What is Botulax injection?
Botulax is a botulinum toxin product manufactured by Hugel in South Korea and is a widely used, reliable product both domestically and internationally. It is a cosmetic injection that inhibits muscle movement and is widely used for wrinkle improvement, facial slimming, and hyperhidrosis treatment.
Approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (KFDA), it offers excellent cost-effectiveness, leading to an increase in its use at clinics in Japan in recent years. In Japan, it is also widely adopted as a specialized beauty treatment menu at many medical beauty facilities, demonstrating high efficacy in improving expression lines and tightening the facial contour.
Improvable Symptoms
Expression LinesJowlsArmpit SweatHyperhidrosis
Features
- Effective for improving expression wrinkles, reducing jawline prominence, and treating hyperhidrosis
- The active ingredient is the same as Allergan’s Botox, type A botulinum toxin
- A formulation with a proven track record and extensive usage in Korea and Asia
Advantages
- Cost-effective and easy to continue
- Improvement of expression lines, reduction of jawline prominence, and facial slimming effects can be expected
- Effects can be felt within 2-3 days after treatment
- Reduces sweating in the underarms, palms, and soles of the feet
- Can be used in conjunction with Allergan’s Botox, allowing for customization based on goals and budget
Disadvatages
- Not approved for use in Japan
- Inappropriate injection into certain areas may cause unnatural facial expressions or asymmetry
- Overinjection may result in unnatural appearance
Treatment Time
Approximately 10 minutes
Botulax injections at our clinic
Choice between Allergan-manufactured Botox and Botulax available.
At our clinic, we offer the only Botox Vista manufactured by Allergan in the U.S. that is approved in Japan, as well as Botulax, which is not approved in Japan but offers high cost-effectiveness for those seeking to minimize expenses.
We use high-purity formulations, strictly manage transportation and storage temperatures, prioritize safety, and provide thorough counseling and injection treatment by physicians.
How Botulinum Toxin Injections Work and Treatment Areas
Botulinum Toxin Type A injections work similarly to other A-type botulinum toxin products by temporarily blocking nerve signals to muscles, thereby reducing muscle movement.
Botulinum toxin blocks the connection between nerves and muscles, temporarily weakening muscle movement. This effect is utilized for preventing wrinkles, creating a more defined facial contour, and treating hyperhidrosis.
It does not have the effect of filling in or plumping up wrinkles that have already become deeply etched. Botulinum toxin is positioned solely for improving wrinkles caused by facial muscles and preventing them from becoming deeply etched.
Differences Between Allergan’s Botox Vista and Korean-made Botulinum Toxin Injections
The name “Botox” refers to Allergan’s Botox Vista, while other formulations are referred to as botulinum toxin injections. Botulax is a botulinum toxin formulation manufactured by the Korean pharmaceutical company Hugel.
Botulax is not approved in Japan but is widely used as a standard formulation in South Korea and Southeast Asia. It offers excellent cost-effectiveness and is ideal for regular wrinkle treatment and facial contouring, making it suitable for those seeking to minimize costs. Allergan’s Botulinum Toxin is more expensive but offers the reassurance and reliability of Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare approval, along with a longer duration of effect.
| Korean-made botulinum toxin | Allergan（Botox Vista） | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of manufacture | Korea | USA |
| Cost | Cheap (5,000 yen per treatment) | Varies by clinic(10,000-30,000 yen per treatment) |
| Duration | Approximately 3 months | Approximately 4-6 months |
| Stability of effect性 | Depending on the brand | More stable effect |
Treatment Process
Consultation
We will provide a detailed consultation regarding your skin, physical condition, and concerns.
Disinfection
There is no need to wash your face. We will disinfect only the injection site (your makeup will come off in the process).
Treatment
For those concerned about pain, we offer an anesthetic cream (available for an additional 3,300 yen). The procedure itself takes only a few minutes.
You may leave immediately afterward. There is a rare risk of bruising, but this typically improves within a few days.
Treatment Overview
Treatment Time
About 10 minutes
Applicable
Wrinkle prevention, facial slimming, sweat control
Not Applicable
- Pregnant or lactating women, women trying to conceive
- Those undergoing treatment for skin diseases or who have chronic diseases (immune system disorders, epilepsy, etc.)
- Those undergoing treatment for diabetes or who have prostheses in the treatment area
- Those undergoing treatment for malignant tumors
- Those with systemic neuromuscular junction disorders (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, etc.)
- Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the components of this drug
- Patients with chronic respiratory disorders (this drug may worsen the condition)
- Patients with severe muscle weakness or atrophy (this drug may worsen the condition)
- Patients with closed-angle glaucoma or a predisposition to it (narrow-angle glaucoma, etc.) (as this drug has an inhibitory effect on the release of acetylcholine, it may worsen symptoms).
Precautions
- Immediately after the procedure, there will be a swelling for a few hours, similar to that after being bitten by a mosquito. There may also be some internal bleeding at the puncture site, which can be covered up with makeup, although this varies from person to person.
- In very rare cases, there is a possibility of pigmentation due to internal bleeding.
- Depending on the area, it may be difficult to make facial expressions, and the eyelids may feel heavy on the forehead. Some people may look gaunt in terms of their facial structure.
- Local reactions include itching (4%), injection site pain (4.4%), muscle pain (2.6%), and rash (1.7%), but these are temporary and limited to the area around the injection site.
- In rare cases, allergic reactions may include weakness, dizziness, decreased vision, nausea, abdominal pain, breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness, and convulsions.
- After the procedure, we ask that women use contraception for two months and men use contraception for three months.
Daily Life Post-treatment
- You can apply makeup, wash your face and use skincare products immediately after the treatment.
- We ask that you wait until the next day before taking a bath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Repeating the treatment before the effects completely wear off can help maintain results longer and prevent wrinkles from becoming permanent.
For more stable results and longer-lasting effects (over 4 months), please consider Botox injection
Price（including tax）
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