Dear PlasticDreams,The use of Botox® and its relatives, Xeomin and Dysport, to relax facial animation, can be performed in many unique and artistic ways. The so-called “Baby Botox®” or “Botox® Lite” is the use of minimal Botox® to soften expression and animation and minimize the presence of unwanted lines. Baby Botox® or Botox® light is an excellent way to achieve a degree of judicious modulation in facial activity without looking “frozen”. It is important that you seek out a certified cosmetic plastic surgeon, dermatologist or physician who can meet with you to discuss your goals and execute a judicious approach to minimal use of Botox® to achieve your desired aesthetic outcome. This concept of “Baby Botox®” and “Botox® lite” has become particularly important in this area of pre-juvenation. Pre-juvenation is the use of medical aesthetics and its products such as Botox®, soft tissue fillers and energy-assisted devices at a younger age, often in late 20s or early 30s, to eliminate facial aging and wrinkles that may have a hereditary predisposition prior to their occurring. Pre-juvenation should be done judiciously to ensure that you have a great look rather than a “done” look.Please take the opportunity to visit SpaMedica, where we have almost 20 years of excellence and reputation in non-surgical management of facial and body aesthetics, including Botox®.Sincerely,R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D., Toronto Plastic Surgeon
