What is Baby Botox and Why Millennials Should Think About It
“When did that get there?”
A sentence no one looks forward to saying about wrinkles.
What was once a fleeting expression of concentration or surprise is now over-staying its welcome on your face, in the form of forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Not cool.
To the Millennials just about to enter this phase of lasting wrinkles, don’t fret! You have a golden opportunity to push back on these signs of aging without needing to put up with the heavier “frozen face” look that accompanies traditional Botox Treatments. Fight baby wrinkles with Baby Botox!
This fairly new trend is perfect for those who are ready to dip their toes into Botox treatments, all while keeping natural-looking facial flexibility.
This is not your mother’s anti-aging treatment. Let’s jump into the great benefits of Baby Botox!
What is Baby Botox?
Baby Botox sounds like it means Botox for younger people, which is both true and untrue. While Baby Botox is most effective on complexions that don’t yet have fully-formed wrinkles, the “Baby” in Baby Botox is representative of the smaller amount of formula used across treated areas.
While there is no standard definition for what constitutes Baby Botox, it is widely recognized as using fewer units injected superficially in the skin. This technique relaxes facial muscles only partly, so you can still have movement while still drastically cutting down on the intensity of muscle contractions. The result of this treatment is a natural and smoothed complexion that can still make organic-looking expressions.
What are the benefits of Baby Botox?
For millennials looking for subtle and natural-looking rejuvenation, Baby Botox should be at the top of your list.
Treatment benefits include:
- Fewer side effects than standard Botox
- A more natural appearance than standard Botox
- Sometimes it is a more affordable treatment, as fewer units are used
- More facial movement for organic-looking emotions
- Prevents the formation of new wrinkles
- Adds a natural lift to the complexion
- Can release jaw tension
Baby Botox acts as a bit of a complexion reset for those who want to maintain and revive youthful, smooth skin. This treatment prevents wrinkles but still allows for facial movement in ways that standard Botox does not.
Baby Botox is also incredibly versatile. Baby Botox can treat:
- Marionette lines to erase the perma-frown
- Smoker lines
- Neck lines or “tech neck”
- Decolletage and lines around your chest
- Smile lines
- The gums to reduce a gummy smile
Not to mention the common areas like between the eyebrows, forehead, and around the eyes!
How does Baby Botox differ from Traditional Botox?
Traditional Botox usually involves preventing existing wrinkles from getting deeper. That generally means it takes a little more oomph than what Baby Botox would provide. The goal of traditional Botox is to freeze the areas of your face most prone to wrinkles, so you physically can’t create the expressions that promote permanent wrinkles. This process is extremely effective in reducing and preventing deep lines in your face. But, some people consider the frozen face phenomenon a negative. For those who have that opinion, Baby Botox may be for you!
There is no formulaic difference between traditional Botox and Baby Botox – the differences come from the amount of treatment used, potentially the number of injections, and the more flexible results.
This treatment isn’t for everyone – individuals with pronounced wrinkles most likely won’t see dramatic results from a smaller amount of Botox. However, if you are a younger individual interested in wrinkle prevention and a subtle lift while keeping natural muscle movement, this is a great option for you.
What are the after-effects of Baby Botox?
After a Baby Botox treatment, you can expect the results to last for about three months (though this number varies from patient to patient). This is a slightly shorter timeline than standard Botox, which lasts 4-5 months. Because there is simply less formula used, muscles tend to bounce back to full activity faster.
However, even though the effects of Botox only last three months, many practitioners believe that about one treatment every year is a suitable timeline for many patients – especially younger ones. Because muscles are partly frozen for three months, even after the Botox wears off, it takes extra time for muscles to start moving again as they once did.
Most of the effects of standard Botox are also relevant for Baby Botox, but at a less intense level. Effects of standard Botox include minor bruising, tender injection sites, and (rarely) asymmetrical results. Because Baby Botox uses fewer injection sites and fewer units of formula, the potential negative impacts of Botox are less common and less noticeable.
When Should You Start Considering Botox Treatments?
There is no end-all time in which you should start using Botox if you even decide to start using it at all. However, as with most skin treatments (and life in general), prevention is much easier than correction. So, if you start a prejuvenation routine before deep, permanent wrinkles set in, you’ll be able to erase these wrinkles before they form at all.
So, is a subtle prevention routine is ideal for you? Baby Botox is cost-effective, natural-looking, and efficient in slowing the appearance of aging without having to sacrifice facial expressions.
With Baby Botox, you don’t have to be afraid to jump into the world of prejuvenation! Prolong the look of youthful skin, keep a natural look, and prevent deep wrinkles down the road with this great twist on traditional Botox. We at The G Spa are happy to answer any questions about Baby Botox, or if there is another treatment that best addresses your needs.
If you have any questions call The G Spa team at (805) 682-4772 or make an appointment here!
