Dong-young, Director of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever been concerned about fat that remains under your chin despite weight management, or a double chin that becomes particularly prominent when your photo is taken from the side?
"I have received contour injections several times, but my double chin remains the same. I wonder if there is another procedure that can fundamentally improve only the double chin."
I frequently encounter such inquiries in the consultation room.
Unlike other areas of the face, a double chin is often difficult to improve with general contour injections.
While general contour injections work by reducing the size of fat cells, an approach that reduces the fat cells themselves is more suitable for improving a double chin.
The only procedure in Korea that has received MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) approval for this approach is V-OLET at our Hongdae branch.
Today, I will explain how V-OLET differs from other fat management injections, the mechanism of its deoxycholic acid component, suitable situations, and the principles you should know when undergoing the procedure.
What is Hongdae V-OLET?
👉 Hongdae V-OLET is the only double chin improvement injection in Korea approved by the MFDS that approaches fat reduction and elasticity improvement together by destroying the double chin fat cell membranes themselves with deoxycholic acid and inducing collagen synthesis.
V-OLET is the only double chin improvement injection in Korea that has received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Since its main ingredient, deoxycholic acid, is also approved by the US FDA for the purpose of double chin improvement, it is a verified approach in terms of safety and effectiveness.
While general fat-dissolving injections work by reducing the size of fat cells, V-OLET destroys the fat cell membranes themselves to reduce the number of fat cells, which has the characteristic of long-lasting results.
At our Hongdae branch, we offer 2cc 1-session and 3-session options for V-OLET, so you can proceed according to your individual double chin condition and management goals.
Deoxycholic Acid - The Core Ingredient of V-OLET
👉 Deoxycholic acid, the main ingredient of V-OLET, is a secondary bile acid component that naturally exists in our body. It works by utilizing its natural fat-dissolving action to destroy double chin fat cells.
What is Deoxycholic Acid?
Deoxycholic Acid (DCA) is a secondary bile acid component naturally produced in our body.
Since it is a component originally involved in breaking down and absorbing fat in our body, it has clear advantages in terms of safety even when a small amount is injected from the outside.
The deoxycholic acid used in V-OLET is made through a 100% chemical synthesis method and is a pure chemical synthetic substance, not derived from humans or animals.
How does it work?
When a small amount of deoxycholic acid is precisely injected into the double chin area, the component breaks down the cell membranes surrounding the fat cells.
Fat cells with destroyed cell membranes go through a natural process of being excreted by the body, and since the number of fat cells themselves decreases, the results tend to last for a long time.
Inducing Collagen Synthesis - Secondary Effect
The special thing about V-OLET is that collagen synthesis is induced along with fat dissolution.
As fat cells decrease, new collagen is created in that area, which improves skin elasticity and prevents sagging.
Thanks to this characteristic, fat reduction and elasticity management are achieved together without the need for a separate lifting procedure.
The Decisive Difference from General Contour Injections
👉 While general contour injections work by reducing the size of fat cells, Hongdae V-OLET destroys the fat cells themselves to reduce their number, so the sustainability and fundamental nature of the results are completely different.
General Contour Injection (Fat Size Reduction)
Mechanism: Reduces the size of fat cells
Result Characteristics: Can grow back if weight increases
Ingredients: Combination of PPC, L-carnitine, etc.
MFDS Approval: No approval specifically for double chin
V-OLET (Destroys Fat Cells Themselves)
Mechanism: Destroys fat cell membranes → Reduces the number of cells
Result Characteristics: Destroyed cells do not regenerate
Ingredients: 100% Deoxycholic Acid
MFDS Approval: Approved specifically for double chin ✓
Secondary Effect: Induces collagen synthesis
Actual Result Differences Between the Two Methods
General contour injections tend to require repeated maintenance because there is room for fat cells to grow back, but since the fat cells themselves disappear with V-OLET, the results are maintained for a long time unless there is a significant weight change.
For this reason, it is a suitable approach for those who found double chin management with general contour injections insufficient.
Hongdae V-OLET Lineup
👉 At our Hongdae branch, we offer 2cc 1-session and 3-session options for double chin V-OLET, so you can proceed according to your individual double chin condition and treatment plan.
Generally, double chin reduction results become stable when performed regularly 3 or more times at 4-week intervals.
It is a method that gradually settles as sessions accumulate rather than showing dramatic changes with a single procedure, so it is suitable for those who want natural changes.
We will examine the number of sessions and the direction of the procedure that suits your double chin condition, fat distribution, and management goals during the preliminary consultation.
Who is V-OLET suitable for?
Those whose double chin remains despite weight management
Those who found double chin improvement with general contour injections insufficient
Those whose boundary between the chin and neck has become blurred
Those whose double chin is prominent in side profiles
Those who want both fat reduction and elasticity improvement
Those who want semi-permanent results
Hongdae V-OLET Side Effects and Things to Know in Advance
👉 Although Hongdae V-OLET is a safe and verified procedure that is the only one in Korea to receive MFDS approval, initial swelling after the procedure may be more pronounced than other fat-dissolving injections due to the nature of the deoxycholic acid component.
Immediately after the procedure, redness, noticeable swelling, and thin bruising may persist in the treated area for a few days.
Because an inflammatory reaction occurs as the deoxycholic acid component destroys fat cell membranes, initial swelling is characteristically more pronounced than with other fat-dissolving injections, and it generally subsides naturally within 3 to 7 days.
This initial swelling can be seen as a sign that the component is working normally, so you do not need to be alarmed.
Since the area under the chin contains blood vessels and nerves, the practitioner's accurate judgment of the layer and precise injection are particularly important for the stability of the results.
Following the guidance of experienced medical staff, the appropriate number of sessions and dosage will be determined after checking your double chin condition and fat distribution during the preliminary consultation.
While it is suitable for double chins where fat is caught locally, the results may be limited if the cause is overall facial fat or fundamental sagging, so identifying the cause during the preliminary consultation is a priority.
If any of the following apply to you, the procedure may be restricted or require prior confirmation, so please inform us during the consultation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If there is an active infection or wound in the treated area
If you are regularly taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, or have a bleeding tendency
If you have underlying diseases related to the thyroid, liver, or kidneys
If you have a history of filler or thread procedures in the under-chin area recently
If you have a history of allergies to specific ingredients
⚠️ Precautions Before and After V-OLET Procedure
👉 V-OLET is a procedure where result stability and recovery speed vary depending on initial swelling management and posture management after the procedure.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of Hongdae V-OLET?
Double chin reduction results are gradually seen from 3 to 4 weeks after the procedure when the initial swelling subsides, and the results become stable when performed regularly 3 or more times.
Since it is a method where fat cells themselves decrease, the results become more distinct as sessions accumulate.
Q. How is it different from general contour injections?
The mechanism of action is completely different.
General contour injections work by reducing the size of fat cells, so they can grow back if you gain weight, but with V-OLET, the deoxycholic acid component destroys the fat cell membranes themselves, reducing the number of cells, so the results last a long time if there is no significant weight change.
Also, V-OLET is the only double chin improvement injection in Korea that has received MFDS approval.
Q. Won't the fat come back?
Destroyed fat cells do not regenerate, but if you have a significant weight gain, the remaining fat cells can grow, making the double chin prominent again.
If you manage your weight regularly, the results will be maintained stably.
Q. Why is the swelling severe after the procedure?
This is because a natural inflammatory reaction occurs as the deoxycholic acid component destroys fat cell membranes.
This initial swelling is a sign that the procedure is working normally and will naturally subside within 3 to 7 days.
Q. How much does it hurt?
It is performed after applying anesthetic cream, so the pain is not severe.
It is a method of injecting small amounts into multiple points with a thin needle, and while there may be soreness and heat for a few days after the procedure, it will naturally resolve.
Q. Can it be combined with lifting procedures?
If the double chin has both fat and sagging causes, combining V-OLET with a lifting procedure is considered.
A combination where V-OLET reduces fat and lifting organizes sagging lines is frequently used, and the order and interval of the two procedures are determined in a direction suitable for you during the preliminary consultation.
Q. Is it effective even if the cause of the double chin is not fat?
V-OLET is a procedure targeting fat cells, so it is suitable for double chins caused by fat.
If sagging is the main cause or if the fundamental bone structure is the cause, the results may be limited, so identifying the cause of the double chin during the preliminary consultation is a priority.
Unlike other areas of the face, a double chin is often difficult to improve with general contour injections.
While general contour injections work by reducing the size of fat cells, an approach that reduces the fat cells themselves is necessary to fundamentally manage double chin fat.
The only procedure in Korea that has received MFDS approval with this approach is Hongdae V-OLET, and it is a method where the deoxycholic acid component destroys fat cell membranes to reduce the number of fat cells and also induces collagen synthesis.
At our Hongdae branch, we offer 2cc 1-session and 3-session options for double chin V-OLET.
Double chin reduction results become stable when performed regularly 3 or more times at 4-week intervals, and the procedure has the characteristic of approaching fat reduction and elasticity improvement together.
We will check the direction suitable for your double chin condition and management goals directly during the consultation.
If you want to fundamentally manage a double chin that could not be solved with general contour injections, please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Even before deciding on the procedure, you can examine your double chin condition and a session plan that suits you through a preliminary consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on an accurate diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
Q. 홍대 브이올렛 결과는 언제부터 확인할 수 있나요?
시술 후 초기 붓기가 정리되는 3~4주 시점부터 이중턱 감소 결과가
서서히 확인되며 3회 이상 정기 진행 시 결과가 안정적으로 자리 잡는 흐름입니다.
지방 세포 자체가 감소하는 방식이라 회차가 누적될수록 결과가 뚜렷해집니다.
Q. 일반 윤곽주사와 무엇이 다른가요?
작용 방식이 완전히 다릅니다.
일반 윤곽주사는 지방 세포의 크기를 줄이는 방식이라 체중 증가 시
다시 커질 수 있지만, 브이올렛은 데옥시콜산 성분이
지방 세포막 자체를 파괴해 세포의 수가 감소하는 방식이라
큰 체중 변화가 없다면 결과가 오래 유지됩니다.
또한 브이올렛은 국내 이중턱 개선 주사 중 유일하게 식약처 허가를 받은 시술입니다.
Q. 지방이 다시 생기지 않나요?
파괴된 지방 세포는 재생되지 않지만 큰 체중 증가가 있으신 경우
남아 있는 지방 세포가 커지면서 이중턱이 다시 도드라질 수 있습니다.
정기적인 체중 관리를 함께 하시면 결과가 안정적으로 유지되는 방향입니다.
Q. 시술 후 붓기가 왜 심한가요?
데옥시콜산 성분이 지방 세포막을 파괴하는 과정에서
자연스러운 염증 반응이 일어나기 때문입니다.
이 초기 붓기는 시술이 정상적으로 작용하고
있다는 신호이며 3~7일 이내 자연스럽게 감소합니다.
Q. 통증은 어느 정도인가요?
시술 전 마취 크림 도포 후 진행되어 강한 통증은 크지 않습니다.
가는 바늘로 소량씩 여러 지점에 주입되는 방식이며 시술 후
뻐근함과 열감이 며칠간 있을 수 있지만 자연스럽게 정리됩니다.
Q. 리프팅 시술과 병행 가능한가요?
이중턱이 지방 원인과 처짐 원인이 함께 있는 경우 브이올렛과 리프팅 시술 병행이 검토됩니다.
브이올렛이 지방을 감소시키고 리프팅으로 처진 라인을 정돈하는
조합이 자주 활용되며, 두 시술의 순서와 간격은 사전 진료에서 어울리는 방향으로 결정됩니다.
Q. 이중턱 원인이 지방이 아닌 경우에도 효과가 있나요?
브이올렛은 지방 세포를 대상으로 하는 시술이라 지방 원인의 이중턱에 어울립니다.
처짐이 주된 원인이거나 근본 골격이 원인인 경우에는
결과가 제한적일 수 있어 사전 진료에서 이중턱 원인 파악이 우선입니다.
이중턱은 얼굴 다른 부위와 달리 일반 윤곽주사로 개선이 어려운 경우가 많습니다.
일반 윤곽주사가 지방 세포의 크기를 줄이는 방식이라면
이중턱 지방을 근본적으로 관리하기 위해서는
지방 세포 자체를 감소시키는 접근이 필요합니다.
이 접근으로 국내 유일하게 식약처 허가를 받은 시술이
홍대 브이올렛이며, 데옥시콜산 성분이
지방 세포막을 파괴해 지방 세포의 수를 감소시키고
콜라겐 합성까지 함께 유도하는 방식입니다.
홍대점에서는 이중턱 브이올렛 2cc 1회와 3회 옵션을 운영하고 있어요.
4주 간격 3회 이상 정기 진행 시 이중턱 감소 결과가 안정적으로 자리 잡으며,
지방 감소와 탄력 개선이 함께 접근되는 시술 특성이 있습니다.
본인 이중턱 상태와 관리 목적에 맞는 방향은
상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
일반 윤곽주사로 해결되지 않던 이중턱을 근본적으로 관리하고 싶으시다면
클레오르의원 홍대점으로 부담 없이 방문해 주세요.
시술 결정 전이라도 사전 진료를 통해
본인 이중턱 상태와 어울리는 회차 계획을 함께 살펴보실 수 있습니다.
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