Long taboo, Botox has become a real subject of discussion. Below, discover the advice of a surgeon who may divide.
“My secret? Botox!”. By consulting social networks, it is common to come across videos of influencers on which they explain their wrinkles to fight thanks to injections. If the majority of patients are between 40 and 54 years old, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) observes a sharp increase in injections in those under 30, especially within generation Z.
In the twenties, dynamic wrinkles (or expression wrinkles) can appear on the face. The latter are only formed when one smiles, fold the eyes or frow the eyebrows. Over time and repeated movements, they end up settling permanently, they are static wrinkles. In order to delay their appearance, some opt for preventive botox, also called Baby Botox. But is this method really effective? “Botox blocks dynamic wrinkles. It is therefore useful on people who already have emerging wrinkles”explains Dr. David Shafer, plastic surgeon, in the American generalist news magazine Newsweek. “Preventive botox works, but in good patients”he specifies. In other words, procedure is not a question of age, but anatomy.
Of course, you have to be 18 years old so that you can ask. Before launching, the decision must be well thought out, and discussed, because it represents an investment of time and money. According to ASPS, a session costs around 435 dollars (around 400 euros), with effects that last between 3 to 4 months. Also, like any aesthetic procedure, Botox is not without risks: bruises, swelling, temporary asymmetry of the face can occur. Here is why it is essential to address a qualified specialist.
Also remember that a good lifestyle, suitable care and the application of sunscreen can also help preserve the skin from old age marks. Botox is therefore not the only option to keep this smooth appearance.
