Jupiter Millennials – Things to Know About Botox®

Preventative Botox rising trend among Jupiter Millennuals

Preventative Botox® is gaining popularity among the younger population  (including millennials living in Jupiter, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Palm Beach), to relax the facial muscles that people use often in order to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place.  As the old proverb goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, aptly applies to looking youthful.

WHAT EXACTLY is BOTOX and HOW DOES IT WORK?

Botox is the brand name for Botulinum Toxin Type A, a neuromodulator that selectively relaxes muscles for the purpose of reducing dynamic wrinkles, according to Dr. Barrett.  It does this by temporarily paralyzing the muscles.  

There are other brands out there like Xeomin and Dysport that work similarly.  Think of it as a “slightly different hue of the same color” that enables the injector to customize to each patient.

WHEN TO START BOTOX FOR WRINKLE PREVENTION

There is no exact age when you should start Botox, Xeomin, or Dysport, but sooner you treat, the better your results will be.  It’s like sunscreen.  Do you want to put sunscreen on after you get sun damage or when you skin is still pristine to keep it that way as long as possible?  The later you start, the difficult it will be to reduce the now permanent wrinkles.

Many Milliennials are starting to see the benefit of using BOTOX for preventative measures.  According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, among 20 to 29-year-olds, BOTOX procedures have increased 28% since 2010.

WHEN DOES BOTOX KICK IN?

While it varies from person to person, on average it takes few days to one week for BOTOX to relax the muscle.  If you’re not seeing results after one week, definitely contact the provider.

HOW TO PREVENT THAT FROZEN LOOK

The absolute key to preventing that dreaded frozen look is to go to an experienced injector who understands not only the facial anatomy, but also well versed in all of the various treatments possible.  While you may think that BOTOX is the answer to preventing future wrinkles, only a well regarded injector with experience can provide you the necessary information for you to make an informed decision. Dr. Barrett recommends staying clear of heavily discounted treatments or Groupon-like provider who is basically doing Botox at cost.  These folks are doing it more so to draw people into the practice so that they can get more patients.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET BOTOX

Since BOTOX is for preventing future wrinkles, once every 6 months is ideal.  More importantly, start slow!!!  Try one area where you see that future wrinkles develop.  Everyone’s face is unique and only you know your face the best.

THERE IS NO ONE MAGIC BULLET

Just remember that while BOTOX is great at preventing future wrinkles, you have to incorporate it with an holistic approach that includes:

• Staying out of the sun.
• Wearing sunscreen everyday that you go outside (Make it a daily habit like how you brush your teeth)
• Medical grade skin care
• Proper diet
• Getting enough sleep
• Learning to reduce stress by focusing on things you can control and not making things bigger than it really is.

The best kind of aesthetic procedure is when it looks so natural that no one even notices that you got a procedure done.

 

If you have further questions, please call RENU Medical Aesthetics to setup a complementary consultation at 561 – 406 – 6123.

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