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DM DERMATOLOGY

Botox · Skin Botox

BOTOX

DM Botox for natural expressions,
with a board-certified dermatologist's know-how

Botox (botulinum toxin) is an injection treatment that temporarily reduces the nerve signals that make muscles move.

A woman with fine lines at the corners of her eyes as she smiles, touching them with her fingertips

Botox

Non-surgical cosmetic treatment · Botox

Botox is a prescription medicine made from a purified protein toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It blocks the transmission of a nerve substance and paralyzes movement for a period of time, which reduces the movement of expression muscles and helps improve wrinkles. The dose varies with the area treated, and effects such as reduced muscle size and softer wrinkles can be expected (results vary). DM Dermatology's principle is to use genuine products in the specified amounts.

DM Dermatology divides Botox into five uses: Wrinkle Botox for expression lines (forehead, glabella, crow’s feet, mouth corners, chin), Contour Botox for the facial outline (square jaw, salivary glands, nostrils), Body Botox for body muscles (trapezius, calves, thighs), Skin Botox, which places small amounts in the shallow skin layer (jawline, neck, full face), and Hyperhidrosis Botox to reduce sweating (underarms, palms, soles). Areas other than glabellar lines and crow’s feet (and forehead lines for some products) are off-label uses, so the doctor decides after an examination.

The effect of the medicine fades gradually over several months. That is why we plan the areas, the dose, and the timing of your next treatment together. At DM Dermatology in Apgujeong, we first examine your expressions, muscles, and skin, then choose the method.

  • Genuine product · set dose
  • Skilled know-how
  • 1:1 personalized treatment
  • Relatively little downtime (results vary)
  • 5~10min

    Injection time
    (numbing cream time not included)

  • 4h

    No lying down
    after treatment

  • 1wk

    No sauna, massage,
    or intense exercise

  • 3months+

    Interval before
    the next treatment

PRODUCT

Botox products
we use at DM Dermatology

DM Dermatology uses two botulinum toxins: Xeomin and Botulax. Both are prescription medicines approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

  • A Xeomin 100-unit vial and its blue box

    01XEOMIN

    Xeomin

    Origin
    Germany
    Manufacturer
    Merz
    Type
    Botulinum toxin type A
    Approved use
    Temporary improvement of frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines (upper facial lines)
    Features
    The maker describes it as a product with the complexing proteins other than the neurotoxin removed.
  • A Botulax 100-unit vial and its white box

    02BOTULAX

    Botulax

    Origin
    Korea
    Manufacturer
    Hugel
    Type
    Botulinum toxin type A
    Approved use
    Temporary improvement of frown lines and crow's feet
    Features
    Made by the Korean pharmaceutical company Hugel. Besides its cosmetic use, it is also approved for medical uses such as eyelid spasms.

Units differ in strength from product to product, so a dose of one cannot be swapped one-for-one with the other. We choose the product in the consultation, based on the area and your past treatments.

TREATMENT AREA

Face and body:
Botox treatment areas

Botox acts on the muscles near the injection site. So we first check the expressions and muscles that concern you, then set the injection points and dose for each area separately.

DM Dermatology treats the forehead, glabella, crow’s feet, mouth corners, chin, square jaw, salivary glands and nostrils on the face; the jawline, neck and full face with Skin Botox; the trapezius, calves and thighs on the body; and hyperhidrosis (underarms, palms, soles). Other areas are decided after a consultation.

  • Trapezius — the line above the shoulders
  • Calves · thighs — developed leg muscles
  • Hyperhidrosis — underarms · palms · soles
A female model with clear skin facing forward against a light blue background, with numbers marking the forehead, glabella, eye area, square jaw, salivary glands, and jawline
  1. 1

    Forehead Horizontal lines that form when you raise your eyebrows. Treatment reduces the movement of the forehead muscle.

  2. 2

    Glabella Vertical lines that form when you frown. Treatment reduces the movement of the muscles between the eyebrows.

  3. 3

    Eye area Fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes when you smile (crow's feet). Injections go into the outer part of the muscle around the eye.

  4. 4

    Square jaw An angular jawline from a well-developed masseter, the muscle that clenches the back teeth. Treatment reduces the muscle's volume. If bone shape is the main cause, the change is small.

  5. 5

    Salivary glands Used when enlarged salivary glands in front of and below the ears (parotid glands) make the lower face look wide.

  6. 6

    Jawline Skin Botox reduces the pull of shallow muscle fibers below the jawline to neaten its outline.

Photo for illustration only. Actual injection points and doses are decided after an examination.

SPECIAL

Short injection time, careful planning
What's special about DM Botox

There are several Botox products, and how long results last depends on the product, area, and dose. For wrinkle areas, it is generally about 3–4 months.

  1. Genuine products, set doses

    We use genuine products in the specified amounts. We go over the product and the dose for each area with you during the consultation.

  2. Side-effect checks and guidance

    Before treatment, we check your current medications, medical history, and the dates of past treatments. We set the injection depth and points for each area and explain possible side effects and how to handle them in advance.

  3. Personalized design

    Even among square jaws, muscle thickness and left–right differences vary. We watch your expressions and feel the muscles, then set the areas and doses separately.

HOW IT WORKS

How it works: giving the signal
to the muscle a short rest

Muscles move when they receive a signaling substance (acetylcholine) released from nerve endings. Botulinum toxin blocks the release of this substance from the nerve endings. As a result, the injected muscle becomes weaker, and the wrinkles that muscle formed, or the muscle's volume, decrease.

Over time, the nerves grow new branches and pass on signals again. That is why muscle movement gradually returns over several months. Skin Botox uses the same medicine, diluted, and places very small amounts spread through the shallow layer of the skin.

  • When changes show

    In wrinkle areas, changes usually begin within 2–7 days and become clear at around 2 weeks. Muscle volume decreases over several weeks.

  • Muscle Botox

    Injected into muscles such as the expression muscles or the masseter to reduce their movement and volume.

  • Skin Botox

    Injected shallowly, near the dermis, it acts on fine muscle fibers in the skin and around the sweat and oil glands.

3D cross-section of forehead skin showing the epidermis, tiny light-blue droplets in the dermis, hair with oil and sweat glands, the yellow fat layer, and below it the red expression muscle with pale purple medicine spreading around the nerve endings
  1. 1

    Epidermis The outermost layer of the skin.

  2. 2

    Dermis · Skin Botox Skin Botox places very small amounts spread through this layer.

  3. 3

    Sweat · oil glands Nearby structures that Skin Botox acts on. They are involved in producing sweat and sebum.

  4. 4

    Expression muscle Botox is injected into the muscles that form wrinkles.

  5. 5

    Nerve ending The medicine blocks the release of the signaling substance, so the muscle rests.

Illustration for explanation only. Actual injection depth and dose vary by person and area.

BY PURPOSE

DM Botox
by purpose

DM Dermatology divides Botox into five uses. Choose the use that matches your concern below to go straight to it.

The face of a woman looking straight ahead against a light-blue background. Dotted lines mark the forehead (1), the area between the eyebrows (2, glabella), the outer corners of both eyes (3, crow’s feet), below the mouth corners (4) and the chin (5).1Forehead2Glabella3Eye area4Mouth corners5Chin

01Wrinkle

Wrinkle Botox

Used for lines that form with facial expressions, such as on the forehead, glabella and crow’s feet, and for concerns caused by the pull of expression muscles, such as the mouth corners and chin. Small amounts are injected into the expression muscles to reduce their movement.

Lines usually start to soften within 2–7 days, look clearly different at around 2 weeks, and the effect lasts about 3–4 months.

  1. 1ForeheadForehead

    The horizontal lines that form when you raise your eyebrows. We spread small, even amounts across the frontalis, the muscle that covers the whole forehead.

    Because the frontalis lifts the eyebrows, the amount near the brows is usually reduced so they do not look heavy.

  2. 2GlabellaGlabella

    The vertical lines between the eyebrows. We inject small amounts into the muscles that pull the brows inward and down when you frown (corrugator and procerus).

    Before treatment, we check your eyebrow height and usual facial expressions.

  3. 3Eye areaCrow's feet

    The fan-shaped lines at the outer corners of the eyes when you smile. We inject small, shallow amounts into the outer part of the ring-shaped muscle around the eye (orbicularis oculi).

    We avoid the area just under the eye and adjust the amount so your smile stays natural.

  4. 4Mouth cornersMouth corners

    The muscle below and outside the mouth corners that pulls them down (depressor anguli oris). A very small amount is injected into this muscle to address mouth corners that look droopy.

    Too much or a slightly wrong spot can make your mouth look unnatural when you talk or smile, so we start with a small amount.

  5. 5ChinChin

    A “pebbled” chin, where the chin skin dimples when you close your mouth. Small amounts are injected into the chin muscle (mentalis) to ease its tension.

    It lies close to the muscles that move the lips, so we adjust the amount and spots so lip movement is not affected.

Who it suits
  • You notice fine lines at the corners of your eyes when you smile
  • Vertical lines between your brows deepen when you frown
  • You notice horizontal forehead lines when you raise your brows
  • Those whose mouth corners look droopy or whose chin dimples
  • You want to care for expression lines before they set in
A woman seen at an angle against a peach background. Dotted lines mark the jaw muscle at the corner of the jaw (6), the salivary gland in front of and below the ear (7) and the nostril (8).6Square jaw7Salivary glands8Nostrils

02Contour

Contour Botox

Used for the square jaw, salivary glands and nostrils. For the square jaw, it is injected into the masseter (the muscle that clenches the back teeth); for the salivary glands, into the parotid glands in front of and below the ears, reducing their volume to address the lower facial line. For the nostrils, it is injected into the small muscles that widen them.

A square jaw changes gradually from 2–4 weeks, looks clearly different at around 3 months, and sometimes lasts 6 months or longer. If bone shape is the main cause, the change is small.

  1. 6Square jawMasseter

    The masseter, the chewing muscle that bulges firmly at the corner of the jaw when you clench your back teeth. We feel the thickness of the muscle and inject small amounts into it.

    Changes appear gradually from 2–4 weeks, and they are smaller if the bone shape is the main cause.

  2. 7Salivary glandsParotid gland

    The salivary gland in front of and below the ear (parotid gland). When an enlarged gland makes the lower face look wide, the aim is to reduce its volume by injecting into the gland.

    At the examination, we first check whether the width comes from the salivary gland or the jaw muscle.

  3. 8NostrilsNostrils

    Where the nostrils flare out when you smile or breathe deeply. A small amount is injected into the small muscles that widen the nostrils to address nostrils that look spread out.

    If the cartilage or skin shape of the nostrils is wide in itself, the change is small, so we check this at the examination first.

Who it suits
  • The corners of your jaw bulge firmly when you clench your back teeth
  • Fullness below the ears makes your lower face look wide
  • Those whose nostrils spread out when they smile
Full-length back view of a woman against a sage background. Dotted lines mark the trapezius running from the neck to the shoulders (9), the thighs (10) and both calves (11).9Trapezius10Thighs11Calves

03Body

Body Botox

Used for developed body muscles such as the trapezius, calves and thighs. It reduces muscle strength and volume to address the line from the neck to the shoulders and the leg line.

Body muscles are larger than facial muscles, so changes appear slowly. When fat is what makes an area look thick, the change is small, so we first check whether the cause is muscle or fat.

  1. 9TrapeziusTrapezius

    The upper part of the muscle that runs from the neck to the shoulders. When it is well developed, the tops of the shoulders rise and the neck looks shorter. We inject small amounts into the muscle on top of the shoulders.

    For a few weeks after treatment, your shoulders may feel weaker when you lift heavy things.

  2. 10ThighsThigh

    When the thighs look thick because of exercise or naturally large muscles, small amounts are injected into the developed thigh muscles.

    These are large muscles used for walking and climbing stairs, so the area and amount are set at the examination so daily life is not affected. If fat is the cause, we also discuss body contouring.

  3. 11CalvesCalf

    The gastrocnemius at the back of the calf. We inject small amounts into the muscle that bulges firmly when you stand on tiptoe.

    Your legs may feel tired when you walk for a long time or climb stairs, so we first ask about your activity level and daily habits.

Who it suits
  • The back of your calves bulges firmly when you stand on tiptoe
  • Raised upper shoulders make your neck look short
  • You notice the line when wearing skirts or off-shoulder clothes
  • Those whose legs look thick because exercise has developed their thigh muscles
A woman with her chin slightly raised, seen at an angle against a lavender background. Dotted lines mark below the jawline (12, jawline), the neck (13) and the whole face (14, full face).12Jawline13Neck14Full face

04Skin Botox

Skin Botox

Diluted Botox is injected in small, closely spaced amounts into the shallow skin layer. For the jawline, it eases the pull of the shallow muscle fibers below the jaw to define the border; for the neck, it addresses horizontal fine lines; and for the full face, it addresses fine lines, oiliness and pores that look large.

Changes usually show from about 1 week, are clear at around 4 weeks, and last about 3 months. With significant sagging or deep wrinkles, we also discuss lifting or filler.

  1. 12JawlineJawline

    Below the jawline and the upper neck. Diluted product is injected closely into the thin muscle fibers just under the skin (platysma), aiming to reduce their downward pull.

    If sagging is significant, we also discuss lifting.

  2. 13NeckNeck

    Horizontal fine lines on the neck. Diluted product is injected in closely spaced amounts into the shallow layer of the neck skin.

    For deep neck lines, we also discuss fillers or other treatments.

  3. 14Full faceFull face

    Very small amounts are injected closely into the shallow layer of skin (dermis) across the whole face.

    It addresses fine lines, oiliness, and pores that look large. For deep wrinkles, we also discuss fillers.

Who it suits
  • The border between your jaw and upper neck looks blurred
  • Those bothered by horizontal fine lines on the neck
  • You are bothered by fine lines and shine across the face
  • You want to work on skin texture rather than reduce muscle much
A woman against a mint background with her right arm raised behind her head and her left palm open toward the camera. Dotted lines mark the underarm (15) and the palm (16).15Underarms16Palms

05Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis Botox

Used where sweating is excessive, such as the underarms, palms and soles. The aim is to reduce sweating by reducing the nerve signals to the sweat glands. At the examination, we also check whether another condition is causing the sweating.

Sweating usually starts to decrease within a week, and the change often lasts around 6 months. The duration varies by person and area.

  1. 15UnderarmsUnderarm

    Small, closely spaced amounts are injected into the sweat-gland layer of the underarm skin, aiming to reduce sweating.

    The area to inject is set by checking where you sweat.

  2. 16PalmsPalm

    Small amounts are injected across the palm skin. The palms are sensitive and injections there tend to hurt more, so we also decide how to reduce the pain.

    Your hands may feel slightly weaker for a while after treatment. Treatment of the soles is decided after a consultation.

Who it suits
  • Those whose underarm sweat leaves marks on their clothes
  • Those whose sweaty hands make handshakes or writing uncomfortable
  • Those whose sweating makes every summer uncomfortable

Areas other than glabellar lines and crow’s feet (and forehead lines for some products) are off-label uses, so the doctor decides after an examination. For hyperhidrosis, approved uses differ by product, so we check the product before treatment. Other areas are decided after a consultation.

COMPARE

How Botox differs by purpose

Wrinkle BotoxContour BotoxBody BotoxSkin BotoxHyperhidrosis Botox
Injection layerMuscles of facial expressionMasseter and nostril muscles, salivary glandsTrapezius, calf and thigh musclesShallow skin layer (dermis)Skin layer with sweat glands (dermis)
Main areasForehead · glabella · crow’s feet · mouth corners · chinSquare jaw · salivary glands · nostrilsTrapezius · calves · thighsJawline · neck · whole faceUnderarms · palms · soles
Expected changeExpression lines soften; the pull of the mouth-corner and chin muscles easesMuscle and gland volume decreases to refine the lower face; nostrils spread lessMuscle volume decreases to refine the shoulder and leg linesFine lines · oiliness · skin textureSweating decreases
When changes showFrom 2–7 days; clear at around 2 weeksSquare jaw: from 2–4 weeks, clearer at about 3 monthsGradually over several weeksFrom about 1 week; clear at around 4 weeksUsually within 1 week
DurationAbout 3–4 monthsSquare jaw: sometimes 6 months or longerDepends on muscle strengthAbout 3 monthsAround 6 months
Interval to next treatment3 months or more3 months or more3 months or more3 months or more3 months or more

These are typical ranges. They vary from person to person with the dose, area, and muscle strength.

ADVANTAGE

Key features of DM Botox!

  • STEP 01

    Procedure time: 5–10 min

    The injections themselves are quick. If numbing cream is used, applying it and waiting takes extra time.

  • STEP 02

    Cold pack or numbing cream for comfort

    It is often done without numbing. To reduce the sting, we use a cold pack or numbing cream. How much you feel varies by area and person.

  • STEP 03

    Preparing to reduce bruising

    Blood-thinning medicines such as aspirin and anti-inflammatory painkillers can increase bruising. Do not stop any medicine on your own; tell us about it before treatment.

  • STEP 04

    An injection treatment without incisions

    It is done with a fine needle, and the skin is not cut. Small red marks or bruises at injection sites usually settle within a few days.

  • STEP 05

    A relatively quick return to daily life

    You can wash your face and wear makeup on the day of treatment. Do not lie down for 4 hours, and skip saunas and intense exercise for 1 week.

RECOMMEND

DM Botox is recommended
in these cases

Whether the treatment is right for you is decided after the cause is confirmed in an examination.

  1. Check01

    Recommended case 1You want to improve wrinkles on your face

  2. Check02

    Recommended case 2You are bothered by forehead or eye-area lines that appear when you smile or raise your brows

  3. Check03

    Recommended case 3You want to improve expression lines that form when you frown

  4. Check04

    Recommended case 4You are concerned about a square jaw but would rather avoid surgery

  5. Check05

    Recommended case 5You are concerned about overdeveloped calf muscles

PROCESS

DM Botox
treatment process

Below is the general flow. The actual steps and timing vary by area.

  • A woman with raised eyebrows and horizontal forehead lines, touching her forehead while looking in a hand mirror
    01

    Consultation and examination

    We check your wrinkles and muscles as you make different expressions. We ask about your current medications, medical history, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the dates of recent treatments.

  • A clinician marking the treatment area with small dots on a patient's jaw angle using a white pencil
    02

    Mapping the areas

    We mark the injection points on the skin with small dots. We also look at differences between the left and right muscles.

  • A gloved hand spreading a thin layer of numbing cream on the cheek of a patient lying on a treatment bed
    03

    Cold pack · numbing cream

    After cleansing and disinfecting the skin, we reduce the sting with a cold pack or numbing cream if needed.

  • A white tray set with a capped syringe, an unlabeled vial, gauze, and a cold pack
    04

    Injection

    Using a fine needle, we divide the set dose among the marked points. Injection takes about 5–10 minutes.

  • A woman sitting upright on a sofa after treatment, holding a cold pack to her cheek
    05

    Check and go home

    We check the injection sites and cool them to soothe the skin. Do not lie down for 4 hours; stay seated or standing.

INFORMATION

Treatment info

Procedure time
Injections take about 5–10 minutes. With numbing cream, allow about 20–30 more minutes of waiting.
Numbing
Done without numbing, or with a cold pack or numbing cream to reduce the sting.
Recovery
Red marks and swelling at injection sites usually settle within a few hours to a day. If a bruise forms, it fades over 1–2 weeks.
Daily life
You can wash your face and wear makeup the same day. Do not lie down for 4 hours, and skip saunas, massage, and intense exercise for 1 week.
When changes show
For wrinkles, changes begin to show within 2–7 days and are clear at around 2 weeks. For the square jaw, the muscle slims gradually from 2–4 weeks, and the change is clear at around 3 months.
Duration
About 3–4 months for wrinkle areas. The square jaw sometimes lasts 6 months or longer. About 3 months for Skin Botox.
Interval to next treatment
Repeat treatment after at least 3 months.

Results vary from person to person; the above is a general guide.

Caution

DM Botox
aftercare precautions

While the medicine settles in, do not press or rub the treated area.

  1. 01
    Swelling · bruising

    Mild swelling or bruising may occur at injection sites, but it fades naturally over time.

  2. 02
    Avoid extreme heat and cold

    Keep the treated area away from extreme heat or cold, and avoid massage, saunas, and intense exercise for about a week.

  3. 03
    No lying down for 4 hours

    Do not lie down for 4 hours after treatment.

  4. 04
    Visit us if symptoms persist

    If pain or redness at injection sites lasts more than a day, please visit the clinic.

  5. 05
    No pressing or rubbing

    On the day of treatment, do not press hard on or rub the injection sites. For a few days, also avoid sleeping face down and using facial massage devices.

  6. 06
    Skip alcohol

    Alcohol can increase bruising and swelling, so it is a good idea to skip it on the day of treatment and the next day.

Side effects to know
  • Pain, redness, swelling, or bruising may occur at injection sites. These usually settle within a few days, and bruises fade over 1–2 weeks. Headaches can also occur.
  • If the medicine spreads to nearby muscles, the eyelids or eyebrows may droop, the forehead may feel heavy, or the eyebrow shape may change. These usually return to normal as the medicine's effect wears off.
  • Left–right asymmetry or unnatural expressions may occur. Check the change at around 2 weeks, then talk with our medical staff.
  • After square-jaw Botox, you may have less strength when chewing tough food, or the corners of your mouth may look different when you smile. After salivary gland Botox, less saliva may leave your mouth dry.
  • After trapezius Botox, your shoulders and neck may feel weak, or you may tire easily when lifting heavy things. After calf Botox, your calves may feel weaker when you walk for a long time or climb stairs.
  • With Skin Botox, if the medicine spreads into deeper muscles, your smile may look unnatural or your neck may feel weak. This usually settles within 2–3 weeks.
  • Rarely, the effect of the medicine can spread beyond the injection site. If, within hours to weeks after treatment, you have general muscle weakness, double or blurred vision, a hoarse voice, or trouble speaking, swallowing, or breathing, contact a hospital right away and get medical care.
  • Rarely, allergic reactions such as hives, swelling of the face or neck, or shortness of breath may occur.
  • Treatment is not given if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient of the medicine, have an infection or inflammation at the injection site, or have a neuromuscular disease such as myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Treatment is also not given if you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
  • Be sure to tell us before treatment if you use aminoglycoside antibiotics or muscle relaxants, have ever had trouble swallowing or breathing, bleed easily or take anticoagulants, or recently had Botox elsewhere.
  • If repeated treatments lead your body to form antibodies to this medicine, its effect may weaken. To lower this risk, we use only the amount needed, at intervals of at least 3 months.
  • Each product has its own approved uses. In Korea, the approved cosmetic uses are glabellar lines and crow’s feet (forehead lines for some products). Mouth corners, chin, nostrils, square jaw, salivary glands, trapezius, calves, thighs and Skin Botox are not approved uses; the doctor decides after an examination. For hyperhidrosis, approved uses differ by product, so we check whether the product we use is approved before treatment.
  • Results, duration, and side effects vary from person to person.

※ Bruising and swelling may occur after a procedure or surgery, depending on the person.

Dr. Shin Young-ik, Medical Director, board-certified dermatologist

DM DOCTOR

A board-certified dermatologist as medical director
Personal diagnosis · Accountable care

Thorough care from a board-certified dermatologist with over 20 years of treating skin

At DM Dermatology, our medical director, a board-certified dermatologist, examines your skin in person and plans treatment around your concerns and daily life.

Dr. Shin Young-ik Medical Director · Board-Certified Dermatologist

  • M.S., Hanyang University College of Medicine
  • Adjunct Professor, Hanyang University
  • Full Member, Korean Dermatological Association
  • Clinical Fellowship in Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University), USA

Care by a board-certified dermatologistPatients here are seen by a dermatologist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Meet our doctor

FAQ

01How long does Botox last?

It depends on the area and the person. Forehead, glabellar and crow’s-feet lines usually last 3–4 months. For the square jaw, the reduced muscle volume can last 6 months or more. Skin Botox usually lasts about 3 months, and hyperhidrosis Botox often lasts around 6 months.

02How soon will I see results after Botox?

In wrinkle areas, movement usually starts to decrease within 2–7 days, and the change becomes clear at around 2 weeks. At around 2 weeks, it is a good idea to check your left–right balance and expressions in a mirror.

03When will I see results from square-jaw Botox?

For the square jaw, change shows only as the muscle shrinks, so it takes longer than for wrinkles. The jaw angle usually starts to change gradually from 2–4 weeks, and the change is clear at around 3 months. After that, the muscle slowly returns to its original size.

04How is Skin Botox different from Botox?

They use the same medicine, but the injection depth and amount differ. Botox is injected into muscle to reduce its movement or volume. Skin Botox places diluted medicine closely through the dermis, aiming at changes in fine lines, sebum, and the jawline border. Neither one is better; the right method depends on your concern.

05Can I build up resistance if I get Botox often?

If repeated treatments lead your body to form antibodies to this medicine, its effect may weaken. To lower this risk, only the amount needed is given, at intervals of at least 3 months. Please also tell us the dates and areas of any treatments you had at other clinics.

06When can I exercise or use a sauna after Botox?

Avoid saunas, massage, and intense exercise for about a week. This keeps heat and pressure away from the treated area. Everyday activities such as light walking are fine.

07Can I lie down right after Botox?

Do not lie down for 4 hours after treatment. This keeps the injection sites from being pressed or rubbed. On the day of treatment, do not rub or massage the injection sites hard.

08Can I drink alcohol after Botox?

Alcohol widens blood vessels and can increase bruising and swelling. We recommend not drinking on the day of treatment and the next day. If you have a bruise, it is a good idea to avoid alcohol until it fades.

09How are Xeomin and Botulax different?

Both are botulinum toxin type A. Xeomin is made by Merz in Germany and Botulax by Hugel in Korea, and they differ in purification method and added ingredients. Units differ in strength from product to product, so a dose of one cannot be swapped one-for-one with the other. We decide together in the consultation, based on the area and your past treatments.

10Who will I see for a Botox consultation at DM Dermatology in Apgujeong?

DM Dermatology is a dermatology clinic where Dr. Shin Young-ik, Medical Director and board-certified dermatologist, sees patients. After checking your wrinkles, muscles, skin, and medical history in an examination, the doctor chooses the right method (Botox or Skin Botox), the areas, and the dose.

CONSULTATION

Consultation comes first

Before any treatment is chosen, a board-certified dermatologist checks your skin in person.

DM Dermatology, 4F, 579-1 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

From Apgujeong Station (Line 3) Exit 5, walk straight for 50 m. 4th floor of the A Twosome Place building

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Saturday
am 10:00 - pm 04:30
Lunch break
pm 01:00 - pm 02:00
Sun & holidays
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