Can BOTOX® really be preventative? Our Newtown, PA-based team at The Well Lounge believes that the injectable can indeed be a good option for patients who want to maintain a youthful appearance instead of simply waiting for wrinkles to form and addressing them then.
If you’ve ever wondered how some people always seem to have such a youthful appearance, it could be more than just their genetics. They could be using preventative BOTOX® to preserve radiant, wrinkle-free skin for as long as possible.
BOTOX®, which is the brand name for an injectable wrinkle treatment that contains a chemical called botulinum toxin, is famous for its ability to effectively reduce many of the facial wrinkles that are associated with facial expressions. The injectable temporarily prevents nerve signals that cause specific contractions, so the muscles remain relaxed instead of moving. The face looks smoother as a result. The goal is to relax overly expressive muscles so that the skin doesn’t crease up as much.
Along with softening existing wrinkles, there’s also a growing number of patients who want to use the injections as a way of stopping future wrinkles from forming in the skin.
It’s often easier to prevent the effects of aging before they’ve occurred than to try to reverse them after they have become etched into the skin. Preventative BOTOX® is a way of avoiding the formation of lines and wrinkles rather than using it as a corrective treatment for lines that have already developed. As a preventative measure, the treatment is used on the first signs of faint expression wrinkles on the face before they become more pronounced. This can be ideal for a young candidate who has a very expressive face, family members who have an excessive number of dynamic wrinkles, or very thin and fine skin that makes wrinkles or deep wrinkles later in life very likely.
Patients often choose to get preventative BOTOX® in their mid-20s to early 30s. However, the best age for you depends on your skin condition. In rare cases, it could be recommended for someone under the age of 25.
If you have no visible wrinkles, you don’t need wrinkle injections—but if you already have deep wrinkles, then you need corrective BOTOX®. Preventative treatments fall in the middle between those two!
Contact our team at The Well Lounge if you would like more information about how preventative BOTOX® works. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation.
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