Injectable Dermatology
Body Botox
Body Line & Sweat Control
- Duration
- 20-40 min depending on number of zones
- Sessions
- Single session per zone; repeat every 4-6 months for maintenance
- Downtime
- None (mild needle marks 1-2 days; faint bruising in a minority of sites resolves in 5-7 days)
Body Botox Treatment in Seoul
Body Botox softens lines by targeting muscle prominence and manages excessive sweating. It does not remove fat directly — for fat volume or laxity, other body-contouring options are discussed.
- Duration
- 10–30 min
- Sessions
- Every 3–6 months (maintenance)
- Downtime
- Short (improves in a few days)
- Peak Result
- 4–8 weeks (gradual)
Results Over Time
Body Botox may be considered for the calves, trapezius, shoulders, arms, or sweat-prone areas including the underarms, hands, or feet.
01Same day
Mild swelling, redness, or injection marks may occur. Avoid strenuous exercise and intense heat on the day of treatment.
02Week 1
The treated muscle or sweat area begins to respond gradually; some early changes in tension or heaviness.
03Week 2
Muscle relaxation or sweat reduction becomes more noticeable. Body-line change is usually subtle at first.
04Weeks 4–8
Contour changes become more apparent; trapezius or calf lines look softer as muscle activity decreases.
05Months 3–6
Maintenance timing can be discussed; repeat treatment may be considered based on lifestyle.
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Body Botox
Body Botox is a neuromodulator injection that temporarily reduces nerve signals to selected muscles or sweat glands — refining body lines and reducing excessive sweating. It does not remove fat.
Muscle Relaxation
Temporarily reduces nerve signals to prominent muscles (calf, trapezius) to soften bulky lines.
Sweat Control
Reduces excessive sweating in the underarms, hands, or feet.
Natural Body Line
Aims for a softer, balanced line rather than an artificial or over-reduced appearance.
Treatment Process
01Consultation
The dermatologist evaluates the concern, muscle development, sweating pattern, medical history, and goals — Body Botox suits muscle- or sweat-related concerns.
02Treatment Design
Injection points are planned by anatomy, symmetry, and desired change — for a softer, balanced line rather than over-reduction.
03Treatment
Botulinum toxin type A is injected into the planned areas with attention to dose, depth, safety, and natural balance.
04Aftercare & Guidance
Guidance on exercise, pressure, and heat exposure; follow-up or maintenance is discussed based on response.
Recovery & Care
Same day
Small injection marks, mild swelling, redness, or bruising may occur. Avoid strenuous exercise and heat for a short period.
Week 1
The treated muscle or sweat area begins to respond; early changes in tension, sweating, or heaviness by area.
Week 2
Muscle relaxation or sweat reduction becomes more noticeable; body-line change develops progressively.
Weeks 4–8 / Months 3–6
Effect becomes more apparent; discuss maintenance timing based on goal, muscle size, and response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Which botulinum toxin brands?
Two brands only: Allergan Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) or Merz Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA, accessory-protein-free). Both MFDS-licensed with traceable lot numbers.
Q.What is the 400 U daily cap?
Operator-set safety policy across all zones in a single day. If your goal exceeds 400 U, remaining zones scheduled for a separate visit ≥ 4 weeks later. Chart verified before final syringe.
Q.How long does body botox last?
Muscle: onset 1-2 weeks, peak 4-8 weeks, duration 4-6 months. Hyperhidrosis: within 1 week onset, 4-7 months durability. Maintenance every 4-6 months.
Q.Permanent muscle weakness?
No, reversible. Nerve terminals regenerate over 4-6 months. Repeated cycles may produce some disuse atrophy (the desired aesthetic effect) but nerve and contractile capacity remain intact.
Q.Biceps / triceps body botox?
Off-label for aesthetic slimming. Conservative individualized dosing with pre/post grip strength documentation. Patients whose work or sport relies on upper-body strength counseled candidly; we will decline if functional needs and aesthetic dose are not compatible.
Q.Body vs skin vs face botox?
Body: intramuscular for bulk reduction (or intradermal grid for hyperhidrosis). Skin botox: superficial facial dermis micro-dose for pores / sebum. Face botox: standard wrinkle relaxer. Same brands, different dilution / depth / zone.
Q.Exercise / athletic impact?
Avoid heavy exercise 24h. Trapezius rarely affects overhead sport. Calf can reduce sprint power for several months. Biceps / triceps may reduce max-effort load for months — defer if competition within 3 months.
Q.Hyperhidrosis vs cosmetic body botox?
Hyperhidrosis: intradermal grid targeting eccrine sweat glands (level A evidence for axillary; ~50 U/axilla). Onset within 1 week, duration 4-7 months. Palmar / plantar may produce transient grip weakness or foot-fatigue for 2-4 weeks.
Q.Insurance coverage for hyperhidrosis?
Korean NHI does not cover BoNT for hyperhidrosis as aesthetic indication. Some home-country private plans cover HDSS 3-4 with prior topical failure. Itemized receipt provided; we do not bill insurers directly.
Q.Who should NOT receive body botox?
Hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin; active infection at site; neuromuscular junction disorders (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton, ALS); pregnancy or lactation. Relative: aminoglycoside antibiotics, bleeding disorders / anticoagulation, prior antibody response.
References7
The clinical claims on this page — device specs, efficacy timelines, safety profile — are supported by the primary sources below. Each citation links to the original paper or regulatory record.
- [1]Accessory nerve distribution for aesthetic botulinum toxin injections into the upper trapezius muscle: anatomical study and clinical trial. Surg Radiol Anat (Bae et al.) — cadaver N=13 + clinical N=13, reproducible BoNT injection sites for shoulder contouring (2018).
- [2]Anatomical guide for botulinum neurotoxin injection: Application to cosmetic shoulder contouring, pain syndromes, and cervical dystonia. Clin Anat (Yi et al.) — modified Sihler's method N=16 cadaver, intramuscular neural distribution mapping (2020).
- [3]Botulinum Toxin Injections for Leg Contouring in East Asians. Dermatol Surg (Cheng et al.) — literature review of gastrocnemius BoNT for calf reduction in East Asian patients (2020).
- [4]Treatment of hyperhidrosis with Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA): Development, insights, and impact. Medicine (Lowe, Naumann, Eadie) — onabotulinumtoxinA hyperhidrosis development program review (2023).
- [5]Hyperhidrosis: anatomy, pathophysiology and treatment with emphasis on the role of botulinum toxins. Toxins (Lakraj, Moghimi, Jabbari) — level A evidence for BoNT-A in axillary hyperhidrosis (831 patients) (2013).
- [6]Hyperhidrosis: Management Options. Am Fam Physician (McConaghy, Fosselman) — clinical algorithm placing BoNT first/second-line for focal hyperhidrosis (2018).
- [7]IncobotulinumtoxinA for Glabellar Frown Lines in Chinese Subjects: A Randomized, Double-blind, Active-Controlled Phase-3 Study. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open (Wu et al.) — Phase 3 N=503 noninferiority of Xeomin vs Botox in an Asian cohort (cross-product equivalence anchor) (2023).
Notice
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin or formulation components
- Active infection at any planned injection site
- Neuromuscular junction disorders (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton, ALS)
- Current aminoglycoside antibiotics or other neuromuscular-blocking agents — physician review required
- Active bleeding disorder or anticoagulant therapy — physician clearance
- Athletic or professional functional needs incompatible with the cosmetic dose — declined or deferred
Session summary & comparison
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 20-40 min depending on number of zones |
| Sessions | Single session per zone; repeat every 4-6 months for maintenance |
| Downtime | None (mild needle marks 1-2 days; faint bruising in a minority of sites resolves in 5-7 days) |
| Peak result | 2-4 weeks (hyperhidrosis), 4-8 weeks (muscle protocols) |
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Notice: Individual results may vary depending on skin condition, treatment history, and recovery factors. All treatment plans are determined through individual consultation with a board-certified dermatologist. The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice or guarantee specific outcomes.
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