Gangnam
Dr. Yoongon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Flagship clinic · KOL for leading lifting & regenerative devices
Botulinum toxin type A relaxes the muscles behind dynamic lines across 3 upper-face zones, softening frown, forehead, and crow’s-feet lines for about 3 to 4 months.
Botox is botulinum toxin type A, a neuromodulator injected to relax the facial muscles that fold skin into dynamic wrinkles, softening frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet for about 3 to 4 months. Sessions take around 10 to 15 minutes with minimal downtime. Patients near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station are cared for at our Seoul locations, Gangnam and Myeongdong.
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Botox is the common name for botulinum toxin type A, a purified protein used as a neuromodulator in aesthetic medicine. Injected in tiny, measured amounts, it temporarily relaxes a targeted muscle so the skin above it creases less. It is most often used on the upper face for dynamic wrinkles, the lines caused by repeated movement, such as the frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet at the outer eyes.
Because botulinum toxin works on movement rather than surface texture, it is best suited to dynamic lines rather than static ones etched into resting skin. The effect is not permanent: it typically begins within 3 to 5 days, settles by around 2 weeks, and lasts about 3 to 4 months before muscle movement gradually returns. Skilled, conservative dosing preserves natural expression while softening the lines you want to address.
At Reberry Clinic, botox is consultation-led, with the clinic’s doctors mapping your dynamic lines and tailoring the dose in English. For international patients near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station, treatment is provided across our Seoul locations (Gangnam, Myeongdong), both easily reached from 홍대입구역, so a visit fits neatly into your time in the city.
Botulinum toxin type A acts at the neuromuscular junction, the point where a nerve signals a muscle to contract. It temporarily blocks the release of acetylcholine, the chemical messenger that triggers contraction, so the treated muscle relaxes and stops folding the overlying skin. The effect is localised to where it is placed, which lets a skilled doctor soften a frown while preserving natural movement elsewhere. Precise placement across the roughly 3 upper-face zones matters: small amounts into the frontalis address forehead lines, the glabellar complex handles the 11-lines between the brows, and the orbicularis oculi treats crow’s feet. Onset is gradual because the toxin needs time to take effect, usually starting within 3 to 5 days and reaching full effect by about 2 weeks. As nerve endings sprout new connections over roughly 3 to 4 months, movement returns and maintenance is planned. The clinic’s doctors often refine dosing over the first 1 or 2 sessions as they learn how your muscles respond, which is central to a natural result.
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Doctors map which of your dynamic lines across the 3 upper-face zones are suitable for botulinum toxin at consultation.
Units are tailored to each muscle’s strength, so the frown, forehead, and crow’s feet each receive a specific measured amount.
Fine needles place small amounts into the mapped muscles; the session usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
The effect begins within 3 to 5 days and reaches its clearest look by around 2 weeks as the muscles relax.
Softening lasts about 3 to 4 months, after which movement returns and a follow-up plans the next session.
See representative outcomes from Reberry Clinic. Results build gradually and vary by individual; your plan is assessed at consultation.
The clinic’s doctors map your dynamic lines across the 3 upper-face zones and design a tailored, English-language plan.
A botox session usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with fine injections into the mapped muscles.
Effects begin within 3 to 5 days and settle by around 2 weeks, when your softening is clearest.
Softening typically lasts 3 to 4 months, after which movement gradually returns and maintenance is planned.
Avoid rubbing the area and lying flat for 4 hours; a follow-up around 2 weeks lets your doctor refine dosing.
Patients near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station receive botox at our Seoul locations, Gangnam and Myeongdong, both easily reached from 홍대입구역 with full English support. Our team helps you choose the location that fits your schedule. You can start with our botox injection page.
Patients near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station are cared for at our Seoul locations, Gangnam and Myeongdong, both a short trip from 홍대입구역. Our English-speaking team coordinates your consultation and botox session at whichever location suits your plans while you are in the city.
Botox is botulinum toxin type A, a purified protein used as a neuromodulator in aesthetic medicine. Injected in tiny, measured amounts, it temporarily relaxes targeted muscles so the skin above creases less. It is used for dynamic wrinkles from movement, not surface texture, and is dosed per your individual anatomy at consultation.
Botox treats dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement, most often frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet at the outer eyes. It is less suited to static lines etched at rest, which may need filler. A consultation identifies which of your lines botox can address.
Botox softening typically lasts about 3 to 4 months before muscle movement gradually returns. Duration varies with muscle strength, dose, and the area treated. Because it is maintained rather than permanent, most people plan repeat sessions every few months, which your doctor schedules at consultation for consistent, natural-looking results.
Discomfort is usually minimal, often described as a quick pinch, since fine needles are used and each injection takes seconds. Numbing cream or ice can be applied for sensitive areas. Most people resume normal activities right away, and your doctor gives simple aftercare for the first few hours.
Softening usually begins within 3 to 5 days and reaches its clearest look by about 2 weeks. Results are gradual because the toxin needs time to relax the muscle. Your doctor reviews you around the 2-week mark to check the effect and fine-tune dosing if needed for a balanced result.
A natural result is the goal, and conservative, well-placed dosing preserves some expression rather than freezing the face. A frozen look usually comes from over-treatment. Choosing a doctor who plans carefully across the 3 zones and reviews you at follow-up helps keep movement natural while softening the lines you want addressed.
Botox cost depends on how many areas you treat and the units your muscles need, so there is no single fixed figure. A frown-only plan differs from full upper-face treatment. The clinic’s doctors confirm your individualised cost at consultation. You can read more on our botox injection page.
Yes, botox for dynamic lines is often combined with filler for static folds or with energy-based skin tightening for firmness, planned together by your doctor. Combining addresses different concerns in one visit. You can explore related options such as injectable fillers at consultation.
Botulinum toxin type A is widely studied and generally well tolerated when a trained doctor doses and places it correctly, with Korean and international trials reporting favourable safety profiles. Temporary effects like small bruises or mild heaviness can occur. A consultation reviews your history to confirm you are a suitable candidate first.
Most healthy adults with dynamic frown, forehead, or crow’s-feet lines are suitable candidates. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and certain neuromuscular conditions are contraindications. A consultation reviews your health, medications, and goals so the doctor can confirm suitability and design an appropriate, natural-looking plan tailored to your anatomy.
Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area, strenuous exercise, and lying flat for about 4 hours so the toxin stays where placed. Skip saunas and heavy heat that day. These simple steps help results settle evenly, and a supportive skin care routine helps maintain overall skin quality.
Most people repeat botox every 3 to 4 months as the effect fades, though intervals lengthen for some over time. Your doctor plans a schedule based on how quickly your muscles regain movement. Regular, well-timed sessions keep results natural rather than over-treated, and your treatment notes track this at each visit.
A single day is usually enough for a consultation and botox session, since downtime is minimal and injections take minutes. Many international patients fit botox into a wider trip. Because full results appear by about 2 weeks, some arrange a remote check-in after returning home, coordinated by our English-speaking team.
Yes, flying within a day is generally fine, as botox injections are non-invasive with minimal downtime. Stay upright and avoid rubbing the area for a few hours before travel. Your doctor gives aftercare guidance for the journey. You can also review our skin care tips for travel.
International patients can complete botox in one visit and have a remote check-in in English around the 2-week mark to confirm results, with treatment notes kept on file for return trips. This keeps your plan on track across visits, while supportive skin care at home maintains overall skin quality between sessions.
| Botox (Botulinum Toxin) | Dermal Filler | Energy-Based Skin Tightening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Relaxes muscles that fold the skin | Fills or supports set lines and volume | Heats deeper layers to stimulate collagen |
| Best for | Dynamic frown, forehead, crow's-feet lines | Static folds and lost volume | Overall laxity and skin quality |
| Onset | Begins in 3 to 5 days, settles by 2 weeks | Immediate for volume, softens over days | Gradual over weeks to months |
| Downtime | Usually minimal, tiny marks possible | Possible short-lived swelling or bruising | Usually minimal, some redness |
| Longevity | About 3 to 4 months | Months to over a year by product | Months, builds with sessions |
| Cost drivers | Areas treated and units needed | Product type and volume used | Device, area, and number of sessions |
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