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We often hear questions in the consultation room. When an important event is approaching and it's difficult to spend a long time on skin care, some people look into Skin Botox to improve their skin condition in a short period. However, Skin Botox is not a procedure that solves all skin concerns at once. It's important to understand which concerns it can help with among fine lines, pores, and skin texture, and how it differs from regular Botox, before making a choice.
Today, for those considering Skin Botox, we will explain everything from the effects most frequently asked about, to the differences from regular Botox, the duration of effects, and the possibility of an unnatural expression.
Skin Botox acts on the skin layer, not the muscles.
Skin Botox, also known as Dermotoxin, is a procedure where botulinum toxin is diluted and injected in small amounts multiple times into the dermis, the shallow layer of the skin. The key is that it acts directly on the skin layer, not the muscles. The drug injected into the dermis can act on the sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and fine muscles on the skin's surface, leading to comprehensive skin improvement effects, which helps to boost overall skin condition.
Regular Botox and Skin Botox have different goals.
While both procedures use the same ingredient, they have distinct differences in purpose and method. Regular Botox is injected intensively into the muscle layer at a few selected points to improve deep wrinkles that form when making expressions, such as on the forehead, glabella, and around the eyes. The goal is to reduce the movement of specific muscles.
In contrast, Skin Botox is injected widely and densely only into the dermis across the entire face, focusing on improving the skin's own condition, such as fine lines, pores, skin texture, and elasticity, rather than paralyzing muscles. Understanding the difference between a procedure that inhibits muscle movement and one that restores the skin's own health makes it easier to determine which one suits your current concerns.
Addressing fine lines, pores, and skin texture together.
Some people say they have an important event like a wedding, photoshoot, or meeting approaching, and they don't have much time but wish their skin looked even a little better. In such cases, rather than getting multiple procedures at once, it's best to first consider whether your main concern is fine lines, pores, or skin texture. If your concerns are fine wrinkles, enlarged pores, or uneven skin texture rather than deep wrinkles or sagging, Skin Botox can be considered as an option. However, there can be individual differences in when and to what extent the effects appear, so if you have an important event approaching, it's advisable to allow ample time and consult with medical staff to determine the timing of the procedure.
Shallow fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and on the forehead that remain even without making expressions are caused by decreased skin elasticity. Skin Botox helps to gently relax the fine muscle fibers in the superficial layer of the skin and induce collagen production, contributing to smoother skin texture. If pores appear enlarged due to active sebum secretion, it can be expected to reduce the activity of sebaceous glands and sweat glands, controlling oiliness and shrinking pores, leading to reduced shine and tighter-looking pores. The drug, injected densely across the entire face, can stimulate the dermis to make the overall skin texture smoother and even bring about a natural lifting effect.
Frequently asked questions about duration, expression, and pain.
While there are individual differences in when the effects appear, they usually begin to show gradually 1-2 weeks after the procedure, with the most satisfactory results often felt around 1 month. The duration of effects can also vary depending on skin condition and lifestyle, but it is generally known to last about 2-3 months. If you desire consistent management, it is recommended to receive the procedure according to the cycle.
Many people worry about their expression looking unnatural, which can occur if the drug penetrates too deeply into the muscle layer or if the dosage is excessive. Therefore, the experience of the medical staff is important to accurately diagnose facial structure and skin thickness and inject the necessary dosage at the correct depth.
Since multiple injections are made into the skin, there may be a stinging sensation, but applying anesthetic cream before the procedure can significantly reduce the pain. While the possibility of resistance cannot be completely ruled out in botulinum toxin procedures, using genuine products and correct dosages, and adhering to the injection intervals recommended by medical staff, can help lower the likelihood of resistance developing.
In summary
Skin Botox is not simply an act of injecting; it is a process of accurately diagnosing an individual's fine lines, pores, and skin texture, and then designing the appropriate depth, dosage, and injection interval. Since the results can vary greatly depending on this design, if you are considering Skin Botox in Suwon, we recommend that you receive a thorough explanation of the plan tailored to your skin condition during the consultation stage.
Reviewed by: Dr. Kwon Yu-ri · Representative Director, Family Medicine Specialist, Academic Director of the Korean Society for Melasma · First published 2026-09-14 · Last reviewed 2026-09-20
This content is for the purpose of providing medical information, and the effects and side effects may vary for individuals. Please consult with medical staff to determine an accurate diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure. This post is a medical advertisement in accordance with Article 56 of the 「Medical Act」.