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.
Answer: Preventative Botox Botox can definitely be used preventatively. I recently wrote a paper about this, looking at twins, one of whom has been using Botox for years and one who has not. The one who has not been using Botox is significantly more wrinkled and looks older. We are seeing more and more patients in their mid to late 20's starting to get small amounts of Botox to prevent wrinkles from showing up. We use half doses of Botox to partially relax the muscles so that you look natural and can still make all facial expressions, but you are not creasing the skin as much. The Botox keeps your expressive lines shallow so that they will not etch into your skin. Because we would be using small amounts of Botox, the price would not be that much. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Preventative Botox Botox can definitely be used preventatively. I recently wrote a paper about this, looking at twins, one of whom has been using Botox for years and one who has not. The one who has not been using Botox is significantly more wrinkled and looks older. We are seeing more and more patients in their mid to late 20's starting to get small amounts of Botox to prevent wrinkles from showing up. We use half doses of Botox to partially relax the muscles so that you look natural and can still make all facial expressions, but you are not creasing the skin as much. The Botox keeps your expressive lines shallow so that they will not etch into your skin. Because we would be using small amounts of Botox, the price would not be that much. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Preventative Botox: Botox for the younger patient Many patients understand that preventing a wrinkle from forming is better than waiting for a wrinkle to form and then treating. Preventative botox can keep you from early aging.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Botox Can Prevent Wrinkles Even When Used Intermittently Botox can prevent wrinkles by relaxing the dynamic muscles that cause them. Even in your early 20s, getting periodic treatments with botulinum toxin can quiet the muscles sufficiently that they may not produce as many or as deep wrinkles later in life. Also, repeated use of Botox may prevent your mind from always squeezing these muscles which will minimize their use so they no longer crease the skin. If you are using Botox as prevention, you may need fewer treatments than if you were using it to smooth wrinkles that are already present. Please consult with a board-certified dermatologist to find out if you are a candidate for wrinkle prevention with Botox and to discuss a realistic maintenance schedule.
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Answer: Botox Can Prevent Wrinkles Even When Used Intermittently Botox can prevent wrinkles by relaxing the dynamic muscles that cause them. Even in your early 20s, getting periodic treatments with botulinum toxin can quiet the muscles sufficiently that they may not produce as many or as deep wrinkles later in life. Also, repeated use of Botox may prevent your mind from always squeezing these muscles which will minimize their use so they no longer crease the skin. If you are using Botox as prevention, you may need fewer treatments than if you were using it to smooth wrinkles that are already present. Please consult with a board-certified dermatologist to find out if you are a candidate for wrinkle prevention with Botox and to discuss a realistic maintenance schedule.
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Botox without wrinkles - doesn't make any sense. There are young patients who seek out treatment for prominent lines of the forehead or between the eyebrows. In photographs or when they see themselves in the mirror, they are bothered by wrinkles. These people understand that left untreated, these lines will persist and deepen with time. However, there is another group of young patients who have no wrinkles. While they may have expressive facial movements, they seek out preventative Botox to ward off the possibility of wrinkles. This group has to be approached with caution.
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Answer: Botox without wrinkles - doesn't make any sense. There are young patients who seek out treatment for prominent lines of the forehead or between the eyebrows. In photographs or when they see themselves in the mirror, they are bothered by wrinkles. These people understand that left untreated, these lines will persist and deepen with time. However, there is another group of young patients who have no wrinkles. While they may have expressive facial movements, they seek out preventative Botox to ward off the possibility of wrinkles. This group has to be approached with caution.
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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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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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