It also creates more of a contoured and elongated neck.
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What Is Trapezius Botox?
TrapeziusBotoxis when Botox is injected into the upper back, shoulder, and neck muscles to alleviate pain.
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The trapezius muscles, essential for daily movement, also stabilize the neck and shoulders for good posture.
The procedure may be trending, but dermatologists say Botox has been used for years to relax overused muscles.
Many people hold tension in the trapezius muscles, which causes shoulder pain and stiffness.
From an aesthetic standpoint, TrapTox can create an elongated neck and leaner-looking shoulders.
“Botox has been clinically provenwith a statistically significant difference in thicknesses to reduce trapezius hypertrophy.”
Does Trapezius Botox Hurt?
There will be a slight pricking sensation with each injection as the needle pierces the skin.
But other than that, there’s little discomfort or pain during the treatment or afterward.
Your dermatologist can apply topical numbing cream before the injections to make the treatment more comfortable.
Trapezius Botox is a quick and easy procedure that takes 10 to 20 minutes.
First, your dermatologist will mark the areas to inject along the shoulder.
Then, they will quickly inject the Botox into each area.
The nice thing about TrapTox is that there’s no downtime, but the results take time to develop.
Post-injection, redness, mild swelling, and bruising are common.
Mild redness and soreness are typical after a TrapTox session.
If that happens, icing the area can help dull any discomfort.
It’s also worth noting that sitting up without slouching and walking straight without hunching over is important.
Failing to practice good posture can cause the trap muscles to bulk back up fast.
According to Dr. Nazarian, alternatives to trapezius Botox include oral medications and physical therapy.
“Some oral medications can offer temporary muscle relaxation and relief of pain.
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