Botox for an 18 year old

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Is 18 years old too young for Botox?

I'm eighteen years old and I need Botox really bad. I have a lot of little wrinkles under my eyes that I want to get rid of. Am I to young for Botox?

9 months ago

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Botox can be administered to neonates for a condition called torticollis but that is considered a medical condition.

The use of botox in an 18 year old for cosmetic reasons is controversial on several different levels.

From your standpoint this would be only a temporary fix. Maintenance is required.

Discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeon and review the risks prior to initiating treatment

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