Traptox — Relax Your Traps, Refine Your Silhouette
Tension in your trapezius muscles doesn’t just cause neck and shoulder discomfort — it can make your shoulders look bulky and rounded. Traptox, also known as trapezius Botox or “Barbie Botox,” relaxes overworked trap muscles to ease tightness and create a longer, leaner-looking neckline.
What is Traptox?
Traptox is the injection of a neurotoxin (such as Botox, Dysport, or Daxxify) into the upper trapezius muscles — the large muscles that run from your neck across your shoulders. When these muscles are chronically tight or overdeveloped, precise injections relax them. Over the following weeks, the muscle softens, tension eases, and many patients notice a smoother, more elongated line from neck to shoulder.
At South Jersey Aesthetics, every Traptox treatment is personalized. We assess your muscle size, tension pattern, and aesthetic goals before recommending a dosage — the same results-driven approach we bring to all of our injectable treatments.
Why Patients Love Traptox
- Tension relief. Softens chronically tight traps that contribute to neck and shoulder stiffness, often aggravated by desk work, driving, and stress.
- A slimmer shoulder line. Relaxing the upper traps can visually lengthen the neck and refine the shoulder silhouette.
- Quick, no-downtime visits. Treatment takes about 15–20 minutes. You can return to normal activities right away (we’ll ask you to skip strenuous exercise for the rest of the day).
- Trusted experience. Dr. Francis has been performing neurotoxin injections since 2003, and our injectors treat traps with the same precision we bring to facial Botox.
What to Expect
- Consultation. We evaluate your trapezius muscles, discuss your goals — relief, aesthetics, or both — and confirm you’re a good candidate.
- Treatment. A series of small injections into each upper trapezius. Most patients describe it as brief pinches; no numbing is typically needed.
- Results. Muscle relaxation begins within days. Tension relief is often noticeable in 1–2 weeks, with the visual slimming effect developing over 4–8 weeks as the muscle softens.
- Duration. Results typically last 3–4 months. Many patients maintain results with treatments a few times per year.
Am I a Candidate?
Traptox may be right for you if you have tight, sore, or overdeveloped upper trapezius muscles, spend long hours at a desk or behind the wheel, carry stress in your neck and shoulders, or want a longer-looking neckline. It is not appropriate if you are pregnant or nursing, have certain neuromuscular conditions, or have an active infection at the injection site — we review your full history at your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units does Traptox take?
Dosing varies with muscle size and goals — commonly 25–50 units per side. We’ll give you an exact recommendation and price at your consultation.
Does it hurt?
Most patients tolerate it easily — the injections are quick and use a fine needle.
Will it weaken my shoulders?
Dosing targets the upper portion of the trapezius. Everyday function is preserved; you may notice heavy overhead lifting feels different for the first few weeks.
When will I see results?
Tension relief in about 1–2 weeks; visual slimming develops gradually over 1–2 months.
How long do results last?
Typically 3–4 months, similar to facial Botox.
Ready to Drop Your Shoulders?
Schedule your Traptox consultation at our Gibbsboro or Cape May Court House location. Call 856-681-9263 or BOOK NOW. Financing available through Cherry — see our Payment Plans.