What's a good age to start Restylane?

I'm 31 and just starting to notice subtle nasolabial folds. I don't have any wrinkling, good skin otherwise, no sun damage and don't smoke. (natural complexion is olive).

When should I consider Restylane? Does starting early prevent worsening in the long run? Or would it be the same as if I started at 35? I saw a picture of twins - one started w/ Botox in her 20's and looked younger than the one who started 10 yrs later. thanks

3 answers to “What's a good age to start Restylane?”

A: If you have folds, you are a candidate

Ronald Shelton, MD

If the folds have begun, then you are a candidate for fillers. If you start sooner rather than later, your eventual lines may not get as deep. When people do wait for the lines to become deep folds, then it is harder to give full correction.

A: Restylane...What is the Best Age to Start

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi CCat, Studies a few years ago from the University of Michigan (Go Blue) showed that hyaluronic acids (Restylane, Juvederm, Preville Silk) stimulate the body to form collagen where it is injected. In some areas the effect is incredible. When the forehead "11" lines are injected with both Botox... more

A: Restylane is not a preventive

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Botox works on dynamic wrinkles. If the muscles causing them are relaxed these wrinkles are generally going to be less prominent. Many of us who have been using Botox for some time are now seeing that patients who have "stuck wilth the program" have a younger looking face than their cohorts... more

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