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I've read a few articles online about "Baby Botox," which involves receiving a smaller-than-average dosage of Botox to soften wrinkles somewhat, but still allow natural facial movement. Is this something most experienced cosmetic dermatologists would be familiar with? I'm a 33-year-old woman and have light static forehead wrinkles I'd like to reduce. I've considered Botox, but am concerned it would be obvious to others that I've had Botox if I can't move my forehead or eyebrows. Thank you.

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Natural results following Botox treatment of the forehead

Great question! There is truly an art to Botox and Dysport treatments which is why it's important to go to an experienced injector. I've never used the term "Baby Botox" but it's a catchy way to describe what most of us already do... For patients your age, I typically use half the number of units in the forehead (10-12 units of Botox or 30-35 units of Dysport) versus what I typically use in the muscles between the eyebrows (glabella) or near the corners of the eyes (crow's feet), each of... more

Botox getting a natural-looking result

Expertise with Botox, just like anything comes with experience and appropriate training. An experienced Botox provider should be able to provide a very natural looking result. Some, however believe that a completely frozen look is desirable. A few things you can do before your Botox injections are - Check with Allergan to find some of the top providers of Botox in your area - Look at the philosophy page on the website to see if you agree with the philosophy of the plastic... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Low dose of "baby" botox for subtle relaxation

What you seem to be describing, is not what the other doctors to-date have addressed. Rather than using 1 or 2 units in each insertion site, you seem to be referring to a physician, in an off-label manner, mixing the Botox with a significantly greater amount of saline than is commonly done. In this way one would be able to give 1/2 or 1/4 a unit per injection and inject wider areas than they had in the past. The result would not be as strong a relaxation, nor the duration of effectiveness as... more

Baby Botox

We have seen more of a trend to the more natural than "frozen forehead" look that was once more popular. Most experienced dermatologists will know how much Botox to inject based on their clinical exam with you (i.e. how strong your muscles are in motion). It is always best to try just a small amount and to go back for a follow up visit a week later to evaluate if you need additional units. It will definitely soften the lines on your forehead and prevent... more

"Baby Botox"

Your original question titled scared me! Ha! I'm glad to see that what you're referring to (I've never heard this term used before) is just a conservative dose of Botox. Any physician can provide this for you, provided they are experienced in working with the product. At your age, small maintenance doses of Botox would work well in preventing future wrinkles while still allowing you lots of facial expression movement. see video

Botox for natural movement

Low dose Botox softens the lines but still allows some natural movement. The effect will not last as long as a full treatment with Botox. Most patients do not want to lose all of their facial expression and would rather return for treatment more frequently.

Using low doses of Botox

I have many patients who come in who want less than obvious reduction of forehead, frown lines, or Crow's feet wrinkles. You can always do smaller doses as a great preventative treatment, and its easier on the budget too. I often have my patients follow up 2 weeks later, and if they want more Botox, it can always be added.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

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Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

This is called intradermal Botox

I do this technique with Botox, Xeomin or Dysport. There are very small muscle fibers that run from the deep muscles of your face to the skin. Probably the botulinum toxin targets these fibers. I have found it very useful in the forehead if you want to be able to move the forehead after injection. The affects are more subtle. I especially like it for fine lines of the face over the cheek bones. It may not last as long as botulinum toxin placed in the muscles. It... more

Careful dosing of Botox can soften wrinkles but keep natural movement

Make sure you convey your interests to your injector and that you see someone with appropriate experience. Especially for younger patients, I prefer to use lighter doses of Botox. "Baby Botox" isn't a specific technique or product, but a cute marketing name to describe the lower doses. Just as you described, lighter dosing of the Botox will help with the wrinkles, but keep a natural amount of movement in the forehead, making it almost impossible to tell that you have had... more

"Baby botox = Botox light"

We like to use the term "Botox Light", but I think Baby Botox is a nice catch phrase too. In young patients, or patients with more petite foreheads, it's great to decrease the number of units for the frown lines (11"s between the eyebrows), and for the horizontal creases on the forehead. It does lead to a more natural look, and allows for some movement. I also like to "rotate areas". So instead of injecting the crow's feet, the "11's, and the rest of... more

Baby Botox (treatment that doesn't leave you frozen) is the preferred way to get treated at my office

When Botox Cosmetic was first used, dosing was much higher and this left people expressionless. My technique is to give lower doses which allows for decreased movement but not complete paralysis. This leads to a slightly lower longevity of the Botox because the duration of action is directly related to dosing. This type of treatment is actually harder and requires a more experienced injector.

Steven F. Weiner, MD

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Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox Treatment of the Forehead

Although there are some patients that want very minimal movement of the forehead, most desire a more natural look. This is only one of the factors that you should consider. Brow shape and position is equally important. Remember that you want a beautiful look both when the face is animated as well as in repose. Balancing the aesthetics of the active and passive appearance is where the art of Botox injection takes place.

Conservative Treatments with Botox Give Best Results

I think physicians and patients agree that the days of the "frozen look" are over. Experienced cosmetic dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons understand that patients are looking for natural looking results. This means retaining movement in areas where there should be, like the forehead. The goal of Botox treatments is to make you look refreshed and rejuvenated, not to have people wonder what you have done. Call it what you will, baby Botox or otherwise, I call it good treatment. As I... more

When it comes to Botox, sometimes less is more.

There are a number of terms that refer to using less Botox than what was traditionally taught. Baby botox, micro Botox, micro droplet Botox, mini Botox. When we first started using Botox for the forehead it was extrapolated from what we used for the frown lines: 20 to 30 units. Most experienced injectors now use well less than 20 units so the forehead lines are softened but the brow is not flat and expressionless.

Baby Botox for Forehead

"Baby Botox" is a marketing term, but the the goal of the botox treatments which I perform is to "soften wrinkles . . . but still allow natural facial movement." see video

Baby Botox

Botox injections when done by experienced physicians do allow you to have some movement, but get rid of the wrinkles and lines. I don't refer to it as "Baby Botox" just qualified experienced injectors! This is how I inject and it has to do with amounts injected of the Botox, but more about technique. It's important, I think, not to look flat-faced and expressionless, but just revived and more beautiful. Go to an experienced injector or a few for consultations. Most of us experienced... more