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Botulinum toxin

August 15, 2026

Injectables

보툴리눔 톡신

A medicine that temporarily reduces the nerve signal to a muscle, easing excessive muscle contraction.

How it works

It suppresses the process by which acetylcholine is released at the nerve endings, reducing muscle movement. The effect is not permanent and recovers gradually over time.

Good to know

The design of injection sites and dosage greatly determines the result. Checking the position and strength of the muscles so that expressions do not become unnatural is important, and response and duration vary from person to person.

This entry is general medical information provided to aid understanding. It does not guarantee the results of any specific treatment or product, and diagnostic and treatment methods and their outcomes may differ depending on each person's condition. Please confirm the details through a medical consultation.

Director Kim Hyun-joo
Kim Hyun-jooDirector of Mason Clinic · Medical content author/reviewer

Graduate of Kyung Hee University School of Medicine (Magna cum laude) · Former director of Plus Hu Clinic, Girin Plastic Surgery, and DA Plastic Surgery · Regular member of the Korean Academy of Filler, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic & Laser Medicine, Korean Academy of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT), Korean Lifting Research Society (KAFC), Korean Association of Obesity Research Physicians, and Korean Society for the Study of Obesity · Thermage User Training Course certified expert

The medical information on this page was written and reviewed by the director of Mason Clinic. Treatment results may vary from person to person. · Last reviewed 2026-08-15