Skin Botox · Botulinum Toxin Type A
Same Botox.
Different effect.
Wrinkle Botox reduces muscle size; Skin Botox places small amounts spread across the shallow skin layer to control fine lines, pores, and sebum.
Each area
has its own timing.
Because it's spread widely across a shallow layer, when you notice the change depends on the area.
- When change appears
- Face 1 week / Body 3–4 weeksThe larger the muscle, the later you'll notice it.
- Common reactions
- Recovers within 1–2 weeksYou may notice a swollen feeling, bruising, or redness.
- Washing / Makeup
- Same day, once bleeding stopsDon't rub the treated area hard.
- Heat / Exercise
- Take care for about a weekAvoid heavy drinking, saunas, and jjimjilbang. Intense muscle exercise may reduce the effect.
Same medicine,
different depth.
Wrinkle Botox is injected into the muscles that create facial expressions. Skin Botox places very small amounts, divided into many points, in the shallower skin layer. The ingredient is the same, but where it acts is different.
- The active ingredient is Clostridium botulinum toxin type A.
- Wrinkle Botox goes into the expression muscles; Skin Botox goes into the shallower skin layer above them.
- Instead of concentrating it in one spot, small amounts are spread over a wide area.
- Botulinum toxin products are prescription medicines, prescribed and administered by a doctor.
- The effect is not permanent. Repeated injections can lead to antibodies that reduce the effect, so the interval is discussed with the medical team.
The skin layer, not the expression muscle
Stratum corneumEpidermisDermisFat layerMuscle layerSkin BotoxDivided injections in a shallow layerWrinkle BotoxFilling treatments
won't change your pores.
Pores that look enlarged and oiliness that builds up by the afternoon are a different issue from treatments that add moisture or induce collagen production.
Skin Botox works on the skin's shallow layer to control fine lines, enlarged pores, and excess sebum production. It also looks at achieving a more even skin texture.
For one week,
avoid heat.
Avoid heavy drinking, saunas, and jjimjilbang, and don't rub the treated area hard. Intense muscle exercise may reduce the effect.
What to know before treatment, and what to tell us
- You may notice some puffiness, bruising, or redness at the treatment site, which resolves within 1 to 2 weeks.
- Washing your face and applying makeup are fine on the day of treatment once bleeding has stopped. However, avoid rubbing the treated area hard.
- Apply enough moisturizer to protect the skin and prevent dryness, and use sunscreen when going outside.
- Intense muscle exercise may reduce the effect of Botox, so please avoid it as much as possible, and avoid heavy drinking, saunas, and jjimjilbang for about a week.
- As the muscle shrinks, you may feel some stiffness, or supporting muscles may temporarily look enlarged; this improves within 2 weeks to a month.
- Wrinkle Botox suppresses certain facial expressions, so you may temporarily feel your expression looks unnatural, your eyes feel heavy to open, or under-eye fat appear more prominent. If symptoms last more than a week or feel uncomfortable, please contact us.
- Please tell us about any medications you're taking and how you responded to previous toxin treatments before your appointment.
- Risk cannot be guaranteed at zero.
Skin Botox,
is it right for me?
Consider it if this sounds like you
- You're bothered by enlarged pores and oiliness that builds up in the afternoon
- You want to address fine lines and skin texture together
- You find Botox that reduces muscle size too strong
In these cases, let's look at something else
- If inner dryness and lack of glow are your main concern
We first consider HA options (Revive · Skinvive). - If depressed scars and rough texture are your main concern
We consider rebuilding the dermal structure (Juvelook). - If inflammation and frequent breakouts keep coming back
We first consider restoring the skin environment (Rejuran). - If dermal thickness and volume have decreased
We also consider reinforcing dermal density (Re2o · CellREDM).
Do you really
need Skin Botox?
Getting everything isn't the default. There may be a treatment better suited to your current concern, so we've listed them below. Take a look and choose only what you need.
- Revive · Skinvive (HA)Handles cases involving dehydration, radiance, and skin density.
- Rejuran (PN)Handles restoring the skin environment when frequent breakouts slow recovery.
- Juvelook (PDLLA)Handles cases requiring rebuilding of the dermal structure, like pitted scars and rough texture.
- Re2o · CellREDM (hADM)Handles cases requiring direct reinforcement of dermal density and volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skin Botox just a weaker version of Botox?
No. It targets a different layer and has a different purpose. Unlike Botox, which reduces muscle size, it works on the skin's shallow layer to control fine lines, enlarged pores, and excess sebum production.
Do I see results right away?
For the face, changes typically appear within about a week. For larger muscles, such as on the body, it's around 3 to 4 weeks. This varies by individual.
Will my expression look unnatural?
Wrinkle Botox suppresses certain facial expressions, so you may temporarily feel your expression looks unnatural or your eyes feel heavy to open. If this lasts more than a week or feels uncomfortable, please contact us. Skin Botox works on a shallow layer, but this can vary by area and dose.
When can I start exercising?
Intense muscle exercise may reduce the effect, so please avoid it as much as possible. Also avoid heavy drinking, saunas, and jjimjilbang for about a week.
If the effect is weak, can I get a touch-up?
A touch-up for reduced effect is possible within 2 weeks of treatment, at the medical staff's discretion. Domestic products are used, and switching products incurs an additional fee.
Why does the price differ between clinics?
Even for the same treatment name, the price differs depending on the product, total number of units, and dilution. Checking these three points first during consultation makes comparison easier.
Which products are used?
We carry both Korean-made and imported products. We use approved botulinum toxin products, including Coretox and Xeomin, and which product to use is decided during your consultation based on the treatment area, your goals, and how you responded to previous treatments. All botulinum toxin products are prescription medicines that must be prescribed and administered by a doctor. We'll explain the products and options during your consultation.
Can I get this together with a skin booster?
Combining multiple treatments doesn't automatically mean a better plan. Whether they can be done together on the same day, and in what order, is decided during your consultation.
You don't need to
pick a product first.
Just prepare three things before your consultation. These three points decide whether we focus on wrinkles or on pores and oiliness.
- Where your pores look enlarged, and what time of day oiliness builds up
- Any previous toxin treatments and how you responded
- Any important dates within the next month
For the current package, price, duration, and terms, please check the linked promotion page.