Who performs Skin Botox (Microbotox) at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong's Skin Botox (microbotox) is injected personally by 2 licensed Korean co-directors — Dr. Lee Wonjin (KR Medical License 143124, Daegu Catholic University College of Medicine, 2022) or Dr. Lee Kangin (KR Medical License 141247) — with 15-20 minute consultation, zero nurse delegation, and same-physician continuity from consultation through the week-2 follow-up. Brand, lot number, dilution ratio, and unit count are recorded on the patient chart at the time of injection. Patients may request either co-director when booking; if the preferred co-director is unavailable, concierge will offer the alternative or reschedule at no charge. The co-director who consults you is the same physician who delivers the 80 to 150 micropoints — there is no junior-doctor rotation or third-party technician involvement. The superficial intradermal depth requires fine manual control of needle angle at every micropoint to keep the toxin droplet in the dermis without reaching underlying voluntary muscle — a physician with trained microbotox experience is well prepared to maintain depth precisely.
How long do Skin Botox (Microbotox) results last at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Skin Botox results typically last 3 to 4 months at peak, with gradual return through month 4 to 5 as the diluted toxin metabolizes and sebaceous ducts recover baseline activity. Peak emerges at day 14 to 21 — not immediately — because the toxin needs time to bind glandular sympathetic terminals and reduce acetylcholine release. Published data (Dermatologic Surgery 2017, DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001210, n=45) showed mean sebum reduction of 56 percent and pore size reduction of 32 percent at week 4. Most patients at Kind Global Myeongdong return every 3 to 4 months for maintenance. Some patients see extended duration after several cycles as the sebaceous pattern normalizes. Skipping maintenance windows allows sebum and pore to return gradually — consistent control requires periodicity. Combined layering with <a href="/glass-skin-laser-toning-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">laser toning</a> or <a href="/density-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Density</a> can extend the perceived skin-finish window.
How much does Skin Botox (Microbotox) cost in Myeongdong Seoul 2026?
Skin Botox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong starts at KRW 199,000 (approx. USD 143) for a full-face session with domestic brand at 40 units, up to KRW 399,000 (approx. USD 287) for premium Allergan Botox at 80 units. Korea pricing runs 60 to 80 percent less than the United States (USD 700 to 1,500 per equivalent microbotox session) and 50 to 65 percent less than Japan, for the same FDA or KFDA-cleared toxin brands. Standard event pricing: domestic KRW 199,000 (full face) · Xeomin KRW 299,000 · Allergan KRW 399,000. First-visit promotion: domestic KRW 149,000 for combination skin. Same KRW price applies to international and Korean patients with no surcharge. Final unit count and dilution ratio confirmed at consultation after skin-type assessment by the co-director.
Skin Botox vs Skin Booster (HA injectable) — how are they different?
Skin Botox and traditional skin booster (hyaluronic acid injectable) act on different targets and are often combined rather than substituted. <table><thead><tr><th>Criteria</th><th>Skin Botox (Microbotox)</th><th>Skin Booster (HA)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Substance</td><td>Diluted botulinum toxin</td><td>Non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid</td></tr><tr><td>Target</td><td>Sebum, pore, flushing</td><td>Hydration, glow</td></tr><tr><td>Depth</td><td>Superficial dermal</td><td>Mid-dermal</td></tr><tr><td>Onset</td><td>Day 7-14 · peak Day 14-21</td><td>Immediate · peak Week 1-2</td></tr><tr><td>Duration</td><td>3-4 months</td><td>1-2 months per session</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>KRW 199-399k</td><td>KRW 199-299k</td></tr></tbody></table> Many patients combine both treatments in alternating sessions or the same visit — microbotox controls sebum and pore, skin booster delivers deep hydration. See the <a href="/botox-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Botox hub page</a> for additional indications and the <a href="/glass-skin-laser-toning-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Glass Skin laser toning</a> page for pigment-focused alternatives.
Skin Botox vs RF Microneedling (Potenza) — when does each fit?
Skin Botox controls glandular function and functional pore; <a href="/body-potenza-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">RF microneedling Potenza</a> remodels dermal structure and scarring. <table><thead><tr><th>Criteria</th><th>Skin Botox</th><th>RF Microneedling</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mechanism</td><td>Diluted intradermal toxin</td><td>RF + dermal microneedles</td></tr><tr><td>Indication</td><td>Sebum, functional pore, flushing</td><td>Structural pore, acne scar, texture</td></tr><tr><td>Onset</td><td>Day 7-14</td><td>Week 2-4</td></tr><tr><td>Duration</td><td>3-4 months</td><td>6-12 months per series</td></tr><tr><td>Downtime</td><td>0 days</td><td>1-3 days erythema</td></tr><tr><td>Cost</td><td>KRW 199-399k</td><td>KRW 350-590k</td></tr></tbody></table> Skin Botox is well suited for oily functional skin with visible pore that contracts when sebaceous activity is dampened. RF microneedling is well suited for permanent structural pore and acne scars. Many patients layer both — RF microneedling first for structure, then microbotox for ongoing functional control. Co-director assessment determines the sequence.
Skin Botox vs Wrinkle Botox — are these different injections?
Yes — Skin Botox and <a href="/forehead-botox-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Forehead Botox</a> or <a href="/jaw-botox-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Jaw Botox</a> are completely different techniques at different depths and targets. <table><thead><tr><th>Criteria</th><th>Skin Botox</th><th>Wrinkle / Muscle Botox</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Depth</td><td>Intradermal superficial</td><td>Intramuscular</td></tr><tr><td>Dilution</td><td>1:5 to 1:10 (highly diluted)</td><td>1:1 to 1:2 (standard)</td></tr><tr><td>Target</td><td>Sebaceous ducts, pore</td><td>Voluntary muscle</td></tr><tr><td>Points</td><td>80-150 micropoints</td><td>4-8 points per zone</td></tr><tr><td>Total dose</td><td>40-80U facial</td><td>10-50U per zone</td></tr></tbody></table> Both share the same molecule (botulinum toxin type A) but injection depth differs. Microbotox does not freeze facial expression because the toxin does not reach the underlying muscle. Many patients combine both in the same visit; the <a href="/botox-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Botox hub page</a> summarizes all indications.
How painful is Skin Botox (Microbotox) at Kind Global Myeongdong?
Most patients rate Skin Botox discomfort at 3 to 4 out of 10 at Kind Global Myeongdong — slightly higher than muscle Botox because there are 80 to 150 micropoints, but lower than RF microneedling. The injection uses a 30-32G insulin syringe at superficial intradermal depth; each pinprick lasts under 1 second. Topical lidocaine is applied for 15 to 20 minutes pre-treatment at no charge — unlike muscle Botox, topical anesthesia is standard for microbotox because of the micropoint count. Your co-director adjusts pace and needle angle per individual skin sensitivity. Patients who have tried <a href="/ultherapy-prime-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Ultherapy Prime</a> or <a href="/shurink-universe-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Shurink Universe</a> rate microbotox as noticeably more comfortable — there is no thermal sensation and no SMAS-depth pulse. Needle-phobic patients can request nitrous-oxide-oxygen sedation (Aeronox) at additional cost. Ice application between zones is optional for very sensitive skin.
What are the side effects and risks of Skin Botox (Microbotox)?
Skin Botox is well-documented as a low-risk procedure when injected by physicians experienced in the intradermal technique. Common temporary effects: pinpoint welts at every micropoint for 2 to 6 hours, diffuse facial erythema 2 to 24 hours, minimal bruising in 5 to 15 percent of patients, possible mildly dry skin for 3 to 7 days. Uncommon effects: focal muscle weakness in zones where a micropoint was inadvertently too deep (under 2 percent, resolves in 4 to 8 weeks), mild rosacea reactivation in patients with known rosacea, mild transient inflammatory acne flare in 3 to 5 percent during week 1 to 2. Serious adverse events are documented under 0.5 percent in published series. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, active papulopustular rosacea, uncontrolled grade IV inflammatory acne, active zone infection, and neuromuscular disorders. Kind Global co-directors keep needle angle nearly parallel to the skin to maintain superficial intradermal depth — a technical safety margin that reduces inadvertent muscle involvement risk.
Is the toxin brand at Kind Global Clinic original Allergan, Xeomin, or domestic?
Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong offers four toxin brands for microbotox — domestic plus (Korean-manufactured KFDA-cleared), domestic premium (Korean-manufactured premium tier), Xeomin (Merz Aesthetics, Germany), and Botox by Allergan (USA) — and uses only original, unopened, in-date vials for every injection. Each sealed vial has a unique lot number, manufacturing date, and expiry date printed on the package. Kind Global records the brand, lot number, dilution ratio, unit count, and expiry on your patient chart at the time of injection. On request before dilution, we will show you the unopened sealed vial so you can verify the lot and brand. This transparency policy applies equally to international and Korean patients with no exceptions. KFDA enforcement reports have documented counterfeit toxin vials in the Korean aesthetic market; verifying lot numbers and brands is a direct way patients can confirm authenticity before any injection. Dilution uses preservative-free saline (1:5 to 1:10) within 4 hours of injection per manufacturer guidance.
How many Skin Botox sessions are needed and when do results appear?
Skin Botox delivers visible sebum and pore control in a single well-dosed session — unlike laser toning or RF microneedling that typically require a series of 3 to 6 sessions. Initial sebum reduction begins day 5 to 7 as the diluted toxin blocks acetylcholine release at glandular sympathetic terminals; visible pore change and matte finish become evident at day 14 to 21 when maximum functional sebaceous atrophy is reached. Response and possible focal touch-up are evaluated at the week-2 or month-1 follow-up at Kind Global Myeongdong. Patients expecting immediate change should consider <a href="/glass-skin-laser-toning-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Glass Skin laser toning</a> or skin booster — microbotox needs days to develop. Maintenance is recommended every 3 to 4 months to sustain control. Combination-skin patients may stretch intervals to 4 to 5 months after the first year if response is robust. Korea-pricing maintenance over a year still runs roughly 50 to 70 percent less than the United States equivalent.
Can I get Skin Botox as a same-day procedure when visiting Seoul?
Yes — same-day Skin Botox is routine for international visitors at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong. Plan 60 to 75 minutes total in clinic: 15-20 minutes co-director consultation and skin-type evaluation, 15-20 minutes cleansing and topical anesthesia, 10-15 minutes full-face injection, 10 minutes cooling and aftercare brief. Flying the next day is safe — microbotox has no pressure-related contraindication and does not affect ear pressure, sinus, or cabin-altitude tolerance. We recommend no makeup for 4 hours post-injection (book a morning or early afternoon slot if you have an evening flight or gala) and avoiding alcohol, sauna, hot yoga, retinoids, and AHA or BHA acids for 24 to 72 hours. If you message us via WhatsApp Business, LINE Official, or WeChat before your flight from Tokyo, Bangkok, Madrid, Taipei, or Shanghai, we can pre-confirm brand selection and dilution so in-clinic check-in takes under 5 minutes. Peak appears at day 14 to 21 — well after you return home.
Do you have English-speaking staff and translators for Skin Botox consultation?
Both Kind Global Clinic co-directors conduct microbotox consultations directly in Korean and English at our Myeongdong 6F location. For Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, HEIM Global concierge provides professional medical interpretation at no additional fee — message via LINE Official, WhatsApp Business, WeChat Official, or Telegram before your visit to schedule. Pre-treatment interpretation covers history-taking, sebum and pore pattern findings, brand selection, and dilution-and-micropoint rationale; post-treatment interpretation covers aftercare and follow-up scheduling. Written treatment summaries with brand, lot number, dilution, unit count, and aftercare instructions are provided in your language. For Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, or Russian, contact us at info.kindglobal@gmail.com to request a contracted interpreter for your visit window. KHIDI 2025 Medical Tourism Survey notes language accessibility is a top-3 factor for international patients selecting Korean clinics.
Can I combine Skin Botox with Ultherapy, Thermage, or laser toning in the same visit?
Yes — same-visit Skin Botox plus HIFU, RF, or laser layered protocols are routine at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong. Microbotox controls sebum and functional pore; <a href="/ultherapy-prime-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Ultherapy Prime</a> targets SMAS depth (4.5 mm) for structural lift; <a href="/shurink-universe-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Shurink Universe</a> targets multi-depth collagen contraction; <a href="/thermage-flx-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Thermage FLX</a> targets surface to mid-dermis tightening; <a href="/glass-skin-laser-toning-myeongdong-seoul-korea/">Glass Skin laser toning</a> works on pigment and tone. Your co-director recommends the sequence (typically HIFU or RF first, laser toning next, microbotox last, since device heat can accelerate toxin diffusion if applied after) and unit counts based on skin type, laxity, and downtime tolerance. Combined microbotox plus Ultherapy session takes approximately 90 to 120 minutes in clinic. The platforms address function and structure respectively, so layering produces a more complete skin result than either alone.
Will Skin Botox give me a frozen face or block my expression?
No — when dosed and injected at the correct depth, Skin Botox reduces sebum, pore, and flushing without affecting facial expression or muscle motion. Kind Global Myeongdong technique uses high dilution (1:5 to 1:10) and superficial intradermal depth (needle nearly parallel to skin) across 80 to 150 micropoints — the toxin acts on sebaceous ducts and arrector pili at dermal depth, without reaching the underlying voluntary facial muscle. Full facial movement is preserved — you can still express every emotion, just with more matte skin, less shine, and finer pore. Focal muscle weakness from inadvertent deep diffusion is documented under 2 percent in published series and resolves spontaneously in 4 to 8 weeks. Frozen-face complaints usually trace to confusing microbotox with muscle Botox or to untrained operators injecting too deep — your co-director calibrates depth and dilution specifically for microbotox technique. MR imaging is safe because no implant or metallic device is left behind.
How do I prepare for my Skin Botox appointment at Kind Global?
Before Skin Botox: avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, and alcohol for 48 hours pre-treatment to reduce minor bruising risk. Discontinue topical retinoids, AHA or BHA acids, and chemical peels for 72 hours pre-treatment. Eat a normal meal — microbotox is not performed under sedation, so a full stomach is fine. Plan to avoid makeup for 4 hours post-injection, so book a morning or early afternoon slot if your day includes a formal dinner or in-person meeting. Arrive at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong with minimal or no makeup and 10 minutes early for paperwork; if you messaged us in advance via WhatsApp, LINE, or WeChat, paperwork is pre-completed. After Skin Botox: no makeup 4 hours, no facial massage, no sauna, no hot yoga, no jjimjilbang, and no alcohol for 24 hours. SPF 50+ mandatory from day 1 — skin is more sun-sensitive the first 3 days. Discontinue retinol and acids for 72 hours post-injection. Resume normal skincare day 4. Book your week-2 or month-1 follow-up at the time of injection; the co-director will confirm onset of sebum and pore control, symmetry, and address any new questions.