Barbie Botox

What is Barbie Botox ?

Barbie Botox as a Trap Tox , a cosmetic procedure that involves injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into the Trapezius muscles to achieve a slimmer face and sculpted neck and shoulder and jaw line to look somehow similar to barbie dolls . The goal of this procedure is to make neck and shoulder line appear longer and slimmer . The patients who suffer from migraines from teeth grinding can get a lot of referred pain into this area , so it can be used to relieve pain but we've got to remember this is botulinum toxin which is a medical prescription only drug and Botox is a brand name of that and its gained this barbie Botox popularity. Injecting in that area of muscles that would paralyze. So , this new trend is extremely very dangerous there are lot of systems functioning inside our body but it's not like in the case of barbie , she don't have trapezius muscle and people want to look like barbie .

Aim of the Botox...

This procedure was originally devised to aid the release of severely overworked of trapezius muscle which could cause migraines and intense neck tension , cosmetically diminish the size of shoulder elongates the neck to gain traction on social media. When Botulinum toxin injected into the muscle , it stops connection to the nerve. Dr. Paris Acharya a cosmetic doctor at London medical aesthetics clinic Waterhouse told in an interview "Overtime these procedures leads to the weaking and paralysis to the muscles" that means muscles shrinks away. This came from the idea that you would look more like a Barbie when you get it done, which I don’t think is a bad thing , but we all should know that barbie dolls are non living man made creation and we ae humans we have a lot of systems in our body which could be effected in long term .

Caroline Monk and Sarah Burge post barbie botox

How long does it last ?

The effect of barbie Botox is very temporary in nature surely for a span of 3-4 months. For sustaining desired results demands periodic maintenance of every 3-4 months . Remarkably, the treatment is entirely reversible, and with consistent use, the trapezius muscle will gradually regain its original mass.

How many units do you need to done ?

You'll need 30-40 units of Botox injection for each side of trapezius muscle , total 60-80 units both sides. It also depends on the place where you getting the procedure done.

What are the risks of the Botox ?

Always ensure you are getting the treatment to a licensed professionals. These injections are only FDA approved for the face and injections in any other area are deemed “off-label” and at the judgement of the medical professional. If injected in incorrectly, it can weaken the muscles around the trapezius.

How much popular is it ?

This trend has gained popularity, especially on social media platforms like TikTok, with hashtags like #BarbieBotox and #TrapTox reaching millions of views. According to a survey by The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there has been a 58.4% increase in minimally invasive procedures like Botox and fillers since 2024.