If you are unsure about whether or not you should start receiving Botox, it is best to ask your doctor before you do so.
This question can be answered by looking at certain factors such as your age, hair type and lifestyle. Botox is a treatment for wrinkles and lines. With the recent advancement of medical technology, there was a rise in Botox use and there has been much debate on who should start getting it when.
Experts agree that anyone over the age of 25 should get it to smooth out natural-looking skin before they hit their 50s or 60s if their lifestyle is not particularly risky for aging skin. Such risks come from:
Smoking: Smoking too much can reduce the elasticity of your skin.
Tanning: Too much sun exposure ages the skin and may cause wrinkles and uneven pigmentation.
Alcohol consumption: Heavy drinking can lead to chronic inflammation of the skin that may lead to sagging and fine lines. It is best to avoid alcohol completely if you wish to maintain your youthful appearance long-term.
The above factors cause premature aging of your skin and it is best if you start caring for your skin before signs of aging manifest itself. If you do not, then you may need Botox to repair the damage that has been inflicted to your once young and youthful skin due to these lifestyle choices.
If you begin getting Botox in your twenties and early thirties, it will help stop the natural process of facial aging; while maintaining a smooth appearance, it will give you time before needing a more permanent treatment such as plastic surgery.
Severe lines can also be treated with Botox after they have developed on the face. If you receive Botox at a younger age, then you will also get more of your youthful look back.
Botox can also be used on other areas of the body to remove fine lines and wrinkles. The face is the most common area for Botox use, but it may also be used on other areas such as:
Neck: Deep lines on your neck are a sign of aging and can be prevented by receiving treatment from a specialist. Treatments will also help you restore mobility in your neck. At the same time, you receive treatments for wrinkles, it will help with any aches or pains that you might have in your neck.
Nostrils: The skin around your nostrils start to sag after having rhinoplasty (nose job). Years of breathing through your nose can cause both fine lines and wrinkles. The use of Botox can help reduce this normal aging process, which will not only improve the quality of the rhinoplasty but it will also create a more natural appearing nose.
Eyelids: Aging around your eyelids may lead to bags forming under the eyes and it is best to prevent this by getting rid of these problems before they develop permanent wrinkles.
Underarms: The skin on your underarms becomes dry and coarse as you age and tend to sag after time. These areas need extra care and Botox can be used to hide these signs of aging.
Full face of the neck: The skin under your chin tends to sag, which can leave it looking very wrinkly. Getting Botox on these areas will improve the overall appearance on your neck and remove any signs of aging.
There are some individuals who should not receive Botox. People who have certain medical conditions are at risk of developing an adverse reaction to the Botox shot. These individuals include people with major heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or diabetes or those with Addison's disease
If you are unsure about whether or not you should start receiving Botox, it is best to ask your doctor before you do so. Most doctors will be more than happy to give you a consultation if you have any concerns about whether or not you should receive this treatment.