The Dangers of Lower Face Botox for Black Women

In this eye-opening episode of the Treat Different podcast, Fatou exposes a common yet overlooked risk in aesthetic medicine: the use of neurotoxins in the lower face of Black women. With honesty and clinical insight, she shares why this technique; often taught as a standard, can lead to unintended facial sagging, collagen damage, and aesthetic harm when applied to melanin-rich skin. You’ll learn: – Why Black women are uniquely affected by lower face Botox – The structural and collagen-related differences in melanated skin – Fatou’s personal experience and professional regret with lower face injections – Safer, biostimulatory alternatives to restore and lift without risking long-term damage – Why injector education must evolve to protect Black patients This is more than a beauty conversation—it’s a wake-up call for every injector and patient who values safety, education, and representation in aesthetics. Mentioned in this episode: – A safer path forward – The importance of protocol innovation for melanin-rich skin – Why reversing harm starts with bold education Follow & Connect: Follow @fatou_aesthetics and the Treat Different movement for more unfiltered education at the intersection of Black skin, aesthetics, and advocacy. Subscribe for more truth-telling and training that Treats Different.