Botox By Area From Jaw To Calves

First published: 2020-02-04 / Last reviewed: 2026-05-28

This is a guide to Botox compiled by Dr. Choi Byeong-geun of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk (3 minutes' walk from Konkuk Univ. Station, Exit 1).

Many people think of Botox as a treatment used only for facial wrinkles. However, it is widely used in areas where muscles are overly developed. In this article, we have summarized how Botox works for each area.

Botox is a muscle relaxant injection with botulinum toxin as its main ingredient.

• It acts on wrinkled areas or hypertrophied muscles.
• It locally relaxes muscles to improve wrinkles.
• It is also known to help prevent wrinkles in the long term.

A square jaw is often caused by the development of the masseter muscles.

• When the masseter muscles are hypertrophied, the jaw appears angular and the face looks larger.
• It can also make the face appear asymmetrical.
• You can gauge the degree of development by touching both ends of your jaw while clenching your back teeth.

If the masseter muscles are developed, Botox can help to slim the jawline.

It is used for wrinkles caused by facial expressions.

• It targets expression wrinkles such as those on the forehead, glabella, nasal bridge, and around the eyes.
• It controls muscle movement to alleviate wrinkles.
• It also helps prevent wrinkles due to aging and facial expressions.

If you are curious about which areas are suitable for you, check by consulting about Botox.

It can be applied not only to the face but also to developed muscles in the body.

• Many people have developed trapezius muscles due to their posture.
• Developed trapezius muscles can make the neck appear short and the shoulders look dull.
• The procedure can help to refine the neck and shoulder line.

This is an area that receives many inquiries along with the trapezius muscles.

• Developed calf muscles can make the legs appear thick and short.
• It relaxes developed muscles to smooth out the lines.
• Results and duration may vary depending on the individual.

Botox requires careful planning because the degree of muscle development varies by area.

1. Directly check the pattern of muscle development.
2. Decide on the desired changes and areas together.
3. Discuss the maintenance cycle in advance.

If you have an area with muscle development that concerns you, it is best to start by making a plan that suits your condition. If you are curious about the areas you need, please feel free to inquire by asking about my Botox areas.

Authored by: Dr. Choi Byeong-geun (Chief Director of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk / Member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, the Korean Filler Society, etc.) Last reviewed: 2026-05-28

This article is for informational purposes only, providing general treatment information, and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. The suitability and results of the procedure may vary depending on the individual.