— Why “Adding Volume” Is Essential for a Refined Silhouette —

In recent years, shoulder and clavicle hyaluronic acid injections have gained popularity, particularly in Korea.

Traditionally, aesthetic treatments focused on “reduction” — removing fat or relaxing muscles.

However, modern body contouring has evolved into:

👉 “Designing lines by adding volume where needed.”

■ Why Treat the Shoulder and Clavicle?

A beautiful upper body is not defined by slimness alone.

It depends on:

• The visibility of the clavicle
• The contour of the shoulder
• The continuity from neck to shoulder

In other words, how the skeletal structure is visually enhanced.

Patients with:

• Depressions around the humeral head
• Poorly defined clavicles
• Prominent trapezius muscles

often do not achieve a refined look with liposuction or Botox alone.

■ Reshaping Structure with Hyaluronic Acid

Shoulder and clavicle HA injections are not simply about volume.

They are designed to:

👉 Fill depressions

👉 Create smooth, continuous lines

This results in:

• More defined clavicles
• Balanced shoulder contours
• A seamless neck-to-shoulder transition

Ultimately creating a more elegant and refined upper body silhouette.

■ The Most Important Factor: Injection Volume

One of the most common mistakes is insufficient volume.

Unlike the face, the shoulder area is wide:

• 1–2cc → minimal to no visible change
• 4–6cc → baseline for noticeable improvement
• 10cc+ → required for more dramatic contouring

👉 Proper volume design is essential.

■ Why Not Inject a Large Amount at Once?

Injecting large volumes in a single session may:

• Lead to faster absorption
• Result in less stable outcomes

■ AVAN TOKYO’s Approach

— Gradual, Strategic Volume Building —

At AVAN TOKYO, we recommend:

👉 4–6cc per session, performed over multiple sessions

This allows:

• Better retention
• More stable contour
• A natural, refined result

■ Combination Treatments for Maximum Results

For optimal upper body design, we often combine:

• Arm liposuction → volume reduction
• Shoulder Botox → muscle slimming
• HA injections → contour enhancement

👉 A combination of subtraction and addition creates true refinement.

■ Final Message

Modern aesthetic medicine is no longer just about making things smaller.

It is about:

• Where to reduce
• Where to preserve
• Where to add

Shoulder and clavicle HA injections are a key element in achieving a truly elegant upper body.