The Ed.
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The concept of preventative Botox is not a brand new one. Even on this site, there was a thread posted way back in 2009 about the issue and here we are, three years on, in the middle of a preventative Botox boom.
The number of women in their twenties getting 'preventative' Botox is at an all time high, especially in America. Whereas two years ago we were somewhat surprised and shocked at the idea of 22 year olds jumping on the Botox bandwagon, now it's regular fare on the books of plastic surgeons and it looks like its popularity is set to grow.
Now, as a 30-ish year old geek, I'll admit, I'm starting to see (and feel genuine concern over!) some fine lines and wrinkles that are starting to appear. I understand the emotions involved. I understand the pressures that we face in the modern world and the modern workforce; the world is far more competitive on every level whether it's at the school gates or in the boardroom. What I don't understand is why girls in their twenties are worrying about ageing when it hasn't even happened yet!
What are we teaching them that makes them willing to inject themselves with Botox and spend hundreds of pounds in the process to fight something that isn't even happening to them yet? I don't know about you, but I couldn't even comprehend the reality of wrinkles and old-age when I was in my early twenties. It was something that happened to my mum!
Not only that, what are the risks? Starting earlier means that you're going to be injecting yourself with Botox for a lot longer - perhaps for decades - and the simple fact is that we haven't been using Botox regularly enough for long enough to fully understand the long-term effects. The theory is that early use of Botox will prevent you from putting pressure on those high-risk wrinkle areas thus ensuring that the wrinkle doesn't develop in the first place. So, unless you're going to keep it up your whole life, there's not much point in starting.
I wonder, too, whether these girls are just as willing to put the hard work into looking young too? Are they eating right, sleeping enough, only drinking alcohol moderately, staying away from sun beds and ensuring they aren't over-exposing themselves to natural sunlight? Or are they simply looking for the quick fix, easy option?
Dr. Debra Jaliman, a dermatologist on New York City's tony Fifth Avenue, states it clearly: early engagement can stop the clock. But geeks, I ask you, why are we so desperate to stop the clock? I don't know much for sure, but I do know this, in the fight against ageing we will always, without fail, 100% lose. It is not possible to look twenty-one for ever and frankly, if you try to, you're going to end up looking a lot worse (and weirder) than you will if you grow old gracefully.
But, who am I to lay down the Botox law? What say you geeks?
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
The number of women in their twenties getting 'preventative' Botox is at an all time high, especially in America. Whereas two years ago we were somewhat surprised and shocked at the idea of 22 year olds jumping on the Botox bandwagon, now it's regular fare on the books of plastic surgeons and it looks like its popularity is set to grow.
Now, as a 30-ish year old geek, I'll admit, I'm starting to see (and feel genuine concern over!) some fine lines and wrinkles that are starting to appear. I understand the emotions involved. I understand the pressures that we face in the modern world and the modern workforce; the world is far more competitive on every level whether it's at the school gates or in the boardroom. What I don't understand is why girls in their twenties are worrying about ageing when it hasn't even happened yet!
What are we teaching them that makes them willing to inject themselves with Botox and spend hundreds of pounds in the process to fight something that isn't even happening to them yet? I don't know about you, but I couldn't even comprehend the reality of wrinkles and old-age when I was in my early twenties. It was something that happened to my mum!
Not only that, what are the risks? Starting earlier means that you're going to be injecting yourself with Botox for a lot longer - perhaps for decades - and the simple fact is that we haven't been using Botox regularly enough for long enough to fully understand the long-term effects. The theory is that early use of Botox will prevent you from putting pressure on those high-risk wrinkle areas thus ensuring that the wrinkle doesn't develop in the first place. So, unless you're going to keep it up your whole life, there's not much point in starting.
I wonder, too, whether these girls are just as willing to put the hard work into looking young too? Are they eating right, sleeping enough, only drinking alcohol moderately, staying away from sun beds and ensuring they aren't over-exposing themselves to natural sunlight? Or are they simply looking for the quick fix, easy option?
Dr. Debra Jaliman, a dermatologist on New York City's tony Fifth Avenue, states it clearly: early engagement can stop the clock. But geeks, I ask you, why are we so desperate to stop the clock? I don't know much for sure, but I do know this, in the fight against ageing we will always, without fail, 100% lose. It is not possible to look twenty-one for ever and frankly, if you try to, you're going to end up looking a lot worse (and weirder) than you will if you grow old gracefully.
But, who am I to lay down the Botox law? What say you geeks?
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
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my surgeon asked me if deep lines ran in my family when I replied no my mother and nanny have great skin he looked shocked/confused I didnt have frown lines typical to those of women my age (23) (i like to think thats because im always happy and lifting my brows as appose to to frowning lol) my surgeon also has refused to do clients he feels DO NOT need it so i dont feel as though he was just taking my money. I think generally people are for or against cosmetic procedures, I am for all the way, thats just my opinion. I dont suffer with great skin as it is and being a beautician I know its constantly under scrutiny, like would you like to get your hair cut by a stylist with bad hair? .... so when i started getting a complex then about my frown lines I went for a consultation, I have had it 4 months and I love it, I havent even thought about when I will next have it as they effects are still great, I will more than likely treat myself before Christmas again x
