According to a PureWow poll, about 42 percent of women have had Botox. It's a popular procedure in the name of looking more refreshed, less tired, and targeting lines and sagging skin. And though injections come at hefty prices at med spas or derm offices, a rising TikTok trend has a select few doing their own Botox...right at home.  Yup, there's an alternative to the in-office treatment that has people injecting themselves. In order to get to the bottom of this DIY skincare phenomenon, I chatted with a facial plastic surgeon and a scientist to learn more about at-home Botox and if it's a genius money-saver or a dangerous alternative. (Spoiler alert: it's the second one).

Meet the Experts

• Dr. Angela Sturm is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with a decade of experience. She founded her practice to ensure a seamless, welcoming patient experience from start to finish. Dr. Sturm specializes in rhinoplasties, facelifts and non-surgical skin treatments.
• Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, Ph.D., is a scientist and leads global scientific communications for OLAY, collaborating with dermatologists, clinicians and fellow scientists to showcase the science behind OLAY. With over 20 years of experience, she has driven science-led innovation across hair, skin and personal care, including pioneering research for natural and textured hair and launching products such as Pantene Gold Series, Head & Shoulders Royal Oils and My Black is Beautiful.