Salivary gland Botox in Suwon: good to know before your first treatment

The basic thing to know before your first salivary gland Botox in Suwon is that this procedure acts not on muscle but on the salivary gland that produces saliva. When the salivary gland is the cause of fullness below the ear or under the chin, botulinum toxin reduces the gland's activity to help its size gradually shrink, and the change tends to appear over a few weeks.

• It's a procedure that acts not on muscle but on salivary glands like the parotid and submandibular glands.
• The change in size often appears gradually over a few weeks, and usually lasts about three to six months.
• If a salivary gland suddenly swells and hurts, seeing a doctor to check the cause comes before the procedure.

Where and how does salivary gland Botox act?

In the lower face, there's the parotid gland in front of and below the ear, and the submandibular gland tucked below and inside the jawbone. When these salivary glands enlarge, the face can look bigger or the area under the chin can look like it's gained fat. There's also a small salivary gland under the tongue, but when it comes to facial contour, the parotid and submandibular glands are mainly what's discussed.

Salivary gland Botox is a procedure that uses botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce the nerve signal reaching the salivary gland, lowering the gland's activity and, as a result, helping its size gradually shrink. Since shrinking takes time, the change tends to appear over a few weeks.

It's the activity of the injected salivary gland that decreases, while other salivary glands keep working as usual, so saliva production doesn't stop. That said, you may rarely feel dry mouth.

How can I tell if my volume is caused by the salivary gland?

Volume along the jawline is created by the chewing muscle, salivary gland, fat, and jawbone together, so it's hard to pin down the cause on your own. During an examination, you're asked to clench your teeth so the muscle that becomes firm and the fuller area behind it or under the chin can be checked separately by hand, and in some cases imaging may be needed.

On the other hand, in the following cases, seeing a doctor to check the cause comes before salivary gland Botox.

• If the salivary gland area suddenly swells and hurts
• If the swollen area has a fever, or looks red and feels hot
• If it swells and hurts every time you eat, then settles down, repeatedly
• If you can feel a firm lump on only one side

These symptoms can be a sign that other causes, such as a stone or inflammation inside the salivary gland, need to be checked first.

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What happens on your first treatment day, and how is care handled before and after?

During the consultation, the cause of the volume and the change you want are confirmed, and then the position of the salivary gland is checked and marked. If needed, cooling or numbing cream is used to reduce discomfort before the injection, and the procedure itself usually finishes in about 10 minutes.

After the procedure, most people continue their daily routine, but on the day of treatment, you're generally advised not to rub or massage the injection site and to avoid saunas, strenuous exercise, and drinking. If you feel dry mouth, drinking water often can help.

Since the change tends to appear gradually over a few weeks, comparing a front and side photo taken before the procedure at the same angle with how you look a few weeks later makes it easier to track the change.

What reactions and side effects can occur after salivary gland Botox?

Bruising, swelling, and soreness can occur at the injection site, and these usually settle within a few days. Bruising tends to fade over a few days to one or two weeks.

Rarely, you may feel dry mouth or soreness when chewing, and if the medication spreads to nearby muscles, it can cause discomfort when swallowing or make your mouth look odd when smiling. These reactions usually resolve as the medication's effect wears off.

Effects and reactions vary from person to person. If difficulty swallowing continues or swelling and pain keep getting worse, you should contact the clinic to get it checked. If you're worried about bruising, let us know in advance whether you're taking blood thinners or any supplements.

What should you check before your first salivary gland Botox consultation in Suwon?

If this is your first salivary gland Botox consultation in Suwon, checking the following beforehand will help in identifying the cause.

• Whether the area below your ear looks wide, or whether the area under your chin looks puffy
• Whether it's your face looking bigger or the area looking like chin fat that bothers you more
• When it started looking that way, and any weight change in the meantime
• Whether you've ever felt swelling or pain while eating
• If you've had Botox around your jaw before, the area and timing
• Any medications you're taking, conditions you have, and whether you're pregnant or breastfeeding

The cause of the volume and whether to proceed are decided after the medical staff examines you and discusses it in consultation.

FAQ

Q. If I get salivary gland Botox, will I stop producing saliva?

A. It's the activity of the injected salivary gland that decreases, while other salivary glands keep working as usual, so saliva doesn't stop. You may rarely feel dry mouth, and drinking water often can help.

Q. How is the target different from masseter Botox?

A. Masseter Botox acts on the chewing muscle, while salivary gland Botox acts on the salivary gland that produces saliva. Depending on where your jawline volume comes from, the treatment discussed together during the consultation differs.

Q. When does the change start to show?

A. Since it takes time for the salivary gland to shrink, the change tends to appear gradually over a few weeks. How much and how fast it changes varies from person to person.

Q. How is numbing done?

A. Whether to use cooling or numbing cream is guided by the medical staff based on your sensitivity to pain and your schedule. The injection is often felt as a brief sting followed by soreness when the medication goes in, and how much you feel varies from person to person.

Q. Is this a one-time treatment?

A. Since the salivary gland's activity recovers over time, the change usually lasts about three to six months. Whether to continue is decided during a consultation after observing the change.

Summary

Salivary gland Botox is a procedure that acts not on muscle but on the salivary gland, helping its size gradually shrink, and the change tends to appear over a few weeks. If you're looking into it for the first time in Suwon, start by sorting out whether it's the area below your ear or under your chin that bothers you.

How much the size shrinks, how long it lasts, and the reaction all vary from person to person.

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