Is 19 a too young age to get Botox?

Thank you for your question regarding having Botox at age 19. Yes, I believe 19 is a young age for Botox injection. Botox is usually injected for medical conditions and cosmetic reasons such as getting rid of forehead wrinkles, dimples around the chin, etc.  Medical reasons to administer Botox are to paralyze muscles. Botox can be used for spasticity to decrease stomach mobility and lead to weight loss. Botox is also used to treat headaches. If you are considering Botox for just cosmetic reasons at age 19, I think it’s too early. Wait until you’re 21. Please seek an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Thank you for your question regarding having Botox at age 19. If you have any more questions regarding Botox, contact my plastic surgery office.

Sincerely,

Dr. Timothy Katzen

 As long as you are over 18 years of age, you can receive any cosmetic procedure — if you are otherwise a good candidate for it. Botox at your age could be used to slim down the jawline, stop muscles from reinforcing wrinkles, smooth out fine lines around the eyes or forehead, raise or lower the brows, control sweating and/or control migraines. If any of these scenarios reflect your needs, please consult a board-certified dermatologist who has experience with Botox to find out if you are a good candidate for using this highly effective neuromodulator.

There is not an age someone should start botox. I always tell patients its whenever the wrinkles start to bug them. Some people are more expressive and tend to get deeper set lines at an early age. Botox can be used as a preventative so those lines don't become deeper and etched in the skin.