Botox is well known as a treatment that softens facial wrinkles, but it can also be used for other purposes, such as adjusting the size and movement of muscles or reducing excessive sweating.

Botulinum toxin works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine at nerve endings. With this mechanism, it can reduce overdeveloped muscles to refine body lines, and it can also regulate the activity of sweat glands.

Typical treatment areas are as follows.

• Trapezius Botox: reduces the volume of the muscle connecting the neck and shoulders
• Calf Botox: reduces developed calf muscles to improve the leg line
• Thigh and upper arm Botox: manages contours that stand out because of a specific developed muscle
• Temporalis Botox: manages the volume of the muscle around the temples
• Salivary gland Botox: improves contours affected by enlarged salivary glands below the ears and under the chin
• Mouth corner Botox: adjusts the movement of the muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth down
• Hyperhidrosis Botox: reduces excessive sweating in the underarms, palms, soles and other areas

Depending on where Botox is injected, the purpose can be cosmetic or functional.

Besides facial wrinkles, which areas can Botox be used for?

Botox can be used on the facial expression muscles and also on large muscles such as the trapezius and calves, as well as on salivary glands and sweat glands.

The well-known effect of Botox is to temporarily reduce muscle contraction.

On the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes, it eases repeated expression-muscle movement to manage wrinkles.

In a square jaw, it reduces the volume of an overdeveloped masseter to improve the contour of the lower face.

Applying the same principle to other muscles of the body can help refine body lines.

Typical examples are the trapezius, calves, thighs and deltoids.

Botox can also act on salivary glands and sweat glands, which are outside the muscles.

In the salivary glands, it regulates excessive secretory activity and is used to reduce enlarged glands. In the sweat glands, it reduces sweat production and is used to treat hyperhidrosis.

• Wrinkle improvement → adjusts expression-muscle movement
• Facial contour improvement → manages developed muscles such as the masseter and temporalis
• Body line improvement → reduces the volume of muscles such as the trapezius, calves and thighs
• Hyperhidrosis improvement → regulates the secretory activity of sweat glands

Even with the same botulinum toxin, the technique differs depending on the treatment area and goal.

How does trapezius Botox improve the shoulder line?

Trapezius Botox reduces excessive contraction of the trapezius, which connects the neck and shoulders, and decreases muscle volume to soften the neck-to-shoulder line.

The trapezius is a broad muscle that runs from the back of the neck to the shoulders and back.

It lifts the shoulders and controls the movement of the neck and shoulder blades.

When the upper trapezius is well developed, the area between the neck and shoulders can look raised.

This can make the neck look shorter than it is and the shoulders look wide and heavy.

Trapezius Botox regulates the contraction of the overdeveloped muscle so that its volume gradually decreases.

As the muscle contour softens, the line from the neck to the shoulders can be expected to look smoother.

When trapezius Botox may be suitable

• The muscle on top of the shoulders is raised and well developed
• The neck looks short and the shoulders look thick
• The shoulder line looks angular and this is a concern
• The upper trapezius is overly tense

The trapezius is an important muscle that supports neck and shoulder movement, so the treatment should take both the extent of muscle development and its function into account.

Does calf Botox work for calves with prominent muscle bulges?

Calf Botox regulates the contraction of a developed gastrocnemius, reducing muscle volume and smoothing the contour at the back of the leg.

Calves can look thick because of muscle development, fat accumulation or swelling.

When the gastrocnemius is developed, the muscle at the back of the calf bulges clearly when you stand on tiptoe or tense the leg.

Frequently wearing high heels or repeating activities that use the calf muscles heavily can make the muscle contour more prominent.

Calf Botox injects botulinum toxin into the developed gastrocnemius to reduce excessive muscle contraction.

Over time the muscle volume decreases, which helps soften the curve of the calf and refine the leg line.

How do I tell muscular, fatty and swollen calves apart?

Muscular calves are characterized by muscle that stands out firmly when standing on tiptoe.

Fatty calves have a high proportion of subcutaneous fat and look thick overall.

Swollen calves are characterized by legs that swell and feel heavy after standing or sitting for a long time.

Botox can be used for a calf contour caused by muscle development. If fat or swelling is the main cause, care suited to that cause is needed.

Can body Botox be used on the thighs and upper arms too?

On the thighs and upper arms too, when a specific developed muscle makes the contour stand out, Botox muscle volume management can be considered.

The thighs and upper arms are areas where fat and muscle are distributed together.

So even with the same circumference, the appearance can differ depending on how developed the muscle is.

In the thigh, when the muscle at the front or outer side is developed, the curve of the leg can stand out.

In the upper arm, when the deltoid connected to the shoulder is developed, the upper arm contour can look wide.

In such cases, body Botox that reduces muscle volume can be considered.

Thigh Botox

It can be used when a specific thigh muscle is developed and the outer contour stands out.

Thigh muscles play an important role in walking, climbing stairs and maintaining posture, so the treatment plan needs to be designed carefully with function in mind.

Upper arm and deltoid Botox

It can be considered to reduce muscle volume when the deltoid around the shoulder is developed and the upper arm looks wide.

This muscle is involved in raising the arm and moving the shoulder, so the injection site and range are important.

Body Botox is not a treatment for losing weight. It adjusts the volume of developed muscle to improve the contour of a specific area.

When does the effect of body Botox appear?

With body Botox, muscle movement is regulated first and muscle volume then decreases gradually, so changes in body lines can generally be observed over several weeks.

Body Botox does not make the muscle smaller immediately after the injection.

When botulinum toxin reduces the nerve signals sent to the muscle, the contractile activity of that muscle decreases.

As this state continues, a gradual decrease in muscle volume can be expected.

Larger muscles such as the trapezius and calves need more time for the contour to change than the small expression muscles of the face.

Changes are generally observed from several weeks after the injection, and changes in muscle volume can be assessed over about 1 to 3 months.

• Early after injection → muscle contractile activity decreases
• After several weeks → muscle contour begins to change
• 1 to 3 months → assess changes in muscle volume and body line

For body Botox, the dose and the timing of maintenance are decided by considering both the function and the movement of the muscle.

Can temporalis Botox help a face with developed temples?

When the temporalis around the temples is overdeveloped, temporalis Botox reduces muscle volume to refine the contour of the side of the face.

The temporalis is a chewing muscle located near the temples.

It works together with the masseter when you chew food or move the jaw.

When the temporalis is developed, the sides of the face can look wider and the muscle contour around the temples can stand out.

Development of the temporalis can occur in people who clench their teeth or use their chewing muscles forcefully.

Temporalis Botox regulates excessive muscle contraction to encourage a decrease in volume.

This can soften the contour of the side of the face.

How are temporalis Botox and square jaw Botox related?

The temporalis and the masseter are both involved in chewing.

When the masseter is developed, the lower face can look wider, and when the temporalis is developed, the area around the temples can look prominent.

When both muscles are developed, the contour of the sides and the lower part of the face can be considered together.

How does salivary gland Botox help a face that bulges below the ears and under the chin?

When the parotid or submandibular gland is enlarged and the surrounding contour looks bulging, salivary gland Botox regulates the secretory activity of the gland to reduce its size.

Salivary glands that secrete saliva are located below the ears and under the chin.

The parotid gland lies in front of and below the ear, and the submandibular gland sits on the inner side of the lower jaw.

When a salivary gland is enlarged, the area below the ear or under the chin can look bulging and affect the facial contour.

When the area below the ears looks wide, the jawline can feel heavy.

Salivary gland Botox inhibits the nerve transmission that regulates salivary secretion to reduce the size of the gland.

Parotid gland Botox

It can be used when enlargement of the salivary gland below the ear affects the contour of the side of the face.

Submandibular gland Botox

It can be considered when the salivary gland under the chin stands out and the jawline looks bulging.

Salivary glands play an important role in producing saliva, so the cause of the enlargement should be identified before treatment and reactions such as dry mouth should be taken into account.

If a salivary gland suddenly enlarges or is painful, an examination for salivary gland disease comes first.

Can mouth corner Botox help corners of the mouth that droop at rest?

Mouth corner Botox adjusts the movement of the muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth down, softening the drooping impression of the mouth corners at rest.

The position of the mouth corners is an important part of facial expression and impression.

When this muscle moves strongly, the corners of the mouth are pulled downward and the area around the mouth can look tense.

Mouth corner Botox regulates excessive contraction of the depressor anguli oris and eases the downward pull on the mouth corners.

This can be expected to make the mouth corners look more natural at rest.

Several muscles involved in smiling and speaking lie close together around the mouth, so the direction of the muscle and the injection site need to be considered carefully.

How does hyperhidrosis Botox reduce sweating?

Hyperhidrosis Botox reduces excessive sweating by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that stimulates the sweat glands.

Sweating is an important physiological function that regulates body temperature.

However, if sweating is excessive even when it is not hot or you are not very active, it can cause inconvenience in daily life.

The underarms, palms and soles are common sites of localized hyperhidrosis.

Botulinum toxin is used to reduce sweating by inhibiting the nerve signals sent to the sweat glands.

It uses the same ingredient as the Botox that regulates muscle contraction, but in hyperhidrosis treatment the key is to regulate the activity of the sweat glands.

• Underarms → reduces sweating that soaks clothing
• Palms → improves heavy sweating of the hands
• Soles → manages excessive sweating of the feet
• Scalp and face → manages localized sweating

If localized hyperhidrosis causes a lot of inconvenience in daily life, regulating sweat with Botox can be considered.

In what situations does underarm hyperhidrosis Botox help?

Underarm hyperhidrosis Botox helps reduce sweating when the underarms sweat heavily during everyday activities, soak clothing or cause inconvenience.

The underarm has sweat glands and is where clothing meets skin, so the inconvenience of sweat is easy to notice.

Underarms can sweat heavily in summer, and also during indoor activities or in tense situations.

Underarm hyperhidrosis Botox inhibits the nerve signals sent to the sweat glands to reduce excessive sweating.

It can be considered in situations such as the following.

• Underarm sweat stains are a concern when wearing light-colored clothes
• You sweat a lot in tense situations such as presentations or interviews
• Your underarms sweat excessively regardless of the season
• Deodorant alone is not enough to manage sweating

Botox is a treatment that reduces the amount of sweat, so it can be used to manage the everyday inconvenience caused by sweating.

Can Botox also be used for hyperhidrosis of the palms and soles?

Botulinum toxin can also be used for excessive sweating of the palms and soles, and it helps reduce inconvenience in daily life.

When the palms sweat a lot, touching paper or using electronic devices can be uncomfortable.

Hands slipping when shaking hands or holding objects is another typical concern.

When the soles sweat a lot, the inside of the shoes easily becomes damp, and the skin of the feet can become macerated or uncomfortable.

Palm and sole hyperhidrosis Botox inhibits nerve transmission to the sweat glands to reduce excessive sweating.

The hands and feet are sensitive and used in many daily movements, so the treatment should take pain control, injection depth and muscle function into account.

• Palm hyperhidrosis → improves the inconvenience of holding objects and using the hands
• Sole hyperhidrosis → manages excessive dampness and sweating inside shoes

When does hyperhidrosis Botox take effect, and how long does it last?

With hyperhidrosis Botox, sweating can start to decrease within several days of the injection, the effect is assessed at about 1 to 2 weeks, and it generally lasts about 3 to 6 months in many cases.

Hyperhidrosis Botox works by regulating the activity of the sweat glands.

After the injection, botulinum toxin acts on nerve transmission and sweating gradually decreases.

Changes can generally be felt after a few days, and the effect can be assessed over about 1 to 2 weeks.

How long the effect lasts can vary with the treatment area, the dose and the degree of sweating.

• Several days after injection → sweating begins to decrease
• About 1 to 2 weeks → assess the improvement in hyperhidrosis
• About 3 to 6 months → effect is maintained; consider the timing of additional care

If the inconvenience from sweating returns, maintenance treatment can be planned for when the effect starts to fade.

How do Botox and lipolysis injections differ in improving body lines?

Botox is a treatment that reduces the volume of developed muscle, while a lipolysis injection is a treatment that aims to reduce localized subcutaneous fat.

Why a body line looks thick depends on how muscle and fat are distributed.

In the calves, thighs and upper arms in particular, muscle and fat are distributed together, so it is important to tell which tissue affects the contour.

Botox inhibits nerve transmission to reduce muscle contraction, and over time muscle volume is encouraged to decrease.

A lipolysis injection, on the other hand, is used to reduce localized subcutaneous fat, depending on the ingredient and method used.

• Calves with developed muscle → calf Botox
• Shoulders with a prominent trapezius → trapezius Botox
• Upper arm concern is fat → fat management such as a lipolysis injection
• Thigh muscle and fat both developed → management that separates the treatment goal by tissue

Body Botox, which reduces muscle volume, and treatments that target fat have different roles.

To refine body lines naturally, it is important to consider the distribution of muscle and fat together.

What matters most when planning Hongdae Botox?

For Hongdae Botox, it is important to distinguish the target tissue, such as muscle, salivary gland or sweat gland, according to the goal, and to set an appropriate injection site and dose.

Botox is an injection treatment that can be done in a relatively short time.

However, muscles of the face and body differ in movement and function, so the characteristics of each area must be considered.

The trapezius is involved in neck and shoulder movement, and the calf muscles play an important role in walking and keeping balance.

The temporalis and masseter handle chewing.

Salivary glands secrete saliva, and sweat glands are involved in regulating body temperature.

It is therefore important to consider muscle volume and function and the structure of surrounding tissue together, depending on the treatment area.

In addition, botulinum toxin products differ in dose units and characteristics, so the dose must be set to suit the product used and the treatment area.

• Facial contour → muscle size and left-right balance
• Body line → muscle volume and movement
• Mouth corners → direction and balance of the expression muscle
• Salivary glands → position and secretory function of the gland
• Hyperhidrosis → extent and degree of sweating

Designing the treatment around the anatomy of each area helps take both a natural appearance and function into account.

Hongdae Botox FAQ

Will my shoulders look narrower after trapezius Botox?

When the volume of the trapezius decreases, the muscle contour between the neck and shoulders softens and the shoulder line can look smoother. It can be used when the upper trapezius is developed.

Is calf Botox suitable for muscular calves?

It can be used when a developed gastrocnemius makes the back of the calf bulge. The aim is to reduce muscle volume and refine the leg line.

Does thigh Botox help reduce thigh circumference?

When the development of a specific thigh muscle affects circumference and contour, reducing muscle volume can be considered. The treatment should take muscle function and movement into account.

Does upper arm Botox also reduce upper arm fat?

Upper arm Botox targets developed muscle and does not directly reduce fat. If fat is the main concern, a treatment that aims to reduce fat can be considered.

What face shapes is temporalis Botox used for?

It can be used when the temporalis around the temples is developed and the sides of the face look wide. The aim is to refine the contour by reducing muscle volume.

Is salivary gland Botox effective for a bulge under the chin?

When an enlarged submandibular gland makes the area under the chin look bulging, salivary gland Botox can be considered. It is important to identify the size and position of the gland and the cause of the enlargement.

Does mouth corner Botox affect my smile?

Mouth corner Botox adjusts the movement of the muscle that pulls the mouth corners down. The injection site and dose are set carefully so that a natural smile and speech are maintained.

Besides the underarms, where else can hyperhidrosis Botox be used?

It can be used on areas with excessive sweating, such as the palms, soles, scalp and face. Treatment is planned with the pain and function of each area in mind.

Is underarm hyperhidrosis Botox only for summer?

It can be considered whenever excessive sweating causes inconvenience, regardless of the season. It can also be timed around an important schedule or a change of season.

How long does hyperhidrosis Botox last?

The effect of reduced sweating can generally last about 3 to 6 months. The duration varies with the treatment area and the degree of sweating.

Does body Botox work even if I don't exercise?

Body Botox works by regulating nerve transmission to the muscle, so it can encourage a decrease in muscle volume regardless of whether you exercise. It is important to manage activity with the function of the treated muscle in mind.

Can Botox manage the face and body lines together?

Botox can be used on many areas, including the facial expression muscles, the chewing muscles, the trapezius and the calves. It is planned by considering the dose for each area, the total dose and the treatment goal.

From wrinkles to body lines and hyperhidrosis, how should you choose Hongdae Botox?

Hongdae Botox can be used for many concerns, from wrinkle improvement to changes in facial and body contour caused by muscle development, and excessive sweating.

Botox works by regulating the muscle movement or secretory activity of a specific area.

Because of this, it can be applied widely to facial wrinkles, muscle size and contour, and concerns related to sweating.

Body Botox can be used especially where muscle volume affects appearance, such as the trapezius and calves.

Tissues that affect the sides and lower part of the face, such as the temporalis and salivary glands, can be managed with special-area Botox.

In expression-related areas such as the mouth corners, regulating muscle movement helps create a softer impression.

In areas with heavy sweating, such as the underarms, palms and soles, hyperhidrosis Botox can reduce inconvenience in daily life.

• Shoulders with a developed trapezius → trapezius Botox
• Legs with prominent calf muscles → calf Botox
• Thighs and upper arms whose contour stands out because of muscle development → body Botox
• A face with developed muscle around the temples → temporalis Botox
• Enlarged salivary glands below the ears and under the chin → salivary gland Botox
• Mouth corners that droop at rest → mouth corner Botox
• Heavy sweating of the underarms, palms and soles → hyperhidrosis Botox

When considering Botox in Hongdae, it matters more to look at which tissue is causing the concern and what that tissue does than at the name of the treatment area.

OhVelyJoo Clinic's range of Botox treatments can be chosen to match different concerns, from facial wrinkles to special areas, body lines and hyperhidrosis.

The advantage of Botox is that it acts selectively on the areas that need it, so a natural appearance and everyday comfort can be managed together.

Q. Besides wrinkles and square jaw, which areas can Hongdae Botox be used for?

Botox can be used to reduce the volume of developed muscles such as the trapezius, calves, thighs and deltoids to refine body lines. It can also be used to manage the contour and movement of special areas, such as the temporalis, the muscles around the mouth corners, and the salivary glands below the ears and under the chin. In the underarms, palms and soles, it inhibits nerve transmission to the sweat glands to reduce excessive sweating and is also used to treat hyperhidrosis. It is important to set an appropriate injection site and dose according to the tissue and function of each area.