Answers · Botox · During treatment

Does Botox hurt?

Botox often needs no numbing; ice or numbing cream is available on request. At STON Clinic in Myeongdong, the doctor confirms this for you.
Does Botox hurt?

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At a glance

  • Treatment: Botox
  • Numbing: Often not needed; ice or numbing cream on request.
  • Treatment time: About 10 to 20 minutes.

The answer

Numbing is often not needed, but ice or numbing cream is available on request. The injections take about 10 to 20 minutes.

About Botox

Botox is a botulinum toxin injection that relaxes specific muscles to soften expression lines or slim areas such as the jaw muscle.

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.

Common questions

When does Botox start working?

Usually within a few days, peaking around two weeks.

Can I fly after Botox?

Most people can. Follow the aftercare advice given on the day.