People looking to save money on their Botox appointments are injecting their own faces with neurotoxins—a move that medical professionals warn could cost them their lives. The trend is called “backyard Botox,” though many of its followers are likely using knock-off substances that merely imitate the brand-name neurotoxin.
For the past six months, TikTok and Reddit users have posted videos and photos showing each other how to “map out” their faces to find the best spots to inject neurotoxins, which paralyze muscles. This effect prevents the formation of new wrinkles and reduces the appearance of existing lines when administered by an experienced medical professional.
Texas-based plastic surgeon Dr. Bruce Hermann told Fox 13 Tampa Bay that the trend’s rise in popularity is “scary” due to the serious risks that accompany improperly injected substances.
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