Do you have bulky shoulders? Are you looking for a more slender neckline? Or a more contoured, slimmer shoulder silhouette? If so, shoulder slimming Botulinum Toxin is a safe and effective option that can be used to improve the appearance of your shoulders.
Botulinum Toxin is an FDA-approved medical treatment that uses a special type of neurotoxin to relax and reduce muscular contraction. On the face, Botulinum Toxin can help to improve wrinkles such as forehead lines, frown lines and crows feet wrinkles.
Relaxation of the muscle using Botulinum Toxin also leads to the reduction of muscle size through a process known as disuse atrophy. Simply put, the more the muscle is used, the larger the muscle grows. When there is less usage of the muscle, the muscle will gradually shrink in size, thereby giving a slimming effect.
One popular example is Jaw Slimming Botulinum Toxin whereby Botulinum Toxin is used to shrink the masseter (jaw) muscle to give a slimmer, V shaped face.
For shoulder slimming, Botulinum Toxin is injected into a muscle known as the trapezius. It is a large diamond shaped muscle that runs along the neck, shoulders, and upper back and is involved in neck and shoulder movement.
Who can get this treatment?
Botulinum Toxin is generally a safe and effective treatment. However, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not receive Botulinum Toxin injections. Additionally, those who have certain medical conditions should not get Botulinum Toxin treatments because they may be at an increased risk for side effects.
For those reasons, it's important to speak with your doctor before you make any decisions about getting Botulinum Toxin treatments.
Shoulder slimming Botulinum Toxin will last on average between 4 to 6 months, depending on the amount of Botulinum Toxin injected as well as muscular activity.
For example, athletic individuals who exercise and frequently use the trapezius muscle (rock climbing for example) may find that Botulinum Toxin results are not as long lasting.
Shoulder Botulinum Toxin injections are well tolerated and would only feel like small ant bites / pricks. An icepack will be applied to the area before each injection to reduce discomfort as well as swelling and bruising.
What side effects are there?
Shoulder slimming Botulinum Toxin is safe when injected by an experienced injector. Done correctly, it has minimal to no side effects.
Possible side effects include swelling and bruising in the area of injection which disappears after 5 to 7 days.
Weakness of neck and shoulder movement is rare and usually is a result of injecting too much Botulinum Toxin.
How much Botulinum Toxin is needed?
Depending on the size and shape of the trapezius muscle, Dr Edwin may inject between 50 to 60 units of Botulinum Toxin for each shoulder in 5 to 6 injection points.
Larger, more hypertrophied muscles may require more Botulinum Toxin or injection points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units of Botox is required for the Botox Brow Lift?
On average, around 10 to 18 units of botox is required, depending on the strength of the depressor muscles.
How long do Botox brow lift results last?
Typically, Botox brow lift results last around 3 to 6 months, depending on dosage of Botox injected.
What is the recovery from brow botox lift like ?
Downtime (recovery period) from botox brow lift is minimal and if there is any bruising or swelling after the treatment, it will typically be resolved by itself in a couple of days. The recovery cream can help to speed up the improvement of bruises and swelling
Are there any marks left for botox for brow lift ?
After botox there may be slight swelling and bruising but these are temporary and will typically resolve after 3 to 7 days
Can Brow botox lift the upper eyelids ?
Brow botox lift is only able to lift the brows and not the eyelids.
Botulinum Toxin Treatment?
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