Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Barbie Botox goes viral: What to know about the neck-slimming plastic surgery trend By: FOXNews.com October 15, 2023 at 05:15 AM EDT The newest Barbie-inspired trend is a cosmetic procedure nicknamed "Barbie Botox" which slims the neck. Plastic surgeon Dr. Barry Weintraub gives details on the popular surgery. "Life in plastic" is trending.The newest Barbie-inspired trend has made its way into the world of cosmetic surgery, as people are raving over what’s been nicknamed "Barbie Botox."The cosmetic procedure, medically known as trapezius Botox or "traptox," is administered for a variety of reasons, but what’s most appealing to the public is its neck-slimming impacts.TOP PLASTIC SURGERIES: THESE WERE THE MOST IN-DEMAND PROCEDURES IN 2022American Society of Plastic Surgeons national spokesperson Dr. Barry Weintraub revealed how wildly popular the procedure has become in an interview with Fox News Digital."It’s trending now," he said."I'm getting patients almost every day asking for it. Matter of fact, I just injected my fiancé yesterday."The Manhattan-based plastic surgeon said the injection stops the trap muscle from contracting, which slenderizes the neck and mimics the figure of a Barbie doll.ARE YOU AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF LIP INJECTIONS?In addition to resulting in a slimmer neck, traptox has also been proven to relieve neck pain and headaches.Weintraub described the trapezius muscle behind the neck and back as a "giant triangle" that extends from the shoulders to the spine and inserts into the base of the skull.With the Barbie Botox procedure, an amount of Botox is injected into this muscle, which relieves pain and muscle spasms.The procedure involves three injections of Botox into the trap muscle on each side between the shoulder and the neck.Results kick in about "four or five" days after the procedure, according to Weintraub."If it's pain they're looking to remove or [if they want] to slenderize the neck, this is the right procedure," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERBarbie Botox isn’t just trending due to its name but because it actually works, said Weintraub."It's simple — done in the office in a procedure room," he said. "And there's no downtime. There are no other instructions after."The Barbie Botox procedure in Weintraub’s office costs $2,000 since it takes "a lot of Botox" to cover such a big muscle, the doctor said."It's not like tiny areas of the face, crow's feet, frowns," he said. "It's a big bulky muscle.""I think it's a terrific addition to all the other [procedures] we have."For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Barbie Botox goes viral: What to know about the neck-slimming plastic surgery trend By: FOXNews.com October 15, 2023 at 05:15 AM EDT The newest Barbie-inspired trend is a cosmetic procedure nicknamed "Barbie Botox" which slims the neck. Plastic surgeon Dr. Barry Weintraub gives details on the popular surgery. "Life in plastic" is trending.The newest Barbie-inspired trend has made its way into the world of cosmetic surgery, as people are raving over what’s been nicknamed "Barbie Botox."The cosmetic procedure, medically known as trapezius Botox or "traptox," is administered for a variety of reasons, but what’s most appealing to the public is its neck-slimming impacts.TOP PLASTIC SURGERIES: THESE WERE THE MOST IN-DEMAND PROCEDURES IN 2022American Society of Plastic Surgeons national spokesperson Dr. Barry Weintraub revealed how wildly popular the procedure has become in an interview with Fox News Digital."It’s trending now," he said."I'm getting patients almost every day asking for it. Matter of fact, I just injected my fiancé yesterday."The Manhattan-based plastic surgeon said the injection stops the trap muscle from contracting, which slenderizes the neck and mimics the figure of a Barbie doll.ARE YOU AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF LIP INJECTIONS?In addition to resulting in a slimmer neck, traptox has also been proven to relieve neck pain and headaches.Weintraub described the trapezius muscle behind the neck and back as a "giant triangle" that extends from the shoulders to the spine and inserts into the base of the skull.With the Barbie Botox procedure, an amount of Botox is injected into this muscle, which relieves pain and muscle spasms.The procedure involves three injections of Botox into the trap muscle on each side between the shoulder and the neck.Results kick in about "four or five" days after the procedure, according to Weintraub."If it's pain they're looking to remove or [if they want] to slenderize the neck, this is the right procedure," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERBarbie Botox isn’t just trending due to its name but because it actually works, said Weintraub."It's simple — done in the office in a procedure room," he said. "And there's no downtime. There are no other instructions after."The Barbie Botox procedure in Weintraub’s office costs $2,000 since it takes "a lot of Botox" to cover such a big muscle, the doctor said."It's not like tiny areas of the face, crow's feet, frowns," he said. "It's a big bulky muscle.""I think it's a terrific addition to all the other [procedures] we have."For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd