Botox: Q&A
Ask a Question
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox or Something else for Prematurely Aged Face? (photo)
People often think I am much older than I am, and I'm not sure what is aging my face. Am I a good candidate for Botox (horizontal forehead lines, crow's feet, etc.), or it something else that can restore a more youthful look to my face? Thanks.
Tags:
24 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
Kate430
+2
Botox and the aging process
Based on the photo's you've provided, you look relatively young. You don't mention your age but if you're seeing fine lines, it's a good idea to meet with a well-trained and experienced injector for a full assessment and consult to help you determine what will be your best plan of action.
+1
Forehead Lines and Crow's Feet with Botox
Forehead lines and crow's feet are treated very nicely with Botox, and a person around 30 years old may be a good candidate.
+1
Botox for facial rejuvenation
Your photographs depict a very young-appearing woman. I'm not able to see horizontal forehead lines or crow's feet but an evaluation would be needed in person. Your eyebrows are probably congenitally somewhat lower and if slightly raised, your eyes would look more open and Botox can help lift by injecting the glabella region of the forehead between the eyes and the outer corner of the eyes.
Please see a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon in consultation to evalutate what is...
more
You might also like...
Real Stories
Botox Treatment - Day One - Mclean, VA
This is my first treatment. My Doctor used 20 units to treat the vertical lines between my...
+1
Botox
It is best to go for a consultation in a plastic surgery medical spa that offers treatments from facial peels, microdrmabratrion to lasers, botox and finally plastic surgery. That is the ideal environment to make recommendations
+1
Am I a good candidate for Botox for a prematurely aged face?
Botox will help improve the areas you describe, but problems there are not evident from the photos you provided.
Overall, Botox is great for:
1) Forehead lines
2) Crow's feet
3) Smoker's lines
4) Bunny lines
5) The glabella (11's)
6) Improving the appearance of undereye wrinkles
7) Shrink large masseter muscles
With Botox, it does not hurt to try it if there is an area that bothers you. But if the patient would not benefit from the treatment, I would not...
more
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1
Starting Treatments With Botox And Fillers At Earlier Ages May Slow The Aging Process
In the over twenty-one years since I started using Botox for aesthetic reasons, I have seen a consistent trend that suggests that the earlier one starts, the slower the aging process.
It makes intuitive sense. Every day, we use our muscles of facial expression thousands of times--with each laugh, scowl or quizzical expression. Each time we do so, we potentially "etch" the skin with fine wrinkles, which, with time tend to grow deeper and wider. If we weaken these motions and soften the...
more
+1
Botox helps maintain a youthful look
Please consult a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to assess your face at rest and during movement. This way he/she can determine if you require any Botox to minimize dynamic movement or filler to plump up your nasolabial folds. Make sure you use sun protection daily and consider using tretinoin cream.
+1
Botox Consultation
My advice would be to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for a consultation. An in-office assessment is invaluable in deciding on the best options to treat your concerns.
+1
Botox and Premature Aging of Face
There are many aspects to facial aging. So-called dynamic lines, those that are caused and worsened by muscular movement, can be reduced and softened with Botox treatments. These include smile lines or crows feet at the corner of your eye, horizontal forehead lines, and the frown lines between the eyebrows. Other creases may be due to loose skin beginning to sag or bunch together and can be softened with filler injections. Fillers can also increase volume in those...
more
+1
Botox in the Relatively Young?
Hi Kate,
Botox is not contra-indicated in the relatively young, such as yourself. Its hard to see from the pictures, but if you have brow furrows, forhead lines, crows feet, etc, then botox would be a great way to make you look more your age if you feel this is a detractor. Overall, practice good anti-aging with sun avoidance, or using a good sunblock with zinc everyday, eating right, and avoiding smoking.
Best Wishes!
Pablo Prichard
+1
Botox works Great
Yes! Botox is an excellent way to improve forehead horizontal lines, "crows feet" around the eyes, worry lines, and more. It's surprisingly easy to do. Patients frequently do it on their lunch breaks. Botox even prevents lines from forming as time goes on so you will consistently look younger than people your same age. I do it myself! Try it.
+1
Botox for a younger look
In my experience, Botox or Dysport will add a more youthful look. The average age reduction we see is @ 3 -5 years and you'll look natural. You'll be glad you did it. - Dr. Gross
see video
+1
Botox for a prematurely aged face
I think you have a youthful face and that there are a number of things you can do to keep it that way. First and foremost, minimizing sun exposure by avoiding mid-day sun, wearing big hats & sunglasses, and applying sunscreen every morning and a retinol or tretinoin-based cream at night. Botox is a great treatment for dynamic or movement wrinkles, especially the frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet. It can be used as a treatment, and also as a preventative in low doses as I would...
more
+1
Previous Photos are Helpful in Developing a Program
I get asked about premature aging often, and I have found that pictures when younger are very helpful in developing an anti-aging program with the patient. Pictures from the late 20's- early 30's are useful to determine how the patient is aging over time.
Premature aging can occur with loss of elasticity in the skin, changes in the amount and position of facial fat and even bone loss in key areas such as along the jawline. Non-surgical enhancements may include skin treatments, Botox and,...
more
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1
Youthful face
At least in your photos you look youthful. If you are concerned, and of course photos do not tell the whole story, then you should go for a consultation.
+1
Am I ready for Botox?
Judging by your picture, you look very youthful to me. You should use a sunscreen every morning and a retinoid at night to preserve this. If you have wrinkling that bothers you when moving your face a little you can use a bit of Botox or Dysport. You should be proud to wear your face, it is very pretty.
+1
Botox for early aging
First, you are very pretty! Second, I would like to know your age because sometimes, you can be too young. Botox and the fillers are not approved by the FDA for use in patients under age 18. I think you have a youthful appearance but there may be some small lines that the photos just aren't showing. For those, Botox is a reasonable first stage treatment and possibly a small amount of Restylane can be injected into the forehead lines.
+1
Early Botox
It is not unusual for some people to develop dynamic wrinkles earlier than others, and that is typically due to a combination of inherited genes and accumulated sun damage. However, Botox or its competitors work well for the wrinkles I see in your pictures. It is best to begin your treatments before the wrinkles become deeper and more established (although I won't inject anyone under age 18). Best wishes!
+1
Botox for dynamic wrinkles
Based on the picture you have a 'youthful' face and if you want your dynamic wrinkles treated, you can get Botox injected into the crow's feet and forehead and doing so early can prevent them from maturing into permanent grooves in your forehead. Also, stay out of the sun, don't smoke, moisturize as recommended and also use a good quality product from the Obagi line to maintain supple and youthful skin without pigmentation
+1
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox or Something else for Prematurely Aged Face?
If you are concerned about lines in the forehead or around the eyes you could certainly consult with a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist to discuss your options. In my opinion, you have a very youthful looking face but Botox can help maintain the health of your skin and prevent facial lines from becoming "etched" into the skin. I cannot overstate the importance of skin care. Moisturizer and Retin-A in the evening with a sunscreen during the day. Periodic laser treatments or chemical...
more
+1
Botox for prematurely aged face
Based on your photos I don't see a reason that you need Botox. I don't see lines, crow's feet, etc. I think you already look youthful, really, so unless you want a conservative amount of Botox for preventative reasons (so you don't get lines, crow's feet, etc.), I don't think it's going to do much because I don't see a lot to do. Use daily sunscreen - that's the most important thing to prevent aging skin, at any age!
+1
Botox for Crow's feet
Yes, Botox is helpful for the dynamic lines of the forehead, between the eyebows on the glabella and also the crow's feet around the eyes. Just make sure your injector is very conservative, especially the first time, to make sure you maintain your natural and youthful appearance.
Good Luck.
+1
Thinking about Botox
Kate:
You have my blessing not to think about Botox or any other injections for the next 10 years. Just keep up with the sunscreens, stay away from cigarettes and drugs.
+1
Botox Candidate?
Hi Kate,
You didn't state your age, but you have a pleasant, youthful appearance in your photo. Without seeing a picture of you frowning or squinting, I can't say if BotoxCosmetic would be helpful.
BotoxCosmetic works well for softening frown and squint ( crow's feet) lines.
Caution: When used in the forehead, it may cause the eyebrows to droop.
Thanks for your question and good luck!
Comments (1)