Hello.
I am Director Kim Dong-young of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever tried smoothing out the area between your eyebrows with your fingers in front of a mirror?
There are days when the lines disappear while you hold them, but as soon as you let go, they reappear, causing you to repeat the same motion over and over.
Even though the glabella (the area between the eyebrows) is small, it significantly influences your overall impression.
People often say you look stern even when you aren't making an expression if the area between your eyebrows is bunched up, even though you were not feeling any particular emotion at that moment.
This area naturally gathers whenever you look at small text on a monitor, squint at bright sunlight, or focus on something for a long time.
Today, we will look at how Hongdae glabella Botox manages the forces between the eyebrows, exactly where the signal stops, and why the balance with forehead muscles is important.
What is Hongdae glabella Botox?
👉 Hongdae glabella Botox is a treatment that uses botulinum toxin on the muscles that pull the eyebrows inward and downward, temporarily stopping the movement that creates vertical lines between the eyebrows.
The process of vertical lines forming on the glabella is simple.
When the corrugator supercilii muscle contracts, the eyebrows are pulled toward the nose, and the procerus muscle, located thinly above the bridge of the nose, pulls the glabella downward.
When the skin is pushed toward the center from both sides, a vertical line forms in that spot.
If it is folded in the same direction hundreds of times a day, the line will remain for a while even after you relax your expression.
There is one more thing to consider here.
Around the glabella, there are not only muscles that lower the eyebrows but also muscles that lift the eyebrows from the forehead.
These two forces are in an antagonistic relationship, working in opposite directions, so if you only treat one side, the force of the other side becomes relatively stronger.
This is why we look at the forehead together when examining the glabella.
Strengths of Hongdae glabella Botox
👉 It works at the stage where the signal is sent, allows for precise targeting of the area, and enables the adjustment of the balance between the two opposing muscles.
First, it stops the device that sends the signal.
For a muscle to contract, acetylcholine stored within the nerve endings must be released outside the cell and reach the muscle.
This substance is stored in small sacs called vesicles, and it is only released when the vesicles attach to the cell membrane of the nerve ending and open.
Botulinum toxin prevents the protein mechanism that attaches the vesicles to the cell membrane from functioning properly, keeping the acetylcholine inside the sacs.
If the signal cannot be sent, the muscle does not receive the contraction command, and the force pulling the eyebrows inward is reduced for a while.
Second, it allows for a narrow, precise treatment area.
Toxin acts within a certain range centered on the injection point and does not easily spread beyond it.
This means that even in areas where muscles overlap, like the glabella, we can determine the range by deciding which muscle to treat and how much to use.
We treat those who strongly use only the inner part of their eyebrows differently from those who have a habit of gathering their entire eyebrows.
Third, it considers the antagonistic relationship for balance.
If you only lower the force that pulls the eyebrows down while leaving the force that lifts the forehead as it is, it may create a look where the eyebrows appear higher than usual.
Conversely, if you only treat the forehead side, the eyebrows may feel heavy.
That is why we do not look at the area between the eyebrows in isolation; we check the usage of the force that lifts the forehead before determining the distribution.
This is why we even observe whether you have a habit of raising your eyebrows while speaking.
Mechanism of action of glabella Botox
👉 The process follows the sequence of signal transmission stopping, the frequency of folding decreasing, and eventually, the nerve endings regaining their function over time.
The first stage is 'stopping'.
If the vesicles inside the nerve endings cannot attach to the cell membrane, acetylcholine cannot be released.
Neither the nerves nor the muscles are damaged; only the signal between them is disconnected for a while.
The second stage is 'decreasing the frequency of folding'.
As the force pulling the eyebrows inward decreases, the extent to which the skin gathers in the center also softens.
If the folding that occurred in the same spot hundreds of times a day decreases, the pressure on the dermis is also reduced.
This leads to a shorter duration of lines remaining after you relax your expression.
There are individual differences in when these changes appear.
The third stage is 'recovery'.
Over time, the nerve endings regain their ability to send signals, and the movement of pulling the eyebrows gradually returns.
Since this is not an irreversible change, we can readjust the distribution at that point by observing how your expression habits have changed.
Procedures and Programs
👉 Botox is a category where you choose a product, so the composition depends on which toxin product is used, where it is placed, and how much is used.
At Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch, we offer both domestic and imported lines, and we separately manage a 'pure toxin' category.
Pure toxin refers to a formulation that has reduced accessory proteins other than the toxin protein itself, which is a point we often discuss when you repeat treatments at intervals.
The area composition is divided into wrinkle areas like the glabella and forehead, skin Botox placed shallowly in the skin, and special areas like the sides of the nose and the jaw.
The glabella belongs to the wrinkle area category, and whether to include the forehead is decided by observing eyebrow height and forehead muscle usage.
Even with the same product, the flexibility remaining in your expressions depends on how the injection points and dosage are divided.We will decide which line to go with after checking your history and expression habits during the consultation.
Recommended for those who:
Have vertical lines between their eyebrows that remain even when they relax their expression.
Have been told that they look stern.Naturally gather their glabella while looking at a monitor for a long time.
Have a habit of raising their eyebrows and want to have their forehead examined as well.
Frequently find themselves smoothing out their glabella with their hands in front of a mirror.
Types of Botox at Hongdae Branch
👉 Even with the same Botox, the items we look at vary depending on when the force is applied.
If we group the Hongdae branch items by the moment the force is concentrated and the area where it is caught, it is summarized as follows.By observing where the eyebrows move first when you frown, we can read where the force is accumulated.
Only after confirming that spot can we determine which muscle to treat and how much to distribute.
Side effects and things to know in advance
👉 Things to know in advance are generally reported as temporary reactions and tend to subside over a few days.
⚠️ Precautions before and after the procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Won't my expressions become unnatural if I get Botox?
A. We approach it not by stopping all movement, but by relieving the force that was being used excessively.
We maintain your expressions by balancing the muscles that lower the eyebrows and the muscles that lift the forehead.
Q. Will my eyebrow height change?
A. Because the force that lowers the eyebrows and the force that lifts them work in opposite directions, treating only one side can make the height appear different.
That is why we first check how much you use your forehead muscles before determining the distribution.
Q. Where exactly does it act?
A. Inside the nerve endings.
It prevents the protein mechanism that attaches the vesicles containing acetylcholine to the cell membrane from working, temporarily stopping the signal from being sent out.
Q. Does it return to its original state over time?
A. As the nerve endings regain their ability to send signals, the movement gradually returns.
Therefore, you can readjust the distribution at the next session when your expression habits have changed.
Q. Does it help with lines that remain when I relax my expression?
A. Its strength lies in reducing the frequency of repeated folding.
If you also want to address the area where the dermis has already been pressed, we may also look into skin boosters.
Q. Can I have my forehead examined as well?
A. Since the upper facial muscles work in conjunction with each other, we often look at the forehead and glabella together within the scope of wrinkle Botox.
If you have a strong habit of raising your eyebrows, we adjust the distribution differently.
Hongdae glabella Botox is a treatment that temporarily stops the signal-sending mechanism in the muscles that pull the eyebrows inward and downward, relieving the force that gathers the area between the eyebrows.
If the frequency of folding decreases, it leads to a shorter time for lines to remain after relaxing your expression.
Even for the same vertical line, the distribution varies depending on how much you use the force to lift your forehead and whether you only gather the inner part of your eyebrows.
We will personally check where and how much to distribute during your consultation.
Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch operates a range that allows you to examine the upper face together, including wrinkle Botox, eye area Botox, and skin Botox.
If you have frequently found yourself smoothing out your glabella in front of a mirror, please feel free to come in and have a chat.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and changes may vary depending on the individual.
Please determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
Q. 보톡스를 받으면 표정이 부자연스러워지지 않나요?
A. 움직임을 모두 멈추는 방향이 아니라 과하게 쓰이던 힘을 덜어 내는 쪽으로 접근합니다.
눈썹을 내리는 근육과 이마를 올리는 근육의 배분을 함께 잡아 표정을 남겨 둡니다.
Q. 눈썹 높이가 달라지나요?
A. 눈썹을 내리는 힘과 올리는 힘이 서로 반대로 작동하기 때문에
한쪽만 다루면 높이가 달라져 보일 수 있습니다.
그래서 이마 근육을 얼마나 쓰시는지 먼저 확인한 뒤 배분을 잡습니다.
Q. 정확히 어디에서 작용하나요?
A. 신경 말단 안쪽입니다.
아세틸콜린이 담긴 소포를 세포막에 붙여 주는 단백질 장치를 작동하지 못하게 해,
신호가 밖으로 나가지 못하도록 한동안 멈춰 둡니다.
Q. 시간이 지나면 원래대로 돌아오나요?
A. 신경 말단이 신호를 내보내는 기능을 되찾으면서 움직임이 서서히 돌아옵니다.
그래서 표정 습관이 달라졌을 때 다음 시점에 배분을 다시 잡을 수 있습니다.
Q. 표정을 풀었을 때 남는 선에도 도움이 되나요?
A. 반복해서 접히던 횟수를 줄이는 쪽에 강점이 있습니다.
진피가 이미 눌린 자리까지 함께 보고 싶으시다면
스킨부스터 방향을 나란히 살피기도 합니다.
Q. 이마까지 함께 봐도 되나요?
A. 윗얼굴 근육은 서로 맞물려 움직이기 때문에,
주름보톡스 범위 안에서 이마와 미간을 이어서 보는 경우가 많습니다.
눈썹을 치켜올리는 습관이 강하다면 배분을 달리 잡습니다.
홍대 미간보톡스는 눈썹을 안쪽과 아래로 당기는 근육에서
신호가 나가는 장치를 한동안 멈춰, 눈썹 사이가 모이는 힘을 덜어 내는 케어입니다.
접히는 횟수가 줄면 표정을 푼 뒤 선이 남아 있는 시간도 짧아지는 쪽으로 이어집니다.
같은 세로선이어도 이마를 올리는 힘을 얼마나 쓰시는지,
눈썹 안쪽만 모으시는지에 따라 배분이 달라집니다.
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윗얼굴을 함께 살필 수 있는 범위를 운영하고 있습니다.
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