Outline Contour Lift lifts sagging jowls and redefines the jawline. Collagen boosters are placed along the outer facial contours where sagging is most apparent: the jowls, jawline, outer cheeks and below the cheekbones. It is an injectable alternative for people hesitant about a surgical facelift.
I start with the outer contours that have lost definition, such as the jowls and jawline, rather than adding volume everywhere.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho Dong-An Joongsim ClinicNumbing cream
Swelling and bruising ease within days
Excluding numbing time
Defining
the outline of your face
As skin loses firmness and facial fat shifts with age, the outer contours are especially prone to sagging. This injectable lift focuses on these edges to restore definition and facial dimension.
Your doctor plans the facial outline carefully, selecting CaHA, PCL or PLLA according to your face. The approach combines immediate volume with collagen that develops over time.
Refines jowls beside the mouth. Collagen boosters are placed along planned vectors that lift the outer facial outline upward.
Restores a clearer jawline. CaHA and PCL provide immediate contour support, followed by collagen that supports the outline over time.
Improves sagging below the cheekbones. Filling hollows and lifting sagging tissue improves this area without making the outer cheekbones look unnaturally prominent.
Refines cheek and mouth contours. Your doctor chooses materials that provide immediate volume or gradual collagen stimulation according to your face.
Gives the outer face a lifted appearance. Treatment concentrates on the edges where sagging often appears first, restoring a clearer outline.
Firmness improves over time. PCL stimulates collagen as it gradually breaks down, while PLLA acts on fibroblasts to sustain collagen production.
Contour lifting results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho and Dr. Soyoun Koo were recognized as outstanding trainers in the second module of Merz's RADIESSE Train the Trainer program. RADIESSE is the CaHA product used in this contour lift.
Injections are performed by doctors who have completed certified professional training in Sculptra, a PLLA product.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho was first author of a 2026 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology review comparing six collagen boosters, including CaHA, PCL and PLLA. These distinctions inform his choice for each face.
My contours look naturally more defined
I had contouring injections because the lines around my cheeks and mouth bothered me. As the cheeks and jaw area filled out, my facial contours seemed a little more defined. What I liked was that the result blended in naturally rather than making the treated areas stand out.
My face gradually filled out
Hollow cheeks and temples made my face look thin, so I had injections to add volume. I had some mild swelling and soreness. We adjusted the treatment areas as the results developed. Over time, my face gradually filled out and the overall contours seemed more naturally balanced to me.
The lines around my mouth bother me less
I tried injections to address both the lines that stood out when I smiled and volume in my cheeks. Afterward, my cheeks looked fuller and the lines around my mouth bothered me less. The contours flowed naturally down toward my jaw, which made me happy with the overall shape of my face.
My facial proportions are looking more balanced
I had injections because my face looked hollow. We checked the cheeks first, then adjusted the temples and jawline where needed. Because the change was gradual, it was easy to follow, and my facial proportions seemed to come into balance naturally to me.
The three materials differ in how they add volume and how quickly they stimulate collagen.
| Ingredients | Material | Immediately after treatment | Over time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaHA | Calcium-based biomaterial similar to components of bone and teeth | Immediate volume | Microparticles stimulate collagen production |
| PCL | Biodegradable polymer | Immediate volume | Gradual breakdown supports continued collagen stimulation |
| PLLA | Biostimulator that encourages collagen renewal | Primarily stimulation rather than immediate volume | Stimulates fibroblasts to restore firmness and density |
How are the outer contours lifted? Four actions work together: lifting the outline, filling hollows, stimulating collagen and supporting tissue along planned vectors. A doctor who teaches RADIESSE and lectures on collagen stimulators chooses the material and direction for your face.
Raises the outer facial outline.
Restores volume in hollow areas and improves firmness.
Collagen develops over time, gradually restoring firmness.
Supports sagging tissue along directions chosen for the facial anatomy.
JowlsJawlineCheek tissueCheekbonesMouth areaCompare injectables and thread lifts side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outline Contour Lift | Visible right away | Lasts 12 months or more | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| Thread Lifting | Visible right away | Lasts 9 months or more | Mild discomfort | 3 days of downtime |
| Ligament Lift | Visible right away | Lasts 12 months or more | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| Re2O | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| HILO WAVE | Visible right away | Around 3 months | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your facial features and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
This injectable lift needs some recovery time, so we plan it well ahead of your event. If the date is very close, your doctor may recommend treatments with no downtime instead.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of contour lifting. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your face.
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Your doctor examines sagging at the outer contours and assesses volume.
Numbing cream helps ease discomfort from the injections.
Your doctor injects the selected materials in the planned areas and directions.
After soothing care, we explain how to manage swelling.
Conference lectures and seminars with doctors from around the world.
This CaHA product is one of the materials used for jawline contouring. It can complement treatment when you also want to address lines and firmness toward the center of the face.
Explore RADIESSE →This PLLA product is another material used for contour lifting. It can extend firming treatment across the face and body.
Explore Sculptra →Our doctors explain sagging contours and jawline concerns in clear, practical terms.
Fat-dissolving injections reduce fat volume; contouring injections support sagging areas and replenish lost volume.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
A thread lift uses dissolving threads to raise sagging tissue, with collagen forming as the threads break down.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
Treatment for a double chin depends on whether the main cause is fat beneath the chin or sagging skin and fascia.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim ClinicOutline Contour Lift results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles consultation and treatment, whether genuine equipment and products are used, and whether treatments can be combined to suit your face. We take time with every patient, with a doctor leading your consultation and performing treatment personally.
Conventional contouring injections often refer to products that reduce facial volume by breaking down fat. Outline Contour Lift does not dissolve fat. It uses collagen boosters such as CaHA, PCL and PLLA along the outer contours to lift sagging tissue, fill hollows and provide support through new collagen.
Outline Contour Lift defines the face by raising sagging jowls, the jawline and outer cheeks, rather than reducing overall volume. Hollows can fill immediately, while collagen develops over time to support the contours.
Hollow cheeks can be a concern with injections that dissolve fat. Outline Contour Lift does not reduce fat; it fills hollow areas and lifts sagging ones. Where volume is needed, your doctor selects materials such as CaHA or PCL that provide immediate fullness.
Fat-dissolving contouring injections reduce fat, while Botox can reduce the bulk of developed muscles such as the masseters. Outline Contour Lift has a different aim: collagen boosters lift and support the outer facial outline rather than reduce its volume. Your doctor will help choose an approach for your facial shape.
Temporary swelling or bruising can occur and usually settles within days. CaHA, PCL and PLLA all break down in the body over time. Avoid firm rubbing, saunas, steam rooms and strenuous exercise for about a week.
Yes. It depends on the areas treated, such as jowls, jawline or outer cheeks, and the materials and amounts used. Your doctor assesses sagging and volume, then explains the plan and cost.
The direction of lift is planned for a natural result without making the outer cheekbones stand out.
The lift is planned to remain flexible so facial expressions stay natural.
Your doctor chooses from CaHA, PCL and PLLA according to your face. These materials have recognized safety and effectiveness.
| Materials used | CaHA · PCL · PLLASelected according to facial assessment |
|---|---|
| Method | Injectable liftNo incisions |
| Certifications | FDA · CE · MFDSFor the materials used |
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your facial features.
