Skin Botox (Dermotoxin)
Pores, fine lines and skin texture
Skin Botox is a treatment that injects botulinum toxin shallowly and broadly into the dermis to improve pores, fine lines, skin texture and elasticity.
Skin Botox is considered when enlarged pores, fine lines or rough skin texture are a concern.
Skin Botox (Dermotoxin) at a glance
- Procedure time
- About 15 minutes
- Anesthesia
- Numbing cream or IV sedation
- Onset
- After about 1 week
- Duration of results
- 1–3 months
- Swelling & bruising
- Within a few days
- Return to daily life
- Right away
These may vary depending on your skin condition and the individual.
Quick answer
How is Skin Botox different from regular botulinum toxin?
Skin Botox is injected shallowly and broadly into the dermis to improve pores, fine lines, skin texture and elasticity, while regular botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle layer to smooth expression lines or reduce muscle bulk. Because Skin Botox does not paralyze the muscles, it focuses on smoothing the skin with little change to facial expressions. The treatment takes about 15 minutes, and you can return to daily life right away.
What Is Skin Botox?
Skin Botox, also called micro botox, is a treatment that injects botulinum toxin shallowly and broadly into the dermis to improve pores, fine lines, skin texture and elasticity. Because it does not paralyze the muscles, it focuses on smoothing the skin with little change to facial expressions. We use authentic Korean-made products at the full labeled dose. Depending on your skin concerns, it may be combined with other skin boosters such as the HA skin booster or Rejuran.
When Skin Botox May Help
- Enlarged-looking pores
- Bothersome fine lines
- Rough skin texture or excess oil (sebum)
- Reduced skin elasticity
- When you want a slight lifting effect along the facial contour
Types of Skin Boosters and How They Differ (HA Skin Booster, Skin Botox, Rejuran)
A skin booster is a general term for treatments that deliver active ingredients directly into the dermis to improve hydration, elasticity and skin texture. At Steady Plastic Surgery we offer the HA skin booster, Skin Botox and Rejuran, and we choose one or combine them depending on your skin concerns.
| HA Skin Booster | Skin Botox | Rejuran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main ingredient | Hyaluronic acid | Botulinum toxin (authentic Korean-made product) | PN (polynucleotide) |
| Indications | Dehydrated, dull-looking skin | Enlarged pores, fine lines, rough skin texture | Rough skin texture, scars, dehydrated skin |
| Effects | Hydration, improved glow and skin tone | Improved pores, fine lines and texture, a slight lifting effect | Skin regeneration, improvement in scars and dehydrated skin |
| Procedure time | About 15 minutes | About 15 minutes | About 15 minutes |
| Anesthesia | Numbing cream or IV sedation | Numbing cream or IV sedation | Numbing cream or IV sedation |
| Duration & schedule | 1–2 months; initially 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | 1–3 months | 3 sessions 4 weeks apart, then every 1–3 months |
Skin Botox Results, Duration and Treatment Schedule
Skin Botox refines pores, fine lines and skin texture and improves skin elasticity, and a slight lifting effect can also be expected. Results usually appear after about 1 week and in many cases last about 1–3 months. Because duration varies with skin condition and the individual, regular treatments can help maintain the improvement in skin texture and pores.
Skin Botox Side Effects
What are the side effects of Skin Botox?
After Skin Botox, small temporary bruises, swelling and injection marks may appear, and they usually settle within a few days. In rare cases facial expressions may feel unnatural, so it is important to adjust the dose and depth appropriately for each area of the face.
Skin Botox (Dermotoxin) FAQ
How is the HA skin booster different from Skin Botox?
The HA skin booster uses hyaluronic acid to restore hydration and glow beneath the skin's surface, while Skin Botox focuses on refining skin texture by reducing pores, oil and fine lines. If dehydrated, dull skin is your concern, the HA skin booster is considered; if enlarged pores and fine lines are your concern, Skin Botox is considered, and the two are sometimes combined.
What is a skin booster?
A skin booster is a general term for treatments that deliver active ingredients directly into the dermis to improve hydration, elasticity and skin texture. At Steady Plastic Surgery we offer Skin Botox, the HA skin booster and Rejuran, and we choose the right treatment or combine them depending on your skin concerns.
Your doctor
Dr. Dahan Kim
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Medical Director, Steady Plastic Surgery
Steady Plastic Surgery is an eye-focused plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam (Sinnonhyeon), Seoul. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dahan Kim personally sees every patient from consultation to surgery and follow-up, focusing on double eyelid surgery, double eyelid revision, under-eye fat repositioning, lower blepharoplasty and middle-aged eye surgery.
- M.D. and master's degree, CHA University School of Medicine
- Plastic surgeon, CHA Bundang Medical Center
- Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons · Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons
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