Dr. Yayoko Ito
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Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of General Medicine, he studied under doctors at the forefront of cosmetic medicine. After acquiring knowledge and skills in aesthetics, he became the director of YAYOI CLINIC in 2023. Her specialties include Botox, hyaluronic acid injections, and customized sagging treatment. His motto is to provide natural and pain-free treatments with careful consultation.
What are the effects of Botox injected into the shoulder? How long does the effect last? We have compiled the basic knowledge about Botox for the shoulder. We will introduce the effects and duration of Botox injections into the shoulder, as well as the side effects and risks associated with the procedure. If you suffer from stiff shoulders, rolled shoulders, or if you are concerned about your shoulders, please check it out.
Can Botox injections help shoulders? Review the basics of the procedure
First, let's review the Botox injection procedure and the basics of shoulder Botox.
■ How Botox Injections Work
Botox injections are a form of "botulinum toxin" produced by botulinum bacteria.Botulinum toxin type A (botulinum toxin)",Treatment that reduces tension by injecting into the muscles to improve symptoms such as wrinkles and gills in the face.です。一般的な総称として「ボトックス」と呼ばれています。ボトックスの薬剤はいくつか種類があり、アラガン社の「ボトックスビスタⓇ」や「NABOTA（ナボタ）」などがあります。
ボトックス注射は顔だけでなく体の悩みにも有用で、主に下記のような顔・体の悩みがある方におすすめの施術です。
| Facial problems | Body Troubles |
| ・額のシワ
・眉間のシワ ・目尻のシワ ・バニーライン（鼻の横ジワ） ・唇の縦シワ ・口角を上げたい ・顎の梅干しジワ ・ガミースマイル ・エラの張り ・首のシワ、たるみ |
・筋肉で太く見えるふくらはぎ
・肩こり ・肩の盛り上がり ・脇汗 ・脇のニオイ |
What is ■Shoulder Botox?
As mentioned above, Botox injections are useful not only for facial expression wrinkles, but also for stiff shoulders and tension headaches. Stiff shoulders are caused by tension in the trapezius muscle, which runs from the base of the neck to the back. In other words,Botox is injected directly into the trapezius muscle to relieve muscle tension andれば、肩こりが解消するのです。このアプローチを「肩ボトックス」と呼びます。
施術では肩の硬く張っている部分を触診し、注入部位を決めていきます。治療に要する時間はAbout 5 to 10 minutesであるため、忙しい方でも受けやすい施術です。なお、肩こり解消などを目的とした肩ボトックスは保険適用にはなりませんのでご注意ください。
Botox to the Shoulder! 3 Benefits You Can Expect
Here are three benefits that can be expected from injecting Botox into the shoulder.
■Relieves stiff and rolled shoulders
ボトックス注射では、肩こりの主な原因である僧帽筋（そうぼうきん）に直接アプローチできるため、肩こり改善に高い効果が期待できます。首から肩にかけての筋肉が緊張することで起きる慢性的な肩こりに対して、肩ボトックスは痛みのある部位にピンポイントで効き、症状を緩和してくれるのです。
また、巻き肩の改善にも効果が期待できます。巻き肩とは、全身を横から見たときに体の中心より前に肩が出ている状態のことです。巻き肩の原因は、主に長時間のスマホ使用やパソコン作業などで、筋肉が凝り固まることにあるといわれています。筋肉の緊張を緩和する肩ボトックスを受けることで、巻き肩の改善も見込めるでしょう。
■Clean shoulder line
When the tension in the shoulder muscles is relieved by Botox injections, the raised shoulder line can be expected to appear cleaner. Although the position of the bulge varies from person to person, a lumpy shoulder bulge can be very bothersome depending on the season or occasion. When wearing clothes that show the shoulders or wearing dresses at weddings, many people undergo shoulder Botox to "clean up" the shoulder line.
■ Make your neck look longer.
The shoulders and neck line will be cleaner and more beautiful, and the neck will look longer. In particularThose with a raised border between the neck and shoulders are more likely to notice the effect.The neckline is longer, the collarbone and décolleté look slimmer, and the face looks smaller. In addition to making the neck look longer, the collarbone and décolleté will look slimmer and the face will look smaller.
Time required for shoulder botox to be effective.
When do the effects of Shoulder Botox start to appear? Let's check the duration of the effect as well as the duration of the effect.
■When do the effects begin to appear?
Botox injections are not a procedure that shows immediate results. Changes will gradually begin to appear 2-3 days after the treatment. Although there are individual differences, the following period of time is recommended until symptoms such as stiff shoulders are relieved and changes in appearance appear.
| Until symptoms such as stiff shoulders are relieved | Until you see a change in appearance. |
| About 1 to 2 weeks | About 1 to 2 months |
Changes in appearance include an improvement in muscle tension and a more beautifully defined shoulder line.
How long does the effect last and what is the guideline for reapplication?
The duration of effect of Botox applied to the shoulder varies from person to person.About 3 to 4 monthsといわれています。ボトックス注射の効果は永久的ではないため、効果をキープするためには定期的に治療を受け続ける必要があります。
広島の美容皮膚科ヤヨイクリニック（YAYOI CLINIC）では、施術目安は3～4ヶ月ごとに1回（効果がピークになる、14日前後の再来院）をおすすめしています。途中で治療休止も可能ですが、肩ボトックスを打ち続けることで、若々しい印象を常に保てるようになるでしょう。
What to look for when injecting Botox into the shoulder
Finally, let's look at the side effects, risks, and other precautions when getting shoulder Botox.
■Shoulder Botox Side Effects and Risks
Botox injections into the shoulder are known as a treatment with minimal side effects. However, because of individual differences, a variety of side effects and risks must be considered. The main possible side effects and risks are listed below.
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Side Effects/Risks |
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Headache, pain and swelling at injection site, partial muscle weakness, redness, bruising, skin tightness, numbness, prickling, nausea, temporary indentation, and internal bleeding. |
In addition, careful consideration should be given before the procedure if any of the following apply Be sure to discuss this at a clinic consultation.
- Those with systemic muscle diseases
- Those who may become pregnant.
- Have developed an allergy to botulinum treatment in the past.
- Those who are taking medications
- Asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases and glaucoma
- Those who have received botulinum treatment at other clinics.
■Shoulder Botox downtime
Botox injections into the shoulder are said to be a treatment with relatively short downtime, but some peopleThere may be small puncture marks, internal bleeding, or bruising at the treatment site.The "M" is a word that refers to the "M" in the word "M. However,Heals spontaneously in about 1 to 2 weeks.In most cases, the symptoms are mild and not bothersome. Therefore, Botox is recommended for those who "do not want to burden their bodies" and "want to undergo treatment casually.
■ Conclusion.
ボトックス注射に興味がある方、肩こりにお悩みの方に向けて、期待できる効果などをご紹介しました。肩こりの解消や肩のラインを美しく整えられる、肩ボトックス。「肩こりが悪化して、だるい・しんどい」「肩の盛り上がりが気になる」という悩みのある方は、ボトックス注射を試してみませんか。ボトックス注射を初めて受ける方、広島の美容皮膚科をお探しの方には、ヤヨイクリニックがおすすめです。ぜひお気軽にご相談ください。
広島の美容皮膚科・美容内科・美容外科・アートメイク ヤヨイクリニック（YAYOI CLINIC）では、お肌、お身体、お顔のお悩み別に治療法をご紹介しています。
皆さまにより良い選択肢をご提案できますよう一人ひとりのお肌の状態を見極め、治療期間やご予算、ダウンタイムの許容範囲などご希望に合わせた治療方針を立案していく考えです。
お悩みのある方は、まずはカウンセリングにお越しください。
【治療の内容】 ボツリヌストキシン製剤注入
【治療期間および回数】3～4ヶ月ごとに1回
【費用】
・1単位 ¥649～¥869（＋施術料 ¥22,000）※使用する製剤・単位数によって個人差があります。
【リスク・副作用等】頭痛、注射部位の痛み・腫れ、筋肉の部分的な脱力、赤み、あざ、無感覚、内出血など
【未承認医療機器・未承認医薬品等を用いた治療について】
・本治療には国内未承認医薬品または薬事承認された使用目的とは異なる治療が含まれます。
Drugs and medical devices used for treatment were imported through a private importation procedure based on the judgment of a physician at our clinic.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance, except for those approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-BOTOX VISTA® approved by the Japanese regulatory authorities for the treatment of expression lines between the eyebrows or at the corners of the eyes in adults under 65 years of age.
-NABOTA receives U.S. FDA approval
There is a possibility that serious risks, side effects, etc. have not been identified.
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.
