Botox

A wrinkle-free smile that lasts with just a 10-minute treatment…

What is Botox?

The word ‘Botox’ is the brand name of an injectable drug made using ‘botulinum toxin’. It was originally developed as a drug to treat muscle spasms, but it became popular worldwide as it was used for cosmetic purposes such as improving wrinkles.

Botox is a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin that is injected in small amounts into areas where expression wrinkles occur, such as the forehead, around the eyes, and between the eyebrows, and it is excellent for improving fine wrinkles by paralyzing the muscles. It is also effective in reducing unnecessarily developed muscles, such as square jaws.

It is the most preferred non-surgical treatment because it can achieve satisfactory results in a short procedure of about 10 minutes for wrinkles that appear when smiling or frowning.

  • Effectively improves expression wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, and between the eyebrows
  • Improves contour by weakening jaw muscles
  • Quick return to daily life without worrying about swelling or scarring

Botox treatment process

Before receiving the procedure, we check the individual’s health condition, allergies, skin disease, etc., and provide sufficient consultation with professional medical staff regarding the target area.

Botox is almost painless, but in sensitive cases, a local anesthetic cream is applied and a fine needle is injected into various areas such as the forehead, around the eyes, between the eyebrows, nasolabial folds, and jawline.

Botox Treatment Information

Results gradually appear 2-3 days after the Botox treatment, and the maximum effect can be felt after 1-2 weeks, and on average, it lasts for 2-3 months. The effects may last longer for the forehead and wrinkles, but the effects may disappear relatively quickly for the small muscles around the eyes.

Usually, it takes 6 to 8 months for the skin to gradually return to its original state, so if you want a lasting effect, we recommend repeat treatment every 4 to 5 months.

Treatment time

About 10 minutes

Anesthesia method

Local anesthesia ointment

Inpatient treatment

Otiosity

Recovery period

Just everyday life

Maintenance period

About 2~3 months

Precautions after botox treatment

Since allergic reactions can occur, a skin test may be performed prior to the procedure, and some precautions after the procedure are as follows:

  • It is recommended to avoid pressing or massaging the injection site for 4 to 6 hours after the procedure to allow the Botox to settle into the muscle.
  • It is recommended to avoid excessive exercise or activities that use a lot of facial muscles for the day after the procedure.
  • It is recommended that you refrain from drinking alcohol for a day after the procedure as this may cause swelling or bruising.
  • You may feel some soreness in the treatment area, but this is temporary so don’t worry.

It varies from person to person, but it usually lasts about 2 to 3 months. After that, wrinkles may appear again or the effect may decrease as muscle function recovers.

Repeated treatments are possible to ensure that the effects of Botox last longer. Usually, you can have a second treatment every 4 to 5 months if the effects wear off.