In the consultation room, I often hear people say, "I had Rejuran, but it doesn't seem to have worked." Yet when I listen to their story, in many cases it wasn't the procedure itself that was the problem, but rather that their skin concern and the direction Rejuran works in were misaligned. That is why, before recommending Rejuran, I always check one thing first. Does this concern truly match what Rejuran is meant for?
When someone says Rejuran didn't work, here is how I see it in the clinic
When I hear the phrase "it didn't work," I first go back and consider the type of concern. In most cases it isn't that Rejuran was wrong, but that the concern needed a different approach from the start.
No matter how good a procedure is, it has to match your skin condition and the nature of your concern for you to expect the change you want. To use a clothing analogy, even a fine designer garment looks awkward if it doesn't fit your body shape; likewise, satisfaction with Rejuran rises when the concern and the direction align.
Rejuran is a procedure that injects ingredients into the skin to support skin texture and regeneration. So it can help with concerns related to skin texture and the inner condition of the skin, such as pores, redness, hydration, fine lines, and an overall loss of firmness, while for concerns beyond this range the appropriate direction may differ.
If your main concern is deep, coarse sagging wrinkles, it may be hard to feel the change you expected from Rejuran alone. In such cases it may be more suitable to consider a lifting-type procedure together, so clearly distinguishing the type of concern during the first consultation stage is important. I have organized this distinction in more detail in an article comparing types of facial wrinkle procedures.
So which concerns does Rejuran's direction match well?
The concerns that align well with Rejuran's approach can be broadly divided into two branches. One is issues of skin texture and the inner condition of the skin, the other is issues of firmness.
| Nature of the concern | How it presents | Relationship with Rejuran's direction |
|---|---|---|
| Skin texture / inner condition | Pores that look enlarged, frequently reddening flushing, dryness with severe inner tightness, shallow fine lines | Aligns with the direction of improving skin texture |
| Loss of firmness | Skin that is thin and lacks strength, with an overall decline in firmness | An approach that supports firmness care can be considered |
| Sagging / deep wrinkles | Coarse, deeply sagging wrinkles, sagging of the contour | Differs in direction from lifting-type procedures |
Because Rejuran's suitability changes with the nature of the concern like this, understanding which side your skin falls on is the starting point. If pores are your main concern, an article dealing with the approach to pores is also worth referring to together.
One more thing to remember is that Rejuran is a procedure in which the skin regenerates gradually and the change appears over time. This is exactly why it is easy to feel "no effect" if you expect a dramatic change immediately after one or two sessions. The change appears gradually, and the response may differ depending on each person's skin condition.
The effect and response of Rejuran may differ depending on each person's skin condition, and swelling, redness, bruising, or pain may appear at the injection site. Whether the procedure is applied, along with its type and number of sessions, is decided through the examination and consultation of the medical staff.
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Many people worry about pain first when talking about Rejuran, and I covered that part separately in things to look at together when reading Rejuran reviews.
Why I do the consultation and diagnosis first
To properly feel the effect of Rejuran, sufficient consultation and diagnosis are as important as the medical staff's procedural skill. This is because you first have to distinguish whether your concern is an issue of skin texture, redness, or pores, or an issue of sagging that requires lifting, in order to judge suitability.
In a consultation I generally go through the following order.
- Check which kind of concern your current skin condition is closest to
- Review which type of Rejuran is more suitable for that concern
- Share a rough plan for the number of sessions and their intervals
- Judge whether combination with another procedure is needed
- Add a diagnosis that looks at the state of skin texture and firmness
Going straight to the procedure without a consultation may be faster. But a procedure that does not take your individual concern into account is bound to leave some regret, no matter how good the procedure is. To avoid spending time and money on "no effect," checking from the outset whether it is suitable for your concern before proceeding can ultimately be the better choice.
The process of accurately grasping your skin condition and the direction of your concern through sufficient consultation before the procedure. That is the most basic starting point for feeling the change you expected.
If you are about to have a Rejuran procedure in Sinnonhyeon
If you are considering Rejuran, I recommend looking at a few things first before choosing a clinic. Whether the following parts are handled well during the consultation process can serve as one criterion.
- Whether they distinguish the type of your skin concern
- Whether they review suitability together with you rather than pushing the procedure
- Whether they specifically guide you to the type that matches your concern, from products focused on hydration and skin texture like Rejuran HB+ to products that approach firmness recovery
- Whether they explain whether the procedure alone is enough or a combination is needed
Since there are many types of Rejuran, it is important to be specifically guided on which product better matches your concern. Whether a combination procedure is needed can differ depending on individual skin condition, and this is decided through the medical staff's diagnosis. If you are curious about the characteristics of each product, please also refer to the guide on Rejuran HB and the summary of Sinnonhyeon Rejuran effect and pain.
Post-procedure care also affects the result. Getting sufficient guidance from the medical staff on sun protection, moisturizing care, and precautions right after the procedure, and following it, helps maintain the effect. If shallow fine lines around the eyes or forehead are your concern, an article that looks at Skinbooster and Rejuran together is also a helpful reference for setting a direction.
If you cannot decide whether your concern matches Rejuran, you may also write down your condition and first ask about the direction through a consultation by chat.
Frequently asked questions
I had Rejuran but I feel it didn't work. Why is that?
In many cases your skin concern and the direction Rejuran approaches are misaligned. Rejuran is a procedure that can help improve skin texture and the inner condition of the skin, such as pores, redness, fine lines, and loss of firmness, so for concerns with a different direction, such as sagging or deep wrinkles, there can be a difference in the result. Also, because of its characteristic of change appearing gradually, expecting an immediate effect can leave some regret.
What kinds of skin concerns does Rejuran suit well?
It tends to match well with pores that look enlarged, frequently reddening flushing, dryness with severe inner tightness, shallow fine lines, and an overall loss of firmness. However, since suitability and response can differ depending on individual skin condition, it is advisable to confirm through sufficient consultation with the medical staff before the procedure.
How many times do I need Rejuran to feel a change?
Since it is a procedure in which the skin regenerates gradually and the change appears, it can be hard to feel an immediate change after one or two sessions. The number of sessions and their intervals differ depending on individual skin condition and concern, and it is better to set up a plan through consultation with the medical staff.
Is there a reason the pre-procedure consultation is so important?
Even with the same Rejuran, suitability differs depending on whether the concern is an issue of pores, redness, or firmness, or an issue of sagging that requires lifting. You need to first confirm through sufficient consultation and diagnosis whether Rejuran is suitable, which type matches, and whether a combination is needed, in order to reduce regret after the procedure.
What responses can appear after a Rejuran procedure?
Swelling, redness, bruising, or pain may appear at the injection site. These responses differ depending on individual skin condition, and it helps to be sufficiently guided by the medical staff before the procedure and to follow the precautions.
What recovery and downtime look like
Rejuran is an injection-type procedure that delivers ingredients into the skin. Because of this, swelling, redness, a stinging sensation, or mild bruising may appear at the injection site, and needle marks can be visible for a short while. These responses tend to settle within a few days, though this can differ depending on individual skin condition. Right after the procedure, it helps recovery to briefly avoid heavy makeup or saunas that may irritate the skin, and to keep up sun protection and moisturizing. Because the specific recovery pattern and precautions vary with the type of procedure and the area treated, we recommend following the guidance of the medical staff.
How the cost is made up
Rejuran's cost is set less by a single figure and more by several factors coming together. It can vary with which type of Rejuran is used (for example, HB+ focused on hydration and skin texture, or types that approach firmness), how large the injection site and area are, how the number of sessions and their intervals are planned, whether a combination with another procedure is included, and whether aftercare guidance is provided together. So even with the same Rejuran, the makeup of the cost differs with your concern and plan. The exact cost is explained through a consultation after your skin condition and procedure plan are reviewed.
Visiting from abroad for treatment (Sinnonhyeon)
On Clinic is located near Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam Station, with convenient subway access, making it an easy stop to include during a visit to Korea. You are also welcome to ask about multilingual consultation and interpretation support. If you want to know whether Rejuran matches your concern and which type suits you, organizing your skin condition and concerns before your visit makes the consultation smoother. You can ask about reservations and consultations easily through a chat consultation.
Written by: Dr. Oh Seung-min (Representative Director of On Clinic, graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine, Chair of the Academic Committee of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair). You can find a detailed background at the medical staff introduction. First published 2026-07-07 / Last reviewed 2026-07-09
This article is intended to provide general information, and the appropriate treatment and results may differ depending on an individual's condition.
