Where it is placed
In women, the fat that often recedes compared with childhood sits at the temples, under the eyes, the cheeks, the folds beside the nose, hollow cheeks and the folds beside the mouth. Forehead, lips and chin are also filled for some people. Filling the upper face is also described as helping the lower face look lifted.
The gel is colourless and can be placed at different depths. Hyaluronic acid is already in the body, especially the joints, where it lubricates and adds elasticity. In skin it supports suppleness and volume. Levels fall with age, which is one reason lines and laxity appear.
Under a hollow eye the aim is both volume and hydration, and a softer look to the shadow. What you see depends on the face you start with.
Why hyaluronic acid
Many filler materials have existed. The type the clinic says is medically accepted today is hyaluronic acid, which can be dissolved and is described as causing less fibrosis than the liquid silicone once in fashion. That older material was linked with distortion of the face.
These gels can be dissolved, some contain anaesthetic, and placement follows an agreed sequence so the face stays balanced.
Choosing a brand
Dr. Kony has written that every brand has different strengths, and that each brand comes in several firmnesses for different areas. The name alone is a poor way to choose. She asks that the doctor pick the product they know, have used, and can match to the concern.
Products differ in concentration and in the layer where the gel is placed. The clinic does not promise how long any one brand will last.
Before
- Stop painkillers, blood thinners, vitamins, supplements and collagen for 1 week, to reduce bleeding, swelling and bruising.
- Please also avoid alcohol, omega-3 and anti-inflammatory drugs for 24 hours beforehand.
- Tell the doctor about conditions and allergies. Some conditions, such as diabetes with poorly controlled sugar, carry a higher infection risk, so medicine and advice can be prepared.
During
A nerve block is used so the injection itself is less painful. A blunt cannula lowers the chance of passing through a vessel and blocking it. Gel is placed close to bone to lift, and to make a lump less visible, though a lump can still show at first.
For cheeks or under-eyes there may be only one needle mark a side, fading in a few days. The injection itself is usually within 30–40 minutes. Volume can be seen soon afterwards. Redness may last about an hour, and the gel takes a few days to settle.
Swelling and aftercare
Right afterwards the face is often not swollen, though it can look slightly fuller and feel tight or heavy around days 3–4. That fullness is often more obvious to you than to someone else.
You can wash your face. Avoid raw food, fermented food and foods the clinic calls “sang” for 1 week, to lower the chance of infection carried by food.
This information is provided for general knowledge and is not personal medical advice. A doctor’s consultation is required before any procedure. Results vary from person to person, and nothing here is a promise of a particular result.
Information provided by Dr. Manavee Prommas (Dr. Kony).
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Questions
Medically reviewed by the doctor at The Cocktail Clinic · 9 November 2026
What is hyaluronic acid filler at The Cocktail Clinic in Phaya Thai?
Filler at The Cocktail Clinic in Phaya Thai, Bangkok is an injection of hyaluronic acid to shape the face.
Where can filler be injected at The Cocktail Clinic?
At The Cocktail Clinic, filler can be injected in the temples, under-eyes, the front of the cheeks, nasolabial folds, the forehead, the lips, the chin, the nose, the jawline, for lifting the face, and in the hands and the neck.
Who is filler at The Cocktail Clinic for?
Filler at The Cocktail Clinic is for people who want to fill areas that are lacking or have sunken, so the face or a deep fold looks shallower.
How long does a filler appointment take at The Cocktail Clinic?
A filler appointment at The Cocktail Clinic takes about 15–20 minutes. If numbing cream is also used, it takes about 1 hour.
When does filler show, and how long does filler last at The Cocktail Clinic?
After filler at The Cocktail Clinic, a result is seen to some extent, and the full result is usually seen at 1 month.
What should I avoid before and after filler at The Cocktail Clinic?
Before filler at The Cocktail Clinic, tell Dr. Kony if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a medical condition, or if you take regular medicine. After the injection, avoid raw food and pickled food for 7 days to avoid infection from bacteria. Filler does not like heat, such as warm showers or frequent facial steam or sauna, which makes the filler dissolve faster.
Which hyaluronic acid filler brands does The Cocktail Clinic use?
The Cocktail Clinic uses 3 hyaluronic acid filler brands: Neuramis (Korea), Restylane (Sweden) and Juvederm (USA). Filler usually lasts about 8–18 months, depending on the product, the area injected and the person.
Does The Cocktail Clinic use a blunt cannula and anaesthetic for filler?
For filler at The Cocktail Clinic, the doctor uses a blunt cannula and topical anaesthetic, but it depends on the area, and the doctor assesses this before treatment.
Is there downtime or bruising after filler at The Cocktail Clinic?
After filler at The Cocktail Clinic there may be blue marks, swelling and bruising for about 1–2 weeks.
If I am not happy, can filler be dissolved at The Cocktail Clinic?
Filler at The Cocktail Clinic can be dissolved.