Botulax is one of the most widely used botulinum toxin type A preparations to come out of Korea, manufactured by Hugel and approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for both aesthetic and therapeutic indications. The 100-unit vial has become the workhorse presentation in most practices, large enough to treat several areas in a session yet small enough to avoid waste on a quieter day. Clinics researching korean botox online tend to land on this format first, and for good reason, since it maps neatly onto the way a typical appointment schedule actually runs. Knowing how to handle it well matters more than any other single factor in your results.
The product ships as a lyophilised powder, and one detail catches new users off guard: the vial often looks empty. The freeze-dried cake is barely visible against the glass, which is entirely normal and not a sign of a problem. Reconstitution is done with preservative-free 0.9% sodium chloride, added slowly down the vial wall rather than injected forcefully into the powder. Practitioners ordering botulax 100 units online should also check that a suitable syringe and saline are included, since having them on hand saves a separate order.
Handling Botulax 100 in daily practice
Reconstitution and dilution
Dilution volume determines concentration, so it is worth deciding deliberately rather than by habit. Adding 2.5 ml of saline to a 100-unit vial yields 4 units per 0.1 ml, a widely used starting point for glabellar and periorbital work. A smaller volume gives a more concentrated solution and tighter placement; a larger volume spreads the dose more broadly, which some practitioners prefer for the frontalis. After adding saline, swirl the vial gently rather than shaking it, since vigorous agitation foams the solution and can denature the protein.
Onset, duration and treatment planning
Visible softening usually begins two to seven days after injection, with peak effect around two weeks. Duration commonly runs three to six months and varies with muscle mass, the dose administered and individual metabolic rate. Scheduling a review at the two-week mark gives you a clean window to assess symmetry and top up if needed. As with any toxin, patient selection matters: pregnancy, neuromuscular disorders, active infection at the injection site and known hypersensitivity to the formulation are all reasons to reconsider treatment.
Storage and shelf life
Unopened vials are kept refrigerated at 2–8°C and protected from light. Once reconstituted, the solution should be used within the window stated in the package insert, kept cold in the interim. Because international shipping can involve temperature variation, ordering ahead of your busy season rather than during it, and inspecting insulated packaging on arrival, are habits worth building.
How we supply Botulax
We work with licensed medical professionals and cosmetology clinics, sourcing directly from Korean manufacturers. Botulax is stocked in 100, 200 and 300-unit presentations so you can match vial size to your caseload, and every toxin order includes a 1 ml disposable syringe and saline at no extra cost. Wholesale pricing is available to regular buyers, and current stock levels are shown on each product page.
Orders are dispatched from Korea within one to two business days in insulated packaging with ice packs. Our team answers questions about specific items, expiry dating or shipping terms directly, and contact details and operating hours sit in the site header. A short list of countries we cannot currently ship to is published on koreaderma.shop and is worth checking before a first order.
Botulax is a prescription medicine intended for administration by qualified practitioners after proper patient assessment. Used within that framework, it remains a dependable and well-documented option, and we are glad to help you fit it into your practice.
