Traditionally, when you think of Botox injections, images of people with expressionless faces and frozen foreheads may come to mind.
But to avoid such dramatic effects, a less ‘intense’ version of the classic treatment known as ‘baby botox’ is trending on social media as a more ‘natural’ alternative.
A quick tour of #BabyBotox on TikTok shows just how popular it is with skincare fans right now. Hundreds of young women in their early 20s show off their smoother skin and promote it as a “gentle” treatment in videos.
“OMG I need this,” one TikTok user wrote below a video of the influencer showing off the before and after results of the procedure.
“Of course, that’s what I’m reserving,” agrees another, among other 808 comments praising the results of the treatment.
But are fad treatments worth it and, more importantly, do they really work?
Winner of the UK’s Best Aesthetic Nurse at the 2019 Aesthetic Awards and director of the Edinburgh-based Dermal Clinic, Jackie Partridge MSc is not fooled by buzzwords and trends, she is all about the natural beauty of procedures cosmetics. she wants great results.
She explains:
The term “baby botox” is really just a marketing term for injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin for a “softer” and “softer” finish, but it’s just a marketing term.
As some describe, there are definitely patients who want a more natural, less frosty look. natural look. – But really, it’s just marketing jargon trying to get people to take a treatment that might not be as serious as a “full” dose.
However, Jack cautions that it’s important to consider the number of injections needed for the treatment to have a noticeable effect.
Older people are more likely to need higher doses to achieve the desired anti-wrinkle effect.
For starters, the smiling 20-somethings on TikTok praising “baby Botox” are less toxic, Jack explains.
He adds: “Professionals providing treatment should perform a full facial evaluation, explain the risks and benefits of treatment, and determine what the individual needs of the client are. I don’t do that.”
“Many patients who are new to facials can be very nervous about looking too ‘done’ and ‘baby botox’ is our go-to in hopes of avoiding this.” A term that comes to the clinic, but that’s my job as a coach. .
“The amount of botulinum toxin to give someone should be determined based on the patient’s clinical need. Too little is ineffective. We need to have an informed discussion.”
“Baby Botox” is not the only treatment that promises maximum results with minimal treatment. Alex Karidis of the Karidis Clinic in St. John’s Wood is seeing more and more clients requesting a ‘mini’ facelift.
A mini facelift is still a complete surgery, but it focuses on the neck and lower third of the face, while a traditional full facelift focuses on the face and lower two-thirds of the neck.
However, Alex encourages people to think twice about having surgery, as it can be a waste of time and money.
Alex says: That’s because you’re either a perfect candidate for a facelift, which means you either have visible sagging and aging that can be reversed with a facelift, or you just have mild aging that isn’t worth surgery yet. Surgical treatments like fillers and botox are more suitable.
“This is not to say that getting the ‘correct’ facelift will make you look unnatural or toned. When done by experienced surgeons who perform many of these procedures, beautiful, natural results can be achieved. You are guaranteed to get it.”
The term “mini” betrays the innate desire of most people not to change their appearance too much after surgery; In my opinion, it is a trap.
In my experience, patients who have had a “mini” facelift regret their decision. After four to six months, they hardly notice the difference and regret the money they spent on it.” for a facelift.
But for those who prefer injections to remove wrinkles over surgery, could ‘baby botox’ be a cheaper alternative to injecting large doses of toxins, especially if their lives are in danger?
Well, it turns out that being a budget option is as much a myth as “baby botox” itself.
Jack explains:
“You don’t have to worry about the price to change your appearance. It’s very important to have someone with experience in the field take a look. After all, you can’t let a butcher pull your teeth out.”
Source: Metro
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