Binds to nerve endings
The injected ingredient selectively attaches to the endings of the motor nerves that move the muscle. It acts around the injection site rather than spreading through the bloodstream to the whole body.
Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology
The
Botox
we use in dermatology
is not just a wrinkle treatment
It is best known as a treatment for the expression muscles, but by varying the injection depth and dose, it can be applied to very different concerns such as pores, sebum, and the jawline. Here is how Lumiin Dermatology actually uses Botox in practice.
Common Misunderstanding
It's the same ingredient —
how it's used
is what differs
Botox is not the name of a single procedure — it is closer to a tool whose results change with injection depth and dose planning. Let's start with three common misconceptions.
Myth 01
“It freezes your expression”
It does not stop all of the expression muscles — it only lowers the force of the muscles that contract excessively. When the dose is divided according to how developed each muscle is, it helps improve wrinkles while keeping your expressions natural.
Myth 02
“It's only for wrinkles”
When small amounts are distributed into the upper dermis, stimulation of the superficial muscle fibers and sebaceous glands decreases, helping improve pores and shine. This is a use with a different purpose from wrinkles.
Myth 03
“Once you start, you have to keep going”
The effect gradually wears off over time, and the muscle returns to its original state. Stopping does not leave you worse off than before treatment, and whether to continue is decided based on your condition.
How It Works
The signal nerves send to muscles
is turned down for a while
Muscles contract when they receive signaling molecules released from nerve endings. Botox inhibits the release of these molecules, temporarily reducing the contraction force of the targeted muscle.
Blocks signal release
Inside the nerve ending, it cleaves the protein involved in letting the vesicles that carry signaling molecules fuse with the cell membrane. As a result, less signal is delivered to the muscle.
Relaxation and recovery
With less signal, the muscle no longer folds excessively, which helps improve wrinkles that had been deepening with repetition. The nerve endings then regenerate, and function gradually returns.
Where We Use It
Different areas,
different goals
Even with the same ingredient, the concern it addresses depends on which muscle is treated, at what depth, and with how much. These are the areas Lumiin Dermatology treats most often.
Glabella & forehead
For lines that fold from habitual frowning or raising the eyebrows. The dose is divided and planned so that natural expression is preserved.
Expression lines
Eye area
Used for the fine fan-shaped lines that appear when you smile. Because the skin around the eyes is thin, we approach with shallow injections and small amounts.
Expression lines
Jawline & square jaw
Used when developed chewing muscles make the contour look angular. As muscle volume decreases, it helps refine the facial line.
Contour
Full face (Skin Botox)
Small amounts are distributed into the upper dermis, helping improve pores, shine, and shallow fine lines.
Texture & pores
Neck
Used for the vertical neck bands and horizontal fine lines, helping refine the neckline.
Contour & lines
Trapezius
Used when the muscle above the shoulders is thick and knotted, helping refine the shoulder line.
Contour
Depth Matters
Change the depth,
and it becomes
a different treatment
Whether the injection reaches the muscle layer or stays in the upper dermis completely changes the concerns it addresses.
Muscle Layer
Botox
- Injected at defined points into the deeper layer where the expression muscles sit
- Helps improve expression lines on the glabella, forehead, and around the eyes
- Used for contours where muscle volume plays a role, such as the square jaw and trapezius
- Fewer injection points, so the procedure tends to be short
Upper Dermis
Skin Botox
- A small, diluted amount is distributed at close intervals into the upper dermis
- Helps improve pores, shine, and skin texture
- It does not reach the expression muscles, so there is little concern about changes in expression
- Because there are many injection points, numbing cream is applied before the procedure
Before You Decide
What to know before your treatment
When results appear
Changes usually begin to show around 7 days after treatment. We review your condition at around 2 weeks and add a small touch-up if needed.
Duration and intervals
The effect is reported to last about 3 months. We plan sessions at 3–4 month intervals accordingly, adjusting at your visit depending on the area and dose.
Aftercare
For a few hours on the day of treatment, do not rub or press on the injection sites. It is best to avoid heavy drinking, strenuous exercise, and saunas for about a day.
When to let us know
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a neuromuscular condition, or have an infection at the injection site, you must tell us during your pre-treatment consultation. We will also review any medications you are taking.
Find Your Treatment
Same ingredient, different design —
it starts with a diagnosis
Injection depth and dose vary with muscle development and skin condition. Through a one-on-one consultation, we plan only as much as you need.
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Equipment
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Xeomin Botox
Used for wrinkles that fold repeatedly through habitual expressions, such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces the signal traveling from nerve to muscle, easing excessive muscle contraction and helping improve wrinkles that had been deepening with each fold.
Xeomin Skin Botox
Used for concerns of an unrefined skin surface, such as enlarged pores, oiliness, and shallow fine lines. Diluted toxin is injected in small divided amounts into the superficial dermis to reduce stimulation of superficial muscle fibers and sebaceous glands, which helps improve pores and skin texture.
