Since the release of the Barbie movie, an act of aesthetic medicine originally called Traptox and renamed “Barbie Botox” has gained quite a resurgence in popularity. Behind these somewhat mysterious names hides an idea: that of refining the neck and the trapezoids, in order to obtain a head carriage worthy of the Mattel doll. In order for this result to be optimal, it is necessary to inject Botox into the trapezius muscle, located at the base of the neck and at shoulder level.
You should know that this intervention was not made totally famous thanks to Barbie but rather thanks to a certain Kim Kardashian who, after appearing with thinned shoulders, had confessed to having used this procedure. Since then, the #traptox hashtag has had more than 5.7 million views on TikTok and the #barbiebotox hashtag has more than 10.3 million views…
Traptox: injections that may be useful depending on the profile
Beyond their aesthetic appearance, botox injections on the trapezius area can be useful to remedy local tensions and persistent muscle spasms which can sometimes appear in this area. Botox helps relax tense muscles, reduce stiffness especially in the neck, and reduce pain. Obviously provided that the doctor who performs these injections is authorized to do so.
An operation not to be taken lightly
According to Dr. Richard Aziza (cosmetic surgeon), this practice is not to be taken lightly. He explains NEWS : “You should know that every time you make a gesture, even for aesthetic purposes, it is never trivial. The function of the trapezius is essentially postural. If we weaken this muscle which is involved in the lateral movements of the head, shoulders, arm and shoulder blades, this can have harmful consequences in terms of weakening its tone.
I have to say the muscle that will receive the injection extends from the base of the skull up to the thoracic region. Improper handling could cause serious complications that can go as far as breathing difficulties… The best thing is therefore to think twice before starting and, when you want to do it despite the warnings, choose a serious professional.
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
