FaceFit (GPC) Injection: How It Breaks Down Fat, the Process, and Side Effects
FaceFit Injection is a fat-dissolving injection that combines several medications used for fat reduction and delivers them into the fat layer of the desired area, such as a double chin or facial fullness, and it contains no steroids.
A type of contouring injection considered when stubborn fat in the lower face doesn't respond well to exercise and diet. It is also an option for those who have experienced discomfort such as changes in their menstrual cycle, irregular bleeding, or flushing after contouring or sculpting injections.
The 3-Step Mechanism of FaceFit Injections
- Design and injection: After mapping the areas where fat has accumulated, the product is injected in divided amounts into the fat layer.
- Promoting fat breakdown: As the medication spreads evenly through the fat layer, it gradually promotes fat breakdown over 2–3 weeks.
- Checking each session: Sessions continue at 1~2 week intervals, checking how the fat volume and facial contour change.
Because the changes and how long they last vary depending on fat distribution and treatment area, the standard approach is 3 or more sessions at 1~2 week intervals rather than a single session.
Characteristics of FaceFit Injections
- Steroid-free formulation: It combines only ingredients used for fat reduction. It may suit those who are allergic to steroids or are hesitant about steroid-containing injections.
- Short treatment: It takes about 10 minutes or less, with no separate anesthesia step in the process. You can wash your face and apply makeup right after treatment.
- Dosage adjusted by session: Packages of 1, 3, and 5 sessions are available. The number of sessions is chosen based on the amount of fat and the area you wish to treat.
Comparing Three Contouring Injections
Even within the same contouring (GPC) injection family, the treatment areas, number of sessions, and how long swelling lasts differ.
| Category | FaceFit (GPC) Injection | Nose sculpting (GPC) injection |
|---|---|---|
| Main areas | Double chin and excess facial fat | Full, rounded nostril wings |
| Anesthesia | Performed without an anesthesia step | Numbing Cream |
| Treatment time | Within about 10 minutes | Within about 10 minutes |
| When changes become visible | Gradually over 2–3 weeks | Gradually over 2–3 weeks |
| Recommended interval and number of sessions | 3 or more sessions at 1 to 2 week intervals | At least 3 sessions at 2- to 3-week intervals |
| Swelling | Bruising and swelling mostly subside within 1~2 weeks | Bruising and swelling mostly subside within 1~2 weeks |
View fat-dissolving injection types by ingredient and area
Who this treatment suits
- Those whose jawline looks blurred due to a double chin
- Those with excess facial fat whose skin appears to have lost firmness
- Those who experienced discomfort from menstrual cycle changes or flushing after contouring injections
If skin sagging is the main cause, reducing fat alone may not change the jawline much, so we also review lifting treatments that address skin elasticity.
Treatment steps at our Suwon clinic
- Personalized Consultation
- Design
- Disinfection
- Treatment
Precautions on the Day of Treatment (The Most Important 24 Hours)
- You may wash your face and wear makeup right after treatment.
- To help the solution spread evenly, gently massage the treated area for about 3 minutes, 3 times a day, for at least 3 days starting that day.
- Drink plenty of water.
What to Avoid for One Week
- Heavy drinking and smoking for 3~7 days
- Saunas, jjimjilbang, and hot baths
- Strenuous exercise
Post-Treatment Care
- Continue with diet management and exercise, and book the next session at a 1~2 week interval.
- Bruising, swelling, pain, and a foreign-body sensation at the injection sites usually resolve within 1~2 weeks. Due to the nature of the ingredients, swelling from an allergic reaction may rarely occur, and it usually settles within a few days.
- If a warm sensation with itching persists or swelling gradually increases, examination and treatment are needed, so please contact us right away.
- Please let us know before treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have allergies to medications or ingredients, have inflammation or wounds in the treatment area, or are taking any medications.
Q. How firmly should I massage?
A. Gentle rubbing without applying pressure is enough. Please continue for about 3 minutes, 3 times a day, for at least 3 days after treatment.
Q. Can I go to work the day after the treatment?
A. The treatment takes about 10 minutes or less, and you can return to daily activities right away. However, bruising or swelling may take 1~2 weeks to subside, so if you have an important event, please schedule your treatment well apart from it.
Booking and consultation
Face Filter Clinic Suwon offers Facefit (GPC) injections in 1, 3, or 5 sessions, with packages combining Square jaw Botox or ONDA also available. During your Personalized Consultation, we assess where and how much fat is present to decide the injection areas and number of sessions.
This content is provided as general treatment information and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a medical professional to decide whether and how to proceed with a treatment.