Hello.
I am Dr. Hyuk-chan Jo, Director of Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
There are days when your shoulders still feel hunched up even after you've sat back on the sofa after work.
If you consciously try to relax them, they drop for a moment, but within a few minutes of looking at your phone,
they are back in the same position.
I often hear people say that even after a restful weekend, they return to their original state by Monday morning.
These concerns become even more apparent when choosing clothes.
When wearing tops that reveal the neckline, you may feel that people's eyes
are drawn to your shoulder line first. If the area above the shoulders is thick and raised,
it can give the impression of a shorter neck, even if the actual neck length remains the same.
This is a common issue for those who spend long hours looking down at screens or repeatedly carry bags on one shoulder.
Today, I will explain what Uijeongbu Trapezius Botox is,
why the muscles above the shoulders rarely get a chance to rest,
and what the strengths and things to keep in mind are.
What is Uijeongbu Trapezius Botox?
👉 Uijeongbu Trapezius Botox is a treatment that temporarily reduces the amount of contraction signals reaching the upper part of the trapezius muscle, which pulls the shoulders upward,
focusing on both the shoulder line and the neck line.
The trapezius is a large, triangular muscle that starts at the back of the neck, extends across the shoulders, and reaches the middle of the back.
It is divided into upper, middle, and lower fibers, each with different functions.
The upper fibers are responsible for lifting the shoulder blades and supporting the weight of the head from behind,
while the middle and lower fibers are used to pull the shoulder blades inward or downward.
The area that defines the shoulder line impression is the upper fibers.
This is the thick part that can be felt where the neck and shoulders meet,
and it is also the area that is most visible.
However, there is not just one reason why shoulders may look high or thick.
The skeletal structure of the collarbone and shoulder blades, muscle tension and thickness, and posture habits all play a role, and toxin-based treatments address the muscular component.
The botulinum toxin used here is a protein that blocks the transmission of signals
from nerve endings to muscles, preventing the release of neurotransmitters that trigger contraction.
When the amount of incoming signals is reduced, the muscle's resting tension also decreases, which is the basis for treating the area above the shoulders.
Strengths of Trapezius Botox
👉 It reduces the intensity of muscles that cannot be rested. This is an area where thickness defines the contour, and both sides can be treated separately.
First, it targets muscles that cannot be rested even if you want them to.
Muscle thickness and tension are proportional to how often they are used,
and the upper trapezius is an area where reducing usage is simply not an option.
As long as your arms are hanging by your sides, the shoulders must support their weight, and if you maintain a posture with your head tilted forward, the same muscles are responsible for supporting that weight from behind.
Since there is no life without using your arms or holding up your head, even with exercise or stretching,
the demand placed on the muscles remains the same.Here, instead of changing your lifestyle, we act by reducing the intensity at the stage where signals pass from the nerves to the muscles.
Second, it is an area where muscle thickness is directly read as the contour.
The area above the shoulders does not have a thick layer of fat, nor are there structures underneath that create large spaces,
so the thickness of the upper trapezius is reflected almost exactly on the skin surface.
This is why the curve where the neck and shoulders meet depends on this thickness.
The fact that changes in thickness are immediately visible in the appearance is what makes this different from other body areas treated with toxins.
Third, both sides can be treated separately.
If you always carry a bag on one side or have a dominant hand,
it is common for the thickness and height of the shoulders to be uneven.
Since we can divide the section from where the neck and shoulders meet to the outer shoulder and distribute the treatment accordingly,we can approach the treatment while considering balance, even in bodies that have existing differences.
There is one additional condition here.
The upper trapezius also plays a role in rotating the shoulder blades when lifting arms above the head,
so the treatment is designed to preserve this function.
I will be honest about one thing.
The impression of broad shoulders is also influenced by the width of the collarbone and shoulder blade structure,
as well as the volume of the outer arm muscles, so it cannot be explained solely by the muscle factor.Therefore, rather than viewing this Botox as a treatment for the entire shoulder width,
it is more accurate to approach it based on its inherent strengths: the tension and thickness of the muscles above the shoulders.
Understanding the Principle of Trapezius Botox
👉 It reduces tension by decreasing the amount of incoming signals. The lowered intensity of use leads to a reduction in thickness.
First, there is the process where tension becomes the default value.
The longer a muscle is used, the longer it takes to return to a fully relaxed state.
If the posture of supporting weight with your shoulders and looking down at a screen is repeated daily, the upper trapezius maintains a low level of contraction without ever fully resting,
and if this state solidifies as the default,
even when you think you have relaxed, a certain amount of tension remains.
Next is the stage where signals are reduced.
Contraction occurs when neurotransmitters are released from nerve endings and reach receptors on the muscle,
but the toxin temporarily stops the process of these neurotransmitters being released.
When the amount of incoming signals decreases, the tension the muscle maintains on its own also decreases,
creating time for relaxation in areas that were not fully releasing.
Finally, changes in thickness follow.
Muscle fibers have a property of maintaining thickness in proportion to the load they carry, so if the period of reduced usage intensity continues,
the thickness and tension of the area that was previously thick will change.This change does not happen within a few days but appears over a period of time,
and the degree of change you feel varies depending on muscle thickness, posture habits, and daily activity levels.
As time passes and the nerve endings regain their function, the tension will return to its original level,
so the treatment is intended to be maintained at intervals.How it is performed and the program
👉 Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch's Trapezius Botox is operated as a body Botox item,and because the muscle area is large, the injection points are divided into several locations.
The upper trapezius is a wide muscle that extends from the back of the neck to the end of the shoulder.Unlike facial muscles, a method of concentrating on one or two points does not lower the tension evenly,
so we proceed by dividing and distributing the points to the left and right.
The area above the shoulders is where bag straps and collars are always in contact,
so we determine the range by considering daily movements after the treatment.
The area treated along with the trapezius is generally the larger side, and it is handled in a different package than facial items.
The thickness above the shoulders and which points are tight vary from person to person,so the number and distribution of points are determined after palpation.
There are individual differences in the degree of sensation and the timing of results.
Consider this if you have these recurring shoulder issues
Those who feel their neck looks short because their shoulders are always raised
Those who experience shoulder tension due to heavy bags or long hours of desk work
Those who are self-conscious about their shoulder line when wearing clothes that reveal the neckline
Those who feel a thick and firm area when touching above their shoulders
Those who feel that stretching or massage only provides temporary relief
Types of Uijeongbu Botox
👉 The areas that look short on the body are usually where muscles are raised, blocking the line.
Saying your shoulders are raised and saying your neck is short sound different,
but they are read as the same scene in front of a mirror.
Therefore, we determine the direction after looking at both thickness and posture.
Side effects and things to keep in mind
👉 Most things to keep in mind are reported to be temporary reactions that subside over time.
If you frequently lift heavy objects or do exercises that involve heavy shoulder usage,
it is better to mention this during your consultation.
We will adjust the distribution method based on how you use your muscles.
⚠️ Precautions before and after treatment
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How is it different from massage or stretching?
A. Massage and stretching are approaches that loosen already tightened muscles from the outside.
Trapezius Botox is a method that lowers the amount of contraction signals from the nerves to the muscles,
so it is different in that it intervenes in the intensity even in a lifestyle where the demand on the muscles remains the same.
Q. Does it interfere with lifting my arms?
A. The upper trapezius also plays a role in rotating the shoulder blades when lifting arms above the head, so the treatment is designed to preserve this function.
You may feel less strength initially, but it usually returns to its original sensation over time.
Q. Can people who exercise frequently receive it?
A. If you do exercises that involve heavy shoulder usage, we will first check how you use them.
As the load on the muscles is high, the sensation may be different, so it is easier to plan the distribution if you tell us the type and frequency of exercise during the consultation.
Q. Does Trapezius Botox change my posture?
A. It is not a treatment that corrects posture itself.
Since it involves the tension and thickness of the muscles above the shoulders, it is recommended to continue managing lifestyle habits such as screen height or bag weight.
Q. Does getting the injection make my neck look longer?
A. Since neck length is read as the distance from under the chin to the shoulder line,
the impression can change even if the neck length is the same if the thickness above the shoulders changes.
However, neck wrinkles or skin conditions are different areas and are examined separately.
Q. Is it the same method as facial Botox?
A. The principle of action is the same, but the approach differs because the size and thickness of the muscles handled are different.
The trapezius is a large muscle that forms layers, so the process of dividing the area and distributing it separately to the left and right is included.
Uijeongbu Trapezius Botox is a treatment that addresses muscles that rarely get a chance to rest because they are always supporting the weight of the arms and head, by intervening at the stage where signals pass from the nerves.
The fat layer is thin, so muscle thickness is read directly as the contour,
and since left-right differences are common, we look at both sides separately and determine the distribution.
The upper trapezius also plays a role in lifting arms above the head, so a process of dividing what to keep and what to reduce is necessary.
At Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch, we check the muscle thickness, left-right balance, and how you use your shoulders during the consultation to confirm if it is a suitable direction for you.
If you are looking at other body muscles like calf Botox or other body Botox items, we may also plan by dividing the ranges.
If you felt like your shoulders didn't come down even on your days off,
please feel free to come in and have a chat.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and changes may vary depending on the individual.
Please consult with a specialist to determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure.
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