The long lasting Juvelook and Lenisna (PDLLA and HA hybrid) treatments

09/03/25

Juvelook and Lenisna, these aesthetic treatments can deliver results that last up to 2 years. The above lady had 3 sessions 3 months apart.

SUMMARY OF TREATMENTS:

• Treatment time: 30-45 mins. Although appointments are longer to ensure analgesia is effective.
• Recovery time: Immediate / overnight. 
• Results seen: Immediate and continued improvement for 12 weeks on average. These skin boosters make the skin feel and look brighter. There is a very subtle volumisation.
• Duration of results: As these are proven to naturally stimulate your skin, effects can last from up to 12 months for Juvelook, and around 24 months for Lenisna. In some studies improvements seen for 5 years.
• Number of repeat treatments required varies from 1-3. These should be performed after 3 months.
• Possible side effects: Bruising, swelling, infection, blockage of arteries.

We are the first clinic in the North West / North Wales to have a Clarius ultrasound scan for aesthetic use since March 2021! All vessel danger zones will be scanned prior to injection of filler to ensure safety of the patient.

 

The history of Juvelook and Lenisna:

The international Aesthetic Medicine Awards winner of Best injectable for skin revitalisation 2025!

Juvelook and Lenisna aren't fillers, they are collagen skin boosters.

Crosslinked HA fillers, when injected, plump up the tissue with a sugary substance that mimics what your body produces naturally. The results are seen immediately after an injection and tend to last around 1 year or longer. These have proof of some mild regerative effects.

Whereas collagen skin boosters really enhance your skin's natural ability to regenerate, improving skin texture, elasticity and has some minimal volumising effects. This gives the skin a naturally fresh, hydrated and plump appearance.

South Korea has gained global recognition for its advanced cosmetic and medical procedures. Juvelook and Lenisna (also known as Juvelook Volume) has been used there for around 10 years with huge success and popularity. Its core ingredients have a history of safe use in medical and cosmetic applications for over 40 years when used by medical professionals. These products have been approved by the FDA in the US, European CE and Korean KDA. This means they have been externally validated as effective and safe.

The science bit:

These products are the latest bio- stimulants formulated with the most up to date knowledge and technology. They have the benefits of the immediate hydrating effect of HA (hyaluronic acid) and long-term stimulation of collagen production of collagen production by PDLLA (Poly-D-L-Lactic acid), which is a body compatible polymer from the alpha- hydroxy acid family (fruit acids). PLLA has been used medically for many years in dissolvable stitches, does not require pre-treatment skin testing for allergies and is approved by the FDA. Their effectiveness and safety are confirmed by clinical trials. These PDLLA particles naturally degrade into carbon dioxide and water often within 6 months, however their effects can last for years.

Juvelook has 42.5 mg of PDLLA (particle size 10-40 µm) and 7.5 mg of non-cross-linked HA.

Lenisna has 170mg of PDLLA (particle size 50-60 µm) and 30 mg of non-cross-linked HA.

 

What does Juvelook and Lenisna treat?

They are both designed to help you regenerate some of the collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that your body has depleted with ageing. 

Juvelook is particularly of use in the tear trough, in the crow’s feet and the décolleté. Here it improves elasticity and hydration of the skin.

Lenisna is a robust regenerator of the skin, it softens the appearance of folds, wrinkles and lax skin of the face. It can also rejuvenate the neck, backs of the hands, deep acne scars and reduce the pigmentation caused by sun damage.

 

Benefits:

• The effect of your treatment is visible immediately after injection thanks to the hydrating effects of the hyaluronic acid. Then the skin rejuvenation through collagen production starts from week 2 and continues for 6 months although the majority of the effects are seen at 3 months.

• They create brighter and tighter looking skin and the pore sizes are reduced. There is a visible improvement scars, wrinkles, texture and stetch marks. 

• They both "rev up" collagen production by adding elasticity and bounce to the skin whilst improving the facial contours of the face. 

• It is usual to only need 2-3 sessions, spaced around 12 weeks apart to get a noticeable and lasting result.

• They are both made from safe and biocompatible material that is used to restore a youthful appearance in a gradual and natural manner. No allergy pretesting is necessary as chance of allergic reaction is negligible.

• The skin rejuvenation effect around the eyes can last up to 12 months for Juvelook and lasts around two years for Lenisna. Most patients like to have a top up every 12-18 months to maintain their look.

• Skin rejuvenation of the eyes, crow’s feet, tear trough, forehead, neck and acne scarring can be achieved with Juvelook. 

• Skin rejuvenation for those patients over 40 who would like improved facial contours, a brightening of the skin, soft and natural looking volumisation, or for those who have deep acne scarring Lenisna works very well. 

 

When will you see results:

Immediately but the treatment area will improve again from week 2 right up to 6 months. However, most of your natural rejuvenation and skin elasticity results are seen by week 12.

Most people require 2-3 treatments before results are seen.

People in their 30s may, on average, require 1 or 2 treatments spaced 3 months apart to notice an improvement. In contrast skinny smokers in their 50s who have had a lot of sun damage, may require 3-4 treatments. It usually takes decades to lose skin collagen so it may take 12 months or more to replete this loss. 

 

Is it painful to have injections of Juvelook or Lenisna?

Here at Dr K’s Clinic, we take your comfort very seriously. Dr Maeve injects separate local anaesthetic, uses topical anaesthetic (numbing cream), facial vibration devices and soothing music to make you as comfortable as possible. Often procedures are performed with a cannula. This is a blunt needle that enters the skin through a needle hole and then guided under the surface of the skin depositing the biostimulator along the way. These are more comfortable than having repeated needle injections and are generally safer than needles, as they glide around vessels in the face. Most patients rate the process of product injection into the face as a 3-4 out of 10. Some patients found the injection of the products barely perceptible as the local anaesthetic works extremely well.

 

What should I expect whilst having injections of Juvelook or Lenisna treatment at Dr K’s Clinic?

This is a quick and minimally invasive outpatient procedure. 

Here is an outline of how the whole process goes from when you book your first appointment:

• At the initial consultation, you will be asked about your medical history and your aesthetic aspirations and goals. You will be examined and have clinical photographs taken to analyse your face in detail. The most suitable procedures will be discussed and other patient’s before and afters are shown (with their expressed consent) to show the “subtle to the wow” results achieved in the non-surgical arena. 

• Your treatment plan and costs will be discussed and later emailed to you. You can then return at a later date to begin your treatment.

• When you return for your treatment, you will have been emailed the consent and an aftercare form about the products to be injected. In the aftercare there is an emergency number to call should you have any concerns out of hours. In clinic there will be another short summary given about the treatment and how the session will go. 

• A facial ultrasound scan will be performed, if clinically necessary. Not all treatments require an ultrasound beforehand.  

• Anaesthetic injections, numbing creams, facial vibration devices and soothing music will be used to maximise comfort. Your face with be scrupulously cleaned and a sterile surgical pack is used to place the products on.

• Then the injections begin with fine needles or cannulas. This can take anything from 20-60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the treatment.

• You will be asked intermittently during your procedure to check your progress with a hand-held mirror. This is to make sure you are happy with your emerging results. 

• A final clean of the face and an after photo taken as your results will be immediately visible.

• You may be given some colour matched camouflage cream to take home and apply (no sooner than 24 hours later to reduce infection risk), if bruising appears.

• You will be given a complimentary appointment for a check-up 2- 3 weeks later. You will be invited to call or text reception and/ or the emergency phone if you have any concerns. Emergency aftercare is very accessible to keep you safe.

 

Who is not suitable for treatment:

• Please inform the Dr if you have had any antibiotics or dental work in the last two weeks as this may cause problems if you have a treatment. 

Please inform the doctor if you have an infection either in the injection site or anywhere else in your body as it may not be safe to proceed.

• The manufacturers are not sure whether this product is safe in pregnancy and breast feeding so it is best avoided. 

• You must inform your doctor if you have had permanent or semipermanent fillers or implants in the past as this may have safety implications for new filler injections. 

• You should not have this treatment if you are under 18 years of age unless your specific age has been discussed with your doctor and the benefits outweigh the risks.

You should not have any injectables if you are prone to keloid scarring.

You should not have these treatment if you have liver failure or a moderate or severe bleeding disorder.

You will suffer a lot of bruising if you take Aspirin, Warfarin or other blood thinning medication (like a DOAC).

Please advise your doctor if you have had a sensitivity or allergy to PDLLA, hyaluronic acids or local anaesthetics.

If you have poor immunity or a heightened immune system such as an autoimmune disease, please discuss this with your doctor.

 

How much does a treatment of Lenisna or Juvelook cost?

This treatment gives you such good “bang for buck”. An eye treatment with Juvelook starts at £350 whereas a facial treatment with Lenisna starts at £450. Courses of 2 or 3 are recommended for the best results 

 

Risks:

Common side effects:

• Redness, swelling, oedema, bruising, bleeding, pain and/or odd sensation. These should be expected after any treatment that involves injecting a product into the face. They are often short-lived and resolve within a few days. Bruising around the eyes can last for 14 days. Your injector isn’t at fault, it is because your ageing blood vessels are prone to leaking in the presence of a needle or cannula.

Like all products that are injected into the skin there are unusual medical risks including infection, blockage of an artery, nodules, unsatisfactory results. Ultrasound, the use of cannulas and avoidance of certain high-risk areas will be used to reduce these risks.

All clinical precautions are taken to minimise these complications and if they do occur can be managed with medical intervention from this clinic.

 

Aftercare:

• You will be given an emergency out of hours telephone number to ring or text if you have any concerns

• Injecting these products into the skin is a medical procedure and as such will be injected under aseptic conditions to minimise infection. Please do not touch the treatment area or apply makeup for at least 24 hours after the procedure.

• Please avoid extreme sun exposure, UV light, temperatures below 0°C, saunas and steam rooms for 2 weeks after treatment as it will reduce longevity of your result. 

• Avoid strenuous activity or exercise for 3-7 days following treatment. 

• Although this is not a universal precaution, there have been rare instances of problems arising if infections, dental work, tattoos or vaccines are experienced in the two weeks before or after an implanted injectable procedure (such as this). If possible, have your injectable procedures 2 weeks after dental work/ tattoos or vaccines.

• All patients will be given a complimentary 3 week and 3 month follow up to ensure patient satisfaction. 

 

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Or call 07711190079 to speak to our reception. 

We are a boutique, single doctor injector clinic located in North Wales and neighbouring the North West of England / Chester area.