Under the Chin Botox in Myeongdong & Euljiro at Val:U Dermatology Clinic

Not every double chin is fat. In some people, the submandibular salivary glands, which sit just under the jawbone on either side, are prominent enough to blur the jawline. Under the Chin Botox at Val:U in Myeongdong targets those glands to help reduce their bulk, an option worth knowing if diet, exercise or fat-dissolving injections have not changed the area. The clinic sits between Myeongdong and Euljiro 1-ga stations, so a consultation is easy to fit in.

Is your double chin caused by a gland?

Fullness under the chin usually comes from one of three sources: fat, loose skin or enlarged submandibular glands. Glandular fullness tends to sit slightly back and to the sides, under the jawbone, and often stays visible even when someone is lean. Fat is usually more central and pinchable, while skin laxity looks looser when you tilt your head down.

The doctor examines the area and may use palpation or imaging to judge the cause. That assessment matters because Botox does not dissolve fat, and fat-reduction injections do not shrink glands.

How the treatment works

Botulinum toxin injected into the gland reduces its secretory activity, and the gland may gradually become smaller. Because the submandibular glands lie close to muscles used for swallowing and speaking, precise placement and conservative dosing are important.

For people who have both glandular fullness and fat, a combination with V-OLET or the Val:U V-line Injection may be discussed, though usually on a separate schedule.

• Assessment of fat, skin and gland contributions
• Marking of the gland position on each side
• Precise injections with a fine needle
• Aftercare guidance and follow-up advice

Under the chin Botox price in Myeongdong

Pricing at Val:U starts from KRW 49,000 excluding 10% VAT. The final amount reflects gland size, the dose needed and any other areas treated in the same visit. The clinic confirms the total with you before starting.

Is under the chin Botox right for you?

This treatment tends to suit people whose under-jaw fullness sits toward the sides rather than the center, who are otherwise fairly lean, and who have seen little change from weight loss. Some notice the area looks more prominent when they look down or after eating.

It is not usually the first choice if the fullness is mostly fat, which fat-reduction injections target, or mostly loose skin, which lifting may address better. The doctor may also postpone treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a neuromuscular disorder, have a history of swallowing difficulty, or have recent salivary gland infection or unexplained swelling in the neck. In those situations, a medical check-up comes first.

Risks, recovery and realistic results

Most people have only minor effects such as slight swelling, tenderness or a small bruise. Some notice a drier mouth for a while. Less commonly, if the product affects nearby muscles, swallowing or speech may feel temporarily different; this is uncommon with careful technique but is the main reason dosing is kept conservative. Let the clinic know promptly if you notice difficulty swallowing.

Any reduction develops gradually over several weeks, and how long it lasts varies. It will not tighten loose skin, so if laxity is part of the picture, lifting treatments such as Shurink Universe or Ulthera may be considered separately.

Avoid massaging the area, saunas and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.

Getting to Val:U in central Seoul

The clinic occupies the fourth floor of 32 Myeongdong-gil. Take Line 4 to Myeongdong Station and use Exit 6 for a walk of roughly 340 m, or take Line 2 to Euljiro 1-ga Station and leave by Exit 5 or 6, about 350 m away. Hours are 10:30–20:30 Monday to Friday and 10:00–17:00 at weekends.

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