There’s been a pivotal shift in how women in their 20s look at their faces, and with it comes the rise of many aesthetic treatments, including the polarizing “preventative Botox.” While the reasons are arguably as multifaceted as this generation itself, many would agree on one thing: The impact of social media cannot be underestimated. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox injections have increased 28 percent since 2010 amongst 20 to 29-year-olds. And the Zoom effect has only added to the surge in requests for aesthetic treatments, with Botox coming in as the top minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report.
While most doctors suggest focusing on the quality of the skin with a proper regimen that includes daily exfoliation and SPF protection, as well regular chemical peels or specialized treatments such as Clear and Brilliant laser resurfacing during this decade, there …