What is Neuronox?
Neuronox is a Botulinum Toxin Type A product from Medytox, South Korea.
The medicine helps reduce signals from nerves to muscles, temporarily reducing activity in the muscles injected.
When used for wrinkles, the movement that repeatedly folds the skin is reduced.
When used for the jaw muscles, muscle activity gradually decreases and muscle size may decrease over time.
What is Hall A-Hyper?
Information about Neuronox published in Thailand states that it uses the Hall A-Hyper strain of Botulinum Toxin Type A.
This is a bacterial strain used in the Botulinum Toxin manufacturing process.
For people receiving injections, using a genuine, properly registered product and choosing sites and units suited to each person’s muscles matter more than the strain name.
Neuronox highlights
- Botulinum Toxin Type A from South Korea
- Manufactured by Medytox
- A product is registered with the Thai FDA
- Units can be adjusted to muscle strength
- Can be used in multiple areas according to the doctor’s plan
- Injections take little time
- Generally does not require prolonged recovery
Where can Neuronox be injected?
Wrinkles
Suitable for wrinkles caused by muscle movement, such as:
- Forehead
- Between the eyebrows
- Outer eye corners
As muscle movement decreases, lines that appear when raising the eyebrows, frowning or smiling look softer.
Masseter Botox
Injected into the Masseter muscle for people whose broad jaw is caused by muscle.
After injection, muscle activity gradually decreases, and over time the muscle may become smaller, making the jaw area look slimmer within the original facial structure.
Jawline lifting
It can be used in certain muscles around the jawline and neck to help reduce muscle pull.
The result is a clearer, more refined jawline, rather than directly lifting the skin as a skin-firming device does.
Who might Neuronox suit?
It may suit people who:
- Have wrinkles when moving the face
- Have forehead lines
- Have frown lines
- Have crow’s feet
- Have relatively large masseter muscles
- Want the jaw area to look slimmer
- Want to refine the facial contour
- Have had botulinum toxin before and want to change products
If you have been injected elsewhere, tell the doctor the brand, unit count and date of your latest injection if you remember.
How many units of Neuronox are used?
There is no single number suitable for everyone.
Wrinkle injections and masseter injections require different amounts. Even in the same location, muscle strength differs from person to person.
Before injection, the doctor assesses:
- The area to be treated
- Muscle size
- Muscle strength
- Facial movement
- Previous injection history
- Desired results
More units do not always mean better results.
Do all 100 Units of Neuronox need to be injected?
No.
100 Units is the amount of medicine in one vial. It does not mean everyone needs all 100 units.
Wrinkle injections may use only part of a vial.
Masseter injections may require more, depending on muscle size and strength.
The actual amount depends on the treated area and each person’s muscles.
How many days until Neuronox results appear?
It depends on the injection area.
Wrinkles
Generally, reduced muscle movement may begin to be noticed at around 3–4 days, with results gradually becoming clearer at around 2 weeks.
Masseter
This takes longer than wrinkles because muscle size needs time to gradually change.
At first, you may feel the muscles work less when tensing or clenching your teeth; changes in facial shape then follow gradually.
Generally, changes may begin to appear at around 1 month, becoming clearer in the following period.
How long does Neuronox last?
The effects of Botulinum Toxin are temporary.
For wrinkles, effects commonly last around 3–4 months.
For the masseter muscles, facial-shape effects may continue for around 5–6 months.
These figures are approximate ranges only. People use their muscles differently, and the unit count and injection sites also differ.
Will my face look stiff?
Not necessarily.
For wrinkle treatment, the dose can be planned to reduce muscle activity while retaining facial expressions.
Before injection, tell the doctor the effect you want, for example:
- Want fewer lines but still be able to move
- Want a natural look
- Do not want the forehead to be too immobile
Using an appropriate amount matters more than using as much as possible.
How can I identify genuine Neuronox?
You can check the product before injection.
Things to check include:
- The Neuronox on the box and vial
- Thai FDA registration number
- Lot number
- Manufacturing and expiry dates
- Matching lot numbers on the box and vial
- Box and vial in good condition
- Clear manufacturer and importer details
You can check further drug registration details in the Thai FDA database.
Check the product before injection at The Ality
Before treatment, you can check the product being used, including the box, vial, lot number and product information.
It is opened for you to see before use, so you can verify which product it is before the actual injections begin.
When choosing botulinum toxin, do not consider only “how many units” or “which brand.” You should also know where the product comes from and whether it can be verified.
How does Neuronox differ from other botulinum toxin brands?
Botulinum Toxin brands differ in their manufacturers, production processes and product details.
Therefore, unit counts from different brands should not be compared directly to decide which is stronger simply because fewer or more units are used.
When choosing, consider all of the following together:
- Product
- Intended injection sites
- Muscle strength
- Amount used
- Desired results
- Previous injection history
Neuronox injection steps
1. Assess the concern to address
Wrinkles, masseter muscles or jawline.
2. Assess muscle activity
You may be asked to raise your eyebrows, frown, smile or clench your teeth to assess actual muscle strength.
3. Plan sites and unit count
Choose according to the location and desired result.
4. Check the product
Check the product and its information before use.
5. Clean the skin and inject
The procedure does not take long.
6. Aftercare
After treatment, you can return to normal daily activities while following the doctor’s advice.
What should I tell the doctor before injection?
Tell the doctor if you have:
- Underlying conditions
- A history of drug allergies
- Current medications or supplements
- Previous Botulinum Toxin injections
- Previous abnormal symptoms after injection
- Neurological or muscle disorders
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Infection or inflammation at the planned injection site
Do not stop doctor-prescribed medicine on your own simply to prepare for botulinum toxin injections. If you are concerned about medicines, tell the doctor before treatment.
Neuronox information
- Product name: Neuronox®
- Active substance: Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Manufacturer: Medytox Inc.
- Country: South Korea
- Size registered in Thailand: 100 Units / Vial
- Drug registration number: 1C 1/66(BF)
The product comes as a dry powder in a vial and must be prepared before injection.