Preventive Botox®: 5 Things You Should Know

#1 What is Preventive Botox®?

Most of you know Botox® as an injectable liquid that makes you look younger. So what does that mean for someone in their 20’s?

Botox® and other wrinkle reducers work by preventing muscle movement in wrinkle prone areas. When those muscles don't move your face can't make wrinkles, so you train your face from making lines in the first place.

#2 How Does it Work?

Preventive Botox® is a procedure that prevents wrinkles from forming over time by stopping the movement of wrinkle-causing muscles. When the muscles around those wrinkle makers get stronger they’ll counteract the muscles that cause the lines.

Overall you’ll have fewer lines develop over time if the strongest muscles in your face aren’t the wrinkle-causing ones.

#3 Where Should I Get Preventive Botox®?

You could almost predict where your wrinkles will form just by looking at your parents and grandparents. A big part of how your skin ages are genetic. If mamma has deep lines on her forehead, chances are, you may develop them as well.

#4 What Can I do Along with Botox?

Any wrinkle reducing procedure is meant to enhance your natural look NOT to make you look like someone else.

To generally look your best, you should exercise, eat healthy foods, wear sunscreen, and take care of your skin.

#5 How Much Does it Cost?

Botox® can cost anywhere between $10 a unit and $28 a unit depending on many factors. Depending on where it’s injected, you could need anywhere from six to 36 units per area.