Guide · Juvelook explained
Juvelook in Singapore: what the PDLLA skin booster is, and what SkinRev Lab uses instead
Juvelook is a Korean injectable that combines poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA) with hyaluronic acid to prompt collagen for texture, pores and fine crepiness. SkinRev Lab does not perform Juvelook. This page explains it honestly, and sets out the options Dr Sin Yong uses instead.
Prepared by the SkinRev Lab team · Updated
General information only, not medical advice. Your own suitability is assessed at consultation.
Quick answer
- Juvelook, made by VAIM in Korea, is a powder of poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA) particles with non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, mixed with sterile water before it is injected. Juvelook Volume is a related product placed deeper for volume.
- It is a collagen stimulator used as a skin booster: usually a series of sessions about four weeks apart, with change building gradually over the following months.
- Common side effects are bruising, swelling and small bumps; nodules are the risk to ask about. Head-to-head evidence comes from small trials with short follow-up.
- SkinRev Lab does not offer Juvelook treatment. For collagen, texture and pores, Dr Sin Yong uses the DEKA RedTouch Pro laser (少女光 Laser) or other skin boosters, priced at consultation.
Key facts
Juvelook at a glance
- Maker: VAIM, Korea.
- Contents: PDLLA particles with non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid.
- Type: a collagen stimulator used as a skin booster; not a filler that corrects on the day.
- Usual course: often two to three sessions about four weeks apart.
- When change shows: brief hydration from the hyaluronic acid, then gradual collagen change over weeks to months.
- At SkinRev Lab: not offered; Dr Sin Yong uses the DEKA RedTouch laser instead.
How it is done
What a Juvelook treatment involves
Juvelook arrives as a powder that is mixed with sterile water, and often local anaesthetic, before use. The dilution is set by the doctor according to the goal: more dilute and placed shallow for skin quality, pores and fine lines; less dilute and deeper for folds. It is then delivered with a fine needle, a cannula or an injector device across the treated area, after numbing cream.
A session usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Small bumps and needle marks are common on the day and usually settle within a few days; bruising can last a week. Ask the clinic about aftercare for the product it uses, including whether massage is advised, because preparation and placement affect the risk of lumps as much as the product itself.
Compared
Juvelook vs other skin boosters and collagen options
| Option | What it is | Main use | At SkinRev Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvelook | PDLLA with hyaluronic acid, injected | Texture, pores, fine crepiness | Not offered |
| Sculptra | Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), injected deeper | Volume and support in temples and cheeks | PLLA and PCL collagen stimulators by Dr Sin Yong |
| HA skin booster | Hyaluronic acid, injected | Hydration and fine lines | By Dr Sin Yong; priced at consultation |
| Rejuran Healer | Polynucleotides (PN), injected | Thin, sensitive or scarred skin | By Dr Sin Yong; priced at consultation |
| 少女光 Laser (DEKA RedTouch Pro) | 675 nm fractional laser, no injected material | Texture, pores, redness-prone skin | By Dr Sin Yong; priced at consultation |
Risks
Risks, and who should not have Juvelook
- Common: pain at injection, bruising, swelling and small bumps for several days.
- Nodules: more likely with concentrated mixing, very superficial placement or uneven spread; some settle, some need treatment. Unlike hyaluronic acid filler, the particles cannot be dissolved.
- Rare but serious: as with any injectable, product entering a blood vessel. Sudden severe pain, skin colour change or any change in vision needs urgent medical attention.
- Not suitable: pregnancy or breastfeeding, active skin infection in the area, allergy to any component; discuss autoimmune disease, keloid scarring and blood thinners first.
Evidence specific to PDLLA is newer and mostly from small studies. One randomised split-face trial found a PDLLA product non-inferior to PLLA on the nasolabial folds to 24 weeks, and a 2026 laboratory study found PDLLA particles clumped more than PLLA after mixing, so claims of fewer lumps are not yet proven.
At SkinRev Lab
Why SkinRev Lab uses DEKA RedTouch instead of Juvelook
Where collagen stimulation for texture, pores and early fine lines is the aim, Dr Sin Yong uses the DEKA RedTouch Pro, a 675 nm fractional laser whose energy is absorbed mainly by dermal collagen, with contact cooling to protect the surface. Nothing is left in the skin, so there are no particles to form lumps, and the plan can be adjusted session by session. Laser has its own risks, such as temporary redness and, in skin that marks easily, dark patches, which is why settings are planned at consultation.
For hydration or thin skin, a hyaluronic acid or polynucleotide skin booster may suit better; for volume loss, a deeper collagen stimulator. Dr Sin Yong assesses which applies. Treatment is priced at consultation: WhatsApp SkinRev Lab on +65 8266 9585, daily 11am to 8pm, at CityLink Mall, City Hall.
Before you book
Juvelook in Singapore: questions to ask any clinic
- Is the product genuine, and how is it registered in Singapore?
- Is a doctor performing the injection, and who reviews me afterwards?
- What dilution and depth will be used for my goal, and why?
- How many sessions are planned, and what does the course cost in total?
- What happens if a lump or nodule forms?
Sources
References & sources
- Park JY, Im DJ, Jeon HD, et al. A split face study comparing the effect of a PDLLA based product and PLLA on the nasolabial folds. 2026. PubMed 41532837
- Smith L, Rahmati M, Pizzol D, et al. Biostimulants in aesthetic medicine: a systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction. 2025. PubMed 40674466
- Jang J, Jin C, Ding Z, et al. PLLA and PDLLA fillers: linking crystallinity and mechanical stability to aggregation, redispersion, and collagen formation. 2026. PubMed 42049428
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
What is Juvelook?
Juvelook is a Korean injectable made by VAIM that combines poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA) particles with hyaluronic acid. It stimulates collagen gradually and is used as a skin booster for texture, pores and fine crepiness.
Is Juvelook a filler?
Not in the usual sense. It does not fill a hollow on the day like hyaluronic acid filler; it prompts the skin to make collagen over weeks to months. Juvelook Volume is a related product used deeper for volume.
How many Juvelook sessions are needed?
Clinics commonly plan two to three sessions about four weeks apart, followed by maintenance. The number depends on the skin and the goal.
How long does Juvelook last?
Published follow-up is short, 24 weeks in the main split-face trial, so how long the effect lasts is not well established. Clinics usually plan maintenance sessions.
Does Juvelook hurt?
Numbing cream is used, and most people feel stinging and pressure. Bumps and needle marks are common on the day and settle within a few days.
Does SkinRev Lab offer Juvelook?
No. For collagen and texture Dr Sin Yong uses the DEKA RedTouch Pro laser (少女光 Laser), or a hyaluronic acid or polynucleotide skin booster where that suits better, priced at consultation.
Juvelook vs Sculptra: what is the difference?
Juvelook is PDLLA with hyaluronic acid, usually placed more superficially for skin quality; Sculptra is PLLA, usually placed deeper for volume and support. Both build collagen gradually.