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The list of places where Botox<\/a> can be injected is a lengthy one; the scalp, scrotum, armpits, and pretty much everywhere in between can benefit from the neurotoxin. The latest hotspot for injections that can deliver both functional and aesthetic gains? The trap, aka the trapezius muscle. Here, doctors weigh in on why #traptox is trending, what it is, and how to determine if it’s a good option for you.<\/p>

What is trap Botox?<\/h2>

Simply put, it involves neurotoxin injections into the trapezius muscle. “This is a very strong muscle that extends from the neck to the shoulders and down the back, almost in a diamond shape,” explains Dr. Carolyn Treasure<\/a>, a board-certified physician in New York City. As is the case with any kind of neurotoxin injections, these interrupt the nerve impulses to the muscle, causing it to relax, which in turn has two different benefits. “This can ease tension and pain in the neck area as well as have a cosmetic effect,” says Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in Westport, Connecticut. “It slims and debulks the muscles, reducing a hunched-over appearance and creating a more elongated neckline.” In this way, it’s very similar to the benefits that masseter Botox<\/a>, which both alleviates jaw pain and slims the jawline, offers.<\/p>

It’s worth noting that traptox, as it’s called on social media, isn’t some groundbreaking new treatment. Dr. Treasure points out that it’s long been used in South Korea for said aesthetic reasons. It’s now gaining popularity in the U.S.; at last count, #traptox videos<\/a> had more than 6.2 million views on TikTok.  “We’re all looking down at our computers and phones all the time, which overworks and tenses up these muscles. This helps relax that tension, offering a longer duration of pain relief than the massage or physical therapy options people previously had, as well as keeps the neck looking elongated,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in Willowbrook, Illinois, and New York City, of the increased popularity. To that point, she notes that most of the patients she sees for trap Botox are seeking it to relieve neck and\/or shoulder discomfort, although some do it purely for the neck-slimming effect.<\/p>

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