Trap Box (Trapezius) Barbie Botox
A bulky trapezius can make the neck look shorter and the shoulders appear heavy on photos and in fitted clothing. Trap Box (trapezius botulinum toxin) uses carefully mapped injections to debulk the upper trapezius, streamlining the neck–shoulder line for a longer, more graceful silhouette—without surgery and with minimal downtime.
What Trap Box can (and can’t) do
Helps with:
- Visual slimming of the upper shoulder contour
- Softening of trapezius prominence that crowds the neckline
- A more elongated neck profile on front and three-quarter views
Doesn’t do:
- Change bone width or clavicle position
- Tighten loose skin or remove fat (that needs different strategies)
- Replace posture and strength training (we encourage both)
Who is a good candidate?
- Prominent upper trapezius that visually widens the shoulder line
- Desire for non-surgical refinement with minimal downtime
- Realistic goals: streamlining, not extreme narrowing
- Willing to follow light activity guidance in the first days
Not ideal if you seek bone-level narrowing, have acute shoulder instability, or need high-demand overhead strength (we’ll tailor dose or advise alternatives).
Technique & dosing philosophy
- Micro-bolus of botulinum toxin placed into the upper trapezius belly in a grid (“box”) pattern
- Conservative first session; adjust at review for symmetry and comfort
- Palpation-guided placement;
- Goal: visible contour softening with everyday shoulder function intact
Time in clinic: ~20 minutes.
Anaesthesia: none or topical.
Back to routine: immediately.
Aftercare & timeline
- Avoid heavy lifting, deep tissue massage, sauna/steam for 24 hours
- Keep hydration and posture exercises as advised
Onset: 3–7 days • Visible contour change: 2–4 weeks as the muscle relaxes and thins
Duration: typically 3–5 months; intervals may lengthen slightly with regular maintenance.
Safety & potential effects
Common, usually mild: small bruises, transient neck/shoulder lightness or fatigue.
Less common: temporary weakness with overhead work, asymmetry, stiffness. These are mitigated by conservative dosing, accurate muscle mapping, and staged plans. You’ll receive clear consent and aftercare.
Smart combinations (case-by-case)
if platysma bands blunt the cervico–mental angle
when lower-face width is muscle-driven
to improve skin texture and light reflection along the neck
to maintain a graceful line
FAQs
Will it weaken my shoulders?
Daily activities are typically unaffected. You may notice lighter shrug strength early on; we dose conservatively to protect function.
How soon will the neckline look longer?
Most patients see a noticeable slim line by 2–4 weeks, with refinement through week 6.
How often will I need treatment?
Commonly every 3–5 months, then we reassess whether intervals can be extended.
Can I train at the gym?
Yes—avoid heavy shoulder sessions for 24–48 hours, then resume progressively.
Will it help neck tension?
Some patients feel less trapezius tightness; the treatment is aesthetic-led, not a substitute for medical care or physiotherapy.
