What is a good age to start doing botox?  This is a common question I get, but unfortunately there is no right answer.  I have clients as young as 19-20 incorporating botox into their skin care regimen.  At this age I typically evaluate muscle strength and fine lines that are visible at rest.  I have seen some very strong muscles, typically between the brows, that contribute to the deep “11’s”.  Many people may think that 20 is too young, but we must remember that Botox was not around and available for most of us growing up.

So what is my answer to “What is the best age”?  I typically say 30 years of age is a good time to begin a good skin care routine.  I like to encourage simple routines at this age such as a good cleanser for washing your face, a weekly facial scrub, and a good moisturizer.  I have had great results with the IS Clinical line of skin care products.  When I choose a skin care line, I look at what produces good results, not what the hip cool trends are.  IS Clinical is a great medical grade line that has a good price point for everyone.  Many of the brands like Jan Marini are good, but over priced in my own opinion and don’t deliver the results I like to see with my clients.

Juvederm and fillers I usually see women closer to 35 starting to use these to turn back time.  Fillers are a great way to soften up laugh lines, marionette lines and fill the line between the brows.  Voluma and Radiesse are great for restoring volume back into the cheek areas.  Juvederm fillers can usually help you look 5 years younger or more.

Lip filler…I have had as young as 17 years old getting their lips filled.  Lips are a whole other area where age does not really apply.  Kylie Jenner is one of the youngest and most influential personalities to create the sexy lips craze.  Big sexy lips are defiantly the most popular right now, and are by far my favorite to do.