Am I Too Young For Anti-wrinkle Injections?

Before 2021, there were no statutory provisions restricting access to anti-wrinkle injections for cosmetic purposes for those under the age of eighteen. Government estimates suggest that over 40,000 injectable treatments were carried out on minors in 2020 alone, which led to the passing of the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act the following year.

The surge in under-eighteens seeking aesthetic treatment is an unnerving example of how young people are becoming anxious with their appearance before any signs of ageing have become visible. The new statute law signifies the importance of making informed choices at an appropriate age before undergoing treatment. But it also leaves us thinking, how young is too young to book your first Anti-Wrinkle Injections?

When Does The Skin First Show Signs Of Ageing?

During the mid to late twenties, the skin begins to lose collagen, the protein responsible for giving the skin its elasticity. Although it may feel like it, the first signs of ageing, such as fine lines, do not appear overnight. Repeated use of facial expressions around the forehead, eyes and between the brows lead to the gradual development of delicate creases by approximately age thirty. Prolonged sun exposure and lifestyle choices such as heavy alcohol consumption and smoking can speed up this process.

The choices you make in your twenties can help to slow down the onset of ageing. Wearing a broad spectrum SPF prevents sun damage and moisturising daily helps to fortify the skin’s natural barrier. When these measures become less effective, it may be time to consider in-clinic treatments.

Using Anti-Wrinkle Injections As A Preventative Measure

As our collagen levels deplete, the skin is no longer able to bounce back when creases form due to facial expressions such as laughing and frowning. Depending on how well you have looked after your skin, alongside other environmental and genetic factors, you may spot these first signs of ageing anywhere between your late twenties and your early forties. Whatever your age, at this stage you can consider Anti-wrinkle Injections as a preventative measure.

Very small amounts of the substance are injected into the skin to inhibit the movements that cause wrinkles to develop. These tiny amounts do not prevent expression, meaning there is no danger of the face becoming ‘frozen’. Any existing fine lines will appear softened or disappear completely following treatment.

The Most Popular Anti-wrinkle Injection Sites For New Clients

Preventative Anti-wrinkle Injections are primarily administered to the forehead and eye area as this is where the majority of people first notice signs of ageing. To ensure the correct facial areas are targeted, all of our clients at RP Aesthetics undergo a detailed consultation prior to treatment.

During this time, Richard Peppiatt will talk through the procedure, explain how specific injection sites give effective and long-lasting results and answer any questions you may have. For existing lines, results can be seen within a few days of treatment, however, the real goal for first-time clients is the absence of wrinkle formation over the subsequent months.

Booking Anti-wrinkle Injections At RP Aesthetics

If you are beginning to notice that the creases formed during facial expressions are no longer disappearing when the face is at rest, call RP Aesthetics. Please be aware that your reasons for undergoing treatment may be questioned if you are under 25 or show no visible signs of ageing. For more information, call 0191 281 8775 or complete the contact form via our website.