When Is the Right Time to Start Neuromodulators to Prevent Wrinkles?

As anti-aging treatments advance, people get into their senior years still looking fresh-faced. If you look at a smooth-skinned older person and feel inspired, you might be a good fit for neuromodulators. 

As part of our aesthetic services, Dr. Trace Alexander offers two leading neuromodulators — Botox® and Xeomin® — to patients at Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine. If you want to explore preventive care to avoid wrinkles, visit us. 

We exclusively offer this kind of injectable treatment at our office in Plano, Texas. If you usually see us in Addison, talk with our team, and we can help you get into the Plano location. 

Preventing wrinkles with Botox and Xeomin

Neuromodulators work to relax the wrinkle, no matter when you start. That means you could wait until you’re in your 60s, start Botox then, and still enjoy a smooth forehead.

That said, many people prefer never to see a wrinkle at all. Some medical aesthetics professionals recommend starting preventive neuromodulators younger, in your late 20s or early 30s.

The thinking goes that by starting before wrinkles can develop, you need less Botox or Xeomin. 

These neuromodulators temporarily freeze the muscle the injection targets. That allows the skin above it to relax, smoothing the wrinkle. That means Botox and Xeomin are effective for:

• Frown lines
• Forehead lines
• Crow’s feet

Dr. Alexander can help you determine which neuromodulator is right for you, along with where and how much to apply. He can also pinpoint the best time to start treatment. 

Finding the right timing for you

To reiterate, neuromodulators work even when the wrinkle already exists. And if the crease is so deep that Botox or Xeomin alone won’t correct it, Dr. Alexander can explore additional options, such as fillers. 

Still, some people like the idea of preventive neuromodulators because the results are subtle; the wrinkles never develop in the first place. That contrasts with someone who had, say, deep frown lines one day and a smooth glabella the next. People generally know they got some help. 

That said, this kind of proactive treatment has some risks. Because Botox and Xeomin relax your muscles, it can have an impact on your face over time. The treated muscles get weaker, which can actually contribute to aging. 

Really, the right time to get started with neuromodulators depends on your preferences and cosmetic goals. 

To discuss all this with an expert, call our team at Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine at 972-899-9797 or book your appointment online today. Dr. Alexander can develop a personalized plan for you.