New York Surgical Arts, P.C - New York

A: Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, there isn't any concrete evidence that "face yoga" or facial exercises are able to prevent wrinkles. In fact, contracting your facial muscles more than usual may make wrinkles form more quickly, as it is these repeated movements that create dynamic wrinkles in the first place. Over time, dynamic wrinkles turn into static wrinkles that remain on your face even while at rest.



That said, there have been studies that have found that getting regular BOTOX® treatments and starting them sooner rather than later could have a preventative effect on wrinkles over time.

A: Great question. The reason why BOTOX® is most commonly used in areas like the forehead and jawline is that it temporarily relaxes facial muscles—such as those that create frown lines and the masseter muscles at the jawline. Using BOTOX in the mid-face area could relax the muscles that control smiling and other facial expressions, creating an undesirable result.



Dermal fillers are more commonly used in the cheek area to both smooth away lines and wrinkles and provide added volume, which can have the “lifting” effect you’ve mentioned.

A: Great question. Family doctors and nurses are legally able to provide injectable treatments like fillers and BOTOX®. However, that does not necessarily mean they are the best choice of providers for these services. Fillers require an aesthetic eye, proper technique and years of experience in order to get them just right. In many cases, family physicians do not have this experience since it is not the focus of their practice.



If you’re still interested in working with this provider, schedule a consultation and inquire about his or her experience and training specific to dermal fillers.