How often should I repeat it?

The clinic recommends retreatment every 4 to 5 months to maintain the result.

What should I avoid afterwards?

Avoid rubbing the area, skip intense or deep facial massage for one month, and avoid very chewy or hard foods.

Can I have it during a short trip to Seoul?

Yes. It is done in one visit, and you can wear makeup again 2 to 3 hours later.

What is the difference between lateral cheekbone Botox and contouring injections?

Both treatments help the face look smaller. Contouring Injection breaks down excess fat so the body can eliminate it. Cheekbone Botox relaxes the muscles to soften an angular face.

Can my lateral cheekbones look more prominent after treatment?

We do not recommend Cheekbone Botox if your muscles are small or the sides of your cheeks are already sunken. Reducing the muscle can make the area look more hollow and the lateral cheekbones more prominent, so the face looks uneven.

Cheekbone Botox

Botulinum toxin for developed lateral cheekbone muscles

Cheekbone Botox at a glance

Price: From ₩39,000 · 4 options See all prices
Target: Muscle over the lateral cheekbones
Toxin options: Korean, Korean premium, German premium, U.S. premium
Numbing: Ice spray before the injections
Repeat: Every 4 to 5 months to keep the result
Makeup: Wash and wear makeup after 2 to 3 hours
Not suited to: Small muscles or hollow lateral cheeks

Visiting Seoul for a short stay

You can wash your face and wear makeup 2 to 3 hours after treatment. For 3 to 7 days avoid heavy drinking, saunas, jjimjilbang, hot baths and hard exercise, and avoid very chewy or hard foods.

Your visit at Beauty Z

ConsultationA doctor assesses your skin and agrees the plan with you.
MarkingThe doctor marks the injection points on the treatment area.
DisinfectionThe skin is disinfected.
Cooling sprayA cooling spray eases discomfort just before the injection.
TreatmentThe doctor injects the muscle over each lateral cheekbone at the marked points, after cooling the skin with ice spray.

Other face contouring options

Temporal Botox Jawline Botox Salivary Gland Botox Contouring Injection

Common questions

How often should I repeat it?: The clinic recommends retreatment every 4 to 5 months to maintain the result.
What should I avoid afterwards?: Avoid rubbing the area, skip intense or deep facial massage for one month, and avoid very chewy or hard foods.
Can I have it during a short trip to Seoul?: Yes. It is done in one visit, and you can wear makeup again 2 to 3 hours later.

Consultation desks, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Private treatment room, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Sources: Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong treatment notes and price list. Results differ from person to person; your doctor will advise at consultation.

Cheekbone BotoxTreatment overview

The lateral cheekbones are made up of muscle and fat as well as bone. Cheekbone Botox reduces the size of overdeveloped muscles over the lateral cheekbones.
The treatment helps create smoother facial contours.
Cheekbone BotoxRecommended for
- point 01.
  A face that looks large or angular
- point 02.
  Lateral cheekbones that stand out when you smile
- point 03.
  Uneven facial contours you want to improve without surgery
Cheekbone BotoxResults and frequency
- 01.
  Results vary with muscle mass and lifestyle habits, but the effect usually wears off gradually over 6 to 8 months. To maintain your results, we recommend retreatment every 4 to 5 months.
Cheekbone BotoxQ&A
- Q.
  What is the difference between lateral cheekbone Botox and contouring injections?
- Both treatments help the face look smaller. Contouring Injection breaks down excess fat so the body can eliminate it. Cheekbone Botox relaxes the muscles to soften an angular face.
- Q.
  Can my lateral cheekbones look more prominent after treatment?
- We do not recommend Cheekbone Botox if your muscles are small or the sides of your cheeks are already sunken. Reducing the muscle can make the area look more hollow and the lateral cheekbones more prominent, so the face looks uneven.
Cheekbone BotoxAftercare
- -You can wash your face and wear makeup 2 to 3 hours after treatment.
- -To prevent inflammation, avoid excessive drinking, smoking, saunas or jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses), hot baths, and strenuous exercise for 3 to 7 days after treatment.
- -Avoid rubbing or irritating the treated area. Skip intense or deep facial massage for one month.
- -Avoid very chewy or hard foods after treatment. They can shorten how long the Botox lasts and cause discomfort.
- -You may feel soreness in the treated area afterward. This is temporary and nothing to worry about.
- -Like any injection, the treatment may cause bruising and swelling depending on your skin condition. These are usually mild and subside quickly.