What Is Preventative Botox?
As we age, wrinkles and fine lines are inevitable.
But what if there was a way to prevent them from appearing in the first place? Introducing Preventative Botox, the luxury solution to youthful skin.
With preventative botox, you can smooth out fine lines and wrinkles before they even start. It’s like an insurance policy for your face—it helps keep your skin looking young for longer.
But how does it work? Botox is a neurotoxin that works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles and fine lines. When injected into the skin, Botox blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscle, causing the muscle to relax and the wrinkles to smooth out.
Note: the goal isn’t to completely freeze the muscles, just delicately relax them for a natural result 🙂
By using Botox in a preventative manner, the theory is that it can prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place.
The Best Time To Start
So now that you know what it is, you might be wondering when’s the best time to start preventative botox. The best time is when you’re still young enough to avoid the worst effects of aging, but old enough that your skin has started showing signs of aging—usually around your early 30s.
This method also works well with people who have oily skin or large pores because they tend to develop fine lines faster than other people with different skin types.
It’s also a great option for those with a family history of wrinkles and for those who want to maintain a youthful appearance but are not ready for more invasive procedures.
A consultation with a qualified professional can help you determine whether preventative botox is right for you.
Botox Twin Study
If you’re still unsure, consider this medical study comparing early and regular vs irregular botox treatments on a set of identical twins over a 13-year period. One twin received botox to her forehead and glabellar region 2 – 3 times each year while the other only received botox 2 times in the 13-year period. The pictures speak for themselves!
Study Details
Long-term effects of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) on facial lines: a comparison in identical twins
Objective: To evaluate the presence of imprinted facial lines in identical twin sisters, one of whom had received botulinum toxin type A (Botox) treatment in the forehead and glabellar region regularly for 13 years and one of whom had not. Crow’s feet were also compared.
Methods: One twin received Botox in the forehead and glabellar region (approximately 2 to 3 times each year over the past 13 years) and in the crow’s feet (twice in past 2 years). Her twin received Botox only twice (in the forehead and glabellar region, 3 and 7 years ago).
Results: Imprinted forehead and glabellar lines were not evident in the regularly treated twin but were evident in the minimally treated twin. Crow’s feet were less noticeable when the regularly treated twin smiled (even at 7 months after treatment) than when the minimally treated twin smiled. Untreated facial areas (eg, nasolabial folds) showed comparable aging in both twins. Neither twin experienced adverse effects.
Conclusions: Long-term treatment with Botox can prevent the development of imprinted facial lines that are visible at rest. Botox treatment can also reduce crow’s feet. Treatment is well tolerated, with no adverse events reported during 13 years of regular treatment in this study.
What Else Helps?
It’s important to note that preventative Botox is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle, sun protection, and regular skincare routine. However, when combined with these things, preventative Botox can be a very effective way to maintain a youthful appearance.
So don’t wait until it’s too late, take control of your appearance today and invest in your beauty with preventative Botox.
