Most people start noticing faint lines and wrinkles in their mid to late 20s. You may see subtle forehead lines or creases at the corner of your eyes. Are you considering Botox to smooth out those lines and hold onto your youthful-looking skin?

If you’re in your 20s you may be wondering if you’re too young for Botox. Everyone seems to have an opinion about Botox, and when you should get your first treatment. Here’s what the experts have to say.
## What Does Botox Do?
Botox is a popular age-defying treatment that smooths wrinkles and erases fine lines. Botox injections contain botulinum toxin, a naturally occurring toxin that’s safe in small doses. This toxin settles into the targeted muscles, causing them to relax. It blocks signals to the muscles, so rather than tensing and furrowing your brow, these muscles stay relaxed, and your forehead stays smooth. 

Botox is not a permanent treatment. Because the botulinum toxin is a natural protein, it gets broken down over time. After three to six months the muscles start moving again, creating creases in your skin.
## What is Preventative Botox?
Botox is a great treatment option for older adults who want to smooth obvious wrinkles. But you don’t have to wait for wrinkles to appear before getting Botox. Preventative Botox can prevent wrinkles from forming at all. 

Many facial wrinkles are caused by repetitive movements. Creases between the eyebrows are caused by furrowing the brow, and crow’s feet form after years of smiling. As you get older, your skin loses some of its elasticity. Collagen production slows, so your skin doesn’t bounce back like it used to, leaving you with folds from smiling, laughing, or raising your eyebrows. Fast forward a few more years, and these creases start to form deeper wrinkles.

Preventative Botox can relax some of these key muscles and leave your skin looking younger and smoother. Getting Botox when you’re younger can prevent creases from forming on your face. Botox makes it more difficult for your facial muscles to hold certain expressions, such as furrowing your brow or scrunching your face. Over time, you can even train these muscles to stay more relaxed, preventing new wrinkles.
## How Young is Too Young for Botox?
Everyone has unique life experiences and skin, so there’s not a magic age to get Botox. However, most people will start noticing wrinkles in key areas in their mid-20s to early 30s. Once you start to notice fine lines on your face, it’s a great time to start preventative Botox! If you’re in your early 20s and you can’t see any fine lines, you may be too young for Botox.

## Tips for Youthful Skin
Regardless of your age, there are several other things you can do to keep that youthful glow. Wear sunscreen every day and develop a skincare routine that includes lots of antioxidants and vitamin C. You can also use hyaluronic acid or topical retinol to increase hydration and stimulate collagen production.

Wondering if you should get preventative Botox? Schedule a consultation today to find out if you could benefit from Botox.


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