Injectables in Taichung
Hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, botulinum toxin and collagen stimulators. They differ in support, how fast they break down and which areas they suit, so the doctor assesses first.
Common Reasons for Injectables
Different concerns call for different materials and depths. These six are what we treat most often.
Tear Troughs and Under-Eye Hollows
Hollowing under the eyes that reads as tiredness. The skin here is thin and the area rich in vessels, so both material and depth need particular care.
Dynamic Lines
Forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet from the muscles of expression, softened with botulinum toxin. Dose and placement affect how natural expression looks.
Contour and Definition
A receding chin, the line of the nose or flat cheeks. The whole face needs assessing before deciding where and how much to add.
Nasolabial Folds and Mouth Corners
These usually come from both volume loss and reduced support, so filling and lifting need to be considered together.
Overall Texture and Support
Not a single hollow, but skin that looks loose and lacks radiance. Usually addressed with collagen stimulators over several sessions, with a gradual change.
Masseter and Jaw Width
A wide lower face from a bulky masseter can be adjusted with botulinum toxin. The effect fades over time and needs repeating.
Before You Book
Injection is an invasive procedure and the indications need checking. Below is what suits a consultation and what should wait.
Worth a Consultation
- You know the area you want to change and want to compare materials
- You have had injections before but the result was not what you expected
- You want to know the recovery time and duration before deciding
Wait and Deal With These First
- The area has a wound, inflammation or an active infection
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or medication affecting clotting
- A previous allergic or adverse reaction to an injected material
- Dental work or another invasive procedure planned soon
- A history of neuromuscular disease, where botulinum toxin is concerned
The above is general health information and does not replace an in-person consultation; indications and contraindications require assessment by a qualified doctor.
How the Four Categories Differ
Materials differ in firmness, feel, how fast they break down and which areas they suit. The doctor chooses based on the area and what you want.
| Category | Mainly addresses | How fast it shows | Points to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic acid | Tear troughs, nasolabial folds, lips, contour | Visible right away | Firmness varies with particle size and cross-linking; it breaks down over time, with duration depending on material and area |
| Calcium hydroxylapatite | Contour needing firmer support, such as chin and nose | Visible right away | Firmer and more structured, so fewer areas suit it; the doctor decides where it is appropriate |
| Botulinum toxin | Dynamic lines, masseter, local contour | Over a few days to two weeks | The effect fades and needs repeating; a history of neuromuscular disease needs assessing first |
| Collagen stimulators | Overall texture and lack of support | Gradually over weeks to months | Given in several sessions and the change is not immediate; aftercare and massage affect the result |
Response and duration vary from person to person. This table is only to help you understand the options before your visit and is not a guarantee of results.
What We Use
Chosen for the area and what you want to achieve. The material and dose are explained by the doctor before treatment.
Hyaluronic Acid Range
Belotero, Cutegel N, Vivacy, Juvederm long-lasting and Restylane, chosen for the depth of the area and the support needed.
BELOTERO REVIVE
A more fluid option, usually discussed for overall texture and fine lines rather than for support at a single point.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse)
A firmer filler, usually discussed for the chin and nose where definition is needed.
Botulinum Toxin
BOTOX, Letybo and XEOMIN, used for dynamic lines and the masseter. The effect fades over time.
Collagen Stimulators
Sunmax collagen, VIVABELLA, Juvelook, ELLANSE, Sculptra and AestheFill.
Pre-Treatment Assessment
Allergy history, medication and contraindications are checked, along with facial proportion and skin thickness, before choosing material, dose and depth.
This article is disease education information. It is not drug advertising and does not recommend or sell any specific medicine.
What a Treatment Looks Like
Consultation
Understanding the area you want to change and what you expect, and reviewing facial proportion, skin condition and past treatment.
Confirming indications
Allergy history, medication, pregnancy or breastfeeding and contraindications are checked, and the materials are compared.
Preparation
Cleansing and removal of makeup, topical anaesthetic where needed, and marking of the injection points.
Injection
The doctor injects layer by layer, checking symmetry and how you feel as it goes.
Aftercare and review
Aftercare and the bruising or swelling to expect are explained, with a review appointment depending on the material.
Our Injectable Team
Treatment by doctors with an aesthetic medicine background, with attention to facial anatomy and overall proportion.
Dr. Tseng
Dr. Lin
Dr. Lin
Dr. Li
Dr. Liao
Dr. Huang
Location and Directions
Behind Taichung Veterans General Hospital・Near Central Taiwan Science Park・Ruilian Tiandi Block D
Saturday afternoon 13:15–17:00; closed Sunday. Latest registration 20:45; hours follow the weekly schedule.
Partner employers: AU Optronics・Winbond Electronics・Corning Taiwan・TSMC・ProMOS Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is the difference between hyaluronic acid and a collagen stimulator?
Hyaluronic acid fills volume directly and shows straight away. A collagen stimulator prompts your own collagen, so the change is gradual, usually over weeks to months, and given in several sessions. They address different things on different timescales.
QWill I swell or bruise?
It is possible, and how much depends on the area, the material and you. Around the eyes and lips is more prone to it, and most settles within a few days. The doctor explains the recovery and aftercare beforehand.
QHow long does it last?
It depends on the material, the area and your metabolism, usually somewhere between several months and a year or more, with botulinum toxin fading gradually. It varies from person to person.
QWill botulinum toxin make my face look stiff?
That comes down to dose and placement. We adjust to your expressions and muscle strength, aiming to reduce lines while keeping expression natural, and the first treatment is usually conservative.
QCan several areas be treated at once?
A common approach is to work through them in order of priority, though some areas do suit being done together. The doctor decides based on the assessment and whether aftercare can be managed.
QDo I need to book in advance?
Booking is recommended. Phone and LINE bookings open 30 days before the clinic day and you can choose the doctor and time slot; walk-ins are also accepted, with the last registration at 20:45.