Bulky shoulders, short-looking neck
Usually discussedTrapezius botox
TREATMENT GUIDE · Botox and fillers
Shoulder and calf botox in Korea: units, brands, and what a trap-botox line really changes
Body botox relaxes a larger muscle, such as the upper trapezius for a longer neckline or the calf muscle, so doses are counted in the hundreds of units. Price follows the brand and the total units. Seoul price: $55–$415.
- Seoul price
- $55–$415
- Sessions
- One session; shows at 2–6 weeks, lasts about 3–6 months
- First days
- A few injection marks; normal activity the same day.
- In Korean
- 바디 보톡스
START WITH THE CONCERN
Which one is for what you actually want?
Most people arrive with a product name from social media. The doctors we work with start from the concern instead, and sometimes the answer is a different treatment, or none.
Muscular calves
Usually discussedCalf botox
Calves that are wide from fat
Usually discussedBody contouring consultation
NotBotox
A starting point for your consultation, not a diagnosis. Your doctor decides what suits your skin.
PRICES
What Seoul clinics charge
Korean toxin, 100 unitsper session
$55–$55
Korean toxin, 200 unitsper session
$105–$105
Xeomin, 100–200 unitsper session
$135–$270
Allergan Botox, 100–200 unitsper session
$205–$415
List prices from partner clinics, pending their final confirmation. Converted at about ₩1,400 to the dollar. Ask whether 10% VAT is included. Since January 2026 foreign patients can no longer claim a VAT refund on cosmetic treatment.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Real patients, with the clinic named
Photographs for this treatment are being added. Each will name the clinic, how long after treatment it was taken, and whether lighting matched.
RECOVERY AND YOUR FLIGHT
What the days after look like
- Day 0
A few injection marks; normal activity the same day. Skip intense workouts for that day.
- Week 1–2
The muscle may feel a little weaker during heavy lifting or climbing stairs.
- Week 2–6
The outline softens gradually.
HONESTLY
When we would tell you not to book it
- You rely on that muscle for sport or heavy work in the coming weeks.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- The size comes from fat rather than muscle.
HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR CLINIC
We vet the clinics first.
Then we match you to the doctor.
Seoul has hundreds of clinics selling Body botox (shoulders, calves). We work with a short list that meets five conditions, and introduce you to the one or two doctors who fit your concern, your dates and your budget.
- 01
The consulting doctor is the treating doctor
We ask every clinic who actually holds the needle. A clinic that hands you to someone else after the consultation does not make our list.
- 02
Product, device and dose are named
“Premium booster” is not an answer. We only work with clinics that tell you the brand, the volume and the machine before you sit in the chair.
- 03
A written quote, per unit or per cc
So you can compare two clinics on the same scope rather than two totals that measure different things.
- 04
A doctor willing to say “not this”
We listen for it in consultations we sit in on. A clinic that agrees to everything is selling, not advising.
- 05
Someone to contact after you fly home
A named contact and channel for follow-up questions, agreed before treatment rather than discovered after.
Doctors we can introduce you to for Body botox (shoulders, calves)
Partner doctor profile
Photo, board, case focus and languages, added once consent is confirmed.
Partner doctor profile
Photo, board, case focus and languages, added once consent is confirmed.
Partner doctor profile
Photo, board, case focus and languages, added once consent is confirmed.
We do not publish a ranking, and placement is not for sale. If a clinic pays us a referral fee, we tell you before you book. Medical decisions stay with your doctor.
HOW IT WORKS
From your brief to the consultation room
- 01
Your brief
Your concern, what you want to keep, your dates and your budget. No photo required.
- 02
Two or three doctors
From clinics we have already vetted, chosen for your concern and your timeline, not whoever pays most.
- 03
Written quotes, side by side
Same scope, per unit or per cc, with anything not included listed.
- 04
With you on the day
An interpreter in the consultation room, and the option to walk away.
- 05
After you fly home
We stay the contact for practical questions. Medical follow-up stays with your doctor.
Start my briefFree to start. You can stop at any step.
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ACTUALLY ASK
Body botox (shoulders, calves): the short answers
How much is shoulder botox in Korea?
In Seoul: about $55 for 100 units and $105 for 200 units with a Korean toxin, $135–$270 with Xeomin and $205–$415 with Allergan Botox for 100–200 units.
How many units do I need?
It depends on the muscle and your size. The doctor decides; ask for the total units and total price before treatment.
Does it help shoulder stiffness?
Some people say it feels looser, but this page is about shape. If stiffness is your main issue, tell the doctor so they can assess it properly.
Can I fly the next day?
Yes. There is no visible downtime.
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