Lipolysis Injections: How Do Face and Body Differ? — Slinique Decision Guide

Treatment Guide

With lipolysis injections, the approach differs between the face and the body, and with where the fat has gathered. Based on Slinique™ and Slinique™ S at Mason Clinic, near Exit 7 of Sinnonhyeon Station in Seoul, this guide sets out what to check before treatment and the factors that change the number of sessions and the interval between them.

What does the Slinique injection refer to?

Mason Signature Slinique™ is a steroid-free lipolysis injection developed by Director Kim Hyun-joo. It is designed to refine cheek fat and the jawline by carrying out lipolysis and lifting together; the injection layer and dosage are planned differently for each area, and recovery care for the treated area is provided alongside.

Slinique™ S is a body fat management program that extends the Slinique line to the body, combining a lipolysis injection with no added steroids with Body LDM care. On the Mason Clinic menu, Slinique sits within Skin Balance and is divided into Slinique V and Slinique S, and the Slinique™ V injection, which refines the facial line, is also part of the Contour & Balance lineup.

If these concerns sound familiar, check this first

The facial line looks different depending not only on how much fat there is, but on where it has gathered. The body line, too, looks different depending not only on weight, but on where fat remains and on the skin texture.

• Those whose facial contour is blurred by excess fat
• Those concerned about sagging cheeks and a double chin
• Those who want a clearer facial line without surgery
• Those concerned about localized fat
• Those concerned about cellulite and uneven skin texture

What to tell us before the treatment

Even with aesthetic treatments, there are times when it is better to adjust the timing according to how you are feeling that day. If any of the following apply to you, please tell us during the consultation.

• If there is active inflammation or infection in the treatment area
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you are taking medication such as anticoagulants, or have had a recent treatment
• If you have had an allergic reaction to a specific ingredient

Face and body: we start by locating where the fat has gathered

Even with the same concern about cheek fat, the approach differs with where the fat has gathered. On the face, Mason Clinic distinguishes and checks the following three areas.

• Cheek fat — Fat has gathered at the front of the face, blurring the contour line.
• Double chin — Fat has built up under the chin, so the profile appears doubled.
• Lower-face line — The whole area around the jaw looks heavy, making the face look larger.

On the body, the balance between injection and care shifts depending on what stands out.

• Localized fat — Fat remains only in specific areas, regardless of weight.
• Cellulite — The skin surface is uneven, so the texture catches the eye before the line does.

How Mason Clinic checks

Because the injection layer and dosage differ by area, we first confirm in consultation where the fat has gathered.

1. One-on-one consultation with the directorWe first check the area of concern, your previous treatment history, any medication you are taking, and any allergies.
2. Skin assessmentWe use ultrasound to assess skin thickness, the fat layer and the muscle layer separately.
3. Treatment planningBased on what we have found, we decide the extent and method, and also set apart what does not need to be done now.
4. Treatment and follow-up guidanceInjectables, tips and shot counts are opened in front of you and recorded, and we explain the recovery period and when to come back for the next check.

How do you choose between Slinique and Slinique S?

Mason Clinic's Slinique™ and Slinique™ S are both lipolysis injections with no added steroids. Depending on whether the face or the body is involved, and on where the fat has gathered, the components below are combined to suit your condition.

Whether several components are done in one visit or spread out is decided in consultation, according to your condition and schedule.

How many sessions, and at what interval?

The number of sessions and the interval needed vary with the area, your body type and your lifestyle. Recovery time is affected by the same factors, so if you have an important date coming up, please let us know in advance at the consultation.

• The area and extent of the fat
• Your body type before treatment and any change in weight
• Previous treatment history and when the last treatment was
• The degree of skin elasticity and cellulite
• Aftercare and lifestyle, speed of recovery and degree of swelling

Costs can be checked in the Non-covered Services Guide. Treatment prices vary by area, materials, and patient condition.

Authorship, review and treatment principles

This article was written and reviewed by Kim Hyun-joo, Director of Mason Clinic. Decisions about treatment are made after your condition has been checked at the consultation. Body LDM is used to care for the skin texture and circulation of the treated area.

• All injectables, tips and shot counts are opened in front of you and photographed for record-keeping.
• We keep to the genuine-product, proper-dosage principle and keep a record of what is used.
• The director consults with you and performs the treatment in person.
• We have a response system in place for emergencies.

Frequently asked questions

Related information

• Mason Signature Slinique™ — The original, which addresses the facial contour.
• Slinique™ S — A program that extends the same principle to the body.
• Contour & Balance — Treatments that look at facial contour and volume together.
• Skin Encyclopedia · Mesotherapy — The concept of delivering ingredients in divided doses by injection.
• Skin Encyclopedia · Downtime — How to think about the time recovery takes.
• Skin Encyclopedia · LDM — The concept behind the method used in body care.
• Skin Encyclopedia · Individual variation — Why results differ.
• Treatment Guide · Rejuran Healer and Juvelook: What to Base Your Choice On — The criteria for choosing a Skin Balance skin booster.

This column is general medical information provided to aid understanding. It does not guarantee the results of any specific treatment and does not replace a medical consultation. Treatment results and the course of recovery vary from person to person. Please confirm what is appropriate for your own condition through a consultation.