Hello.
I am Dr. Hyuk-chan Jo, Director of Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Have you ever noticed vertical lines between your eyebrows when looking in the mirror,
or have you been told that you look stern because of the habit of unconsciously frowning when focusing on a screen?
"Even when I'm smiling, people often tell me I look angry because of my frown lines.
I have a habit of frowning without realizing it when looking at the computer,
and I'm concerned about the '11' lines getting deeper.
I want to know if there is a fundamental way to alleviate them."
These inquiries are frequently made in the consultation room.
Frown lines are one of the areas that most significantly influence our facial expression.
As the glabellar muscles (corrugator supercilii, procerus, and lower frontalis) contract repeatedly,
skin folds become established, and over time, they turn into static wrinkles that remain even when you are not making an expression.
Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox is a method that relaxes the movement of these glabellar muscles
to smooth out expression lines.
Today, I will explain how frown lines are formed,
the principle of how Botox acts on the glabellar muscles,
and how the domestic and imported toxin options differ.
What is Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox?
👉 Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox is a procedure that involves injecting a small amount of Botulinum toxin type A into the glabellar expression muscles to
temporarily block nerve-muscle signal transmission and alleviate frown lines caused by repetitive muscle contraction.
There are three muscles in the glabellar area that create expressions.
The corrugator supercilii used when frowning, the procerus that pulls the area above the nose,
and the lower part of the forehead muscle work together to create vertical and horizontal glabellar lines.
Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox is performed by
alleviating the nerve signals that control the movement of these muscles.
When the injected Botulinum toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the nerve endings, the muscles relax,
and the expression lines created by repetitive contraction are naturally smoothed out.
The muscle relaxation effect begins 3 to 7 days after the procedure, and stable results are established at the 2-week mark.
The principle of how frown lines are formed
👉 Frown lines are established through four stages: repetitive muscle contraction, dermal collagen reduction, skin fold fixation, and facial hardening.
Repetitive muscle contraction
Expressions of frowning are repeated in situations such as focusing, stress, or bright light stimulation.
This unconscious muscle contraction occurs hundreds of times a day,
creating repetitive fold marks on the skin.
Dermal collagen reduction
As dermal collagen decreases over time, the skin's ability to recover from fold marks on its own weakens.
From this point on, shallow marks begin to remain on the glabella even when you are not making an expression.
Skin fold fixation
When fold marks are continuously established, the dermal collagen arrangement is realigned in that direction.
It moves to the static wrinkle stage where vertical lines remain on the glabella even without expressions.
Facial hardening
Once static wrinkles are established on the glabella, the frontal facial expression looks hardened,
and you appear angry or tired even when you are not frowning.
This change in expression is the main reason people look into Glabellar Botox.
How Glabellar Botox works
👉 Glabellar Botox approaches frown lines in four stages: toxin injection, acetylcholine release inhibition, muscle relaxation, and expression line alleviation.
Toxin injection
A small amount of Botulinum toxin type A is injected into the glabellar muscle layer using a thin needle.
Generally, it is placed in small amounts across 3 to 5 points in the glabellar area,
and the points and dosage are adjusted according to individual muscle thickness and expression habits.
Acetylcholine release inhibition
The injected toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine, which transmits signals from nerve endings to muscles.
Muscles with blocked signals do not receive contraction commands and remain in a relaxed state.
Muscle relaxation
As the glabellar muscles that have stopped contracting relax naturally, repetitive expression movements are alleviated.
Even if you try to frown unconsciously, the muscles do not contract strongly, making the expression itself softer.
Expression line alleviation
As muscle contraction is alleviated, the expression lines created by repetitive folding are smoothed out.
Dynamic wrinkles are immediately alleviated, and static wrinkles gradually fade as the dermis recovers over time.
Differences between domestic, premium, and imported toxin options
👉 At the Uijeongbu branch, we operate three lines for Glabellar Botox: domestic, domestic premium (FDA-approved), and German (imported toxin with low resistance),
and you can choose according to the toxin characteristics and your repeated procedure plan.
Domestic toxin
A 900kDa complex protein preparation developed and produced in Korea.
It is characterized by its accessibility, and it is chosen by those who continue regular glabellar care.
Domestic premium (US FDA-approved)
A line among domestic toxins that has received US FDA approval and has global clinical data.
It is a frequently chosen option because you can enjoy both the accessibility of domestic products and global clinical stability.
German (imported toxin with low resistance)
A 150kDa pure toxin preparation.
Since it is a purified form with complex proteins removed, the possibility of antibody formation during repeated procedures is low,
and it is chosen from the perspective of alleviating the decrease in effectiveness for those who have been treated with the same brand for a long time.
Selection criteria
If you want to start without burden, domestic is recommended,
if you want both global clinical stability and accessibility, domestic premium is recommended,
and if you have a plan for repeated procedures or concerns about resistance, German is suitable.
Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox lineup
👉 At the Uijeongbu branch, we operate three lines for Glabellar Botox: domestic, domestic premium, and German,
and you can combine various options from glabellar-only to upper face packages including forehead, eye area, and bridge of the nose.
Domestic line
Domestic premium line (US FDA-approved)
German line (150kDa pure toxin)
The effect begins 3 to 7 days after the procedure, and stable results are established at the 2-week mark.
The effect lasts for 3 to 4 months, and periodic re-treatment is required if you want to maintain it.
We will examine the options that fit your glabellar condition and care plan during the pre-procedure consultation.
Who is Glabellar Botox suitable for?
Those who have '11' vertical lines on the glabella and look stern
Those who have a habit of unconsciously frowning
Those who are often told they look angry or tired
Those who want to smooth out upper face expression lines along with the forehead and eye area
Those who have a plan for repeated procedures and need to choose a toxin option
Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox side effects and things to know in advance
👉 Although Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox is a procedure based on long-term clinical data,
the toxin characteristics, individual muscle response, and the practitioner's judgment affect the stability of the results.
Immediately after the procedure, light redness, minor swelling, thin bruising,
and brief stinging may occur in the glabellar area.
Generally, it resolves naturally within a day or a few days.
Glabellar Botox must be placed in small amounts in the correct layer of the expression muscles.
If the dosage or points are inappropriate, temporary reactions such as eyelid drooping or awkward expressions
may occur, so the judgment of an experienced medical professional has a significant impact on the results.
It is recommended not to lie down or strongly press the treated area for 4 hours after the procedure.
This is a management measure to prevent the toxin from spreading to adjacent areas,
and strenuous exercise, saunas, and drinking are also discouraged on the day of the procedure.
If you continue repeated procedures for a long time with the same 900kDa toxin,
the possibility of antibody formation remains.
If you feel that the effect is shorter or weaker than before,
changing to a 150kDa pure toxin line (German) or taking a break for a certain period is helpful.
If any of the following apply to you, the procedure may be restricted or
prior confirmation may be required, so please inform us during the consultation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have a history of allergies to Botulinum toxin ingredients
If you have been diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome
If there is an active infection or inflammation in the treated area
If you are taking aminoglycoside antibiotics
If you have a history of other toxin procedures in the same area recently
⚠️ Precautions before and after Glabellar Botox procedure
👉 Glabellar Botox is a procedure where the stability of toxin fixation depends on condition management before the procedure and initial 4-hour management after the procedure.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox?
The glabellar muscle relaxation effect begins to appear 3 to 7 days after the procedure.
Since stable results are established at the 2-week mark, it is most accurate to check the results after 2 weeks.
Q. How long does the Glabellar Botox effect last?
It generally lasts for 3 to 4 months.
The duration varies depending on individual expression frequency, muscle size, and metabolic rate,
and there is a tendency for the duration to lengthen slightly with repeated procedures.
Q. Which one should I choose among domestic, premium, and German?
It depends on your care plan and scheduled repeated procedures.
If you want accessible entry, domestic is recommended; if you need global clinical stability, domestic premium is recommended;
and if you have a plan for repeated procedures or concerns about resistance, German is suitable.
Q. Won't my expression become awkward after Glabellar Botox?
If an experienced medical professional checks the muscle position and individual expression habits
and places small amounts in the exact points, you can maintain a natural expression.
Excessive dosage or inaccurate points are the causes of awkwardness, so the practitioner's judgment determines the result.
Q. Can static wrinkles already established on the glabella be improved?
Dynamic wrinkles are immediately alleviated, and static wrinkles gradually fade as the dermis recovers
in the process of muscle contraction being alleviated.
For deep static wrinkles, filler combination may be considered, so we will examine it together during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. How much pain is there with Glabellar Botox?
With the application of anesthetic cream before the procedure and the use of a thin needle, the pain is not significant.
You may feel a brief stinging during the procedure, and the numbness after the procedure will resolve naturally.
Q. Is it better to receive Glabellar Botox and Forehead Botox together?
The glabellar muscles and forehead muscles are connected to each other, so if you only treat the glabella,
the forehead muscles may contract instead, making forehead wrinkles more prominent.
This is why the upper face package that treats the forehead and glabella together is frequently chosen.
Frown lines are expression wrinkles involving both repetitive contraction of expression muscles and
dermal collagen reduction.
Especially because it is the area that most significantly influences your impression,
when the glabella is smoothed out, a change occurs where the overall facial impression becomes softer.
Uijeongbu Glabellar Botox is a procedure that precisely places a small amount of Botulinum toxin into the glabellar expression muscles to
alleviate muscle movement and smooth out expression lines,
and we operate three lines—domestic, domestic premium, and German—so you can choose according to your care plan.
In August, we are running a domestic premium full forehead + glabellar Botox event for 65,000 KRW,
so it is a great time for those who want to smooth out their forehead and glabella together
with a US FDA-approved toxin to start without burden.
At the Uijeongbu branch, we also operate various other Botox lines.
Jaw Botox to smooth out excessively developed jaw muscles,
Skin Botox to naturally smooth out pores and fine lines,
Specialized Botox for detailed approach to specific facial areas,
Hyperhidrosis Botox for sweat management, Body Botox to smooth out excessive muscles,
and even hair loss injections (Hair Blooming) for scalp environment improvement—
options are available for you to combine according to your purpose.
We will personally check the direction that fits your glabellar condition and care plan
during the consultation.
If you are concerned about frown lines and a hardened impression,
please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Even before deciding on the procedure, you can examine the current state of your face
through a pre-procedure consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on accurate diagnosis and procedure through consultation with a specialist.
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