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Am I Too Young to Get BOTOX®?

Feb 10, 2022
Am I Too Young to Get BOTOX®?
Extremely demanding and well known for decades, BOTOX® has become a generic name for the anti-aging injection that cures women and men of wrinkles and fine lines...

Extremely demanding and well known for decades, BOTOX® has become a generic name for the anti-aging injection that cures women and men of wrinkles and fine lines. Regarded as one of the most popular treatments of all time, this neurotoxin has gained even more popularity over the years as more people have sought out injectable and minimally invasive treatments over surgeries. But when is the right time to start getting Botox? Is it ever too early?

What Is BOTOX®?

Botox is a neurotoxin that is injected into the dermis to treat fine lines and wrinkles. It works by weakening or paralyzing certain muscles or by blocking certain nerves. To put it simply, it relaxes the skin, so you don’t get wrinkles when making expressions!

The Right Candidate

Many things go into determining whether or not Botox is for you, but surprisingly age isn’t one of them. When you’re younger, in your early 20s and 30s, you’re less likely to have developed deep wrinkles from overexposure to the sun and just general aging, but this isn’t true for everyone. One person may be 25 and has spent years smoking and tanning in sunbeds, while the other person is 35 but has spent their time taking good care of themselves and their skin. So, the individual at 25 might be the one with deeper wrinkles and expression lines, making them a better candidate for this treatment.

After years of this neurotoxin dominating the market, dermatologists have made it clear that age isn’t really an important factor when considering eligibility, but the severity of your lines is. In fact, Botox Cosmetic recently reported that “64% of plastic surgeons saw a rise in cosmetic surgery or injectable treatments for patients in their early 30’s.”

Preventative Aging – “Baby BOTOX®”

You might have heard of “Baby Botox” before, and it’s because it has become increasingly common within the younger population over the last few years. Baby Botox or Preventative Botox is used to soften the movement of facial muscles which then reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles before they become permanent. “Prevention” has become a keyword in the realm of social media aesthetics where influencers advertise as well as educate their viewers on the benefits of Baby Botox. Botox has long been known to effectively diminish existing lines and wrinkles, but the recent boom of Botox in social media has made the treatment more accessible for those trying to decrease their risk in developing wrinkles in the first place.

How Should I Start Getting Botox?

When thinking about going under any cosmetic treatment, it is important to consult an expert within the field. They can help identify which areas of the face could benefit from the treatment and also determine how many units of the treatment is required.

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