Can you have deep forehead wrinkles at 18? Can I get Botox at 18? (Photo)

Yes, it is fine to have Botox done at 18. Many younger patients have Botox done as a preventative measure, and as long as it is performed by a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon there should be no problems. Botox is a great choice for correcting forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question in regards to Botox. You appear to be a good candidate for Botox. Botox will paralyze the muscle and prevent you from developing those deeper wrinkles. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a
complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for
you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

This can be treated with a combination approach of botox to start then fillers or microneedling for best results.  See an expert.  Dr. Emer.

Hello Maria, Thank you for your question and the photos.  When your face is at rest, as in the first photo, I am not seeing any wrinkles.  Most everyone will have wrinkles in the forehead when they raise their eyebrows. However, if these are of concern to you, there is no reason you can't have Botox to prevent future wrinkles and slow down the animation of those muscles.  We have many younger patients who wish to be proactive in preventing wrinkles so they opt for Botox or Xeomin as a preventative measure. Keep in mind, results only last for about 3 months. Please be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon, dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon for best results.  Good luck to you, Maria. 

Botox treatment can help people who are 18 and over 80. If the lines are starting to form with exaggerated expressions, then Botox can prevent these lines from getting worse and treat what one already has.At the same time, not all lines are caused by Botox and that is why, I recommend that all patient see dermatologist at least once in their life to get great skin care advice.Remember, dermatologists are your skin, hair and nail experts. That is what they DO.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko

Great question!  There is no set "best age" to start using Botox. Younger patients, like yourself, often approach Botox as a preventative maintenance tool -- preventing the wrinkles from setting in at rest, and this is perfectly acceptable. Botox won't change your looks -- it will make you appear more rested if properly injected.  It's also not addicting.  A great skin care regimen is equally as important for younger patients to delay the aging process.Choosing a "core" Botox injector will be the most important step (facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, or occuloplastic surgeons). This is because we all have a keen understanding of facial anatomy and the effects of injecting Botox/ Dysport and fillers in different regions of the face. Good luck!

Thank you for your question and photographs.  Botox works on dynamic wrinkles - those that develop with motion of the facial muscles.  As these seem to be the most troubling wrinkles you would be an excellent candidate for Botox.  Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation for treatment.  Hope this helps. 

Botox
is a great way to prevent wrinkles from becoming deeper. It works by relaxing
the muscles that cause the wrinkles in the first place, and is ideal for people
who are just starting to see lines in their forehead, glabellar region, and at
the corner of the eyes. I would recommend visiting a board-certified
dermatologist to see if Botox will meet your expectations in reducing the
appearance of your forehead lines. If you have deep wrinkles even when
you are not making facial expressions (resting lines) you may also need
hyaluronic filler injections (juvederm or restylane) in addition to Botox for
optimal results.

Thanks for your question. Botox is a temporary neuroparalytic that is used to eliminate wrinkles in the periorbital and forehead area. Its also works well for softening the 11s (corrugated muscle). Fillers are used to add volume to the face and also deal with dipper folds and lines such as the smile lines and marionette lines. In addition filler can be used for filling the tear trough deformity and adding volume to the cheeks and lips. Please consult with your plastic surgeon to review the best options available for you.Good Luck.

Thanks for including your photos. Your forehead looks smooth and unwrinkled at rest- when you're not actively raising you eyebrows. Having horizontal creases on the forehead when you're raising your eyebrows is normal and only patients who have paralysis (or Botox) are unable to do so. Once you start to have skin creases when you're not even trying to raise your eyebrows, it's time to erase them with Botox. Yes, you can have Botox at the age of 18 years but I personally do not recommend it for your forehead yet.