Meet the Experts
What Is Baby Botox?
Other benefits of Baby Botox include:
Who Is Baby Botox For?
So if you have deeper lines, you may want to go with the usual Botox.
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Baby Botox might not give the desired results if you have deeper lines but always check with your doctor.
Ask to see a portfolio of before-and-after images to ensure that you like their work.
And it’s probably a good idea to skip heavy makeup on the day of your appointment.
“The only real difference is the amount used and possibly the number of total injections.”
Rather than look completely frozen, there is still some natural facial expression," she adds.
Crows Feet adds another 16 to 30 units.
Baby Botox treatments are generally around half these amounts."
Where Is Baby Botox Used?
Baby Botox can be used in various areas of the face, and even in the gums.
Here’s a breakdown of how it works in different areas.
Potential Side Effects
The side effects of both types of Botox are pretty similar.
While already a generally safe experience, Baby Botox has even fewer side effects than regular treatments.
These can include bruising around the injection sites, asymmetrical results, and more.
Overall, the side effects should be fairly minor.
“Sometimes Botox is charged by the unit and sometimes by the area,” says Chwalek.
“Depending on the practitioner, it may cost the same or may be slightly less.
Baby Botox with Benito, for example, starts at $268.
“Duration of Botox can be affected by dose,” Taub explains.
“In general, higher dosages last longer.
In addition, the longevity of neurotoxins is individually based; those noted here are averages.”
“Other than, that no other aftercare is required.”
The downtime is limited, and you don’t need to do much to prepare or recover.
