Whilst common belief can be that anti wrinkle injections are designed for the 35+ age group, this is a common misconception! The realistic answer is that being proactive is key.

Imagine your skin as a beautiful brand new house. As the house ages, the paint may start to fade and the floors may start to tarnish. Would you wait decades to repair these issues? Or would you work to maintain the houses beautiful appearance? A house that is ignored for decades as it falls into disrepair vs a house that is regularly maintained, is drastic and undeniable in comparison. Moreover, which house is easier for the tradesman to work on? The house that has received regular maintenance or the one that has been ignored. Similar to a beautiful home, our face deserves the same attention and care. Anti wrinkle injections are thus recommended as soon as you see the beginning of aesthetic problems, such as, facial wrinkles.

Facial wrinkles are formed from repetitive involuntary muscle contractions (smiling, frowning etc.). Additionally, the appearance of facial lines can be influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors can include the individual’s genes and hereditary aspects. Whilst external components consider the individuals level of exposure to harsh pollutants and UV rays. All these factors can influence an individual’s early onset of facial lines which over time eventuate into deep facial lines. Deep facial lines create a persistent crease in the skin which is visible even after you have finished making a facial expression. You may find your makeup will start to settle into these deep facial lines, creating the appearance of uneven textured skin.

By relaxing the facial muscles earlier on in the ageing process, we can avoid these deep facial lines from occurring in the first place! Ultimately it is the philosophy of prevention before correction.

So, what is the right age to start anti wrinkle treatments? It is ideal to be proactive, but at the same time, it’s never to late to treat for improvement.