Hello.
I am Director Hwang, from Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
Have you ever felt self-conscious about prominent trapezius muscles when wearing a tight-fitting knit top, or because your calf lines look uneven?
"I've tried massages and stretching, but there's no change.
In fact, it feels like they've gotten thicker after exercising, and I don't know what to do."
Many people come to us with these concerns.
Muscles are tissues that increase in volume in proportion to stimulation and frequency of use.
When muscles in specific areas are used repeatedly and intensely in daily life,
they gradually become thicker and more prominent,
and muscles that have already developed do not shrink through dieting.
This is because the mechanism is different from that of fat.
Just as muscles in areas where you stop exercising gradually become thinner,
when the frequency of use decreases, muscles decrease in volume according to their inherent physiological properties.
Gangnam Body Botox is a procedure that utilizes this principle to temporarily signal hypertrophic muscles.
Today, I will explain what Gangnam Body Botox is,
and how the application methods by area and types of toxin are divided.
What is Gangnam Body Botox?
👉 Gangnam Body Botox is a procedure that injects Botulinum Toxin Type A into hypertrophic muscles to
temporarily block contraction signals from nerve endings to muscles, thereby gradually reducing the volume of muscles that are used less frequently.
Muscles have a structure where they contract when a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, secreted from nerve endings,
binds to muscle cells.
When Botulinum Toxin temporarily blocks this binding,
the muscle cannot contract sufficiently and its activity level decreases.
Muscles with reduced activity change over time to become smaller in volume,
and this is a procedure that utilizes this natural flow of change to refine the lines of hypertrophic areas.
Since it is a procedure that acts on the muscle itself rather than reducing fat,
the application direction differs for areas where fat is the main cause.
Technical Features of Gangnam Body Botox
👉 Gangnam Body Botox is a procedure that manages the action of
Botulinum Toxin, which blocks contraction signals at nerve endings, according to the area, muscle size, and toxin type.
Action of Botulinum Toxin Type A
It is the most widely used form of toxin in the fields of aesthetics and treatment,
and it reduces muscle activity by temporarily blocking the release of neurotransmitters.
Difference in Effect Manifestation from Facial Botox
Unlike facial wrinkle Botox, where effects are felt within 2-3 weeks,
Body Botox, which reduces muscle volume, begins to show changes after about 1 month,
and it is reported that many people feel the most distinct results at the 2-4 month mark.
Optimal Dosage Design by Area
Depending on areas with different muscle sizes and usage patterns, such as calves, trapezius, and upper arms,
the optimal dosage and injection points vary.
Maintenance Period
It is known to last for an average of 4-6 months,
and the maintenance period may be shorter the more you use the corresponding muscle in daily life.
It is reported that if you proceed periodically, the muscle volume gradually decreases,
which can lead to longer intervals between treatments.
Effects and Advantages of Gangnam Body Botox
👉 The core advantages of Gangnam Body Botox can be summarized into three points: non-surgical muscle line approach, customized application by area, and gradual change.
First, you can approach muscle lines without surgery.
As it is a procedure performed by injection, it is known as an option with less burden of returning to daily life
compared to procedures that involve incisions or long recovery periods.
Next, it can be applied according to the area and muscle size.
Different dosages and injection depths are applied depending on areas with different muscle distribution and usage patterns, such as calves, trapezius, and upper arms.
Finally, the changes settle in gradually.
Because it is a flow where the volume slowly decreases over 1-4 months rather than a sudden change,
it is also recommended for those who are concerned about others noticing the procedure.
Types of Gangnam Body Botox
👉 At the Gangnam branch, we operate both domestic and imported Botulinum Toxin with 100-unit and 200-unit dosage options.
Dosage selection depends on the area and muscle size.
For example, for small areas or a first-time procedure, 100 units are often chosen,
while for relatively large areas like both calves, 200 units are often selected.
The type of toxin depends on your usage plan and priorities.
If you want to start while lowering the cost burden, domestic products are recommended;
if you want an original product with long-term clinical data, Allergan is recommended;
and if you are concerned about resistance because you plan to receive regular repeat treatments, Xeomin is recommended.
The optimal dosage and suitable toxin line for each area will be organized together during the preliminary consultation.
Who is Gangnam Body Botox suitable for?
Those who are concerned about calf muscles making skirt or shorts lines look unflattering
Those who have a prominent trapezius, making the shoulder line look angular
Those who have developed upper arm muscles, limiting their choice of clothing with sleeves
Those who have muscle hypertrophy areas that are difficult to change through exercise or diet
Those who want to approach muscle lines without incisions
Side Effects and Things to Know in Advance for Gangnam Body Botox
👉 Gangnam Body Botox is not a procedure that lasts permanently with one session,
but a procedure that requires periodic re-treatment after about 4-6 months.
First, it is important to check whether your area is muscle-type or fat-type.
If there is a part that becomes hard and prominent when you lift your heels or tense your shoulders,
it is highly likely to be muscle hypertrophy,
but if the thickness remains similar even when tensed, fat may be the main cause, and the application direction will differ.
Temporary stinging, light bruising, or minor swelling may occur at the injection site,
and it is reported that most subside within a few days.
For calves, temporary muscle weakness or a feeling of leaning to one side when walking
may occur after the procedure.
It is known that most people naturally adapt over time,
and it is recommended to start with a conservative dosage initially.
Please inform us in advance as the procedure may be restricted in the following cases:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have a history of allergies to Botulinum Toxin or related ingredients
If you have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis or neuromuscular diseases
If you are regularly taking medications that increase bleeding tendency
If fat is the main cause of the area (application direction is different)
⚠️ Precautions Before and After Gangnam Body Botox
👉 For Gangnam Body Botox, management at each stage before and after the procedure affects the toxin's effectiveness and safety.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I distinguish between muscle-type and fat-type for Gangnam Body Botox?
If a hard lump is felt when you tense the area,
it is highly likely to be muscle hypertrophy.
If the soft thickness remains similar even when tensed, fat may be the main cause,
so we will guide you on the application direction after checking it directly during the preliminary consultation.
Q. Which is better, domestic or imported toxin for Gangnam Body Botox?
It depends on your usage plan and priorities.
If you want to start while lowering the cost burden, domestic products are recommended;
if you are concerned about the possibility of resistance because you plan to receive regular repeat treatments, Xeomin is recommended;
and if you want an original product with long-term clinical data, Allergan is recommended.
Q. How do I choose between 100 units and 200 units for Gangnam Body Botox?
It depends on the area and muscle size.
For small areas or first-time treatments, we often start conservatively with 100 units,
and 200 units are usually selected for relatively large areas like both calves.
The dosage suitable for your muscle size will be organized together during the preliminary consultation.
Q. When do the effects of Gangnam Body Botox appear?
Unlike facial Botox, changes usually begin after about 1 month.
Many people feel the most distinct changes at the 2-4 month mark,
and it is natural to feel that there is little change before a month has passed.
Q. Can I exercise after receiving Gangnam Body Botox?
Within 2 weeks after the procedure, it is recommended to reduce
exercises that intensively use the corresponding muscles.
After that, light daily exercise is possible,
but it is good to know that if activities that strongly train the muscles in the treated area are repeated,
the effect maintenance period may be shortened.
Q. Can I receive Gangnam Body Botox for calves and trapezius on the same day?
It is possible in some cases.
However, since precautions for each area are different and recovery period management is also required separately,
we will organize it together during the preliminary consultation according to your schedule and lifestyle patterns.
Q. Is the effect permanent after receiving Gangnam Body Botox once?
It is not a permanent procedure.
It is known to last for an average of 4-6 months,
and if you proceed periodically, the muscle volume gradually decreases,
which can lead to longer intervals between treatments.
Hypertrophic muscles have an inherent property of gradually becoming thicker
depending on stimulation and frequency of use,
so they often do not shrink through diet or exercise.
Gangnam Body Botox is a procedure that temporarily blocks contraction signals from nerves to muscles
to gradually reduce the volume of muscles that are used less frequently.
We operate 4 toxin lines ranging from domestic to domestic premium, Xeomin, and Allergan,
as well as two dosage options of 100 units and 200 units,
so we will check the line suitable for your area and usage plan
directly during the consultation.
If you are concerned about your calf, trapezius, or upper arm lines,
please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
Even before deciding on the procedure, we will provide detailed guidance on your muscle condition and
suitable toxin lineups through a preliminary consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on accurate diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through consultation with a specialist.
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