✅ What is Hand Botox?

Hand Botox generally refers to face and body applications of neuromodulator injections targeting the hands. It can be used for two main purposes:

• Aesthetic / anti-ageing: Relaxing superficial muscles (and sometimes smoothing skin texture) to soften visible wrinkles, reduce the appearance of prominent veins and tendons, and give a more youthful appearance to aging hands.
• Medical / functional: Treating excessive sweating of the palms (palmar hyperhidrosis) by injecting botulinum toxin into sweat-gland areas to reduce sweat output.

⚙️ How the procedure works & what to expect

• Consultation: A practitioner assesses the condition of your hands — skin texture, wrinkles, pigment/age-spots, prominent veins or tendons, and if sweating is a concern. They’ll identify if the treatment is mainly aesthetic (wrinkles, ageing skin) or functional (excessive sweating) or both.
• Injection session: Multiple small injections are placed into the targeted areas of the hands (or palms) using fine needles. Local numbing may be applied (especially for sweating treatments). The session typically takes ~15-30 minutes depending on area and number of injections.
• Onset & effects:
• For sweating: reduction in sweat output may start within a week, with full effect by ~2 weeks.
• For aesthetic smoothing: visible improvement of skin texture and reduction of superficial lines may appear within a week.
• Duration: Effects often last 4-6 months or more (depending on dose, muscle/gland activity, lifestyle).
• Downtime: Minimal. You may have slight redness or tiny injection marks. Some swelling or mild discomfort in palms/hands may occur but major downtime is uncommon.

💰 Typical cost range in Seoul

Here are indicative cost ranges for hand Botox treatments in Seoul:

• For sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis): Costs for one hand have been quoted around ₩ 250,000 to ₩ 500,000 KRW; for both hands around ₩ 400,000 to ₩ 900,000 KRW depending on brand and number of units.
• For aesthetic hand rejuvenation (wrinkles, texture): Some sources quote a range from ₩ 300,000 to ₩ 1,000,000 KRW depending on size of treatment area (one hand vs both), number of units, brand, clinic.
• As with all treatments: actual cost depends on brand of neuromodulator, number of units required, clinic location/standing, and whether other treatments (fillers, lasers) are bundled.

🧐 What to ask / check before going ahead

• Which brand of neuromodulator is being used and whether it’s appropriate for the hands/palms (function or aesthetics).
• How many units are proposed and how the dose is determined (based on sweat-gland activity or hand muscle/skin anatomy).
• For aesthetic hand treatment: whether the major concern is muscle contraction, visible veins/tendons, or surface skin quality (since Botox treats muscle/glands, not volume loss or thinning skin).
• For sweating treatment: how many units, how many injection sites, what expected reduction in sweat is, and what after-care is required.
• Injector’s experience with hand/palm injections (hands/palms have unique anatomy, many blood vessels and tendons).
• After-care instructions: what to avoid (e.g., heavy gripping, exercise, saunas, heat) and how long.
• Maintenance plan & longevity: how long effect is expected, when a repeat treatment might be needed.
• Cost transparency: what the quoted cost includes (consultation, injections, follow-up) and whether there are extra fees for foreigner patients, translator, etc.

📋 Smart tips & after-treatment care

• After treatment: avoid heavy hand/palm use (e.g., heavy lifting, strenuous gripping) for a short period if recommended, especially for sweat-reduction treatments.
• Avoid hot baths/saunas, rubbing or massaging the treated area vigorously for at least 24 hours if advised.
• Skin care: for aesthetic hand treatment, protect your hands with sunscreen, moisturiser, and minimise sun damage (which accelerates ageing appearance).
• If you smoke or frequently expose your hands to harsh chemicals/heat, mention this to your injector as lifestyle affects results.
• Keep a record of what product (brand) and how many units were used — helpful for follow-up treatments.
• Understand that while Botox can improve appearance or reduce sweating, it does not replace volume restoration, skin-thickness loss, or major structural changes (in aesthetic hand ageing situations).