'Calf tox' is the latest beauty craze sweeping social media, but is it safe?

"Calf tox" has already garnered millions of views on TikTok. Photo: AFP

The new year is seeing the rise of a new slimming trend that's sure to raise a few eyebrows. "Calf tox" or "calf Botox" involves getting botulinum toxin injections in your calves to slim them down.

The technique is already attracting much interest around the world.