
Hello, this is #SioClinic, a popular choice for those getting Botox for the first time near Seongsu Station.
For those looking for Botox services in the Seongsu Station area, today we would like to explain the principles of Botox, the different types available, and essential information for first-time patients.
Botox has now become a familiar procedure for many.
However, this has also led to many people deciding to get the procedure without accurate information.
1. What is Botox, and how does it work?
Botox is a medical product whose main ingredient is a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin.
While some may be concerned because of the word 'toxin,' it is safely used for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes in highly purified, minute amounts.
The principle of Botox is simple. When our facial expression muscles move, neurotransmitters are released; Botox temporarily inhibits the release of these transmitters. When the muscles do not move, wrinkles do not form, or existing wrinkles can be softened.
Common treatment areas include the following:
Wrinkle improvement: Wrinkles in areas that use expression muscles, such as the glabella, forehead, and eye area.
Contour improvement: Areas where muscles are developed and bulky, such as the square jaw or calves.
Others: Trapezius, salivary glands, hyperhidrosis, etc.
2. What types of Botox are there?
Botulinum toxin products used for Botox procedures are released under various names by many domestic and international pharmaceutical companies. Each product has been proven safe through strict approval processes by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
All botulinum toxin products have the same core ingredient, but there may be subtle differences in manufacturing processes or trace additives. What is important is not the type of product itself, but selecting the most suitable product for the patient's condition and treatment area, and performing the procedure accurately.
It is recommended to confirm the product and treatment plan that suits you through a thorough consultation before the procedure.
3. If you are getting Botox for the first time
Although Botox seems like a simple procedure, a professional approach is essential to achieve satisfactory results.
Everyone has different muscle development, facial anatomical structures, and wrinkle patterns. It is most important to precisely diagnose not just how to remove 'forehead wrinkles,' but which muscle movements caused them, and where and how much to inject to ensure expressions do not become unnatural after the procedure.
Also, excessive dosage can dull the movement of expression muscles, leading to an unnatural impression. Based on the medical staff's experience and know-how, the appropriate dosage must be determined to achieve the most effective and natural results.
[If Botox is injected into the wrong location, side effects such as drooping eyelids or awkward expressions may occur. Therefore, receiving treatment from experienced medical staff with a deep understanding of facial anatomy is the surest way to achieve safe and satisfactory results.]
Glabellar Botox case performed at Sio Clinic
Botox reviews that completely change your impression
The glabella is the most important area
that determines a person's first impression.
Therefore, even for a procedure that seems very simple,
the results can vary greatly depending on
'who' performs it.
ex) Before and after photos apply to specific patients,
and results can vary from person to person
even with the same procedure. Side effects may occur.
※These before and after photos were taken of the same person under identical conditions,
and are used as they are without any photo editing or manipulation.
Glabellar Botox is not just about paralyzing muscles,
but about precisely reading each individual's
expression habits and muscle movements.
If the location is slightly off or the dosage is excessive,
the eyes may feel heavy or expressions may become awkward.
If you have decided to get Botox for the first time,
or are wondering which Botox to get at a dermatology clinic,
join Sio Clinic near Seongsu Station!
From skin consultation to analysis and treatment,
everything is conducted directly by the head doctor.
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This article is adapted from SHIO Clinic's official Naver blog.
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