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Allergan Botox vs Korean Botox: is the cheap one okay?

All toxins at Mio are approved, sealed products. Allergan is the original with the longest record; Xeomin has no complexing proteins; Korean toxins (Nabota, Botulax and similar) are approved in Korea and several are FDA-approved abroad, at roughly one-third of the price. Allergan 3 areas KRW 189,000 vs Korean 3 areas KRW 39,000. First-timers who want the known quantity choose Allergan; repeat users on a budget choose Korean.

Wrinkle BotoxJaw (Masseter) Botox
Allergan (US)3 areas KRW 189,000 / 5 areas KRW 279,000
Xeomin / Dysport3 areas KRW 139,000 / 5 areas KRW 199,000
Korean premium3 areas KRW 39,000 / 5 areas KRW 59,000 (event)
Onset / duration3–7 days / 3–6 months, similar across brands

Wrinkle Botox

Botulinum toxin injections for expression lines: forehead, glabella (frown lines), crow's feet, under-eye, bunny lines, nose flare and jaw. Mio offers three tiers: Allergan Botox (US original), Xeomin / Dysport (German / UK), and Korean domestic premium toxins at the lowest price.

Anyone with lines that appear when they frown, smile or raise their brows, usually from the late 20s onward. Also used preventively.

Jaw (Masseter) Botox

Botulinum toxin injected into the masseter (jaw) muscle to slim a square jaw, plus salivary-gland and temporalis (temple) options. This is the signature Korean 'V-line' treatment.

People with a wide or square lower face caused by strong chewing muscles, teeth grinders, and anyone who wants a slimmer face shape without surgery.

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Allergan Botox vs Korean Botox: is the cheap one okay?

All toxins at Mio are approved, sealed products. Allergan is the original with the longest record; Xeomin has no complexing proteins; Korean toxins (Nabota, Botulax and similar) are approved in Korea and several are FDA-approved abroad, at roughly one-third of the price. Allergan 3 areas KRW 189,000 vs Korean 3 areas KRW 39,000. First-timers who want the known quantity choose Allergan; repeat users on a budget choose Korean.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jung Guhyun (Medical Director, Mio Clinic). Facts last checked 2026-10-22. Prices in KRW, VAT excluded, from the Mio Clinic price list of 2026-10-22; event prices change monthly. USD figures are approximate at 1 USD ≈ 1,250 KRW. See the editorial policy and clinic facts.