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Ligament Lifting

Collagen Ligament Lifting that holds lines that have lost their shape — DER AaN Cheongdam's ligament injection

Cross-section diagram of facial tissue showing the skin layer, fat layer · SMAS

DER AaN Cheongdam Signature Ligament Lifting (ligament injection)

Ligament Lifting is DER AaN Cheongdam's ligament injection, in which we assess the points around the retaining ligaments that support the facial lines and inject PCL collagen filler in small, divided amounts. It is designed to pinpoint and fill the support points and to help your own collagen production over time.

PCL collagen filler is composed of porous, biodegradable PCL microspheres and a water-soluble CMC gel carrier. Immediately after the procedure the gel fills the space, and from around 4–6 weeks the PCL particles stimulate fibroblasts and production of your own collagen begins.

Illustration of PCL microspheres
Treatment InfoLigament Lifting Procedure informationMay vary depending on individual skin condition
Procedure time
Varies by area (explained at consultation)
Treatment area
Cheeks · jawline · facial contour
Treatment interval
Conservative first session; whether to add more is decided after seeing the progress
Downtime
Mild swelling · bruising may occur
How collagen forms where the gel filled
The gel fills first, then leads on to collagen

Ligament Lifting How it works

The skin and fat of the face are held in place by retaining ligaments that originate from the bone. With age, as this support structure weakens and changes in fat · skin overlap, the lines of the cheeks and jawline can look saggy and lose their shape.

In Ligament Lifting, the filler is injected in small, divided amounts into a set layer to reinforce the points that support the lines. The CMC gel carrier fills the space immediately after the procedure, and from 4–6 weeks fibroblasts gather around the PCL particles and production of your own collagen begins.

POINT01

We start by pinpointing where the lines are supported

We check the points around the retaining ligaments that support the sagging lines, as well as skin thickness, to decide the injection layer and amount, and rather than injecting a lot at once, we inject evenly in small, divided amounts.

Hands-on procedure training session for medical professionals
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Fill first, then on to collagen

Right after the procedure the gel fills the space, and from 4–6 weeks production of your own collagen begins around the PCL particles. We plan both the change you see right away and the change that continues over time.

Skin cross-section filled by the gel carrier
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Designed together with lifting

We decide the order and combination so that the points that support the lines are filled with ligament injection, while loose skin is tightened with lifting such as ONDA · Ultherapy.

Lifting devices we combine in the plan
Dr. Kyungeun Lee speaking at an academic event
Ligament Lifting

A doctor who lectures on ligament injection will
plan and perform the treatment personally

Dr. Kyungeun Lee, Medical Director

  • Academic society lectures · demonstrations — ligament injection (lifting injection)
  • Ellansé · Olidia KOL — collagen filler planning
  • Publications Director, Korean Society of Aesthetic, Obesity and Regenerative Medicine (KORA)
  • Specialist, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Kyungeun Lee lecturing at the 2026 Spring Congress of the Korea Filler Education and Research Academy
  • APTOS live demonstration — Dr. Kyungeun Lee performing the procedure in front of observing physicians

Ligament Lifting
Who it's for

  • 01 Those whose cheek · jawline lines have lost their shape, making the facial contour look collapsed
  • 02 Those concerned about both hollow and sagging cheeks
  • 03 Those who want both immediate volume and subsequent collagen production
  • 04 Those who want a plan combined with thread lifting · laser lifting
  • 05 Those who want to refine their lines without excessive volume
Model with smooth facial lines

Ligament Lifting
Precautions

  1. Swelling, redness and bruising may occur at the injection sites, and these mostly subside within a few days. Rarely, asymmetry · nodules · vascular complications can occur, so we explain these at the consultation before the procedure.
  2. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, PCL collagen filler cannot be dissolved with a dissolving injection, so to avoid over-injection we set the layer and amount in advance and inject it in small, divided amounts.
  3. If sagging is severe or extends down to the neck, this procedure alone has limits, so we design it together with lifting.
  4. For a few days after the procedure, please do not press or rub the injected areas firmly.
  5. When effects appear, to what degree and how long they last depend on skin condition and vary from person to person.

Ligament Lifting
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

These are the questions we are asked most often during consultations. Answers may vary depending on your individual skin condition.

What kind of procedure is Ligament Lifting?
It is a ligament injection in which we assess the points around the retaining ligaments that support the facial lines and inject PCL collagen filler in small, divided amounts. It is designed to pinpoint and fill the support points and to help your own collagen production over time. Because it is not a standardized procedure name, the products and methods used differ from clinic to clinic.
How is it different from conventional fillers?
Conventional fillers focus on filling volume by the amount injected. Ligament Lifting pinpoints the points that support the lines and places small, divided amounts there; the gel fills first, and from 4–6 weeks production of your own collagen begins around the PCL particles.
When do results appear, and how long do they last?
Right after the procedure you can see the areas filled by the gel carrier, and collagen production begins from 4–6 weeks. How long it lasts varies with the area and skin condition, and will be explained during the consultation.
How many sessions do I need?
The first session uses a conservative amount, and we decide whether to add more after seeing the progress. Since over-injection can cause nodules, we do not inject a large amount at once.
Is it painful, and is a recovery period needed?
A numbing cream is applied before injection, so during the procedure you feel a slight sting from the needle and a sense of dull pressure. Mild swelling or bruising may last a few days after the procedure.
Can I have it together with thread lifting or laser lifting?
We often design a combination in which the points that support the lines are filled with ligament injection and loose skin is tightened with lifting. The order and intervals are decided at consultation based on the condition of your face.

If you want to hold lines that have lost their shape once again.

Collagen Ligament Lifting, DER AaN Cheongdam's ligament injection

Ligament Lifting, tailored to your face
we design it together at your consultation

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