I'm young and am very concerned about aging. I've read that Botox can be used as a preventive measure, but couldn't find a lot of information about it. Can botox really prevent wrinkles? If it can, when is a good time to start? Would I need as much of it as someone who has already developed wrinkles? I want to prevent aging as much as I can (I'm already using sunscreen) but I dont want to be throwing away thousands of dollars by starting too early.
August 28, 2016
Answer: Botox for young people Thank you for your question. Patients are starting to use Botox at younger and younger ages. They can even start in their 20s and typically want to retain the smooth appearance of the forehead/frown region and their crows feet to prevent the lines from appearing in the future. The treatment lasts for several months but in some patients, they can last even 6 months.
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August 28, 2016
Answer: Botox for young people Thank you for your question. Patients are starting to use Botox at younger and younger ages. They can even start in their 20s and typically want to retain the smooth appearance of the forehead/frown region and their crows feet to prevent the lines from appearing in the future. The treatment lasts for several months but in some patients, they can last even 6 months.
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Botox can certainly be considered preventative Facial wrinkles can be static (always present) or dynamic (only present during certain expressions). Most wrinkles start out as dynamic and over time become static. This process can be accelerated by sun exposure, smoking, or genetics. Once wrinkles become static, it is impossible to make them invisible with Botox. If you treat the wrinkles in the dynamic phase and prevent the creases from forming repeatedly, you can theoretically prevent or delay those permanent creases from forming. More and more patients are starting Botox in their twenties to prevent early formation of facial creases. This is especially true if you live in a sunny area where constant squinting and sun exposure can accelerate the formation of static wrinkles. Cost considerations aside, it is perfectly reasonable to employ Botox as a "preventative" measure.
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Botox can certainly be considered preventative Facial wrinkles can be static (always present) or dynamic (only present during certain expressions). Most wrinkles start out as dynamic and over time become static. This process can be accelerated by sun exposure, smoking, or genetics. Once wrinkles become static, it is impossible to make them invisible with Botox. If you treat the wrinkles in the dynamic phase and prevent the creases from forming repeatedly, you can theoretically prevent or delay those permanent creases from forming. More and more patients are starting Botox in their twenties to prevent early formation of facial creases. This is especially true if you live in a sunny area where constant squinting and sun exposure can accelerate the formation of static wrinkles. Cost considerations aside, it is perfectly reasonable to employ Botox as a "preventative" measure.
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