Wondering when to get Botox?
We asked dermatologists about what to expect from starting injectables at every age.
So we chatted with dermatologists to help you understand what to expect at every age.
With Botox treatment, the muscle contraction is weakened and the overlying dynamic wrinkle is lessened.
But how early istooearly might be the question that pops into your mind.
A very common question is: Whats the right age to start?
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says Carolyn Treasure, MD, the co-founder ofPeachy,an injectables studio in New York City.
With that in mind, read on for what you canand cantexpect from Botox at every decade.
In your 20s
In your 20s, Botox is used largely for preventative purposes.
Usually, these dynamic wrinkles first appear on your forehead, between your eyebrows, and around your eyes.
Usually its in their 30s when people start to see fine lines, says Dr. Farhang.
She explains that the amount of Botox you get tends to (coincidentally) correspond with your age.
The greater the number of units, the longer the product will last, says Dr. Sunder.
But on the other?
All of that said, whenandifyou decide to treat your wrinkles with injections is entirely up to you.
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And now, youre armed with the knowledge to make that choice in the most educated way possible.
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