Hello.
I am Dr. Kim Dong-young of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever felt self-conscious about your facial expressions because your nostrils appear to widen when you smile broadly in front of a mirror?
"It's fine normally, but my nostrils look wide when I smile or talk. I'm so self-conscious about it that I can't smile when taking photos."
The widening of the nostrils based on facial expressions is not just about bone structure; it is an area influenced by the difference in activity of the small muscles distributed around the nostrils.
When muscles such as the nasalis and the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi are strongly active, they create an environment where the nostrils are pulled to the sides and become prominent every time you smile or talk.
Hongdae nostril Botox is a treatment that acts precisely on these muscles around the nostrils.
Today, I will explain the principles of how Hongdae nostril Botox works and how toxin lines like Xeomin and Allergan differ.
What is Hongdae nostril Botox?
👉 Hongdae nostril Botox is a procedure that involves precisely injecting botulinum toxin type A into the surrounding muscles, such as the nasalis and levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, which contribute to nostril expansion, to manage the widening of the nostrils when smiling or talking for a certain period.
The widening of the nostrils is caused by the activity of facial muscles.
The nasalis is a muscle that pulls the nostrils to the sides, and the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi is a muscle that lifts the upper lip and nostrils together.
When these muscles are strongly active, it creates an environment where the nostrils become prominent with every expression, and botulinum toxin works by weakening these muscle activity signals for a certain period, thereby refining the nostril line.
Since this is an area that is difficult to approach with surface application or massage, it is a category of treatment that acts precisely at the muscle level.
Principles of nostril Botox
👉 Botulinum toxin is a nerve-blocking protein that blocks the release of acetylcholine at nerve endings, weakening muscle contraction signals for a certain period.
When injected precisely around the nostrils, it is known to reduce the contraction intensity of the nasalis and levator labii superioris alaeque nasi for a certain period, thereby alleviating the tendency for the nostrils to be pulled to the sides during facial expressions.
The effect usually begins 2–4 days after the procedure, with the maximum change reported at around 2 weeks, and the effect gradually diminishes over about 4–6 months.
As this is an area where follow-up treatments are recommended, it is classified as a cumulative care category.
Effects and Advantages
👉 The key advantages of nostril Botox can be summarized in three points: precise action on facial muscles, maintenance of natural daily expressions, and short procedure time.
First, it acts precisely on facial muscles.
As it is a line that is micro-injected into small muscles around the nostrils like the nasalis and levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, it is known for its structure that focuses on refining the nostril line.
Second, natural daily expressions are maintained.
Since it does not completely block muscle activity but weakens the intensity for a certain period, it is reported as a line that does not burden daily expressions such as smiling and talking.
Finally, it is a line with a short procedure time.
With micro-injections on both sides of the nostrils, the procedure is completed within 5–10 minutes, making it a category with relatively low daily burden.
Comparison of Toxin Lines at the Hongdae Branch — Xeomin and Allergan
👉 At the Hongdae branch, we offer 5 types of toxin lines for nostril Botox: domestic standard, domestic premium, domestic pure toxin, imported pure toxin (Xeomin), and imported (Allergan).
Since the characteristics vary depending on the toxin line used even for the same procedure, it is a structure where you can choose according to your toxin preference and cumulative treatment plan.
Imported Pure Toxin — Xeomin (Merz, Germany)
Xeomin is the incobotulinumtoxin A line from Merz, Germany.
It is a structure containing only 150kDa pure neurotoxin protein with complex proteins completely removed from the botulinum toxin neurotoxin, so it is known to have relatively low immunogenicity and a relatively low possibility of resistance even with repeated treatments.
It is a medical device approved by the US FDA, European CE, and the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and is an option recommended for those who want to continue cumulative care.
Imported — Allergan (The Original Botox from the USA)
Allergan is the original line of botulinum toxin type A, which received the first FDA approval in the US in 1989.
It has a structure of approximately 900kDa with complex proteins combined, and it is known as an area with abundant data as it has been used the longest in clinical practice.
It is a line recommended for those who want to prioritize verified clinical data.
Domestic Lines — Standard, Premium, Pure Toxin
Domestic standard is a line operated with a focus on cost-effectiveness, domestic premium is a domestic toxin that has received US FDA approval, and domestic pure toxin is a domestic pure line with complex proteins removed.
We will review the line that suits your cumulative treatment plan and toxin preference together during the pre-treatment consultation.
Hongdae Nostril Botox Lineup
👉 At the Hongdae branch, we operate 5 types of toxin lines for nostril Botox, and corner-of-the-mouth and gummy smile Botox are also performed at the same unit price for the same area.
We will review the line that suits your toxin preference and cumulative treatment plan together during the pre-treatment consultation.
Recommended for those who:
Are concerned about their nostrils widening to the sides when smiling or talking
Feel self-conscious about their nostrils becoming prominent when taking photos and thus suppress their expressions
Are concerned about an emphasized upturned nose appearance
Are looking for non-surgical options without the burden of surgery
Want to achieve gradual changes through repeated cumulative care
Side Effects and Things to Know in Advance
👉 Hongdae nostril Botox is a cumulative care category where follow-up treatments are recommended after about 4–6 months of effect, and it is good to understand the possibility of side effects as well.
Immediately after the procedure, minor bruising, light swelling, and stinging may accompany the treated area.
Most cases are reported to subside naturally within a few days.
Since the area around the nostrils is close to the facial muscles around the mouth, the movement of the upper lip may rarely feel temporarily awkward.
In most cases, it naturally adapts as the effect settles, and it is an area that gradually recovers over time.
As the possibility of resistance is reported in some cases with repeated treatments, this is a category where excessively short intervals are not recommended.
The procedure may be restricted in the following cases, so please inform us in advance:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have a history of allergies or hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin ingredients
If you have been diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis
If you are taking medications that affect toxin action, such as antibiotics (aminoglycoside class)
If there is an active infection in the treated area
⚠️ Precautions before and after the procedure
👉 For nostril Botox, management before and after the procedure affects the stability of the effect and the possibility of side effects.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When does the effect of nostril Botox appear?
The effect begins about 2–4 days after the procedure, and the greatest change is reported at around 2 weeks.
It is a flow where the tendency for the nostrils to become prominent when using expressions is gradually refined.
Q. Which is better, Xeomin or Allergan?
Both lines are verified botulinum toxin type A lines approved by the US FDA, so it is difficult to determine which is superior.
Xeomin is a 150kDa pure toxin with complex proteins removed and is known to have a relatively low possibility of resistance, while Allergan is the original line of botulinum toxin and has the most abundant clinical data.
We will organize the choice that fits your cumulative treatment plan and preference together during the pre-treatment consultation.
Q. Does my daily expression become awkward after getting nostril Botox?
Since nostril Botox is a procedure precisely injected into small muscles next to the nostrils, it is reported as a line that does not significantly affect daily expressions.
In some cases, the movement of the upper lip may feel awkward for a few days immediately after the procedure, but it is a flow that naturally adapts over time.
Q. How long does the maintenance period of nostril Botox last?
Generally, it lasts for about 4–6 months.
Follow-up treatments are usually recommended when the effect gradually disappears, and excessively short intervals are not recommended considering the possibility of resistance during repeated treatments.
Q. How much pain is there with nostril Botox?
It is reported as feeling a stinging sensation due to the micro-injection method.
It is a line with little burden as the procedure time is completed within 5–10 minutes.
Q. Can I engage in daily activities immediately after receiving nostril Botox?
Light makeup and daily activities are possible immediately after the procedure.
However, it is recommended to avoid lying down or sleeping face down for about 4 hours after the procedure, and detailed instructions will be provided during the procedure.
Q. Can I receive it together with Botox for other areas?
It is an area that is sometimes performed together depending on your schedule and the area.
At the Hongdae branch, various special area Botox lines are operated in addition to the nostrils, so we will review the combination during the pre-treatment consultation.
The widening of the nostrils based on facial expressions is not just a change in bone structure, but a multi-factorial change influenced by the difference in activity of small muscles around the nostrils.
Surface care has limitations in approaching the muscle-level area, which is why a line that acts on muscle activity through precise injection has become established.
Hongdae nostril Botox is a procedure that precisely injects botulinum toxin into the nasalis and surrounding muscles that act on nostril expansion to refine the tendency for the nostrils to become prominent when using expressions for a certain period.
At the Hongdae branch, we operate various special area Botox lines in addition to the nostrils.
Gummy smile Botox for when gums are prominent when smiling,
Corner-of-the-mouth Botox that acts on refining drooping mouth corner lines,
Salivary gland Botox that refines facial lines and salivary gland volume together,
And temple Botox that acts on temple volume and contour support,
Lines that can be selected according to your area of concern are operated together.
We will personally check the line that suits your toxin preference during the consultation.
If you are concerned about your nostrils widening to the sides when you smile, please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Even before deciding on the procedure, we will provide detailed guidance on your facial expression condition and suitable care direction through a pre-treatment consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
우열을 가리기는 어려운 영역이에요.
제오민은 복합단백질이 제거된 150kDa 순수 톡신으로
내성 가능성이 비교적 낮다고 알려진 라인이고,
앨러간은 보툴리눔 톡신의 원조 라인으로 임상 데이터가 가장 풍부한 영역입니다.
본인 누적 시술 계획과 선호에 맞는 선택은 사전 진료에서 함께 정리합니다.
Q. 콧볼 보톡스 받으면 일상 표정이 어색해지나요?
콧볼 보톡스는 콧볼 옆 작은 근육에 정밀 주입되는 시술이라
일상 표정에 큰 영향을 주지 않는 라인으로 보고됩니다.
일부에서 시술 직후 며칠간 윗입술 움직임이 어색하게 느껴질 수 있지만
시간이 지나며 자연스럽게 적응되는 흐름이에요.
Q. 콧볼 보톡스 유지 기간은 얼마나 되나요?
일반적으로 약 4~6개월 정도 유지되는 흐름이에요.
효과가 점차 사라지는 시점에 추가 시술이 권해지는 편이고
반복 시술 시 내성 가능성을 고려해 지나치게 짧은 간격은 권해지지 않습니다.
Q. 콧볼 보톡스 통증은 어느 정도인가요?
미세 주사 방식이라 따끔한 자극이 느껴지는 정도로 보고됩니다.
시술 시간이 5~10분 안에 마무리되어 부담이 크지 않은 라인이에요.
Q. 콧볼 보톡스 받고 바로 일상 활동이 가능한가요?
시술 직후 가벼운 메이크업과 일상 활동이 가능한 편이에요.
다만 시술 후 약 4시간은 누워서 자거나 엎드려 자는 자세를 피하시는 게 권해지고
세부 안내는 시술 시 함께 정리됩니다.
Q. 다른 부위 보톡스와 같이 받을 수 있나요?
본인 일정과 부위에 따라 함께 진행되는 경우가 있는 영역이에요.
홍대점에서는 콧볼 외에도 다양한 특수 부위 보톡스 라인이 함께 운영되고 있어
조합 구성은 사전 진료에서 함께 살펴봅니다.
콧볼이 표정에 따라 옆으로 벌어지는 양상은 단순한 뼈 구조 변화가 아니라
콧볼 주변 작은 근육의 활동 차이에서 영향을 받는 다요인 변화입니다.
표면 케어로는 근육 단위 영역에 접근하기 어려운 한계가 있어
정밀 주입으로 근육 활동에 작용하는 라인이 자리 잡은 이유이기도 해요.
홍대 콧볼 보톡스는 보툴리눔 톡신을
콧볼 확장에 작용하는 비근과 주변 근육에 정밀 주입해
표정 사용 시 콧볼이 도드라지는 양상을 일정 기간 정돈하는 시술이에요.
홍대점에서는 콧볼 외에도 다양한
특수 부위 보톡스 라인을 함께 운영하고 있어요.
웃을 때 잇몸이 도드라지는 거미스마일 보톡스,
처진 입꼬리 라인 정돈에 작용하는 입꼬리 보톡스,
얼굴 라인과 침샘 부피를 함께 정돈하는 침샘 보톡스,
관자놀이 부피와 윤곽 보조에 작용하는 관자놀이 보톡스까지
부위 고민에 맞춰 선택할 수 있는 라인이 함께 운영됩니다.
본인 톡신 선호와 어울리는 라인은 상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
웃을 때 콧볼이 옆으로 벌어져 신경 쓰인다면
클레오르의원 홍대점으로 부담 없이 방문해 주세요.
시술 결정 전이라도 사전 진료를 통해 본인 표정 상태와
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