The debate over whether or not you should get preventative Botox has been a big topic among beauty experts and fans alike.
But one wellness expert wants to set the record straight.
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Maria Marlowe believes “Botox is a complete scam”.
Speaking of The Balance Theory podcasthe goes on to explain, “I’m not a fan of preventative botox. It’s a total scam.
“What we’re seeing now is that when we start doing Botox, really at any age, but especially at this young age, when you’re paralyzing the muscles, once it wears off, your skin actually becomes looser.
“So that kind of creates the need to use more Botox.”
Botox has become a popular injectable among beauty enthusiasts as it reduces or temporarily eliminates fine lines and wrinkles.
The injection – which is commonly used to treat crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead creases – appeared 124 percent increase from last year for Botox UK treatments.
This topic is regularly discussed with some other experts who believe that it helps prevent wrinkles.
However, speaking previously Dr. Jennifer Owens, a cosmetic expert, believes it works best for those who may be prone to deep or multiple wrinkles.
Dr. Owens says, “If we relax some overexpressive muscles, we have less wrinkling of the skin and prevent lines from forming as quickly or potentially.”
However, speaking to The Balance Theory podcast, Maria, who has glowing youthful skin, disagrees, also revealing she has never had Botox.
He continues: “This is actually something I’m very passionate about.
“When I was younger, probably, I don’t know, 17 or 18 around there, I got botox under my armpits because it’s also marketed as a way to stop sweating.
“And at the time, I wasn’t in the health and wellness scene.
“But in short, it gave me a lot of trouble.”
It’s a scam for people in their twenties. I had my first botox at 36 and it’s amazing
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Maria explained that botoxing her arms didn’t stop the sweating and instead caused “a lot of problems”, including an autoimmune condition.
She continues: “That was also something that helped me get really 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 it into our bodies.”
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Maria praises the ‘trend’ of slowing down Botox as she believes it is ‘not good for our skin in the long term’.
She continues: “I think there are so many other ways that if we want to keep our skin looking, you know, a certain way.
“I think there are so many other ways to do it that don’t involve injecting poison into our faces.”
This is not true. I have had Botox for 20 years. It’s wonderful
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The podcast, which was shared on TikTok, sparked a debate with many people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
Going against what Maria said, one beauty fan claimed: “That’s not true. I have had Botox for 20 years. It’s great.”
A second added: “I’m not sure who it went to but I’ve had it since I’m 37, 50 now and I always get a break once a year and my skin is great, not overly saggy or overly wrinkled.”
But others agreed with Maria, writing: “The first problem here is that people at the age of 17 know what it is… I had no idea botox existed when I was 17!”
Another added: “It’s a scam for people in their twenties. I had my first Botox at 36 and it’s amazing.”
A third said: “My sister started using botox in her thirties. Now she is 54 and she deeply regrets that her appearance is not good!”
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 blocking certain nerves.
Results last about three to twelve months, depending on what you are treating.
THE NHS The 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 an area for around £200 and most offer packages if you want to add more areas to your treatment.
It pays to do your research before undergoing treatment – and remember that going ‘cheap’ isn’t always a good idea.
