What Is Preventative Botox?
Botox Cosmetic is a neuromodulator, or an injectable that uses neurotoxin as its primary ingredient. Most commonly, Botox Cosmetic is used to decrease the visibility of lines and wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, and face. This treatment has been used for decades now to help men and women decrease the signs of aging. But nowadays, there is a new emerging trend in Botox Cosmetic. Many patients in their late 20s and 30s are getting Botox Cosmetic as a preventative treatment. In this article, we will cover how preventative Botox Cosmetic works as well as other considerations when it comes to preventing the signs of aging. For Botox Cosmetic and other anti-aging treatments on Cape Cod, you can work with the team here at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery at one of our locations in Plymouth, Hyannis, or Sandwich.
How Does Botox Cosmetic Work?
Botox Cosmetic uses a neurotoxin to block chemical signals that allow muscles to contract. Effectively, the injection stops muscles from moving in the treated area. This can decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Of course, this can also prevent the formation of these lines and wrinkles as well. In an age that has become increasingly forward-facing thanks to social media, video conferencing, and other digital environments, men and women in their 20s and 30s are more aware of the early signs of aging. Botox Cosmetic can help prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles by temporarily freezing the muscles in the face or around the eyes.
What Are The Benefits of Preventative Botox Injections?
Botox Cosmetic providers have noted that getting Botox Cosmetic proactively can decrease the amount of Botox Cosmetic you might need at an older age. By decreasing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles in the face, a patient may see less dramatic lines and wrinkles as they age.
How Do You Prevent Signs of Aging Like Lines & Wrinkles?
Preventing aging is one of the most common goals for patients at our practice. Aging can cause a variety of changes in your appearance, including the formation of lines and wrinkles. Many signs of aging have a linking cause. As we age, our bodies do not heal and build skin tissue as effectively as they did when we were younger. Key ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid are produced in decreased amounts. There are a variety of treatments that can help decrease the visible signs of aging by stimulating the production of collagen. For example, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and fractional lasers can all superficially damage the skin, which engages the natural healing process and replacement of old skin tissue with healthy skin tissue. At practices like Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery, we help match treatments and procedures to our patients’ goals.
