Skin Botox at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic in Seomyeon, Busan
Botox · Seomyeon, Busan

Skin Botox in Busan Seomyeon

Diluted botulinum toxin placed in the dermis across the whole face, for smaller pores, less oil and a smoother, glass-skin finish without touching expression. Full face from ₩220,000 with seven brands, by the doctor at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic one minute from Seomyeon Station.

from ₩220,000 VAT INCLUDED
₩220,000 from Full face with Wondertox or Hi-Tox, VAT included; up to ₩440,000 with Xeomin
20 min Twenty minutes of micro-injections after numbing
None Pinpricks fade within hours; fly tonight
2–3 months Pores and oil improve from week two; two to three months, better with a course
01 Start here — direct answer

What is Skin Botox, and what does it do?

Skin Botox , also called microbotox or mesobotox, uses botulinum toxin diluted several times more than for wrinkles and placed in dozens of tiny intradermal injections across the face instead of into the muscles beneath. At that depth and dilution it does not relax expression; it acts on the small muscles attached to pores and hair follicles, on the sweat and oil glands, and on the very superficial muscle fibres that create fine crinkling, so pores look smaller, the skin is less oily and the surface looks smoother and tighter, the finish patients call glass skin.

At Boom Dermatology in Seomyeon we suggest skin Botox for oily, large-pored skin that lasers have not solved, for fine crepe on the cheeks and under the eyes, and before events and trips when a smooth, matte finish matters. It pairs with pico toning for tone and with a booster for hydration; it is not a replacement for wrinkle Botox, which treats the deeper muscles.

What Busan patients ask before Skin Botox
  • My pores are the thing I notice in every photograph and nothing has helped.
  • Will this stop my face moving? I do not want to look stiff.
  • My skin gets oily by lunchtime no matter what I use on it.
  • Is this just regular Botox spread thinner, or something different?
  • Will one session do anything, or is this another course?

All of these come up most weeks at our Seomyeon skin clinic. The page answers them in order.

02 Who it suits

Who is Skin Botox for?

Good candidates

  • Oily skin and visible pores on the cheeks, nose and forehead
  • Fine crepe on the cheeks and under the eyes that is not a deep wrinkle
  • A smooth, matte, glass-skin finish before an event or trip
  • Patients who have had pore lasers with a modest result
  • Combined with wrinkle Botox in the same visit for a full refresh

We will suggest something else

  • Deep dynamic wrinkles, which need wrinkle Botox into the muscle
  • Acne scars and etched pores, which need RF microneedling or lasers
  • Active acne flare or infection on the face
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding, neuromuscular conditions
  • Very thin, dry skin with no oil problem; the doctor will say the benefit is small
Skin Botox at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic in Seomyeon, Busan
03 The visit

What happens at a Skin Botox session in Seomyeon?

This is how a Skin Botox visit runs at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic in Seomyeon, Busan, from the first message to the review.

1

Message first

A close-up photo in daylight. The doctor replies with the brand options and the VAT-included price.

2

Consultation

Oil, pore pattern and any wrinkle areas are assessed; if deeper muscle Botox is also needed it is planned separately.

3

Numbing cream, twenty minutes

Topical anaesthetic over the face.

4

Micro-injections by the doctor

Dozens of superficial points across the face in about twenty minutes. A light sting each.

5

Out the door

Tiny bumps for an hour, pinpricks for a few hours. No make-up for four hours, no sauna for a day.

6

Two-week review

We message you for a photo. Pores and oil are judged at two to four weeks.

How does Boom Dermatology dose Skin Botox?

Skin Botox is dosed by dilution and point density, both set by the doctor from your skin.

Dilution

Several times more dilute than wrinkle Botox, placed intradermally so expression is untouched.

Density

Points every centimetre or so across the face, denser on the oily T-zone and the cheeks.

Course

Two to three months per session; a course of two or three holds the finish longer.

04 Prices — VAT included

How much does Skin Botox cost in Busan?

Skin Botox at Boom Dermatology is priced per full-face session: ₩220,000 with Wondertox or Hi-Tox, up to ₩440,000 with Xeomin, VAT included with numbing, the same for every patient.

Skin Botox Wondertox, full face ₩220,000 VAT included
Skin Botox Hi-Tox, full face ₩220,000 VAT included
Skin Botox Coretox, full face ₩275,000 VAT included
Skin Botox The Toxin, full face ₩330,000 VAT included
Skin Botox Innotox, full face ₩330,000 VAT included
Skin Botox Dysport, full face ₩385,000 VAT included
Skin Botox Xeomin, full face ₩440,000 VAT included

What we treat with Skin Botox, and the usual dose

Starting points the doctor maps in person; areas can be combined in one session.

Every botox option is on the Botox hub; the complete skin clinic price list with a quote builder is on the price page.

05 Compare

Skin Botox vs pico toning and Potenza for pores: which should you choose in Busan?

Three pore treatments patients compare at our Busan skin clinic. Skin Botox is the oil-and-pore injectable; pico toning works on tone; Potenza remodels etched pores and scars.

Device Best for Time Downtime Price
Skin Botox Oil, pore size, glass-skin finish, no downtime 20 min None from ₩220,000
PicoHi Toning Tone, brightness, mild pore refinement 20 min None from ₩165,000
Potenza Etched pores, scars, texture; RF microneedling 40 min 1–3 days from ₩330,000

Every option in the table is available at Boom Dermatology in Busan Seomyeon, performed by the doctor, with the VAT-included price shown.

06 Downtime

Downtime after Skin Botox, and flying home

None. Tiny bumps at each point for an hour, pinpricks for a few hours; make-up from the next morning. The matte, smooth finish shows from week two.

Bumps, pinpricks
Fly home
Pores and oil improve
Review
Repeat
Day 0 Day 3 Week 2 Month 1 Month 3–6
treatment / peak result tenderness or redness milestone
07 Questions, answered properly

Does skin Botox actually shrink pores?

It makes them look smaller, which is what you see in the mirror. Pore size is set by the follicle, but what makes a pore visible is oil, the tiny erector muscle that pulls it open, and the crepe of the skin around it. Microbotox quietens all three for two to three months, so pores appear tighter and the surface smoother. For pores that are etched or scarred, the structure needs remodelling with RF microneedling, and the doctor will say which you have.

What exactly is being diluted, and why?

The same botulinum toxin used for wrinkles, mixed with several times more saline, so each of the dozens of injections carries a tiny dose. Placed in the dermis rather than the muscle, that dose cannot reach the expression muscles, which is why your face keeps moving. It is a different technique, not a weaker version of wrinkle Botox.

Does skin Botox affect facial expression?

No, when it is placed correctly. The doctor at our Seomyeon skin clinic keeps the points intradermal and the dose per point tiny; expression comes from muscles well below that layer. The one area treated with extra care is the forehead on a low brow, where even a diluted dose is kept away from the lifting muscle.

How does microbotox reduce oil?

Botulinum toxin blocks the nerve signal to the sebaceous glands as well as to muscles, so the glands produce less oil for the duration of the effect. Patients with lunchtime shine usually notice the change in the second week, and it is the reason skin Botox is popular in humid Busan summers.

Is one session worth doing on a short trip?

Yes, for an event or for a first try: one session gives two to three months of a smoother, matte finish. For a lasting change in pores, two or three sessions over six months hold longer. Either way you buy one session at a time at Boom Dermatology.

Good to know

Skin Botox questions patients ask our Busan skin clinic first

1

How much does skin Botox cost in Busan?

Full face: ₩220,000 with Wondertox or Hi-Tox, ₩275,000 Coretox, ₩330,000 The Toxin or Innotox, ₩385,000 Dysport, ₩440,000 Xeomin at Boom Dermatology in Seomyeon, VAT included with numbing.

2

Will my face still move?

Yes. The toxin is diluted and placed in the dermis, not the muscles.

3

When will I see the result?

Pores and oil improve from week two; judged at two to four weeks.

4

How long does it last?

Two to three months; a course of two or three holds longer.

5

Can I combine it with wrinkle Botox?

Yes, in the same visit; the two are dosed and placed separately.

6

Is there downtime?

None. Pinpricks fade within the hour; a small bruise is possible and covers with make-up. Fly the same evening.

7

Who performs Botox at Boom Dermatology?

The doctor, from marking to the last injection. Brand and units per point are on your record in English.

8

Do foreign patients pay more?

No. One price for everyone, VAT included, no consultation fee if you proceed.

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Reviewed by Dr. Kim Dong Hyun, Board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Medical Director, The Boom Dermatology, Seomyeon, Busan.