Is 16 Too Young to Start Getting Botox?

asked 1 year ago by brileann in mesa arizona
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: age 17 or under, female, teenager

Im turning 16 this year and I really would like to start getting botox. I have a little wrinkle on each side of my mouth and a couple tiny ones on my forehead. They arent noticeable, but i know they are there and it bothers me. Are there any doctors that would give a 16 year old botox? I live in Scottsdale,Arizona.

9 answers to Is 16 Too Young to Start Getting Botox?

Botox for 16 year old

For purely cosmetic reasons, botox is inappropriate for a 16 year old. Once you go down this road you will end up as cosmetic surgery addict. Ensure that you are pursuing the proper path of skin care and avoid potential problems such as tobacco use and tanning beds. You will be amazed what these simple steps will do to optimize your appearance both now and in the future.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

Botullinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) in a 16 year old

If you are doing every thing else to maintain your apperance including avoidance of sun exposure ( no tanning beds, no tobacco use) good skin care, etc, I can't logically or ethically recommend this for a 16 year old and I can't imagine how your wrinkles could be that bad at your age.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Botox at sixteen years old?

I don't feel Botox is an appropriate treatment for your current concerns and age. Personally, I worry about encouraging cosmetic procedures in people whose bodies are still growing and changing, and don't recommend, or perform, most such procedures in young adults. I would be VERY wary of the motivations of a physician that would be willing to treat you.

Jeffrey C. Poole, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

www.pooledermatology.com

Botox for Teens

Recently, an interesting trend has come about in the field of facial plastics. Younger and younger patients are requesting facial injectables such as Botox, Restylane etc.. Although this may seem absurd there is method to what can be seen as madness. It goes something like this; if one prevents wrinkles before they start they will be able to lessen or even avoid more serious work as they grow older. Nonetheless,16 is considered to be far too young for a patient to start getting Botox. For... more

Yael Halaas, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox is not for a sixteen year old

You may develop many more lines in the future that are more noticable. Some (a minority) of patients not that after many years of treatment the Botox doesn't last as long. Don't start using your possible limited time of Botox effectiveness by starting so young. Even if you find a doctor who would be willing to do it, I suggest you wait a decade or so. Use sunscreen every day, try to get a good night's sleep, exercise and eat a healthy diet. Use moisturizer for the... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Yes, 16 is too young to get Botox

The dynamic aging changes which lead to a patient seeking treatment with Botox are simply not present in a 16 year old. Will you be able to find a "Doctor" to give it to you? Unfortunately, you might. What I would recommend is discussing your concerns with your parents, a therapist, or a responsible adult. The concerns you have are probably more related to poor self image and lack of self confidence. At age 16, self confidence will make you look much... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox should not be given to teenagers

Your question "is there a doctor that will give botox to a sixteen year old?" should be answered with "i hope not." I would suggest discussing your dislike of your appearance with your parents and those that love you as you will realize quickly that small wrinkles are on your forehead are what make you beautiful.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

No

You are 16 - enjoy life -- earn a few wrinkles that can be seen -- how do you expect to pay for the botox. If I were your parent I would tell you to get a life. Then you will need botox.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Botox Treatment of Invisible wrinkles in a 16 year old

A 16 year old girl with invisible wrinkles (to quote you :"They arent noticeable, but i know they are there and it bothers me") seeking Botox perfection. Your question totally blew me away. While I am an educated middle aged man who is fluent in several languages and have lived on three continents, I am painfully reminded every day that my society has permanently changed. I know being a teenager is rough but it should not cause wrinkles and requests for Botox. Will... more