Neurotoxins: Age Considerations & Anti-Aging Benefits

A common question I get asked is “What age should I start receiving neurotoxin injections?”. According to most experts, the ideal age to start getting treatment is typically in your mid-to-late 20s or early 30s. This is when most individuals start to notice the first signs of visible wrinkles and can benefit from preventative treatments.

However, and I hate to say it, but there isn’t a direct answer to the ideal age to start. It depends on several factors, and should include the following talking points: (1) what is your goal, (2) How expressive are you? and (3) Are we already seeing lines and wrinkles forming?

• Preventative Approach: many people opt to start to addressing potential wrinkles before they become deeply etched.

• Facial Expressions: many people with a very expressive face tend to consider getting treatment earlier.

• Genetics: many people have a family history of early wrinkling and want to start proactively to prevent further issues.

In practice, the age range of patients I see is a wide spectrum.

Neurotoxins are used as prevention for people in their 20s to prevent static wrinkles. It is much easier to prevent than to correct these issues as they arise. Some patients in their 20s already exhibit static wrinkles due to their over-expressive nature and strength of facial muscles.

Patients in their 30-40s may decide to come in once they have started to notice the signs of aging, already with static lines and aging concerns.

Some patients in their 50-60s are just now considering anti-aging treatments as they decide to invest in their self-care.

And patients who are 60+ embrace the antiaging benefits of toxins.

Because everyone ages at different rates, there is no optimal age to start since genetics and lifestyle play a role in aging.

No matter what age you start, neurotoxins are a great consideration for your anti-aging journey.