Lauren Cimber Seattle Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Aesthetic NP by day, mama of three by everything else. And wouldn’t trade this crazy life for the world 🫶🏼

Trap ‘tox. Barbie ‘tox. Whatever you want to call it... this treatment is having a major moment and for good reason! 💉🤍

Something worth knowing: Trap ‘tox and Barbie ‘tox are actually the same treatment. A neurotoxin is injected into the trapezius muscle along the shoulders and neck. The difference is really just the reason behind it...

Trap ‘tox refers to the physical relief:
✔️ Relieves tension and that chronic tightness
✔️ Reduces tension headaches
✔️ Improves posture

Barbie ‘tox refers to the cosmetic goal:
💗 A more elongated, elegant neck and shoulder line for that signature “Barbie silhouette.”

And honestly most patients get both benefits at once!

Full educational video coming soon so drop your questions in the comments below and I will make sure to answer them!

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Well, when you put it that way... 🤣

In all seriousness though, medical aesthetics gets a lot of hate. People love to have opinions about what others choose to do with their own face and their own money.

But here is the thing — these treatments are safe and efficacious, backed by decades of research and clinical studies, and administered by licensed medical professionals.

The safety profile on neuromodulators and dermal fillers is genuinely well established at this point.

At the end of the day I am a licensed Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner with years of clinical training who genuinely loves helping people feel confident and like the best version of themselves.💉🤍

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If you saw Hannah Berner’s recent video about her Masseter Dysport experience, this is my take as an Aesthetic NP...

Masseter Dysport for TMJ is super common and usually goes smoothly, but the masseter sits right next to muscles that control your smile.

If dosing or placement is even slightly off, those neighboring muscles can get affected too — which is likely what happened here.

The good news? It is not permanent.

As the neurotoxin wears off over the next few months, normal movement comes back.

Moral of the story:
✔ Know your injector and their credentials
✔ Ask about their experience with this specific treatment
✔ Your injector should always inform you of risks with any treatment

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Some days I feel like I am doing it all. Other days I am just doing my best.

If you can relate to any of this, give yourself some grace. A full life is a beautiful thing even when it feels like a lot.

Always learning to be grateful for this busy, beautiful, chaotic season as long as it means I am surrounded by people I love and doing work that matters to me. 🤍

Your summer glow does not maintain itself and neither do your results! ☀️💉

My patients who love their results the most are the ones who stay consistent year round.

And it is not just about what we do in the chair! SPF every single morning and a medical grade skincare routine that actually supports what we are building together are what protect everything in between appointments.

Summer is not the time to pause. It is the time to protect, maintain and prevent!

Botox, Dysport, filler, Sculptra, microneedling, hyperhydrosis treatment for sweating and more are all fair game!

Lasers do require more pre and post care (no tan or change in skin tone a month before treatment and strict sun avoidance after) so fall and winter just make more sense for those.

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Turns out explaining Sculptra, collagen banking, and why you need SPF every single day is a lot easier when the camera is not staring back at you... 🤭

But don’t worry, I will get it done to make sure you all are educated!!