Botox makes you look OLDER and it’s a scam – it’s poison, says skin expert
THE debate over whether or not you should get preventive Botox is a big topic among beauty experts and fans.
But one wellbeing expert wants to set the record straight.
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Maria Marlowe believes that “Botox is a total scam.”
Speaking The Balance Theory Podcastshe continues: “I’m not a fan of preventive Botox. It’s a total scam.
“What we’re seeing now is that when we start Botox, actually at any age, but especially at that young age, when you paralyze the muscles, once it wears off, your skin actually becomes looser.
“So it kind of creates a need to use more Botox.”
Botox has become a popular injectable among beauty enthusiasts because it temporarily reduces or eliminates fine lines and wrinkles.
The injection – which is often used to treat crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead creases – has a 124 percent increase over the previous year for Botox treatments in Great Britain.
This topic is regularly discussed, with a number of other experts believing that this does help prevent wrinkles.
However, spoken before Dr. Jennifer Owens one cosmetic expert believes this works best for people who are prone to deep or many wrinkles.
Dr. Owens says, “If we relax some of the overly expressive muscles, we get fewer wrinkles in the skin and prevent lines from forming as quickly, if at all.”
But on The Balance Theory podcast, Maria, who has radiant-looking, youthful skin, disagrees, while also revealing she’s never had Botox.
She continues: “This is actually something I’m very passionate about.
“When I was younger, probably, I don’t know, 17 or 18 years old, I used to put Botox under my arms because it’s also marketed as a way to stop sweating.
“And at that time, I wasn’t into the health and wellness world.
“But long story short, it caused a lot of problems for me.”
It’s a scam for twenty-somethings. I had my first Botox at age 36 and it’s amazing
TikTok response
Maria explained that Botox in her forearms did not stop sweating and instead caused “a lot of problems,” including an autoimmune disease.
She continues: “This was also something that helped me really get into health and wellness.
“The more research I did, the more I realized that Botox is a toxin, right?
‘It’s botulinum toxin. And we inject this into our bodies.”
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Maria praises the Botox “trend” that is slowing down, as she believes it is “not good for our skin in the long run.”
She continues, “I think there are so many other ways to make our skin look a certain way.
“I think there are so many other ways to do this that don’t involve injecting poison into our faces.”
This is not true. I’ve been doing Botox for 20 years. It’s great
TikTok response
The podcast, which was shared on TikTok, sparked a debate with many people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
Contrary to what Maria said, one beauty fan argued: “This is not true. I’ve been doing Botox for 20 years. It’s great.”
A second added: “I’m not sure who she went to but I’ve had it now since I was 37, 50 and I always have a break once a year and my skin is great, not too saggy or wrinkled .”
But others agreed with Maria, writing: “The first problem here is that people know what it is at 17… I had no idea Botox existed when I was 17!”
Another added: “It’s a scam for 20-somethings. I had my first Botox at age 36 and it’s amazing.”
A third said: “My sister started Botox at 30. She is now 54 and deeply regrets it because she doesn’t look good now!
How much does Botox cost?
BOTOX and anti-wrinkle injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today.
Botox injections work by weakening or paralyzing certain muscles or by blocking certain nerves.
The effects last about three to twelve months, depending on what you treat.
The NHS website estimates that each botulinum toxin injection costs £150-£350 per session.
The price varies depending on how much is used per session, they add.
Botox prices vary depending on where you go to get it done and the number of areas treated.
Some companies offer one area for around $200, and most offer packages if you want to add more areas to your treatment.
It’s worth doing your research before having the treatment – and remember that going ‘cheap’ isn’t always a good idea.
