Preventative Botox® Cosmetic can be worth considering when faint expression lines begin sticking around even after your face relaxes. But when is the right time to start? Rather than focusing on a specific age, pay attention to how those early lines are changing.
At Dr. Sharon Aesthetics Wellness & IV Drip Bar in Houston, TX, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Sharon Smith brings over 15 years of medical experience and five years in aesthetic medicine to injectable treatments.
What Is Preventative Botox®?
Preventative Botox® is Botox® Cosmetic used when expression lines are still relatively faint rather than waiting until they become more established. Botox® temporarily reduces activity in selected muscles, limiting the repetitive movements that cause the skin to crease over time.
The idea is to be proactive with early lines while still keeping your facial expressions natural.
When Should You Start Preventative Botox®?
There’s no universally recommended age for starting preventative Botox®. The right timing depends on how your expression lines are developing and what you hope to accomplish with treatment:
- In your 20s: You may consider preventative Botox® when early expression lines begin lingering after your face relaxes. Treatment at this stage can reduce repetitive muscle movement before lines become more established.
- In your 30s: Expression lines may become easier to notice and take longer to fade. Botox® Cosmetic can soften the muscle activity contributing to these lines and help keep them from becoming more pronounced.
- In your 40s and beyond: It’s not too late to start Botox®. At this stage, treatment may soften existing expression lines while limiting the muscle activity that can make them more noticeable over time.
What Should You Consider Before Starting Preventative Botox®?
Before starting preventative Botox®, consider what you’re noticing in your skin and what you want treatment to accomplish. Your facial movement, the appearance of early expression lines, and your aesthetic goals can help determine if now is the right time to begin.
Find the Right Time to Start Botox®
Your birthday doesn’t need to decide when you start Botox®. Dr. Sharon Smith can assess your facial movement and existing lines to help determine if treatment makes sense for you now.
To discuss preventative Botox® at Dr. Sharon Aesthetics Wellness & IV Drip Bar in Houston, TX, call 832-270-9241 to schedule a consultation.