Barbie Botox – Public Warnings Revealed

Even though the “Barbie” movie debuted in movie theaters over the summer, the influence of the movie is still being felt by females across the United States. There are women of all ages who are trying to alter their appearance to look more like the character and one of the most popular cosmetic methods of trying to look like Barbie is a procedure known as “Barbie Botox.” In this article, we will explain what the procedure involves and how younger female patients are using it to try and look like Margot Robbie from the movie.

Barbie Botox – What is the Procedure?

The “Barbie Botox” fad involves women of all ages, including those in their early twenties, having Botox injections to try and gain the look of the main Barbie (Margot Robbie) from the movie.

Doctors often use a treatment that is known as “Trap Tox” to inject Botox into the trapezius muscles of the upper back. These muscles help to move the head, neck, shoulders, and arms along with providing a stabilization to the spine for better posture. The injection of Botox into these muscles in the upper back helps to treat both migraines and shoulder pain on the part of the patient.

While this has been a popular treatment in the past, the demand for the procedure has been on the rise since the “Barbie” movie was released in July. One example of its popularity is the fact that the hashtag, #BarbieBotox, has enjoyed over 12-million views on TikTok. Even though she has not endorsed the treatment, Margot Robbie has been given credit for the neck-slimming results that are said to happen after the procedure.

Barbie Botox – Off-Label Treatment by Doctors

The use of Botox in these muscles was initially developed to help patients enjoy relief when it came to the amount of strain they felt on the trapezius muscles. Depending on the extent of the strain, the person could experience headaches along with a good amount of stress in the neck. These days, the treatment is used “off-label” by doctors to cosmetically reduce the size of the shoulders and also lengthen the neck of the person.

Since patients are not having the treatment to address issues with loose skin or wrinkles in the face, “Barbie Botox” is being injected into the trapezius muscles as an “off-label” treatment. In addition, medical professionals have to individually make the decision whether or not the “off-label” treatment is a medically appropriate procedure (as defined by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States).

Facial Injectables – Continue to be Popular with the Public

According to Reuters, the market for toxin-based injections, which is normally considered to be patients over the age of forty, has been reported to be worth over three-billion dollars in yearly sales in the United States.

There has also been a report from Precedence Research that stated the facial injectables market will likely double in the next ten years to the point that it could reach $26.8-billion dollars by the year 2032.

In addition, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported that, since 2017, the use of minimally invasive procedures such as fillers and Botox has increased by a total of 54.4%.

Barbie Botox – Warnings from Medical Professionals

The popularity of “Barbie Botox” has also brought some warnings from medical professionals who have shared their concerns about younger patients using the services of Medi-spas on a more frequent basis. One of the reasons they are concerned about Medi-spas is that these facilities might have unqualified employees as part of their staff, which can increase the chances of medical issues occurring after the procedure.

Since a doctor who can operate a Medi-spa is not subject to many types of restrictions, there is a chance that the medical professional operating the facility is not trained and experienced in performing injectables treatments. This is a concern for the patient since the incorrect administering of Botox can fully paralyze a muscle if it is performed at the wrong dosage or not injected properly. There are times when the neurotoxin can move away from the area where it was injected and then weaken the nerve connections to nearby muscles. While this example would be an extreme side effect, the migration of the toxin to the neck area would impact the ability of a person to properly hold their head up.

In addition, the greater use of Botox by younger patients can increase the danger that the treatment might stop working for them at some point in the future. Patients who receive large doses of Botox can see the body start to develop a resistance to the product and the body can also start to form antibodies which can prevent Botox from working.

Patients who are interested in having “Barbie Botox” need to discuss the pros and cons of this treatment to make sure they are an ideal candidate for the treatment and that the medical professional has the necessary training and experience when it comes to performing Botox injections.

- MA