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Curated Programs · Dermal Restoration

The Foundation

Dermal restoration where time touches first.

Before lift, before volume, before any tuning — the dermis under your nasolabial fold and cheek is where fatigue starts showing. The Foundation restores that layer first.

Rejuran Healer 2cc · Mid-face zone ₩300,000 ~USD 203 · ~30 min · Mild redness 24h
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A small change you notice before anyone else does

You catch yourself in the elevator mirror and the face looks the same. Same eyes, same outline. But the skin under the cheek doesn't quite catch the light the way it used to. Foundation sits a little differently. A shadow lingers under the smile line by lunchtime.

Nothing is wrong. Your friends would say you look fine. You probably don't need filler. You're not ready for lifting. But something has changed at a layer no one else can see — the dermis, the structural mesh under the skin where collagen and elastin live.

That layer is where The Foundation begins.

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The dermis under the cheek and the nasolabial fold is where time touches first.
The Science

Why it works

1. Polynucleotide signalling

Rejuran Healer is a polynucleotide compound that signals fibroblasts to rebuild dermal matrix — collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid — from the inside.

2. Mid-face focus

The nasolabial-to-cheek zone loses dermal density first. Concentrating the 2cc here gives the highest visible return for entry-level restoration.

3. Physician-mapped placement

Injection points are planned by the physician based on your dermal thickness and crease depth — not a uniform template.

Who it’s for

  • Late 20s through mid-40s noticing the skin looks fatigued even when rested.
  • Anyone afraid of looking different from filler — this is restoration, not volume change.
  • Patients who want to start a long-term skin program before structural intervention.
  • Travelers with at least a 24-hour buffer before a major event.

Who it’s not for

  • Visible lift in one visit: if you want immediate tightening, see The Tuning.
  • Significant volume loss: for full-face architectural restoration, The Composition is more appropriate.
  • Deep laxity or structural change: for combined lifting + tightening + regenerative work, see The Restoration.
  • Zero downtime required: if you cannot allow 24 hours for mild redness, defer the session.
The Protocol

What The Foundation includes

One focused session. One zone. One physician.

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Time in clinic

~30 minutes

Downtime

Mild redness 24h

Peak result

4 – 8 weeks

What’s inside

Rejuran Healer 2cc · mid-face

Included in ₩300,000

  • Physician consultation (in-person assessment)
  • Rejuran Healer 2cc, mid-face zone (nasolabial & cheek)
  • Topical anesthesia + targeted comfort block (complimentary)
  • Post-treatment soothing + 24-hour written aftercare

Optional IV conscious sedation available (+₩110,000). Final plan confirmed after the physician’s assessment.

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What patients say

★★★★★ Verified on Google Sep 2025
First time in Korea, and did my first Cetera facial here. I feel very rejuvenated. The staff were great — they spoke English and I understood everything.

Teri T.

Skin
★★★★★ Verified on Google Sep 2025
My very first facial in Korea was at Tune Clinic. There were six of us going to the clinic. Four of us had the Cetera facial with non-invasive procedures. The staff were very helpful with translation and making sure we were comfortable. Overall a very good experience. We'll try other services next time.

Chanmany T.

Skin
★★★★★ Verified on Google Mar 2026
I was really worried about Rejuran because I'd heard it hurts, but it was much more comfortable than I expected. After about four days, my skin started to feel like it was filling back in.

Anna K.(Local Guide)

Skin

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Physician’s Q&A

Six questions, honestly answered

Will I look different right after?

Visibly, no — The Foundation is restoration, not volume. You may see mild redness or tiny injection-point bumps for the first 24 hours, but no contour change. The result builds quietly over weeks as the dermis rebuilds.

How is this different from a regular filler?

Traditional fillers add a physical substance that sits under the skin and creates volume. Rejuran Healer is a biostimulant: a polynucleotide signal that asks your own fibroblasts to repair the matrix. There is no added volume — only restored density.

When will I actually see results?

Hydration and a subtle change in skin quality often show up within 1–2 weeks. The dermal density improvement — the part that softens fine lines and gives the cheek a quieter, fresher look — matures between 4 and 8 weeks.

How often should I repeat this?

For most patients, an initial set of two sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart establishes the foundation. After that, a single maintenance session every 6–9 months sustains it. The physician will recommend cadence based on your dermal response.

Can I combine The Foundation with other treatments the same day?

Yes — The Foundation pairs naturally with The Tuning (Ultherapy lifting) in the same session, since the two work on different layers. We avoid combining it with aggressive surface lasers on the same day to give the dermis a clean recovery window.

What if I’m not sure The Foundation is the right fit?

Start with The First Reading: a low-friction entry session that includes a free physician consultation. We will look at your skin together, then recommend whether The Foundation, a deeper protocol, or simply lifestyle adjustments is the honest next step.