Asking how much is masseter Botox in Korea is really asking how many units your own muscle needs, because the fee follows the product and the dose placed in each side. One round usually lasts about three to four months. A thin muscle with a small bulge may need far less toxin than a thick one that pushes out in several places, so two friends can receive different quotes for jaws that look alike in photos.
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Guide
Five bulge shapes and three thickness grades
A 2014 study by Xie and colleagues in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined 504 masseters by palpation, ultrasound and dissection. The team sorted each muscle by how it bulged on clenching and by how thick it was, then matched the dose and the number of injection points to that profile instead of using one standard amount.
For a cost question, that work explains why a jaw quote is rarely fixed before the doctor has felt the muscle. The items below are the ones that move the units, and the units move the bill.
| What is assessed | Range reported by Xie 2014 | Why it changes the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Bulge type on clenching | Minimal, mono, double, triple or excessive | More bulging zones can mean more injection points |
| Muscle thickness | Under 10 mm, 10 to 14 mm, over 14 mm | A thicker muscle tends to need a larger dose |
| Units per muscle | 20 to 40 units | The unit count is what most menus bill |
| Injection sites per muscle | One to three | Placement time and planning rise with sites |
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Why a tailored dose can mean a smaller bill
Tailoring cuts both ways. Xie and colleagues reported that their protocol allowed a reduction of injection dosage, and in the 220 treated cases average masseter thickness fell from about 12.9 mm to 8.7 mm three months after injection, with no serious complications. A person with a modest, single bulge may therefore pay for fewer units than a flat package assumes.
Clinics in Korea list jaw toxin in two common ways: a set package for both sides at a standard dose, or a price per unit with the dose decided at consultation. A package is simpler to compare; per-unit pricing follows your muscle more closely. Either way, prices are shown before VAT and 10% VAT is added at payment.
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Chewing habits and the number of rounds you pay for
Over a year, the number of paid rounds matters more than the price of one. A 2015 randomized trial by Wei and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery gave 98 patients 35 units per side and tracked the muscles by ultrasound and CT. One group was told to chew harder while the masseter was weakened; when the muscle began to recover, both groups were asked to chew less.
The guided group took significantly longer for the masseter to bulk up again, which in practice can stretch the gap between rounds. There was a trade-off: the other chewing muscles in that group grew thicker. Ask the doctor whether any chewing advice suits your face before trying it on your own.
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Lines worth checking on a jaw quote
Before agreeing to a figure, make sure the quote states what it actually covers. The masseter Botox Korea price on a menu often describes the most basic version only, so the honest answer to how much is jaw Botox in Korea for you appears on the written quote, not the menu.
- Both sides or one side: some lists price per side.
- The toxin product by name, since categories differ in cost.
- Units per side, and whether an uneven jaw gets a split dose.
- Whether a review visit and any top-up units are included.
- Numbing cream or ice, and whether it is charged separately.
- That the figure is before VAT, with 10% added at payment.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Prolonging the Duration of Masseter Muscle Reduction by Adjusting the Masticatory Movements After the Treatment of Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy With Botulinum Toxin Type A InjectionDermatologic Surgery · 2015 · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000000162
After 35 units per side in 98 randomized patients, those told to chew harder during the weakened phase took longer to regain masseter bulk, while their other chewing muscles thickened.
- Classification of Masseter Hypertrophy for Tailored Botulinum Toxin Type A TreatmentPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2014 · doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000000371
Classified 504 masseters into five bulging types and three thickness grades and used 20 to 40 units at one to three sites per muscle, cutting thickness from about 12.9 mm to 8.7 mm at three months.
FAQ
Questions about Botox and fillers in Korea
Can a clinic tell me the units I need before I arrive?
Only roughly, because bulge type and thickness are judged by touch and sometimes ultrasound while you clench. Photos show width but not how deep or how many bulging zones the muscle has. A clinic can usually give the standard package figure in advance and confirm the units at the visit. Ask whether the final dose could rise or fall after the assessment, and by how much in units.
Does a thicker muscle push the masseter Botox cost in Korea up?
It can, when the clinic bills by the unit, because a thicker muscle often receives a larger dose. In the 2014 classification study by Xie and colleagues, doses ranged from 20 to 40 units per muscle depending on the profile. With a flat package the price may stay the same, but check whether the package dose is enough for a thick jaw. Results vary from person to person.
Is a smaller dose for a first round a sensible way to spend less?
For some people it is, especially with a mild bulge or when trying jaw toxin for the first time. A lighter first round shows how your muscle responds and lowers the chance of a weak bite. The trade-off is that more width may remain, and a later round adds another fee. Agree on the review timing and the plan for a top-up before treatment starts.
Should I change how I chew to make the result last longer?
Not without the doctor's advice. In a 2015 trial by Wei and colleagues, harder chewing during the weakened phase delayed the masseter's return but also thickened other chewing muscles. That is a real change in face shape for some people. If longer gaps between paid rounds matter to you, ask the treating doctor whether any chewing guidance fits your jaw and your goals.
Who should not book jaw toxin to save on a future trip?
Pregnant or breastfeeding people, anyone with a nerve or muscle disorder, and anyone with an infection or broken skin over the jaw should wait. People whose width comes mostly from bone or fat will see little change, so the fee buys little. Tell the doctor about blood thinners, recent dental work and earlier toxin rounds, including the product used and the date.
Are repeat rounds priced the same as the first one?
Usually the menu figure is the same, but the units may change as the muscle shrinks over several rounds. Some people need a lower maintenance dose; others with a strong bite keep the original amount. Keep a record of the product and units per side from every visit. That lets you compare a new quote line by line, whether you return to the same clinic or another.