calf Botox at Min Clinic Cheongdam, Seoul

What it is and how it is done

• Calf Botox is a treatment that injects botulinum toxin into an overdeveloped calf muscle to control muscle movement.
• Over time, the muscle volume gradually decreases, which can help smooth a prominent calf and the leg line.
• It varies by person, but gradual changes can be seen from about 2 weeks after treatment.
• Changes in calf muscle volume progress slowly, and a more natural leg line is often seen after about 6 to 8 weeks.
• It varies by person, but daily life is generally not much affected.
• Temporary redness, bruising or stiffness at the injection sites may appear after treatment.
• It is best to avoid rubbing the treated area too much or doing strenuous lower-body exercise for about 1 to 2 days.
• Depending on the amount, injection points and your muscle condition, temporary stiffness or a feeling of weakness may appear.
• It is important to adjust the area and amount with the muscle function needed for daily movement in mind.
• The amount is decided individually by checking muscle size and range, the position of the calf bulge, differences between the legs, muscle movement when walking and your treatment history.

Treatment time and recovery

• The treatment takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
• No anesthesia is used.
• Normal daily activities are generally possible right after treatment.

Aftercare and precautions

• Take care not to rub the treated area too much, and avoid strong pressure or deep facial massage.
• Very rarely, pigmentation may appear, and it usually improves naturally over time.
• It is best to avoid saunas and Korean bathhouses for about 1 week after treatment.
• It is best to avoid alcohol and smoking where possible.
• If the treated area turns red or feels hot for a while, a cold compress can help.
• Face washing and makeup are possible from the day of treatment.
• If severe swelling or pain continues in the treated area, contact the clinic right away.

At Min Clinic

• At Min Clinic, all medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.
• Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including calf Botox, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

Articles about calf Botox

• Calf Botox for Men in Korea: Does It Hurt?
• Calf Botox for Men in Gangnam: How Long It Takes
• Calf Botox for Men in Gangnam: How It Works
• Calf Botox for Men in Korea: Makeup, Exercise and Flying After Treatment

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