If you’ve considered getting Botox , chances are you have a lot of opinions to juggle. The modern world has turned personal cosmetic decisions into public discussions—especially for younger folks deciding to seek treatment. So how do you cut through the noise and decide whether Botox is right for you when you’re in your 20s and early 30s? While the average patient starts Botox at age 40 , Gillian, now 35, received her first Botox treatment at age 30.
“I knew I was interested in Botox by my late twenties, but I hesitated to get it before my wedding, at age 29, because of the advice not to do anything drastic to your appearance before the big day,” she tells Fortune . “Now I wish I would have gone for it. The Botox I get is very subtle and understated and really freshens up my face.
” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox procedures for people ages 20 through 29 have increased by 28% since 2010, perhaps due to the rise of social media and Zoom calls though there’s been no definitive research in this area yet. Weighing the pros and cons of receiving Botox is an essential step for the four million Americans who receive these procedures each year. For Gillian, the potential side effects of the treatment and the cost were her two main concerns.
“I was nervous about drooping, but haven’t experienced that and am told it’s fairly rare ,” she says. A single unit of Botox costs $10 to $15, with the average treatment consisting of 30 to 40 un.
