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Botox Before and After by Area: Forehead to Chin
Botox before and after by area: forehead, glabella, crow's feet, under eyes and chin. Anti-wrinkle Botox from ₩29,000 excl. VAT, 10–20 minutes. Ask on WhatsApp.
Dr. Sarang LimHead Doctor, Muse Clinic Myeongdong · 9 min read
In this article
- 01Botox before and after, area by area: what really changes
- 02Who anti-wrinkle Botox is for (and who it is not for)
- 03How wrinkle Botox works at Muse: the 10–20 minute visit
- 04Anti-wrinkle Botox price in Seoul: options and what changes the number
- 05Botox before and after timeline: when it shows, how long it lasts
- 06Side effects and the part clinics skip
- 07Cheek wrinkles, lip lines and full face Botox: where I say no
- 08Why visitors book anti-wrinkle Botox at Muse Clinic Myeongdong
Most people searching Botox before and after want one thing: to know what will actually change on their own face, not a filtered photo. So this page walks through each area we treat, forehead to chin, and says what moves, what does not, and when you will see it. Anti-wrinkle Botox is the injection that relaxes the small expression muscles that fold the skin into lines. When the muscle stops pulling, the line stops being pressed in, and over weeks the skin smooths.
At Muse Clinic Myeongdong the anti-wrinkle Botox list starts from ₩29,000 (excl. 10% VAT) for a single small area. The injection itself takes 10–20 minutes. Below: the areas, who suits it, the timeline, the side effects clinics tend to skip, and what changes the price.
Botox before and after, area by area: what really changes
Every area on our list is a specific muscle. The result depends on what that muscle does. Here is the honest version of each, in the order people ask.
| Area | The line it treats | What changes | What it does not do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forehead | Horizontal lines when you raise your brows | Lines soften; the forehead looks smoother in photos | Does not lift a heavy brow; dose is kept moderate so the brow does not drop |
| Glabella (eleven lines) | Vertical lines between the brows when you frown | The frowning, angry-looking impression eases | A deep etched crease fades slowly, not overnight |
| Crow's feet | Fan lines at the outer eye when you smile | Smile lines soften; the eye area looks rested | Does not tighten loose eyelid skin |
| Under eyes | Fine lines that bunch under the eye when smiling | Bunching lines relax | Does not fill hollows or lift bags |
| Eyebrows | Muscle pull that flattens the brow shape | A slightly more open, lifted brow line | Small change; not a brow lift |
| Nose (bridge, wings) | Bunny lines on the bridge; flaring nostrils | Scrunch lines ease; nasal flare reduces | Does not change nose shape or size |
| Chin (cobblestone) | Dimpled, bumpy chin when lips press together | Chin surface smooths; the chin looks calmer at rest | Does not add length or projection |
| Gummy smile | Upper lip lifting too high when you smile | Less gum shows when smiling | Dose is small so the smile stays natural |
Who anti-wrinkle Botox is for (and who it is not for)
The treatment works on expression lines, the ones that appear or deepen when you move your face. Our list describes the typical patient as someone with wrinkles from facial expression, someone concerned about wrinkles from aging, someone with a frowning impression, or someone worried about skin losing firmness with age.
- Lines that show when you raise your brows, frown, or smile, and fade when you relax
- A resting face that reads as tired or angry because of the glabella
- A bumpy chin or a gummy smile that shows in every photo
- Not a match: deep folds that are fully there at rest, sagging skin, or hollows that need volume
If a line is carved in even when your face is still, toxin alone will not erase it. It will stop it getting deeper. For fine surface lines on the cheeks and open pores, Dermatoxin, a diluted skin Botox placed shallowly across the skin, is the tool I would talk about instead. I say which at the consultation rather than injecting something that will not show.
How wrinkle Botox works at Muse: the 10–20 minute visit
A structured consultation with an interpreter comes first. Then the plan is made and performed one to one by the head doctor. The steps on our list are: a 1-on-1 consultation, cooling to numb the skin, design, and the injections. Genuine product and the correct dose, checked in front of you, is the clinic's first motto.
- 01Consultation: I ask you to frown, raise your brows, and smile, and mark where the muscles actually pull.
- 02Cooling over the area so the needle is barely felt.
- 03You see the vial and the measured dose before it goes in.
- 04Several small injections per area, placed where the muscle works hardest.
- 05Done. No dressing. You can go back into Myeongdong.
Anti-wrinkle Botox price in Seoul: options and what changes the number
Three things move the price on our list: how many areas (1, 3, or 5 areas, or a 1+1 event that covers two), which toxin (standard Korean-made or Coretox, a premium Korean toxin chosen for its low risk of resistance), and which area, since a small area such as the chin or nasal flare has its own line. Every number is the same one a Korean patient sees. Prices exclude 10% VAT.
- Domestic Wrinkle Botox for 1 parts 1+1₩198,000₩69,000
- Premium Domestic wrinkle Botox (Coretox) for 1 Part 1+1₩330,000₩110,000
- All-in-One Korean Wrinkle Botox 5 Areas₩165,000₩89,000
- All-in-One Premium Korean Wrinkle Botox 5 Areas₩275,000₩189,000
- See all 12 options →
Event prices run for a limited period and may change. The treatment page shows the live list.
If you plan to repeat Botox over years, the resistance point behind Coretox matters more than the price gap between the two lines. If this is a one-off before a wedding or a trip, the standard Korean-made toxin does the job. I will say which I would pick for you rather than upsell by default. The full price list for every treatment is on the treatments page.
Botox before and after timeline: when it shows, how long it lasts
Visitors on a short trip often fly home before the effect has settled and wonder whether it worked. It did. Here is the sequence I describe at every consultation. Results and how long they last vary from person to person.
| When | What you notice |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Small bumps at injection points for an hour or so. No dressing, nothing to hide. |
| Days 3–7 | The muscle starts to feel lighter. Frowning or raising the brows produces a smaller fold. |
| Weeks 2–4 | The effect has settled. Expression lines are soft; deep etched lines keep fading. This is the before-and-after moment. |
| Month 3 | The effect lasts about 3 months on our list. Movement slowly returns; we suggest repeating 3–4 months apart. |
Side effects and the part clinics skip
Wrinkle Botox is a routine injection, but every procedure carries the possibility of side effects, and you should hear them before you agree. Almost all of them come from toxin spreading to a neighbouring muscle or from a dose that is too high for your face. Both are avoided by placement and restraint, not by luck.
- Bruising or a tender spot at an injection point: a few days.
- A heavy or tight feeling in the forehead in the first weeks while you get used to less movement.
- Brow drop after forehead Botox: the reason the forehead dose is kept moderate and the glabella is checked first.
- Eyelid droop: uncommon, temporary, and avoided by keeping glabella injections away from the eyelid-lifting muscle.
- Slight asymmetry: can be touched up after 2 weeks once the effect has settled, if the doctor agrees it is needed.
Cheek wrinkles, lip lines and full face Botox: where I say no
Some searches lead people to ask for areas that are not on the anti-wrinkle list, and I would rather explain than inject. Cheek wrinkles that are fine and crepey are a skin-texture problem; that is Dermatoxin territory, not standard Botox. Lip wrinkles and the muscle around the mouth need lip movement to talk and eat, so toxin there is a small-dose, case-by-case decision made at the consultation, not a menu item.
Full face Botox is not one injection. It is a combination: the expression areas above, sometimes the chin or gummy smile, and for a wide lower face, masseter Botox into the jaw muscle. The 5-area option covers most upper-face combinations in one sitting. The jaw is a separate line because it is a much larger muscle with a different dose.
Why visitors book anti-wrinkle Botox at Muse Clinic Myeongdong
Three things we put in writing rather than promise. One price list, identical to the Korean price: there is no foreigner menu, and every option is published on the treatments page. Interpreters in the clinic, in English, Japanese and Chinese, who stay with you from consultation through treatment. The head doctor consults and treats: after the structured consultation the plan is made and performed one to one by Dr. Sarang Lim.
Practical details for a trip: the clinic is a one-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5, on the 3rd floor of the building with a Twosome Place café at street level, across from the Shinsegae side of Hoehyeon Station. We are open Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00 and Saturday to Sunday 09:00–15:00, so a weekend slot between shopping is realistic.
Questions people ask
Before you message us
How much does forehead Botox cost in Seoul?
At Muse Clinic Myeongdong the anti-wrinkle Botox list starts at ₩29,000 for a single small area such as a cobblestone chin or nasal flare, and forehead Botox with a Korean-made toxin is a separate line on the same list. All prices exclude 10% VAT and are the same numbers a Korean patient pays. Event prices change, so the treatment page always shows the current list.
When will I see Botox before and after results on my forehead?
The lines soften over the first few days as the muscle stops pulling, and the effect settles fully within the first month. Deep lines that were etched in for years fade more slowly than a fresh line, because the crease in the skin needs time to relax once the muscle underneath stops folding it. Results and how long they last vary from person to person.
Does Botox under eyes work for wrinkles?
It helps with the fine lines that bunch up under the eye when you smile, because those are made by the muscle around the eye. It does not fill hollows, lift bags, or fix lines that are there when your face is completely still. At the consultation I ask you to smile and relax so we can see which type you have before deciding.
How long does anti-wrinkle Botox last?
On our list the effect lasts about 3 months, and we suggest repeating 3–4 months apart. People with strong expression muscles or who frown at a screen all day often notice movement returning sooner. Repeating on schedule keeps the line from re-forming, and many patients find the interval stretches a little over time.
Can I get Botox on multiple areas in one visit?
Yes. The 3-area and 5-area options exist for exactly that, and the whole visit, including consultation and cooling, is around 10–20 minutes for the injections. Common combinations are forehead plus glabella, or glabella plus crow's feet. The doctor decides the dose per area at the consultation so one area does not overpower another.
Is chin Botox the same as jaw Botox?
No. Chin Botox relaxes the small muscle in the front of the chin that makes it look dimpled or bumpy when you press your lips together. Jaw Botox goes into the masseter, the large chewing muscle at the back corner of the jaw, to slim the lower face. They are different muscles, different doses, and different lines on our price list.
Results and maintenance period vary by individual. Every procedure carries the possibility of side effects, which are explained before you agree to treatment. Prices exclude 10% VAT and event prices may change. This article is general information from the clinic and is not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at the consultation.
Written by
Dr. Sarang Lim
Head Doctor · Muse Clinic Myeongdong
- Education & training
- Graduated, Inje University College of Medicine · Residency training, Paik Medical Center (Inje University) · Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School, Master's degree · Indiana University Kelley School of Business
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Treatments in this article
Excl. 10% VAT · same list Korean patients pay
