Myeongdong Skin Botox | How It Differs from Regular Botox — Including Pore & Skin Texture Benefits

 

Hello,
I’m Dr. Youjoo Hwang, 

Chief Director of Lijin Clinic in Myeongdong.

Did you know that Botox, 

commonly known as a wrinkle treatment, 

can also help improve skin texture 

and the appearance of pores?

That approach is known as Skin Botox.

During consultations, many patients ask:
“How is Skin Botox different from regular Botox?”
“Can it really help with pores and overall skin quality?”

As interest in Skin Botox continues to grow, 

today I’d like to explain the key differences 

between traditional Botox and Skin Botox more clearly.


"What Is Skin Botox?"

The Botox most people are familiar with is 

typically used to soften expression lines 

or reduce the size of certain muscles for facial contouring.

Skin Botox, however, works differently.
Instead of targeting muscles directly, 

small amounts are injected evenly across the skin 

to improve the overall condition and quality of the skin itself.


"What’s the Difference Between Skin Botox and Regular Botox?"

The biggest difference between the two 

lies in where the product works.

Injection Depth of Regular Botox (Left) vs. Skin Botox (Right)

As shown in the illustration:
Regular Botox is injected into 

and acts on the muscles.

Skin Botox is injected more superficially, 

within the dermal layer of the skin.

Because of this difference, 

the results are also different.

Regular Botox is mainly used 

to reduce dynamic wrinkles 

by limiting muscle movement 

or to slim enlarged muscles.

Skin Botox, on the other hand, 

is more focused on improving:
✔️ enlarged pores
✔️ uneven skin texture
✔️ fine lines
✔️ overall skin smoothness

In simple terms:
“Botox that relaxes muscles” vs. “Botox that refines the skin.”

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[The Changes Skin Botox Creates]

Skin Botox works by 

softening the activity of sebaceous glands 

and sweat glands while reducing subtle tension 

across the skin surface, 

helping the skin appear smoother and more balanced overall.

In practice, 

the most common feedback patients give after treatment is simply:
“My skin looks better.”

After Skin Botox treatment (B, D), the appearance of pores and skin texture shows overall improvement compared to before treatment (A, C).

¹ Split-face intradermal botulinum toxin versus saline injection for facial aging: a single-center study. Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society. 2024;21(1):44–51.

Patients often notice:
✔️ less oiliness and shine
✔️ pores appearing less visible
✔️ smoother fine lines
✔️ more even skin texture
✔️ makeup applying more smoothly

Rather than dramatically changing one specific feature, 

Skin Botox tends to create 

a more refined and polished overall impression.



[Why Precision Matters in Skin Botox]

The naturalness and quality of Skin Botox 

results depend heavily on 

injection depth, dosage

and how precisely the product spreads within the skin.

If injected too deeply, it may affect the muscles.
If injected too superficially, the results may be limited.

That is why 

a delicate, customized approach 

based on skin thickness 

and facial anatomy is important.



[Downtime & Duration]

Immediately after treatment, 

small bumps or mild redness may appear 

at the injection sites.

These are normal temporary reactions 

and usually subside naturally within several hours to one day.

For the first 24–48 hours after treatment, 

it is generally recommended 

to avoid saunas, excessive heat exposure,
intense exercise, and strong facial massage.

Results usually begin to appear 

gradually within 3–7 days 

and stabilize around 2 weeks after treatment.

The effects typically last about 2–3 months, 

although this varies from person to person.

If repeating the treatment, 

we generally recommend 

maintaining intervals of at least 3 months.

There is also one important consideration regarding resistance.

Skin Botox itself is not considered especially prone 

to causing Botox resistance. 

However, 

because it is injected across a broader area of the face, 

the total dosage used over time may increase with repeated treatments.

Botox resistance is more commonly associated with:
excessively frequent treatments
or high cumulative doses
which is why maintaining appropriate intervals and dosing is important.



[Who Is Skin Botox Best For?]

Skin Botox is well suited for those who want to improve:
✔️ enlarged pores
✔️ excess oiliness
✔️ uneven skin texture
✔️ fine lines
✔️overall skin quality

However, if the main concerns are
deep wrinkles, volume loss
or skin laxity,

Skin Botox alone 

may not provide sufficient improvement, 

and combination treatments 

may be more appropriate.

In many cases, 

Skin Botox is combined with treatments 

such as to improve both the inner skin quality 

and surface texture simultaneously.


Skin Botox is ultimately a treatment designed 

to make the skin look smoother, more refined, 

and more balanced.

Rather than dramatic changes, 

it is better suited for those seeking
cleaner-looking skin,
smoother texture,
and naturally refreshed results.

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As the weather becomes warmer 

and oil production increases during the summer months,

concerns such as enlarged pores 

and excess shine often become more noticeable.

During this season, 

approaches that help stabilize 

and refine the overall skin condition

rather than creating overly dramatic changes

can become especially valuable.

I hope today’s article helped answer 

some of your recent skin concerns.

Thank you for reading.