Botox to Prevent Wrinkles?

I'm 25 and wondering if getting botox will prevent my faint wrinkles from increasing. Any research done on this?

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Botox for prevention

I agree with the previous comments. More and more, I am seeing patients in their 20's taking a proactive approach in treating and preventing wrinkles with the use of Botox or Dysport. Combine this with good skin care, sunscreen, a healthy liftestyle and you can help prevent most wrinkles from getting worse and prevent new ones from forming. Prevention is KEY!

Botox to prevent wrinkles

Many people ask if they can do Botox to prevent wrinkles. Botox helps reduce the wrinkles that are present from muscular contraction but does not help treat those wrinkles that are present from sundamage on areas that normally don't contract. If you see a tendency in your face to develop some frown lines when making certain expressions, then by treating this area, such as between the eyebrows, with Botox, Xeomin or Dysport, and continuing every three to four months before the muscles awaken,... more

Botox treatment to Help Prevent WrinkleS

It is reasonable for someone in their 20s to consider Botox for treatment and prevention of future wrinkles. The product helps minimize the appearance of the current lines as well as weaken the muscles to prevent the production/worsening of wrinkles in the affected area. And at such a young age, you should also make sure you are getting adequate sun protection. I recommend using a sunblock containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide daily. Using an antioxidant like Vitamin C... more

Wrinkles and botox

Doing botox will prevent the chronic long twerm creasing that occcurs when you frwon.Also keeping your skin healthy will help as well ie lessen sun exposure.

Botox and Fillers When Started Early Can Slow the Formation and Development of Wrinkles

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

Botox for Wrinkle Prevention

Botox can reduce so-called dynamic wrinkles, those caused by the movement of facial expression muscles. Botox works by stopping the nerve impulse that normally directs the muscle to contract. As the muscle remains relaxed, with less tone, the skin remains smoother because the underlying muscle can't pucker the skin. The effect usually wears off over 4 months. There is some thinking that by repeatedly treating the muscles with Botox and keeping them relaxed, the... more

Botox to prevent wrinkles

Yes, Botox and Dysport can prevent you from getting deep or fixed wrinkles. I have many young patients in their 20s doing this to keep their skin looking good and preventing wrinkles.It's important to add sunscreen to your daily skin care program to help prevent future wrinkles. It is great you are thinking about your skin now. Prevention is the Key to great skin as you mature. Good for you!!

Botox for prevention of wrinkles?

In general, Botox is used to treat the following cosmetic issues: 1) Crow's feet 2) Glabella (the "11" between the brows) 3) Forehead wrinkles 4) Smoker's lines Botox is effective in preventing the progression and appearance of wrinkles in the above menetioned locations. I freqently use Botox in my younger patients to prevent the development of deep wrinkles in these locations. Thanks and I hope this helps!

Prophylactic Botox

Dear PetiteBlonde, It is known that repeated use of Botox will cause muscle atrophy with time. With weakened muscles, the potential for dynamic wrinkles to become static is significantly reduced. More and more, younger patients such as yourself are using Botox prophylactic ally to prevent wrinkles. I think it's a great idea, although I am biased - as are all physicians commenting on this thread. Warmest regards, Asif Pirani

Botox - at what age?

More and more women and men are having non-invasive treatments such as botox/dysport and fillers starting in their 20's. Treating lines and wrinkles early prevents them from becoming too deep, when they are more difficult to correct. Make sure you see a board certified dermatologist with experience in cosmetic procedures for your treatments.