Botox Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home
Step-by-step
- Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (forehead, frown and crow's-feet lines, square jaw (masseter hypertrophy)), medical history, medications and past treatments.
- Treatment plan: areas (forehead, glabella, eyes, masseter, chin, trapezius, calves), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
- Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — numbing cream or cooling if needed.
- Treatment: performed with Botulinum toxin, taking about 10–20 minutes.
- Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: minimal (small needle marks or bruises are possible).
How it works
Botulinum toxin temporarily blocks acetylcholine release at the nerve ending, which reduces contraction of the injected muscle. It is used to soften expression lines and to slim enlarged jaw (masseter) or trapezius muscles.
Tell the doctor before treatment
- Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
- Recent procedures and dates
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Neuromuscular conditions such as myasthenia gravis
For care after treatment, see Botox recovery and aftercare.
Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Botox take?
The treatment itself takes about 10–20 minutes; consultation and numbing time are added.
Is anaesthesia used for Botox?
Numbing cream or cooling if needed.
Can my brows feel heavy after forehead Botox?
Reduced forehead muscle activity can temporarily feel heavy, so injection points are planned around brow position and muscle habits.
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