Injectable treatments – Botox, dermal fillers – have been hailed the world over for their wrinkle minimising, voluminous and rejuvenating benefits. But the question remains – what’s the best age to start engaging non-invasive appearance medicine treatments? And, if we do start ‘relaxing’ muscles earlier in life with Botox injections, are we going to keep those wrinkles at bay for longer? Well, there’s no definitive answer but there is evidence early use of injectables may prove beneficial in the age prevention department.

Face facts . . .

To understand how they benefit, we have to understand facial activity. Active lines on our face form as we move muscles and disappear when our face is at rest. Repeated us of these active muscles forms the same expressions over a number of years – forming static lines. In the case of Botox, it has been shown to be effective on active lines because it relaxes the muscles that cause them.

Face for thought . . .

A study of identical twins, by UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles – where one twin received regular Botox injections to the forehead for 13 years, and the other received a one one-off treatment, concluded that long-term treatment with Botox can prevent the development of imprinted facial lines that are visible at rest and also reduce crow’s feet.

Results, of course are dependent on the individual, but prejuvenating and rejuvenating with cosmetic appearance medicine treatments might just be your ticket to greater facial renewal – just ensure you seek a trusted and qualified team of cosmetic specialists to guide your facial journey.

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