What You Should Know About Starting Toxin Treatments Under 40 (Your Face Will Thank You Later)
Minimizing fine lines and wrinkles is simple with options like toxin treatments. The injections resolve the effects of aging, but have some long-term side effects that you might not know about. Check out what we recommend to people under 40 who are interested in neurotoxins. You’ll get better results by merging your aesthetic services with your body’s needs.
What Are Toxin Treatments?
Toxin treatments are neurotoxin injections that create anti-aging effects by resetting your facial muscles. The ingredients induce temporary muscle paralysis, which can lessen the appearance of wrinkles, make migraines more manageable, and reduce sweat production. Your results depend on your aesthetic goals.
How Do They Work?
Minimally invasive toxin treatments create results through the primary ingredient: botulinum toxin type A. The FDA-approved injection binds to nerve terminals, temporarily blocking them from working. It doesn’t create permanent effects because the ingredient dissolves naturally over time.
People also love toxin treatments because they’re a simple, straightforward procedure. We’ll talk about your goals or concerns before deciding where to place your injections. They only take a few minutes and don’t require downtime. Anyone can easily fit their appointment into their busy schedules.
Why Do People Start Them Under 40?
People sometimes think they have to wait until they’re much older before they can schedule a toxin appointment. While deeper wrinkles might not develop until then, collagen production decreases in your mid-20s and reduces your skin’s elasticity. You might benefit from toxin treatments in your 20s or 30s if that natural process happens more rapidly for you.
Lifestyle factors can also make wrinkles appear while you’re young. Smoking cigarettes can cause accelerated aging due to the ingredients. No matter what’s causing your fine lines, toxin treatments may help.
How Often You Should Schedule Them
Some med spas advise that people get their toxin injections every three months, but we recommend a different schedule for people under 40. If you sit for treatments two to three times per year, you’ll preserve your facial muscles. They’ll have time between injections to flex again and restore their strength.
Excessive toxin injections can make your muscles atrophy because they’re not moving for long periods of time. You may have more facial sagging when you’re older if you spend decades freezing those muscles continuously. The loss of muscle mass can also make you ineligible for future treatments.
Older individuals can get toxin injections more than two to three times annually because they’ve developed a lifetime of facial muscle strength. We’ll discuss the best timing for your recurring appointments based on your age, goals, and previous toxin treatment history.
Potential Side Effects to Consider
Toxin treatments gained their first FDA approval in 1989 and continue to be a safe, effective aesthetic service. However, there are potential side effects to consider. Some people may experience things like:
Injection site bruising or pain
Redness
Nausea
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Temporary facial drooping
You can reduce your chances of developing those side effects by not rubbing your treatment areas. Massaging may encourage the toxin to spread beyond the intended muscular region.
Booking your injections with an experienced provider will also improve your experience. Revive & Bloom ensures that each client gets the highest quality service. The owner, Maria, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. Brittany also brings clinical expertise to the team as a Registered Nurse. You’ll be in the best hands during every appointment.
Achieve Your Best Look With Timely Toxin Treatments
Reach out to schedule a consultation for toxin treatments. We’ll discuss what you want from your experience and how often you should get them to achieve your goals. You’ll look and feel refreshed without compromising your schedule.