Wrinkles and fine lines appear with age and are a result of losing collagen over time. However, lines on the top half of your face are the first to show the effects of age, especially if you are an expressive person. As the muscle underneath contracts, the skin follows that movement and begins to crease.
Nowadays, millennials appear to be aging more slowly compared to other generations. We often see patients in their 30s with smooth, youthful skin that rivals those in their 20s. Many maintain this look naturally. Others have found a helpful secret: preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic.
What Is Preventive BOTOX®?
Preventive BOTOX® is the process of injecting the muscles in the upper area of your face with BOTOX® Cosmetic. It might appear like traditional BOTOX® Cosmetic, but here’s the catch: the traditional route is used to soften the existing fine lines and wrinkles, while the latter temporarily paralyzes the muscles that cause the skin to wrinkle in the first place.
Preventive BOTOX® keeps the wrinkles from becoming permanently etched into the skin. Think of it like smoothing a fabric and hanging it safely before it has a chance to form a deep crease.
When Should You Start Preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic?
The aging process starts somewhere in your 20s, when the skin loses about 1% of its ability to produce collagen. However, these creases rarely become visible until your late 20s or early 30s. That’s when the first fine lines usually show. This is also the best time to start preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic.
It’s important to understand that some people simply age faster than others, especially if they spend a lot of time in the sun or frequently have facial expressions such as squinting or frowning. Some people are also genetically predisposed to showing their aging, with their families getting wrinkles faster than the average person.
If you notice your skin drying and becoming textured, with soft fine lines forming, then it’s time to start your preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic journey!
Why Are Millennials Starting Early?
Millennials have a few reasons to start their BOTOX® Cosmetic journey early, and they make sense. Here’s how timely injections benefit them:
1. Proactive Wellness
Millennials are likely the first generation to prioritize health this much, both mental and physical. They wear sunblock, they’re careful about what they eat, and they’re all about prevention in most cases. Naturally, BOTOX® Cosmetic makes it on that list because it’s easier to prevent a wrinkle than try to get rid of it later on.
2. Environmental Triggers
Other generations did not have as many triggers that led to them getting early wrinkles. Nowadays, we have something called “tech neck,” which deepens the more we look down at our screens. Also, with Gen Z adults and younger millennials being “completely taken over by stress,” the risk of frown lines and dynamic wrinkles is higher than ever before.
3. Boosted Confidence
Millennials are the generation that still gets asked for their ID when they buy alcohol from the store. Some are annoyed by it, but others relish the feeling of looking young. They want to maintain this feeling, so they get preventive BOTOX® to keep deeper wrinkles from setting in. As repetitive muscle movements are stopped, millennials can enjoy their life while looking youthful for years.
4. Subtle Effect With Minimal Product
When you already have wrinkles, more BOTOX® Cosmetic is needed to relax the muscles and reduce the creases. However, when the wrinkles aren’t there yet, you won’t need as much product injected into the skin. The small dose not only helps your bank account but also keeps the result subtle and natural.
Age Gracefully With Preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic!
Taking action today means less strain on the skin tomorrow, and preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic can help you do that. Why try to reverse the signs when you can prevent them in the first place? Schedule your appointment at Dermacare Medical Aesthetics and help your skin stay smooth and youthful.
For more information about preventive BOTOX® Cosmetic, contact Dermacare Medical Aesthetics at 858-230-8040. We have practices in Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, San Juan Capistrano, and Encinitas. You can also fill out our online contact form, and we will get in touch with you shortly.