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✨Lifting

Botox relaxes muscles to soften expression lines, while radiofrequency lifting regenerates collagen in the dermis to lift sagging skin. Depending on the goal, the two can be combined.

Hyo-seop Kim
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Lifting

Q. What's the difference between lifting and Botox?

A.

Lifting tightens skin; Botox relaxes muscles to reduce wrinkles.

📝 Detailed Answer

Lifting vs Botox differences: ① mechanism: lifting tightens skin/SMAS, Botox paralyzes muscles, ② duration: lifting 6 months–2 years, Botox 3–4 months, ③ target: lifting for sagging, Botox for dynamic wrinkles (forehead, eyes), ④ areas: lifting whole face, Botox specific muscles, ⑤ side effects: lifting natural changes, Botox can affect facial expression. Korean medicine doesn't use Botox but high-frequency lifting and pharmacopuncture provide alternatives. Many combine: lifting for sagging + Botox for dynamic wrinkles.
Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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