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Botulinum toxin

보툴리눔 톡신 · 보톡스

A medicine, distinct from a filler.

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THE VISUAL EXPLAINER / Botulinum toxin

A temporary change in muscle signalling

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What does the work?
An injectable medicine
Where does it act?
Nerve-to-muscle communication
Botulinum toxin: Nerve signal — Nerves normally release a chemical messenger that tells a muscle to contract.. Signal release reduced — Botulinum toxin reduces release of that messenger at treated nerve endings.. Less muscle activity — Selected muscle activity decreases temporarily, which may soften movement-related lines.
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  1. 01

    Nerve signal

    Nerves normally release a chemical messenger that tells a muscle to contract.

  2. 02

    Signal release reduced

    Botulinum toxin reduces release of that messenger at treated nerve endings.

  3. 03

    Less muscle activity

    Selected muscle activity decreases temporarily, which may soften movement-related lines.

What this picture does — and does not — explain

This illustrates muscle action only, not every medical use. It does not fill lost volume. Products and their dosing units are not interchangeable.

Illustrations show a concept, not a treatment result or instructions for performing a procedure. Medical review has not yet been completed.

Based on AAD: procedure and safety information ↗
Source checked 2026-10-09

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01

How to understand it

Botulinum toxin changes activity in selected muscles. “Botox” is often used conversationally, but the exact medicine and its authorised uses must be identified. It is not a material used to add volume.

02

What to discuss

Ask whether muscle activity is relevant to your concern. Product, area and individual assessment matter more than a generic package name.

03

How it is delivered

Injection of a medicine.

04

Risks & questions

Bruising and unwanted weakness can occur. Discuss asymmetry, eyelid effects and the exact product’s precautions. Seek urgent care for breathing or swallowing difficulty.

05

Planning recovery

Ask when the clinician will assess the result and how to contact them after leaving Korea.

FOLLOW THE SOURCE

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AAD: procedure and safety information ↗

Checked 2026-10-09. Overseas device information does not establish Korean authorisation. Confirm the exact local product label.

THE PRODUCT IS A SEPARATE QUESTION

Names you may encounter.

Botulinum toxin

Dysport ↗

디스포트

Dysport is a botulinum toxin type A medicine. The source photograph shows the US 300-unit vial presentation.

Category
Botulinum toxin type A
Shown presentation
US 300-unit vial

2 clinic options with sources

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Botulinum toxin

Xeomin ↗

제오민

Xeomin is a botulinum toxin medicine. Merz Korea lists 50-unit and 100-unit presentations with specific upper-face wrinkle indications.

Category
Botulinum toxin
Korean presentations
50 / 100 units

8 clinic options with sources

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Botulinum toxin

Nabota ↗

나보타

Nabota is Daewoong’s botulinum toxin type A product. The manufacturer lists 50-, 100- and 200-unit vial presentations.

Category
Botulinum toxin type A
Manufacturer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical

1 clinic options with sources

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FROM PRODUCT TO PLACE

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Apgujeong, Seoul

Layer Clinic · Apgujeong

Product
Coretox; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
The clinic states that its doctor consults directly in English. Confirm support for aftercare on your visit date.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

NEST Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Xeomin · crow’s-feet menu item; dosage to be confirmed
Published price
KRW 90,000 / listed area
Price scope
August 2026 published menu; 10% VAT excluded. The clinic lists a KRW 55,000 consultation/analysis fee, waived with treatment. Confirm the current total.
Language
The clinic lists English, Korean, Chinese and Japanese and describes English consultations. Confirm staffing for your appointment.

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Gangnam, Seoul

Muse Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Xeomin · wrinkle treatment for one area; dosage to be confirmed
Published price
KRW 55,000 / 1 area
Price scope
Discounted menu price when checked; VAT excluded. Ask which area and dosage are included. This does not establish equivalence to another clinic’s quote.
Language
The clinic has an English website. The language of the medical consultation and aftercare has not been independently confirmed.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Seye Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Xeomin; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English product page is available. Confirm the language of the medical consultation and aftercare.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Seye Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Coretox; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English product page is available. Confirm the language of the medical consultation and aftercare.

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Gangnam, Seoul

SIA Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Xeomin; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangnam, Seoul

SIA Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Coretox; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Apgujeong, Seoul

AP865 Clinic · Apgujeong

Product
Xeomin; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
The source reviewed is in Korean. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Hongdae / Mapo, Seoul

Forena Clinic · Hongdae

Product
Dysport; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Hongdae / Mapo, Seoul

Forena Clinic · Hongdae

Product
Xeomin; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Yeongjong, Incheon

Youngjong Central Dermatology

Product
Dysport; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Apgujeong, Seoul

WELLS Dermatology · Apgujeong

Product
Nabota; clinic describes a Rejuran Tox option and hyperhidrosis treatment. Confirm availability for your intended indication.
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangdong, Seoul

Somsei Clinic · Dunchon

Product
Xeomin; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
The source reviewed is in Korean. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangdong, Seoul

Somsei Clinic · Dunchon

Product
Coretox; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
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