Eugene’s Botox confession: How one simple procedure keeps her face slim and youthful
Eugene / Captured from KBS 2TV
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Eugene, a 44-year-old actress and former member of first-generation K-pop group S.E.S., has revealed that the secret to her youthful, V-shaped face is a cosmetic procedure she regularly undergoes — and it’s not plastic surgery.
During a recent appearance on the KBS 2TV talk show “Problem Child in House,” host Hong Jin-kyung asked, “You don’t get any plastic surgery, right?” Eugene candidly replied, “I get Botox. If I don’t, my muscles get bigger.”
When asked if she had ever undergone procedures to change her facial features, Eugene said she had not. Singer Kim Jong-kook added, “Maybe you look so young because you haven’t done anything.”
Still, Eugene admitted that the temptation grows with age. “I was filming a drama recently, and when I looked at the monitor, my lips looked too small. I even thought about getting lip fillers,” she said. The hosts quickly discouraged her, saying, “Don’t do anything,” and “That’s just greed.” Even when Eugene insisted it would be “just a little,” Kim warned, “It might seem small to you, but everyone else will notice.”
Botox: Reducing wrinkles and slimming facial muscles
The Botox treatment Eugene mentioned involves injecting botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin that temporarily blocks or relaxes muscle movement. This prevents excessive muscle contractions, which reduces facial expression lines and helps stop wrinkles from deepening.
When injected into the jaw muscles — as in Eugene’s case — Botox can also shrink muscle size, creating a slimmer, more contoured jawline. Treatments are typically repeated every three to six months, and while mild swelling, bruising or discomfort may occur, the procedure is considered relatively safe.
Doctors caution, however, that excessive dosage or incorrect injection into sensitive areas can lead to a stiff or unnatural facial appearance. Patients are also advised to avoid intense exercise, saunas or touching the injection site for several days to prevent the solution from spreading.
Lip fillers: Adding volume and reshaping the lips
The lip filler procedure Eugene considered involves injecting hyaluronic acid to add volume or reshape the lips. Results are visible immediately, and the effects usually last six months to one year.
Temporary swelling, bruising and pain can occur after the procedure, and incorrect injection into blood vessels can cause pigmentation or, in rare cases, tissue necrosis. Poor technique may result in asymmetry or lumps, while excessive filler can make lips appear unnatural or exaggerated.
For best results, experts recommend avoiding excessive pressure or movement of the lips for 24 hours after treatment. Most bruising and swelling subside within a few days, and applying ice can help relieve discomfort. If asymmetry or lumps persist, a follow-up visit to the clinic is necessary.
This article from Kormedi.com, Korea’s top health care and medical portal, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.