Hongdae Skin Botox Side Effects and 3 Precautions for the Procedure

Hello, I’m Dr. Jo Won-jin, and I have been practicing medicine for 10 years.

Is it true that if Skin Botox is injected incorrectly, the face can become

asymmetrical?

Skin Botox can show effects after just one session,

and because the waiting time for results is as short as 1 to 2 weeks, it is a procedure many people like.

But recently, a patient who visited me

said she was upset because she had received Skin Botox incorrectly and her mouth looked crooked when she smiled.

There are also people who complain of side effects such as the treatment becoming less effective the more they receive it.

I’d like to explain the side effects of Hongdae Skin Botox and the 3 precautions for the procedure.

If you know only this before getting it, you can minimize the risk of side effects, so please focus for just 3 minutes.

Table of contents

• Differences from regular Botox

• 3 key criteria to avoid side effects

• 1. Procedure interval
• 2. Injection depth
• 3. Treatment area

Differences from regular Botox

The two procedures have similar names, but the target area and principle are completely different.

Wrinkle Botox used for the glabella or forehead is injected into the muscle layer to reduce muscle movement.

On the other hand, Skin Botox is injected in small amounts across a wide area into the thin layer of skin, not the muscles, specifically the dermis.

As shown in the photo, the injection sites for Skin Botox and regular Botox are different.

This is done to make the overall skin texture feel firmer and tighter.

After it is injected densely into the dermis like this,

sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and tiny muscle fibers near the skin surface are affected.

That is why pores may appear smaller, skin texture may become smoother, and you may see a natural lifting effect.

In simple terms, if regular Botox aims to remove wrinkles in a specific area,

Hongdae Skin Botox is closer to a booster that improves the overall quality of the skin

and helps create a healthy, firm skin base.

3 key criteria to avoid side effects (must-read before consultation)

Because this procedure seems so simple and delivers immediate effects,

many people receive it as a one-time event.

But thinking about it, that may be why side effects happen even more easily.

From now on, I’ll tell you 3 criteria to reduce the possibility of side effects.

If you are considering Hongdae Skin Botox, be sure to check these points during your consultation.

1. Procedure interval: a safe plan that considers resistance

"The results are so good that I want to get it every month."

I understand the feeling, but I do not recommend it at all.

Even Skin Botox can cause resistance if it is repeated at intervals that are too short while the effect is still maintained.

Once resistance develops, there may come a point where even after the procedure, the effect no longer appears,

which can be a truly disappointing situation.

A safe and effective treatment interval is usually every 3 to 4 months, or 2 to 3 times a year.

The dosage for each session should also be discussed thoroughly so that resistance can be managed as much as possible.

That is why it is very important to make a safe long-term plan rather than chasing short-term results.

2. Injection depth: determines the success of the procedure

90% of Hongdae Skin Botox success depends on the "injection depth."

Only when the medication is accurately injected into the dermis of the skin

can you gain the skin-improving effect without affecting the facial muscles.

Everyone has different skin thickness. What happens if this is not properly assessed and the medication goes deeper into the muscle layer?

That is why side effects such as "stiff facial expressions" or "smiling feels awkward" can occur.

So it is a good idea to check whether the medical staff performing the procedure have ample experience.

3. Treatment area: be cautious around under the eyes, around the lips, and the nasolabial folds

As with most procedures, Skin Botox is not the right answer for every area.

In particular, areas with thin skin and sensitivity to facial movement require a more cautious approach.

The areas under the eyes, around the lips, and the nasolabial folds have finely interwoven tiny muscles.

So if the medication spreads incorrectly, the impression may change in an awkward way.

If you have concerns about these areas, you should address them using another method.

During the consultation, it is safest to receive a design plan that fits your facial concerns.

For good Skin Botox, remember only this.

So far, I’ve talked about the precautions to take before receiving Hongdae Skin Botox.

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In conclusion, it is important to decide on the appropriate dosage and interval only after sufficient consultation.

Overall key summary!

• A safe treatment interval that considers resistance

• Precise injection technique that preserves facial expression

• Accurate selection of the treatment area based on an understanding of facial structure

I hope you receive safe Skin Botox with these 3 principles in mind.

So how do you find a place like that? I’m sure you’re curious.

I’m leaving below a post that will help guide you in choosing a good medical professional.

I hope it helps you find a place that can understand the core of your skin concerns

and suggest the best direction.

Thank you. This was Jo Won-jin.