FAQs
While you must be 18 years old to consent to elective cosmetic procedures, "preventative" Botox often starts in the mid-20s to early 30s.
The Rule of Thumb: If you see a faint line while your face is at rest, it’s a good time to start.
Fillers: These are usually age-agnostic and are used whenever a patient wants to address volume loss or structural enhancement (like lips or jawline).
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Minimum Age for Botox
When performed by a licensed, experienced professional (like an NP or RN), these treatments have an excellent safety profile.
Botox: Has been FDA-approved for cosmetic use for over 20 years.
Filler: Most modern fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a sugar molecule naturally found in your skin.
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Is this safe
What is the difference between Botox vs. Filler
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Botox works by temporarily blocking nerve signals to relax overactive muscles, reducing dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions like frowning or squinting. Dermal fillers physically add volume beneath the skin using substances like hyaluronic acid, restoring lost facial volume and smoothing static wrinkles that remain even when the face is at rest.
What is a Neurotoxin?!
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It sounds scary, but in the aesthetic world, it’s a highly purified protein derived from Clostridium botulinum.
How it works: It temporarily blocks the nerve signals to specific muscles.
The Result: The muscle stops contracting, which allows the skin above it to smooth out. It doesn't "freeze" your face unless you overdo the dosage; it just hits the "pause" button on the squinting or frowning that causes deep wrinkles.
What about "Migration"?
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Migration is when filler moves from the original injection site to a neighboring area (most common in the "filler mustache" above the upper lip).
Why it happens: Usually due to over-filling, poor technique, or using a product that is too thin for the area.
The Fix: If filler migrates, it can be dissolved using an enzyme called Hyaluronidase. To prevent it, "slow and steady" is the best approach to building volume.