It is difficult to pinpoint the ideal age to start Botox® treatments. The health of your skin and the depth of the lines and creases on your face vary widely from person to person based on a variety of eating and social habits like sun exposure, alcohol consumption, and tobacco usage. Age is not as important as the appearance of the facial skin itself.
At Buffalo Plastic Surgery we’ve seen men and women at a variety of ages consider Botox® injections. In some cases, our patients seek Botox® injections to help with non-aesthetic issues like excessive sweating, chronic headaches, or eye twitches.
However, an appropriate – and certainly a common – age to consider Botox® is in your thirties. Our team and many other professionals agree that addressing wrinkles as soon as they appear is the best method to preventing them from becoming permanent lines.
Starting Botox® Early
Botox® works to prevent wrinkles by relaxing the muscles in different regions of the face and neck in order to improve the elasticity of the skin. Starting Botox® in your thirties is beneficial in preventing wrinkles and lines from occurring.
Botox® in your thirties is especially beneficial for individuals with very expressive faces (lots of smiling, frowning, raised eyebrows, etc.), as these people tend to develop lines and wrinkles earlier in life than others. If you find yourself smoothing makeup that collects along a crease or line, you may benefit from Botox to soften the wrinkles.
It is important to note that starting Botox® young does not mean you will be hooked on injectables for the rest of your life. In an ideal situation, patients will have to return less frequently over time thanks to their early preventative measures.
If you are interested in learning more about Botox®, or any other anti-aging procedure, contact our office today to set up an appointment. We proudly offer procedures and treatments to men and women in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls regions of New York. We are also happy to accommodate those patients coming from Canada, New York City, and Pennsylvania.
