Botox
Also known as: Botox, onabotulinumtoxinA
Korean name: 보톡스
About this procedure
Manufactured by Allergan/AbbVie (USA), distributed by AbbVie Korea. Temporarily blocks nerve transmission to muscles, reducing muscle contraction (the principle is common to all toxins)
Who it's for
People who want to reduce wrinkles in the glabella, around the eyes, and forehead, as well as large muscle reduction in the square jaw and trapezius
Effect
Aims to reduce wrinkles and muscle size, with effects varying by individual
How long results last
Up to 4 months (based on ) — refer to common class information
Procedure time
Common class (5-10 minutes)
Anesthesia
None/topical (confirmation not possible — likely varies by area but not definitively stated)
Downtime
Refer to common class information
Recommended stay in Korea
1-2 days (general guideline, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Alternative procedures
Xeomin, Dysport, Nabota, etc. — all are Type A toxins but differ in manufacturer and purification methods (such as removal of complex proteins)
Cautions
Refer to common class information
Aftercare
Refer to common class (e.g., do not lie down for 4 hours)
Regulatory note
Not applicable (MFDS approved)