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I’m 28, Can I Use Botox and What is the Side Effect of Botox in Young Age?

I’m 28 and some forehead lines appear on my face, can a doctor tell me that are you recommending me to use Botox? What will be the said effect of this injection in young age? Please any doctor

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Botox at 28

There is no right or wrong age for the use of Botox. People age differently, so there may be some people in their 20's with some lines on their faces. You mentioned that you have lines on your forehead. Whether these are horizontal lines that run across your forehead, or the vertical lines in between your eyebrows, Botox can help. Not only will it help reduce the lines you currently have, but it can prevent them from getting worse. I would recommend consulting... more

Botox safety in young patients

The FDA approved Botox for 18 years and greater for spastic limbs and greater than 12 years old for certain eyelid muscle conditions. Cosmetically, Botox is used with less numbers of units than often used for limb spasticity. Patients in their late twenties and early thirties commonly get Botox injected with a high benefit vs. risk profile. Speak to your doctor about the risks pertaining to you. The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is... more

Botox and age

It is perfectly acceptable to get Botox treatments at 28 and often done as a preventative measure to keep fine lines at bay. Side effects are minimal. Benefits are many!

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleface.com

Botox at 28

There is no defined "age limit" for Botox, and I have hundreds of patients in their 20's who come for Botox. Botox works by relaxing the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and lines in the skin. Therefore, getting Botox at your age can prevent these wrinkles from every appearing. It's great aging prevention. There are no "side effects" to having Botox done at a young age. In the right physicians hands, you will always look natural and the Botox effects should not be noticeable, especially at... more

Using Botox at 28 years of age

There is no predetermined age when Botox should be used, and potential side effects will not be different because of your age. However, Botox is only FDA approved for patients 18 or older. Every patient has their own individual circumstances, and their needs will differ. If there are no wrinkles present, it will not help. But if there are lines present on your forehead, Botox is a great option. Botox is primarily used to smooth wrinkles in an area. It is commonly used for: 1)... more

Botozx at 28

It is quite common for me to see patients your age in my office. Botox is one of the best things around for eliminating fine lines and wrinkles such as the ones you have. Rather than "plumping" like collagen and fat, Botox blocks the impulses that nerves send to muscles, essentially paralyzing the muscles and diminishing their ability to tense. Using a very fine needle, the surgeon injects Botox in small doses where the facial muscles are most active--between the eyebrow and at the... more

Botox or Dysport at age 28: What are the side effects in a younger patient?

Botox and Dysport work the same in patients of any age. The trick is going to an experienced, conservative, board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience with injecting these muscle-weakening agents and who is willing to turn you away if you are too young to start or do not need it even at an advanced age because a) you don't have the right kind of wrinkles, or b) you somehow escaped having them at all and it would be a waste of your time and money. Go to a... more

Botox at a young age

Botox has been used in almost all ages now, even children have had it for cerebral palsy and club foot. As for cosmetic use, Botox can be used as a treatment or preventative measure, and so if you have forehead or frown lines, Crow's feet or Bunny lines, or other wrinkles amenable to Botox, there is no reason you shouldn't start treatment sooner rather than later to prevent those lines from etching in.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

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Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Age for Botox

I have used Botox for patients in their 20's. It really depends upon the extent for your dynamic lines. An exam in person is important to be properly evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox works well at any young age if there is a good indication for its use.

Botox should be used with good judgement. If there is a good indication for Botox, it can be used at any age.

Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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anonymous104 18 Mar 2013

I will argue this vehemently. Side effects can be permanent and life destroying. I had botox at 28 & it ruined my face. I've suffered every single day for 36 long weeks & I am not even a tiny bit better. Botox spread from my glabella into my eyes. My eyelids swelled due to fat pads bulging. My eyebrows became grotesquely enlarged because my muscles paralyzed by botox couldn't lift my brows and lesser muscles had to compensate resulting in a repulsive caveman appearance. I developed HUGE, DISGUSTING bags and tear trough deformity. My cheeks dropped also. My vision was affected too. My pictures are shocking and on this site. Please, please, please read the thousands of horror stories before gambling with your face. Botox has stolen almost 9 months of my life & I haven't healed even a bit. Doctors are saying I will need reconstructive surgery to repair the botox damage. Please, save yourself. There are alternatives. If botox goes wrong, you could be disfigured forever.

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