Dr. Jong Seon Kim
“I am a doctor you can trust, dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty.”
Career & Credentials
- Director, Gangnam HERA Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Board Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS)
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Botox
Newlux
Newlux is a Korean botulinum toxin type A produced by Newmeco, an affiliate of Medytox, and manufactured at Medytox's plant.
Procedure time
About 5–10 minutes
Downtime
Downtime is minimal and most people return to daily life right away
Overview
Description
Newlux is a Korean botulinum toxin type A produced by Newmeco, an affiliate of Medytox, and manufactured at Medytox's plant. Approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, it is a next-generation formulation made without animal-derived components in its raw-material process. Positioned as a well-priced Korean option, it offers the familiar wrinkle-relaxing and muscle-slimming effects of type A toxins at accessible value. Like other toxins, it temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften lines and refine contours.
Why it works
The essentials, at a glance
Wrinkle Smoothing
Relaxes expression muscles to soften glabellar, forehead, and eye-area lines.
Facial Slimming
Helps reduce masseter bulk for a slimmer, more refined jawline over time.
Accessible Value
A Korean-made toxin positioned as a cost-effective option.
Treatment Areas
Treatment Areas
Each area is planned separately, based on your anatomy.
Forehead lines
Frown lines (glabella)
Crow's feet
Jaw slimming (masseter)
Shoulder line (trapezius)
Underarm sweating
Who it's for
Recommended For
Where filler tends to make the most visible difference.
- Softening frown, forehead & crow's-feet lines
- Jaw (masseter) slimming for a slimmer face
- Relaxing bulky trapezius or calf muscles
- Value-seekers wanting a quality Korean toxin
Your visit
How the Procedure Works
What happens on the day, from consultation to aftercare.
01
Consultation to assess muscle activity and goals
02
Cleansing of the treatment area
03
Marking of the injection points
04
Injection with a fine needle
05
Cooling and soothing of the treated area
06
Aftercare guidance, with retreatment usually every 3–4 months
Trusted by international patients
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Same price as locals
No foreigner markup
English interpreter
On-site, every visit
Why HERA
Why international patients choose HERA
Price, language and booking, answered before you fly to Seoul.
English interpreter
An interpreter stays with you from consultation to checkout.
Same price as locals
Transparent pricing with no foreigner markup.
6,000+ global patients
Patients from 30+ countries have been treated here.
Genuine, approved fillers
Only authentic, government-approved products.
1:1 specialist care
A board-certified doctor from consult to aftercare.
3 min from Gangnam Station
Exit 9, then a three-minute walk.
Your medical team
The Doctors Who Will Treat You
Board-certified doctors. The doctor you consult with is the one who treats you and checks your result.
Dr. Jong Hoon Lee
“I dedicate myself to achieving the best results with minimal need for revision.”
Career & Credentials
- Co-author, LIFTINGOLOGY: Science and Clinical Practice in Aesthetic Medicine
- Recipient, Minister of Health and Welfare Award for Outstanding Contribution to National Health Improvement
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions international patients ask us most.
How soon will I see results?
Most people notice the effect within 3–7 days, with the full result typically visible around 2 weeks after treatment.
How long does it last?
Results generally last about 3–4 months before gradually fading. Duration varies by individual, dose, and area.
Does the injection hurt?
Discomfort is usually minimal with very fine needles; numbing cream or cooling can be applied if you are sensitive.
Is a Korean toxin as effective as imported brands?
Newlux is an MFDS-approved type A toxin that works by the same mechanism as other brands; your doctor can advise whether it fits your goals and budget.
How is Newlux different from other toxins?
Newlux is a Korean-made toxin from a Medytox affiliate, positioned as a value option and produced without animal-derived components in its raw-material process.
Visit Gangnam HERA
Visit Gangnam HERA
In Seocho-gu, Seoul, a three-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 9.
Address
4F, 9 Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Opening Hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Monday, Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Lunch break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Closed on Sundays and public holidays
