Anti-aging options for a young woman?
I'm 24 years old, but as I am obsessed with my looks, I am looking to find ways to stay looking young. Should I get a mini face lift now or only Botox?
What is the best option for a 24 year old who is beginning to see SLIGHT signs of aging, besides creams. I feel like my nasolabial folds are bothering me the most, and I feel I'm starting to get them because of my constant dieting and losing/gaining weight in my face.
I used to have chubby cheeks when I was younger but as I got older they went down. If I get Botox or some kind of filler, I don't want to look like I have chubby cheeks again, but if I get a Face lift and pull them back would I look overdone?
ANSWER:
An individualized approach is best
At 24, I would consider you pretty young for most cosmetic procedures, although I totally understand that you want to look your best and continue to do so for years to come. So, for right now, I would do minimally invasive treatments such as Botox, IPL, light chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and Retin-A/sunscreen. Without seeing you personally, it would be hard to suggest juvederm or any other filler for the nasolabial folds, although if indicated, this should be a fine treatment as well.
I'm a big proponent of Botox used to prevent wrinkles, so that would be an excellent first line choice. Doing sunscreen every morning will also preserve and moisturize your skin and prevent sundamage. Retin-A is a proven wrinkle reducer / preventer that would be an excellent choice every night. Doing glycolic acid 30% peels +/- microdermabrasion should be very helpful in giving your skin a nice glow. IPL can be done if you have some freckling or signs of sun damage. Other procedures, such as Fraxel, are more likely needed if you have fine texture abnormalities or acne scarring to repair.
A face lift at 24 would be hard to recommend, and fillers must be recommended only if indicated when you are officially evaluated.
Answer by Don Mehrabi, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist, Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Can facial muscles become weaker after Botox?
Can facial muscles become weaker after Botox?
I want to try Botox for the "chemical brow lift" effect. However, I am worried that Botox may cause the facial muscles to weaken or atrophize while it's in the body; and when it's gone, the brows might fall even further than their original position due to the weakened muscles in the area. Is this scenario possible?
ANSWER:
Yes, Botox my weaken muscles over time; but, your brows won't fall more because of the Botox.
The short answer is yes, Botox can lead to muscle atrophy and thinning if used repeatedly over short periods of time. Botox works by "relaxing" (partially paralyzing) the muscles by inhibiting neurotransmitters. Over time, this neurotransmitter function is regained; the time period usually is around 4 months for most people.
Ideally, it would be wise to allow the muscles to regain some function before re-injecting Botox, but some people choose to re-inject before this function is regained, thus keeping the muscle in a semi-permanent state of relaxation. As muscles gain their strength by contracting/working, this semi-permanent state of relaxation would eventually cause the muscles to thin and somewhat atrophy over time.
In regards to your specific case of a "chemical brow lift", if you re-injected these specific muscles repeatedly over a short period of time to cause such a semi-permanent relaxation, then yes, you can atrophy those muscles, but no, you won't cause your eyebrows to droop more over time. In fact, it might actually delay further drooping.
But, be careful, overdoing Botox to acheive this would cause the muscles that are working to lift your eyebrows to perhaps become a little stronger, and may lead to an unnatural look. Do Botox tastefully, and take your time between injections, and you should do fine.
Answer by Don Mehrabi, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist, Beverly Hills Dermatologist
www.DermZone.com
www.BHSkin.com
www.MySkin101.com
I want to try Botox for the "chemical brow lift" effect. However, I am worried that Botox may cause the facial muscles to weaken or atrophize while it's in the body; and when it's gone, the brows might fall even further than their original position due to the weakened muscles in the area. Is this scenario possible?
ANSWER:
Yes, Botox my weaken muscles over time; but, your brows won't fall more because of the Botox.
The short answer is yes, Botox can lead to muscle atrophy and thinning if used repeatedly over short periods of time. Botox works by "relaxing" (partially paralyzing) the muscles by inhibiting neurotransmitters. Over time, this neurotransmitter function is regained; the time period usually is around 4 months for most people.
Ideally, it would be wise to allow the muscles to regain some function before re-injecting Botox, but some people choose to re-inject before this function is regained, thus keeping the muscle in a semi-permanent state of relaxation. As muscles gain their strength by contracting/working, this semi-permanent state of relaxation would eventually cause the muscles to thin and somewhat atrophy over time.
In regards to your specific case of a "chemical brow lift", if you re-injected these specific muscles repeatedly over a short period of time to cause such a semi-permanent relaxation, then yes, you can atrophy those muscles, but no, you won't cause your eyebrows to droop more over time. In fact, it might actually delay further drooping.
But, be careful, overdoing Botox to acheive this would cause the muscles that are working to lift your eyebrows to perhaps become a little stronger, and may lead to an unnatural look. Do Botox tastefully, and take your time between injections, and you should do fine.
Answer by Don Mehrabi, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist, Beverly Hills Dermatologist
www.DermZone.com
www.BHSkin.com
www.MySkin101.com
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