Artecoll Filler and Why It Draws Interest 2015.06.29

Published 2015.06.29 · Updated 2026.11.06

Artecoll, a PMMA-Based Long-Lasting Filler: Dr. Wontak Choi on Why Experience Matters

A Korean news report from Sports Chosun examined why Artecoll, a long-lasting filler, was drawing attention among people who want a smoother, firmer and more three-dimensional face. Dr. Wontak Choi, representative director of Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, was quoted on how the filler should be used. The report notes the product holds approval from Korea’s drug regulator.

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How it differs from hyaluronic acid filler

Hyaluronic acid filler lasts about six months to a year, so people repeat sessions to keep the effect. Some people turn to implants or cartilage surgery to avoid that, but the report says the burden of surgery is high and reoperation is sometimes needed.

The report says Artecoll is a semi-permanent filler with a duration of ten years or more, and that it is not absorbed by the body. Its PMMA component is described as remaining in the tissue in a form similar to collagen and encouraging continued collagen production. It can be used on any part of the face for wrinkles, sunken areas and facial contour, and is quick to inject.

Dr. Choi’s caution

Dr. Choi noted that Artecoll is easy to inject with a needle, but because its effect persists, it must be placed carefully and precisely. In his view, only a few clinics with extensive experience offer it, and the same applies to removal, which also needs an experienced specialist.

The report opens with a Korean phrase meaning that a face completes a fashion look, arguing that beauty standards change quickly but a smooth, firm and youthful face remains the strongest influence. It treats long-lasting filler as one response to that preference.

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