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Painless Rejuran in Korea? What It Feels Like and What Helps (2026)
By Dr. IM JUNHYUNG · Updated
- Numbing cream goes on for about 30 minutes first; that time is part of your visit.
- Rejuran HB Plus adds lidocaine and hyaluronic acid, and usually feels gentler than Healer.
- If you are sensitive, painkillers or anesthetic injections can be planned at consultation; sedation is an option for selected treatments.
- Stronger options change your day — sedation needs a health check first and rest afterwards.
- Discomfort
- 3 / 5 — after numbing cream
- Numbing cream
- About 30 min — before the injections
- Gentler version
- Rejuran HB Plus — lidocaine and HA added
- Bumps
- 1–2 days — small, then flatten
Is there a truly painless Rejuran?
Rejuran is placed in the skin as many small droplets, by hand or with an injector. Each one stings for a moment. Thin skin over bone and around the mouth is usually more sensitive than the cheeks, so the same session can feel easy in one area and sharper in another.
Numbing cream dulls the surface well, but it doesn’t switch sensation off. That is why we rate Rejuran 3 out of 5 after numbing — the same rating we give Potenza and Ultherapy on our treatment pages.
So read “painless Rejuran” as “Rejuran with more pain control”, and ask what exactly is added. Discomfort can be brought down a long way. Promising that nobody feels anything would not be honest.
What “painless” usually means
| Option | What it does, and what it changes for you |
|---|---|
| Numbing cream | Topical anesthetic on the skin. The default; it needs about 30 minutes. |
| Rejuran HB Plus | Lidocaine and hyaluronic acid are mixed into the product, so the area numbs as it is injected. |
| Painkillers | Taken before treatment to take the edge off. Planned beforehand. |
| Anesthetic injections | Local anesthetic placed near the treatment area: a few small pinches, then numb within minutes. |
| Sedation | Medication that makes you drowsy and relaxed. It needs a health check first and rest afterwards. |
Whether anesthetic injections suit you depends on the area, and we decide together at consultation. Sedation isn’t used for every treatment, and it is never a reason to treat more than you need. Tell us before booking if you would like to discuss it, because it affects timing.
Healer or HB Plus if you are sensitive?
Rejuran Healer is the standard polynucleotide (PN) formula. HB Plus adds hyaluronic acid and lidocaine, a local anesthetic, so the area numbs as the product goes in. Cream is still applied first.
We choose the product by your skin and the area, not by comfort alone. If you have ever reacted to a local anesthetic, tell us — it changes which product we choose.
Rejuran through Potenza
At Taut, Rejuran can also be delivered through Potenza’s pumping tip, as part of our K-Glass Skin program. It is a different treatment rather than a painless shortcut: Potenza is also rated 3 out of 5 after numbing, and redness can last one to three days. We suggest it when pores and texture are the main concern.
Making the session easier
- Arrive on time, so the cream has its full 30 minutes.
- Be specific. If a past treatment was hard, tell us which one and where it hurt.
- Ask for a pause. We check how you are doing as we go.
- Eat normally beforehand, unless we have asked you to fast for sedation.
- Skip alcohol the night before — it can make bruising worse.
Afterwards
Small raised bumps where the product sits flatten over a day or two, and small bruises, if any, fade within a week. Most people go out the same day and wear make-up the next.
If your trip is short, we plan Rejuran early in your stay rather than right before your flight. The product and volume go on your record card, so a later session can follow on.
FAQ
Is Rejuran painless?
No injection is completely painless. After numbing cream we rate Rejuran 3 out of 5: a brief sting with each droplet.
What does “painless Rejuran” mean?
Usually Rejuran with extra pain control — a version that contains lidocaine (HB Plus), anesthetic injections, or sedation. Ask which one is meant.
Does Rejuran HB Plus hurt less than Healer?
Usually, yes. HB Plus contains lidocaine and hyaluronic acid, so it tends to feel gentler. We still choose the product by your skin and the area.
Can I have Rejuran under sedation?
Sedation is an option for selected treatments after a health check, and it changes how you plan the day. Tell us before booking if you would like to discuss it.
How long does numbing cream take to work?
About 30 minutes on the skin. That time is part of your visit.
General information, not medical advice. Your plan is set at an in-person consultation; results vary by individual.
Representative Director of Taut Clinic, Gangnam. Full member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS), the Korean Association for Laser Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) and the Korean Society of Filler Medicine.
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