How to Choose the Right Body Filler
Whether you’re a licensed practitioner or an informed individual, choosing the ideal body filler depends on texture, format, and treatment goals. This guide simplifies it for you.
Body fillers are injectable substances used for body contouring, volumization, and shaping. They offer a nonsurgical alternative to implants, providing safer and more customizable results. At Body Filler Korea, we offer only premium Korean-made body fillers that are trusted by professionals worldwide.
Key Factors to Consider
- Purpose: Are you targeting volume, lift, or correction?
- Injection Depth: Deep dermis, subcutaneous, or muscular layer?
- Product Form: Vials (bulk use) or syringes (precision)?
- Composition: Concentration of hyaluronic acid, cross-linking agents, lidocaine content.
- Certification: KFDA/CE approved? GMP-compliant manufacturing?
- Longevity: How long do results last under typical conditions?
Understanding Filler Types: Syringe vs. Vial
Format
Key Details
Syringe
Pre-filled (10 mL or 50 mL). Ideal for smaller areas & beginners. Easy to use and often contains lidocaine for comfort.
Vial
Bulk fillers (60 mL, 70 mL, 100 mL). Best for large volume procedures like buttock enhancement. Requires mixing and tools.
Tip: Syringes offer more precision, while vials offer better value per mL for professionals.
Soft vs. Hard Fillers: S-Type vs. H-Type
Type
Texture
Best For
Target Area
Durability
Notes
S-Type
Softer gel
Natural contouring
Breasts, arms, calves
Moderate
Smooth finish, flexible, great spread
H-Type
Firmer gel
Volume lift & support
Buttocks, hips
High
Dense, long-lasting, deeper injection
S-Type
H-Type
Texture
Softer gel
Firmer gel
Best For
Natural contouring
Volume lift & support
Target Area
Breasts, arms, calves
Buttocks, hips
Durability
Moderate
High
Notes
Smooth finish, flexible, great spread
Dense, long-lasting, deeper injection
Tip: S-Type is preferred for soft, subtle shaping. H-Type is best for lifting and structure.
Choosing by Treatment Area
Area
Format
Texture
Recommended Volume
Breast Augmentation
Syringe / Vial
S-Type
50–100 mL per side
Buttock Enhancement
Syringe / Vial
H-Type
100–300 mL per side
Hip Dips Correction
Syringe
H-Type
30–50 mL per side
Calves & Arms Contour
Syringe
S-Type
10–50 mL depending on area
Area
Breast Augmentation
Format
Syringe / Vial
Texture
S-Type
Recommended Volume
50–100 mL per side
Area
Buttock Enhancement
Format
Syringe / Vial
Texture
H-Type
Recommended Volume
100–300 mL per side
Area
Hip Dips Correction
Format
Syringe
Texture
H-Type
Recommended Volume
30–50 mL per side
Area
Calves & Arms Contour
Format
Syringe
Texture
S-Type
Recommended Volume
10–50 mL depending on area
Tip: Always match filler texture to the treatment goal (support vs. contouring).
Understanding the Label
Always look for:
• HA Content (mg/mL)
• Cross-linking strength (often proprietary)
• Lidocaine %
• Sterility and batch information
• Certification marks (KFDA, CE)
FAQs
Yes, often S‑Type for breasts and H‑Type for hips—under professional guidance.
No, the type (H or S) affects longevity, not packaging.
50 mL syringe or 60 mL vial of S‑Type filler is ideal.
Pre-filled S‑Type syringe fillers are user-friendly and safe for beginners.