There are a growing number of people using Botox while in their late teens and twenties. The belief is that this usage could help to prevent future wrinkles, but it is also being done by many who fear their appearance is not as attractive at is could be. Many are wondering about the long term effects of this type of treatment and whether anyone this young should even be considering this type of procedure: 

Potential for Side Effects

For most users Botox is a safe and reliable product that does what the user wants, reduces the appearance of wrinkles. If there are negative side effects, such as infection, redness or droopy eyes, the problems are often temporary and will fade within a few days or weeks.

Unfortunately there have not been any studies about what the risks may be for people who use the product regularly for 30 or 40 years, although it is suggested that repeated use may lead to permanent muscle weakness. 

The High Financial Cost 

No two faces are exactly the same and people wrinkle in different areas. A teenager may just be wasting money having Botox injected in their forehead or around their mouth when nature may have only given them a few wrinkles around their eyes. Thousands of dollars could be spent needlessly during this period of time.

Cosmetic Surgery Addiction

It is believed that teenagers that are worried over wrinkles they do not even have may have a condition known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder.This is a genuine psychological illness that makes the afflicted see themselves as unattractive and terribly flawed, even when no flaws exist. These people are far more likely than the average person to undergo cosmetic procedures, often needlessly. Rather than allow or encourage the behavior, parents can help their children to be healthier by finding them psychological treatment.

While Botox may not be recommended for most teenagers as a cosmetic procedure, it is safe and effective for most of the adults who undergo the injections. In addition to its cosmetic uses, it also has an enormous amount of health benefits as well.

Botox is now used to treat overactive sweat glands, improve or eliminate migraine headaches and even help to control overactive bladders. Cosmetically, it is one of the fastest and easiest ways for people to eliminate wrinkles and drooping and sagging in the face. Since the verdict is still out on the safety of value of its use on those without any wrinkles, parents should always talk to their child's pediatrician prior to allowing the injections to be performed.

Contact a company like Botox treatments in Calgary to learn more.