Is it smart to buy followers before launching an online store on Instagram?

Hey folks, I’m working on opening a small online shop through Instagram soon — mostly handmade stuff. Right now the account is freshly made, no posts yet, just a bio and profile pic. A friend told me it might help to buy followers before launching, so it doesn’t look empty and people don’t scroll past it thinking it’s a scam. But I’m not sure if that actually makes a difference or if I should wait until I post my products. I’d love to hear from someone who’s tried this — does it build trust or just look fake?