{"procedure":{"id":"ellanse","name":"Ellanse","type":"individual","family":"PCL Collagen Stimulator","category":"PCL Collagen Stimulator","price":"high","pain":2,"downtime":2,"visible_in":1,"lasts":4,"summary":"PCL collagen-stimulating filler","explanation":"Ellanse is a PCL-based collagen-stimulating filler used for longer-lasting volume support and contour. It provides immediate structure plus gradual collagen response, but it is not HA-reversible.","target":"volume support, contour","description":"Ellanse is a PCL-based collagen-stimulating filler used for longer-lasting volume support and contour. It provides immediate structure plus gradual collagen response, but it is not HA-reversible.","detail":{"id":"ellanse","name":"Ellanse","price":{"basis":"1-2 syringes (1 mL each)","krw_max":1400000,"krw_min":690000,"varies_by":"cc"},"dosage":{"unit":"cc","options":[{"tag":"Focused","note":"Targeted","amount":"1 cc","coverage":"Single area (e.g. ligament lift, folds)","description":"Small lift or one area.","krw_typical":690000},{"tag":"Standard","note":"Common full correction","amount":"2 cc","coverage":"Two areas / both sides","description":"e.g. both nasolabial folds or temples.","krw_typical":1390000}],"unit_explainer":"One syringe is 1 mL. Mid-face/folds commonly use 1-2 mL per session; more is not automatically better."},"header":{"one_liner":"A polycaprolactone-based injectable for selected facial volume and contour concerns.","target_tags":["Nasolabial folds","Temples","Jawline","Volume loss"],"category_label":"FILLER","technology_label":"PCL Collagen Stimulator"},"details":{"sessions":"Usually 1; touch-up optional","aftercare":"Swelling and bruising commonly last days; avoid pressure and strenuous exertion as instructed. Urgent review is needed for severe pain, whitening or dusky color, or vision symptoms.","anesthesia":"Topical numbing ± lidocaine","regulatory":"According to the manufacturer, Ellanse is a PCL microsphere/CMC carrier filler for selected facial wrinkle concerns, with local label variations.","technology":"Polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres in carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) gel","measurement":"cc (1 mL syringes)","manufacturer":"Sinclair Pharma (UK); produced by AQTIS Medical (Netherlands)","repeat_interval":"1-2+ years","technical_specs":"~30% PCL microspheres (25-50 µm) / ~70% CMC gel; variants differ by PCL chain length/longevity (S ~1 yr, M ~2 yr per brand; L/E longer in some markets).","before_treatment":"Avoid blood thinners/alcohol 2-3 days before if possible; no active skin infection.","safety_suitability":"Not reversible with hyaluronidase. Avoid in pregnancy, autoimmune flare, active infection, history of granulomas; risk of nodules and vascular occlusion (needs experienced injector)."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible after 24-48h","makeup":"Next day","alcohol":"Avoid 24-48h","exercise":"After 24-48h","sauna_heat":"Avoid 1-2 weeks","back_to_daily":"Same / next day","common_side_effects":["Swelling","Bruising","Tenderness","Temporary lumpiness"]},"references":[{"url":"https://www.ellanse.com/faq/","title":"Ellanse global official product IFU warning"},{"url":"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/aesthetic-cosmetic-devices/dermal-fillers-soft-tissue-fillers","title":"FDA general filler safety (not an Ellanse product label)"}],"quick_facts":{"pain":"Moderate (numbing + lidocaine)","downtime":"2-7 days (swelling/bruising)","results_last":"~1-2+ years (Ellanse M ~24 months; depends on variant)","treatment_time":"20-40 min","results_visible":"Immediately; collagen effect builds over 1-3 months"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Radiesse","catalog_id":"radiesse","consider_when":"Shorter-term collagen stimulator with lift; can be diluted for skin quality."},{"name":"Sculptra","catalog_id":"sculptra","consider_when":"Gradual diffuse volume, no immediate filler effect."},{"name":"Juvederm","catalog_id":"juvederm","consider_when":"You want a reversible HA filler."}],"before_after":[],"good_to_know":["Ellanse is used for selected facial wrinkle concerns, but approved treatment areas can vary by local label and the treating clinic should confirm which facial sites are appropriate.","The manufacturer says it should not be used in the eyelids, under-eye area, crow's feet, glabella, lips, or neck. Rare blood vessel complications can be serious, and Ellanse is not treated like a dissolvable hyaluronic acid filler.","Ellanse formulations may differ, so how long it lasts and how many vials are needed cannot be standardized in advance. Suitability is decided by the treating doctor."],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"The doctor assesses volume loss and marks injection points for Ellanse.","title":"Consult & map"},{"body":"Numbing cream is applied; many products also contain or are mixed with lidocaine.","title":"Numb"},{"body":"Product is placed with a needle or blunt cannula; the CMC gel carrier gives immediate lift.","title":"Inject"},{"body":"The area is gently moulded; collagen keeps building over the next months.","title":"Massage & mould"}],"how_delivered":"Deep dermal / subdermal injection of PCL microspheres suspended in CMC gel","illustration_idea":"Smooth PCL spheres in gel under a fold; gel fades over months while collagen fibres form around the spheres.","what_touches_skin":"Needle or blunt cannula","what_it_feels_like":"Pressure and mild ache; tender for a few days"}}}}