Treating the trapezius muscle in the neck and/or shoulders with Botox for pain management or for cosmetic reasons is becoming more common. Along with “traptox” another new buzzword making headlines is “Barbie Botox”.
The benefits of a trapezius Botox treatment:
• Relax tense or chronically tight shoulders
• Reduce neck and shoulder pain and stiffness
• Alleviate excessive muscle contraction
• Induce straighter-angled, better-defined shoulders
• Make the neck look elongated and lean
Botox has been used for years for relieving pain and tightness, even before it was FDA-approved for cosmetic procedures.
Some people may have large trapezius muscles genetically, while others may have a trapezius that is overactive or overdeveloped. Injecting these muscles, which run from the base of the neck across the shoulders and down the upper part of the back, with Botox helps them to relax. Neck stiffness is reduced, and in turn, posture is improved, creating a more contoured and elongated neck. This slimming effect can also make you look taller with more defined “square” shoulders.
Botox starts to take effect in just a few days though it often takes about one to two weeks for the full effect of pain and tightness relief. It may take a month before the esthetic slimming effects start to show.
Our master injectors are pleased to offer the Trap-Tox service for visually improving your neck profile while reducing tension and shoulder stiffness.
Botox is also used for smoothing wrinkles and lines and treating excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis).
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