What Is “Baby Botox”?

Jan 31, 2018 | Botox

Lancaster aesthetician

While you’ve likely heard of Botox, the term “baby Botox” might be new to you. Even though it has “baby” in the name, it doesn’t involve babies. The term is simply used to describe a lower dose of botulinum toxin injections and the trend is becoming a popular one in the aesthetics world.

Who Uses Baby Botox?

While regular Botox doses are great for pronounced wrinkles or sagging skin, many people use baby botox to reduce the look of a few fine lines or wrinkles. Baby Botox is also great for first-time Botox users who haven’t discovered how they react to the treatment yet and want to see if they like it.

Personalization and Prevention

What many men and women love about baby Botox is the fact that it’s personalized to their skin. Regular Botox sometimes gets a bad rep for leaving the face too tight, but that’s usually the result of an untrained aesthetician who simply injects the toxin without dispersing it evenly. Nevertheless, many individuals feel that the smaller doses target their problem areas more successfully and have more of a personalized impression.

Another benefit of baby Botox is the fact that it can be used to prevent lines or wrinkles in the future. Because the dose is small, it can be administered fairly frequently to areas that are susceptible to creases (for example, around the eyes or mouth). This means you can start using Botox earlier instead of when a problem arises.

Maintenance

If you’ve had a skin treatment in the past (whether it was Botox, fillers, laser treatments, or something else), baby Botox is a great way to maintain the results you’ve already achieved. With just a little botulinum toxin, you can keep your lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin at bay.

Skilled Aestheticians

Because the injection dose is lower than usual, it takes a skilled Lancaster aesthetician to know exactly where to place it for best results. At Carter MD Aesthetics, our Lancaster aestheticians are the best in the business and can deliver the baby Botox results you’re looking for. Call us today to learn more.