Preventative BOTOX® is becoming increasingly popular amongst people in their late 20s or 30s looking for a safe and cost-effective cosmetic treatment to help them maintain a youthful appearance. Here’s what you need to know about preventive BOTOX® and how starting with this anti-aging treatment early on can benefit you.
Traditionally, BOTOX® has most commonly been associated with middle-aged people looking to eliminate any facial lines and wrinkles. However, there is now a growing trend amongst patients in their late 20s and 30s who are looking to use this cosmetic treatment to fight off signs of aging before they show up.
Whatever your needs or aesthetic goals, opting for this minimally invasive anti-aging treatment has many benefits, including:
- Short treatment times
- No surgical risks and minimal side-effects
- No required downtime
- Excellent and safe results
- More cost-effective than cosmetic surgeries such as facelifts
During a consultation, our skin care specialists can assess your skin type, needs, and aesthetic goals to help determine whether BOTOX® is the right anti-aging treatment for you.
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What Are the Benefits of Preventative BOTOX®?
Some people develop signs of aging early on. For example, expression lines may develop from everyday facial movements, which can lead to:
- Crow’s feet
- Wrinkles on the forehead
- Frown lines
- Smile lines
If you are in your late 20s or early 30s and you’re noticing such signs of early aging, then BOTOX® could be a good solution for you. Most experts agree that getting BOTOX® early, if done correctly by a professional, can help slow down signs of aging and even eliminate a more significant need for BOTOX® down the road.
Here are some benefits of opting for this anti-aging treatment early on:
1. It Can Prevent Collagen Loss
In our adult years, our bodies begin to produce less collagen. This process begins when we are around the age of 30 and accelerates in our 40s, leading to noticeable signs of aging. However, starting BOTOX® treatments early on may help slow down this process, allowing you to enjoy a more youthful, wrinkle-free appearance for longer than you would have otherwise.
2. BOTOX® May Help Slow Down the Wrinkle Process
Knowing how BOTOX® works is key to understanding how it can be used preventatively: BOTOX® works by blocking the signals from the nerves that tell facial muscles to contract, thus relaxing and softening any wrinkles. This makes BOTOX® ideal for dynamic wrinkles (those that come from the contraction of muscles).
By inhibiting the movement of these muscles — and training the face to avoid them even as the product wears off — BOTOX® may prove to be a useful tool for preventing these wrinkles from forming in the future, starting from a young age.
Think of it as a marathon: Slowing down the use of these muscles early on will prevent deep lines from forming. Small treatments and maintenance over time will give much more natural long-term results.
3. Lower Long-Term BOTOX® Costs
Deciding to use BOTOX® in your 20s or 30s could mean that you’ll need fewer treatments in the future. Because the muscles of your upper face are impacted by BOTOX®, many patients require fewer ‘touch-ups’ after multiple treatments. This means that you will lower your long-term BOTOX® costs if you start with this anti-aging treatment early on.
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To find out more about the costs and benefits of preventative BOTOX® and how our skin care specialists can help create a customized treatment that would work best for your specific aesthetic goals and needs, contact our Calgary clinic at (403) 253-2555 or fill in our online contact form.
FAQ’S
Q: How long do the effects of BOTOX®last?
Once your BOTOX® treatment is completed, you’ll be able to enjoy the great results for 3-4 months. However, the effects will slowly wear off and you’ll require repeat treatments to maintain your results.
Q: How much does BOTOX® cost?
BOTOX® is priced per unit and on average, one unit costs $15-$20. However, the best way to get an exact price is to visit your provider in person so they can determine exactly what you need.
Q: Are BOTOX® injections painful?
The BOTOX® procedure is virtually painless. Your provider may apply a numbing agent in the treatment area to help keep you comfortable, but the injections are very quick and with a trained medical professional, you might not even notice when it happens.
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