{"procedure":{"id":"atelocollagen_skin_booster","name":"Atelocollagen Skin Booster","type":"category","family":"Atelocollagen Skin Booster","category":"Atelocollagen Skin Booster","price":"high","pain":2,"downtime":1,"visible_in":1,"lasts":3,"summary":"Collagen-based skin booster","explanation":"Atelocollagen Skin Booster is a collagen-based injectable that supports skin firmness, elasticity, and texture rather than adding HA hydration or filler volume. It covers products such as Laetigen and Collareju. Best suited for users seeking collagen-oriented skin-quality improvement, with results building gradually.","target":"skin firmness, elasticity, texture","description":"Atelocollagen Skin Booster is a collagen-based injectable that supports skin firmness, elasticity, and texture rather than adding HA hydration or filler volume. It covers products such as Laetigen and Collareju. Best suited for users seeking collagen-oriented skin-quality improvement, with results building gradually.","detail":{"id":"atelocollagen_skin_booster","name":"Atelocollagen Skin Booster","price":{"basis":"2cc (one session)","krw_max":500000,"krw_min":370000,"varies_by":"cc"},"dosage":{"unit":"cc","options":[{"tag":"Eyes","note":"Eye-specific product","amount":"1cc","coverage":"Under-eyes","description":"Fine-needle placement under both eyes.","krw_typical":250000},{"tag":"Popular","note":"Most common","amount":"2cc","coverage":"Under-eyes or focused zones","description":"Under-eye + small area, or cheeks with thin skin.","krw_typical":400000},{"tag":"Full face","note":"Broader coverage","amount":"4cc","coverage":"Full face","description":"Whole face for density and texture.","krw_typical":800000}],"unit_explainer":"\"cc\" is the volume of collagen injected. 2cc typically treats under-eyes or a focused area; 4-5cc covers more of the face. More cc = more coverage, not a stronger single result."},"header":{"one_liner":"An injectable collagen-based product used in selected skin-quality protocols.","target_tags":["Firmness","Thin skin","Under-eye","Fine lines","Texture"],"category_label":"SKIN BOOSTER","technology_label":"Atelocollagen"},"details":{"sessions":"Often 2-3 sessions","aftercare":"Small bumps, swelling, redness or bruising may last one or more days, depending on injection depth and product. Avoid irritating the skin and ask about makeup, exercise and flying if the skin remains inflamed.","anesthesia":"Topical numbing cream","regulatory":"One identified example, COLLAREJU, is a 1.0 mL Class IV collagen-containing tissue supplement in Korea with a stated indication for replenishing damaged musculoskeletal or soft tissues, which does not by itself prove general facial anti-aging or under-eye injection effectiveness.","technology":"Injectable purified atelocollagen (Type I)","measurement":"cc","manufacturer":"Various Korean makers (e.g., Laetigen; Collareju by Regenbogen, distributed by Juventa Healthcare)","repeat_interval":"Every 2-4 weeks during a course; maintenance every 3-6 months","technical_specs":"Atelocollagen = collagen with immunogenic telopeptides removed; typically Type I, often porcine or bovine origin (product-dependent), sometimes with lidocaine. Not a volumizing filler and not HA.","before_treatment":"Avoid aspirin/fish oil/alcohol 2-3 days if possible to reduce bruising; disclose collagen or lidocaine allergies.","safety_suitability":"Avoid with known allergy to bovine/porcine collagen or lidocaine (product-dependent), autoimmune disease flares, active skin infection, pregnancy/breastfeeding, bleeding tendency or anticoagulants (doctor's judgment)."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible","makeup":"Next day","alcohol":"Avoid 1-2 days (more bruising)","exercise":"Avoid 1-2 days","sauna_heat":"Avoid 3-7 days","back_to_daily":"Same day","common_side_effects":["Small injection bumps 1-3 days","Redness","Pinpoint bruising","Mild swelling","Rare: allergic reaction to collagen"]},"references":[{"url":"https://collareju.com/PRODUCT","title":"Collareju Korean official label - example, not generic approval"}],"quick_facts":{"pain":"Mild to moderate (needle pricks)","downtime":"1-3 days of small bumps","results_last":"About 3-6 months per session; better with a series","treatment_time":"20-40 min (incl. numbing)","results_visible":"Gradually over 2-4 weeks"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Rejuran (PN skin booster)","catalog_id":"rejuran","consider_when":"Want regeneration/texture support with polynucleotides instead of collagen."},{"name":"HA skin booster (e.g. Skinvive / hydrating booster)","catalog_id":null,"consider_when":"Main goal is hydration and glow rather than density."},{"name":"Collagen stimulators (PLLA/PDLLA)","catalog_id":null,"consider_when":"Want longer-term collagen building with a series."}],"before_after":[],"good_to_know":["Some atelocollagen products in Korea are officially labeled as tissue supplements, not specifically as cosmetic anti-aging treatments. Clinics may use them differently, so the exact product and approved indication should be checked before booking.","Before injection, ask about the collagen source, possible allergy risk, and the evidence for the planned use. The treating doctor will decide whether this procedure is suitable for you."],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"The doctor checks thin, crepey or dull areas; numbing cream is applied for ~30 min.","title":"Consult & numb"},{"body":"Purified atelocollagen gel (Type I) is drawn from a prefilled syringe; some clinics use a skin test for collagen allergy.","title":"Prepare product"},{"body":"Small amounts are placed in the dermis by needle (micro-droplets) or cannula, or with an injector device, across target areas.","title":"Inject"},{"body":"A calming mask/cryo cooling reduces swelling. Bumps settle in 1-3 days.","title":"Soothe"}],"how_delivered":"Telopeptide-removed (atelo) Type I collagen is injected into the dermis to act as a scaffold, supporting dermal density and encouraging new collagen formation.","illustration_idea":"Dermis cross-section with injected collagen fibers forming a scaffold and fibroblasts laying down new collagen around it.","what_touches_skin":"Fine needle/cannula (or injector device) + numbing cream","what_it_feels_like":"Many small pricks with numbing; a slight pressure where product goes in."}}}}