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.

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.

The general consensus is that aesthetic injection treatments are able to minimize lines, wrinkles that may develop with time and, unfortunately, become permanent.

Even better than using Botox at a young age is the practice of wearing sunscreen daily and practicing good skin health early on.  

Preventative measures will always serve one well.  As with all aesthetic treatments...balance is the key.

There isn't long-term research to support Botox (or similar neuromodulators such as Dysport) in younger patients to prevent wrinkles when they are much older.

As various plastic surgeons & dermatologist have already stated, there are better methods to improve your skin and help reduce further facial aging for the long-term. While Botox Cosmetic may be used for younger patients in their 20's, you may find better results with skin care, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion first. Lastly, the general skin guide below is better than any plastic surgery or Botox for wrinkles prevention. Best of luck. - Dr. Chaboki


sun protection

adequate sleep

avoid smoking

adequate hydration

balanced diet, with fresh fruits & vegetables

regular exercise

If you do not have wrinkles then you do not need to start Botox at an early age.  If you have dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles that occur when you animate) then using Botox will help prevent the formation of static wrinkles (wrinkles that occur even at rest).  

 

Good Luck. 

I have heard this as a reason for having treatment at young age.  It is a silly argument.  Why have fillers and BOTOX at a young age?  Well how about they make you look more attractive?  This to me seems like the best reason.

Since botox works very well to treat the crows feet and glabellar lines between the eyebrows, you can save a lot of money over the years and wait for treatment until you see the lines forming.  Use sunscreen and don't smoke. If you have a parent who you resemble and they have bad lines, it might be tempted to treat early but it doesn't mean you have to treat them before they develop.

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. 

Botox is usually used when lines and wrinkles are already present. There is not enough evidence that proves that Botox in younger patients will prevent wrinkles.

Dear Patient,

Botox works best when it is given preventatively. When Botox is given at an early age, it prevents the lines from becoming permanent. Studies seem to show that after 2 years of receiving regular dosages of Botox, its effects last longer.