Skin botox places diluted botulinum toxin into the skin itself in many small points, and at ENTER Plastic Surgery in Seoul a full-face session uses 3 cc holding 100 units, in a choice of three toxin brands. The effect builds over two to three weeks and lasts about two to three months, so brand, dose and timing are what to compare when looking at skin botox in Korea.
What to check
Seven points to settle before skin botox
Skin botox goes by several names, including intradermal toxin and microbotox, and the same name can describe quite different injections. Asking these points in advance tells you what a quote actually includes.
Which toxin, by name
At ENTER Plastic Surgery the full-face session comes with Korean botulinum toxin, XEOMIN or BOTOX by Allergan. Ask which product is on your quote.
The dose and dilution
The clinic's full-face session is 3 cc containing 100 units. Ask how many units and how much volume your plan uses, since these vary between menus.
What it aims at
Skin botox is aimed at fine lines, pores, oiliness and skin texture. Deep expression lines in the forehead or around the eyes are treated with standard Botox in the muscle.
Bumps after injection
Small raised bumps can appear where the toxin is placed. The clinic does not create a raised, embossed pattern by default unless you ask for it.
Timing against your trip
Change appears gradually over two to three weeks, so the result will show after you leave if your stay is short.
Spacing of repeat sessions
The clinic's guidance repeats skin botox every two to three months. Ask how dose and spacing are managed if you plan regular sessions.
Aftercare that fits travel
Keep your head upright for three to four hours afterward. A gentle face wash that day is fine, makeup can go back on the next day, and same-day flights are allowed.
Where it is offered
Best Skin Botox in Seoul: Where It Is Done and What Differs
Skin botox is offered in clinics of every kind in Seoul. What changes between them is how the dose is set, which brand is used and how the injections are spread, so these are what the table helps you ask about.
| Setting | How skin botox is offered | Ask them |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic with an injectables menu | A set full-face dose in a choice of brands | Which brand, how many units and what volume? |
| Skin and laser clinic | Combined with lasers or skin boosters | Is the toxin priced as its own line? |
| Walk-in injection clinic | Short visits at fixed prices | How is the dose spread across my face? |
| Beauty tour package | Bundled with facials or other treatments | Which clinic injects, and what product is used? |
A low headline price can hide a smaller dose or an unnamed product, so the brand and the units deserve a place on the written quote.
Prices
Skin botox prices at ENTER Plastic Surgery by toxin brand
The full-face session is the same 3 cc, 100-unit dose in each of the three price tiers. What changes between cards is the product: Korean botulinum toxin, XEOMIN or BOTOX by Allergan. The price list does not rank the brands, and the choice is yours to make with the physician.
A separate full-body skin botox line is also listed. All cards are pre-tax amounts, with 10% VAT charged at payment.
Prices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
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Chief Director · Korean board-certified plastic surgeon
“Natural, yet clearly visible change.”Eyelid and facelift surgery at ENTER is planned and performed by Dr. Jang himself.
- NowChief Director, ENTER Plastic Surgery
- TrainingPlastic surgery, Kyung Hee University Medical Center
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Toxin brands
The three toxins behind the skin botox menu
Of the three products, BOTOX Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) comes from Allergan and XEOMIN from Merz; both are imported. The price sheet calls the third simply Korean botulinum toxin, and this page keeps that wording.
Each brand is dosed in its own units, which do not convert one-to-one into another brand's units. The 100-unit figure on the menu applies to whichever product your session uses.
Timeline
Skin botox from injection day to the next session
The timings below are from the clinic's own guidance. How visible the change is varies from person to person.
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Injection day | About 15–20 minutes under numbing cream. Stay upright for three to four hours; wash gently. |
| Next day | Makeup can be worn again. |
| Days 1–3 | Bruising, swelling, small bumps and a stinging feeling can appear and fade. |
| Weeks 2–3 | The change in skin builds gradually. |
| Months 2–3 | The effect wears off; a repeat session can be planned. |
Same-day flights are allowed, which makes skin botox easy to fit around a trip. If you want to see the result in Seoul, book the session at the start of a stay of two weeks or more.
Research
What intradermal toxin studies show so far
The research base for skin botox is real but small. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis covering 153 people found positive results across several measures of skin quality and facial rejuvenation, while stating that firmer conclusions need higher-quality studies (Rahman, 2024).
Oily skin has been studied on its own. Toxin injected into the dermis of the forehead reduced sebum production, and the authors called for large randomized placebo-controlled trials to confirm it (Rose, 2013).
There is also a reason to think about spacing. A 2025 narrative review linked secondary nonresponse, where toxin stops working as well as before, to factors including storage and injection technique, impurities such as complexing proteins, injections less than three months apart and high cumulative doses. Once it occurs, effective treatment is poorly supported, so prevention matters (Kroumpouzos, 2025).
Possible side effects:
- Bruising, swelling or stinging where the needle went in
- Small raised bumps for a few days
- Uneven or weakened expression if toxin reaches a muscle
- A smaller response with repeated sessions over time
Booking
Arranging skin botox at ENTER Plastic Surgery from abroad
Injectable treatments such as skin botox fall within the work of Dr. Choi Yul, a family medicine specialist who concentrates on Botox, injections and pigment care at the clinic. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic, a short walk from Nonhyeon Station on Gangnam-daero.
Tell us which concern you want to address, such as fine lines, oily skin or large pores, which brand you prefer if any, and your travel dates. Send a front photo of your face in daylight through the form on this page or on WhatsApp, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Exploring Nonresponse to Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetics: Narrative Review of Key Trigger Factors and Effective Management StrategiesJMIR Dermatology · 2025 · Kroumpouzos G · doi:10.2196/69960
A narrative review tying secondary nonresponse to toxin with storage, technique, impurities, short injection intervals and cumulative dose; prevention is stressed because treatment evidence is weak.
- Safety and Efficacy of Intradermal Injection of Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Oily SkinDermatologic Surgery · 2013 · Rose A · doi:10.1111/dsu.12097
Intradermal toxin injected into the forehead reduced sebum production in a small study; larger randomized placebo-controlled trials are needed.
- Intradermal Botulinum Toxin A on Skin Quality and Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open · 2024 · Rahman E et al. · doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000006084
A 2024 meta-analysis of 153 people found positive effects of intradermal toxin on skin quality measures, with higher-quality studies still needed.
FAQ
Skin botox in Korea: questions from people still comparing
What is skin botox, and how is it different from regular Botox?
Skin botox is diluted botulinum toxin injected into the skin in many small points, aimed at fine lines, pores, oil and texture. Regular Botox is injected into a muscle to soften expression lines. The toxin is the same kind of product; the depth, dose and spread differ.
How many units are used for full-face skin botox?
At ENTER Plastic Surgery the full-face session is 3 cc containing 100 units. The same dose applies whether you choose Korean botulinum toxin, XEOMIN or BOTOX by Allergan. Other menus may use a different dose or volume, so compare units, not just the session name.
When will I see results from skin botox?
Gradually, over two to three weeks. The clinic's guidance puts the effect at about two to three months. On a short trip the change will appear after you are home, so book early in your stay if you want to see it before leaving.
Will skin botox leave bumps on my face?
Small bumps can appear for two to three days and then flatten. ENTER Plastic Surgery does not inject in a raised, embossed pattern by default, though it can if you ask. Bruising, swelling and stinging for a few days are also part of normal recovery.
Is it safe to repeat skin botox every two to three months?
The clinic plans repeats at that spacing, and a 2025 review links frequent injections under three months apart and high cumulative doses with a higher chance of the toxin working less well over time. Ask how your dose and spacing will be managed if you plan regular sessions.
Can I fly home on the day of skin botox?
Yes. The clinic's guidance allows same-day travel. Keep your head up for three to four hours, give your face just a light wash that day and hold off on makeup until morning.
What does full-body skin botox cost, and is VAT included?
It is listed at ₩3,000,000 before VAT, with 10% VAT added at payment. The areas and dose for a body session are set on your individual quote, so send the areas you have in mind when you ask.
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