Botox as an Anti-Aging Treatment

When Botox Cosmetic treatments were first introduced to the public as a magical injection that erased signs of aging, the procedure caught on mostly with mature patients who were looking for a way to fight the aging process.

But, as time has passed–and more and more Kardashians have pushed cosmetic treatments into our living rooms–we’ve learned that neurotoxins are great for more than just your mom’s generation.

Just look at any cosmetic blog for proof–Botox is the new norm.

In fact, Botox as an anti-aging treatment is more popular than ever, with people investing time–and of course, money–into a little Botox to treat areas that haven’t really developed largely visible lines and wrinkles.

This whole new patient population is a lot younger, but they are lining up for Botox Cosmetic as a preventive measure.

Whether you’re looking for Botox in Acworth, Georgia or Botox in Washington DC, chances are you’ve done your research and read that Botox is an effective means to prevent wrinkles and fine lines.

“We are seeing both women and men seek out Botox at younger ages, as they are more savvy about anti-aging today and are interested in prevention. They understand that starting early will make maintenance much easier in the future,” said Great Neck, NY, dermatologist Kally Papantoniou, MD.

“But the right time to start really depends on each person, their individual needs and their facial expression patterns.”

While it still holds true that even if you start Botox Cosmetic at a young age and do it religiously, you’ll still experience signs of aging, people are okay with this fact because they’re not trying to stop aging all together, they’re just trying to do it more gracefully.

“Botox works on the muscles effect on the skin. Volume replenishment requires fillers, improvement of texture and color changes of photodamage require resurfacing generally with lasers like Fraxel dual; sagging skin can be improved using energy-based devices like Ultherapy and Thermage. And of course, ultraviolet exposure and cigarette smoking will age the skin disproportionately—Botox alone wont fix that,” said Nanuet, NY, dermatologist Heidi Waldorf, MD.

And remember that Botox Cosmetic sooner rather than later will make you look better than if nothing were done at all.

Looking for Botox in DC or Olney, MD? Schedule an appointment at Cosmetic Skin Institute today.