How often should I repeat it?

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

What should I eat after treatment?

Avoid very chewy or hard foods. They can shorten how long the effect lasts and cause discomfort.

Some soreness in the treated area can follow. It is temporary.

When will I see results?

Results vary by person, but muscle mass typically begins to decrease gradually 2 weeks after treatment. Within 1 to 2 months on average, you can expect a more refined facial contour and a softer look.

How is this treatment different from Contouring Injection?

Contouring Injection is a fat-dissolving treatment that is effective when there is excess fat. Temporal Botox reduces the size of an overdeveloped temporalis muscle. Both make the face look smaller, but they work differently.

Temporal Botox

Botulinum toxin for an overdeveloped temporalis muscle

Temporal Botox at a glance

Price: From ₩39,000 · 4 options See all prices
Target: Temporalis muscle at the temples
Toxin options: Korean, Korean premium, German premium, U.S. premium
Numbing: Ice spray before the injections
Onset: Starts around 2 weeks, refined in 1 to 2 months
Repeat: Every 4 to 5 months to keep the result
Makeup: Wash and wear makeup after 2 to 3 hours

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

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 temporalis muscle on each side at the marked points, after cooling the skin with ice spray.

Other face contouring options

Jawline Botox Cheekbone 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 eat after treatment?: Avoid very chewy or hard foods. They can shorten how long the effect lasts and cause discomfort.
Is soreness normal?: Some soreness in the treated area can follow. It is temporary.

Private treatment room, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Treatment area, 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.

Temporal BotoxTreatment overview

If you often eat hard foods or clench your teeth, the temporalis muscle may become overdeveloped. This can make the upper face look wider.
Temporal Botox treats a temporalis muscle that has become enlarged through these habits. Rather than simply making the face look smaller, it reduces an overdeveloped temporalis muscle, not fat, to soften the facial contour.
Temporal BotoxRecommended for
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  An overdeveloped temporalis muscle from eating hard foods or clenching your teeth
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  An uneven head shape caused by a protruding temporalis muscle
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  Anyone who wants a smaller-looking face with a simple treatment for an overdeveloped temporalis muscle
Temporal BotoxResults and frequency
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  Results vary with muscle mass and daily habits, but the muscle typically returns to its original size over 6 to 8 months. To maintain results, we recommend retreatment at 4 to 5 month intervals.
Temporal BotoxQ&A
- Q.
  When will I see results?
- Results vary by person, but muscle mass typically begins to decrease gradually 2 weeks after treatment. Within 1 to 2 months on average, you can expect a more refined facial contour and a softer look.
- Q.
  How is this treatment different from Contouring Injection?
- Contouring Injection is a fat-dissolving treatment that is effective when there is excess fat. Temporal Botox reduces the size of an overdeveloped temporalis muscle. Both make the face look smaller, but they work differently.
Temporal BotoxAftercare
- -You can cleanse and wear makeup 2 to 3 hours after treatment.
- -For 3 to 7 days after treatment, avoid heavy drinking, smoking, saunas or jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses), hot baths, and strenuous exercise to prevent inflammation.
- -Avoid rubbing or irritating the treated area, and avoid intensive or deep facial massage for one month.
- -Avoid very chewy or hard foods after treatment. They may shorten how long the Botox effect lasts and cause pain.
- -You may feel soreness in the treated area after treatment. This is temporary.
- -Injections may cause bruising and swelling depending on skin condition. These are usually mild and subside quickly.