Hand filler pain, swelling and downtime: how to plan the week in Seomyeon, Busan

How a hand filler injection feels

Numbing cream is applied to the backs of both hands before the injection. The product is placed under the thin skin between the tendons and veins, then spread by gentle massage so the surface looks even. Most people feel pressure and a stretching sensation more than sharp pain. The session takes around fifteen to thirty minutes for both hands.

Swelling after hand filler: a realistic timeline

On the first day the hands look puffy, and the veins and tendons that bothered you may be hidden more than they will be once things settle. Bruising and swelling usually ease over a few days, and in some people take up to a week. Keeping the hands raised when resting and avoiding hot baths and saunas for the first days tends to help.

Rings can feel tight while the fingers and backs of the hands are swollen, so bring them off before the appointment and leave them off until the puffiness has gone.

Using your hands after hand filler

You can use your hands straight away for everyday things such as eating, typing and carrying a light bag. Some people notice a temporary awkwardness or stiffness when making a tight fist, which fades as the swelling goes down. Heavy gripping, weight training and long rides on a bicycle are easier to postpone for a day or two.

When hand filler is not the right choice

The treatment waits during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active infection or skin condition on the hands, or after a previous reaction to the injected product. Blood thinners should be disclosed since they raise the chance of bruising. Filler adds volume only, so age spots and crepey texture on the hands need a different treatment.

Possible effects include bruising, swelling, small lumps or surface irregularities, temporary discomfort when moving the hands and, rarely, infection. The product used for your hands is confirmed at the consultation.

Hand filler price and background

Hand filler is priced per cc on the body filler row of the price board, from ₩69,000 in the 1 to 50 cc range, with VAT added separately. The 30,000-plus body filler cases recorded here since 2021 cover hands, ears, shoulders and other areas combined, and certificates for sixteen genuine filler products are on the wall.