area-specific Botox at Min Clinic Cheongdam, Seoul

What it is and how it is done

• Area-specific Botox can be used on detailed areas of the face, such as the salivary glands, a dimpled chin, the sides of the nose and the mouth corners. It can also be used on areas with excessive sweating, such as the underarms, hands and feet.
• Because muscle size, movement, surrounding tissue and purpose differ by area, the product, amount, injection point and depth should be decided after a diagnosis by the doctor.
• Because the area and amount depend on whether a wide-looking face comes from the salivary glands or the masseter, an accurate diagnosis before treatment is needed.
• Botox for a dimpled chin helps soften a bumpy chin by controlling excessive contraction of the chin muscle.
• Botox for the sides of the nose targets the muscles that move and widen the nostrils, and Botox for the mouth corners controls the muscles that pull the corners down.
• The exact injection points and amount depend on your muscle movement, expressions and left-right balance.
• Botox for excessive sweating may be considered when sweating in areas such as the underarms, palms and soles makes daily life uncomfortable.
• The injection points, spacing and total amount are decided by the actual area and degree of sweating, and the effects and how long they last vary by person.
• Several areas can be treated with Botox together, but the total amount, product, muscle condition of each area and timing of previous treatments need to be checked.
• At Min Clinic, the doctor checks muscle movement and treatment goals for the face and body. The doctor then plans which areas to treat at once and which to treat in stages.

Treatment time and recovery

• The treatment takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Anesthetic cream is used.
• Normal daily activities are generally possible right after treatment.
• The effects may last about 6 to 8 months.

Results and treatment interval

• When the effects of Botox appear depends on the treated area and purpose.
• Changes in muscle movement or sweating can generally be seen over several days to about 1 to 2 weeks after treatment. Changes in salivary glands or contours may appear gradually.
• How long the effects last depends on the area, product, amount, your muscle habits and metabolism.
• Rather than repeating on a fixed schedule, whether to retreat is decided after checking current muscle movement, how the treatment has progressed and when you were last treated.

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.
• Redness, swelling and slight bruising may occur for 1 to 3 days, and they usually improve naturally.
• 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 area-specific Botox, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

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