What are The Benefits to Using Botox at a Younger Age?

Basically, the rationale for starting Botox early is the prevent the permanent development of deep, inset wrinkles that will not go away if Botox is started after the fact.  Statistically, the average woman begins to show signs of facial aging around the age of 25.  The first signs of aging in women are fine lines around the eyes (crow's feet) and around the mouth.  The "elevens" in the glabella between the eyebrows is common too. This is because women's facial skin is thinner than men. Men have thicker skin and an increased blood supply to the skin of the face which is necessary to support the growth of thick facial hair.  So, men age later starting around age 30-32. When men age, the wrinkles tend to be larger and thicker furrows.  the strategic use of Botox can be beneficial for both men and women.  I hope this helps.

I think the term preventative botox is a misnomer.  Not everyone in their twenties needs it, nor should they all get it.  Just like other cosmetic procedures, Botox has specific indications.  If you frown a lot or wrinkle more than you like with facial expressions, Botox can help.  In select young patients with the early onset of wrinkles, Botox can help eliminate those lines or stop them from progressing. It is unclear if the effects of Botox last longer in younger patients.  Some believe that with earlier use of Botox, the underlying facial muscles atrophy and weaken.  This may decrease the usage of Botox as you get older. 

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.