Can I Get Botox and Fillers at the Same Time?
Both Botox® and dermal fillers are popular treatments for anyone who wants to diminish wrinkles and restore volume lost due to aging. But can you have both treatments at the same time? Here’s the answer.
Preventative Botox: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Do It
Many men and women now consider preventative Botox as a normal part of their skin care regimen. Even patients in their 20’s with a few fine lines are seeking this cosmetic injectable.
In fact, data suggests that Botox, also known as Botox Cosmetic, use among individuals under 30 is steadily on the rise, as this procedure can treat existing wrinkles and stop the formation of future ones.
Here’s what to expect from Botox in your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, and why you should start preventative treatments now.
WHAT IS BOTOX?
As we age, collagen and elasticity decrease, and constant facial movements can cause more lines and wrinkles in thinning skin.
Fortunately, preventative Botox can smooth lines and stop deeper wrinkles from developing. It works by blocking the nerve impulses that are responsible for muscle contraction and facial expressions.
DYNAMIC AND STATIC WRINKLES
There are two main types of wrinkles: Dynamic and Static.
Dynamic wrinkles occur with certain facial expressions, but disappear while the face is at rest.
However, static wrinkles are persistent lines that remain even without any movement of facial muscles.
Many patients in their 20’s and 30’s use preventative Botox to relax dynamic wrinkles and avoid static ones.
PREVENTATIVE BOTOX IN YOUR 20’S
Botox in your 20’s is largely viewed as a proactive measure and is a way to train your facial muscles to decrease the movements that cause wrinkles and lines.
Younger individuals that are interested in trying preventative Botox, but fear the frozen look, are excellent candidates for Baby Botox. This mini-version uses smaller doses of product with more frequent injections to improve wrinkles, while maintaining facial mobility.
BOTOX IN YOUR 30’S
For patients in their 30’s, Botox can treat dynamic wrinkles around the eyes and between the brows. These injections smooth and may even eliminate lines for a refreshed and natural appearance during this decade.
BOTOX IN YOUR 40’S
By their 40th birthday, most men and women have thinner skin and wrinkles that may be fairly evident. At this time, Botox is a great way to rejuvenate the skin and stop muscles from contracting and creating prominent folds and creases.
To learn more about preventative or corrective Botox at any age, please call our office today to schedule an appointment.
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