"Won't I look unnatural after toxin?" It is a worry we hear often. To put the conclusion first, any awkwardness comes not from the toxin itself but from the dose and placement. When just the right amount is injected at just the right point, your expressions stay intact while only the wrinkles are softened.

The approach differs by area

If it is your first time, do this

For a first treatment, we recommend starting with a conservative dose and topping up two weeks later after seeing how it settles. This is safer than injecting a large amount at once and reduces the chance of expressions looking unnatural. The forehead in particular works together with the muscles that raise the brows, so if the dose is excessive the eyes can look heavy or the brows can appear to droop, which calls for more careful adjustment.

To make results last longer

The effect of botulinum toxin is not permanent. Once the muscles begin to move again, the wrinkles gradually return. That said, with consistent care at appropriate intervals, the muscle's very habit of forming wrinkles weakens, so results tend to last longer with each round. Conversely, injecting too often because the effect seems to have faded raises concerns about resistance, so it is important to keep to the appropriate interval for each area.

Confirming genuine product is basic

Even the same "Botox" varies from product to product. At Forte Clinic, we make sure you can check the product label for yourself before treatment. Explaining transparently which product is used, on which area, and in what amount is our principle.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When do results appear?
  They usually begin from day 3 to 7 and settle at around the two-week mark.
• Does resistance develop?
  Keeping to an appropriate dose and interval lowers the concern. Confirming genuine product is important.
• What should I be careful of afterward?
  Avoid lying down or rubbing the area on the day, and avoid strenuous exercise and saunas for about a day.

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