{"id":5275,"date":"2020-08-22T20:26:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T19:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.unndoo.com\/blog\/?p=5275"},"modified":"2020-10-04T13:51:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-04T12:51:27","slug":"how-millennials-are-helping-botox-shake-its-stigma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/how-millennials-are-helping-botox-shake-its-stigma\/","title":{"rendered":"How Millennials are Helping Botox\u00ae Shake Its Stigma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I still remember the first time I heard someone openly admit that they get Botox\u00ae. It was the summer of 2006 and I was in between my third and fourth years of Dental School. I was home in Canada for the summer enjoying some time off from University doing all the usual student summer things; eating, sleeping and of course watching TV (these were WAY before the social media scrolling days!).  I flipped the channel one night to CNN and saw on Larry King Live, actress and comedian Kathy Griffin was the guest. After talking a bit about her career and life, Larry steered the conversation to cosmetic procedures –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KING: Have you had cosmetic surgery?
GRIFFIN: Oh, yes, absolutely.
KING: What have you had done?
GRIFFIN: Oh, I had a brow lift, which is where they take your eyebrows and put them on a completely different part of your head and you look months younger. And I had, what have I had? I had a — a lower facelift where they only do it to here. I don’t know why. I said stop at the ears.
KING: Have you had Botox\u00ae, collagen, all that?
GRIFFIN: Yes, all of that. I’m going to actually die of botulism which will be the first recorded case since the early 1900s.
KING: What are you 83 years old?
GRIFFIN: Yes, I am.
KING: You look (INAUDIBLE).
GRIFFIN: I’m a damn good 83-year-old.
KING: Damn good. We’ll be right back with Kathy Griffin. Don’t go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As if cut to commercial break I was stunned. Did this woman just joke to the entire world about her addiction to Botox\u00ae? I could not imagine ever in my life being so comfortable with letting people know that I get my face injected with anti-wrinkle treatments and being OK with people laughing about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward 14 years later and I\u2019m now a practicing aesthetic doctor who openly admits to anyone who asks how I stay looking so fresh 2 kids later, with a full time job, whilst approaching my late 30s \u2013 \u201cI eat my veggies. I drink my water. I work out, I don\u2019t let people stress me out, and I get Botox\u00ae\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what changed? My perception. But it\u2019s not only me. It\u2019s now 2020 and it only takes one scroll through social media using the hashtag Botox\u00ae to see millennials posting selfies, tag their dermatologists, share online reviews, and even host anti-wrinkle parties. But why are we all of a sudden so open about our Botox\u00ae?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A) It works for many ages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a misconception to think, \u201cAren\u2019t millennials too young for BOTOX\u00ae?\u201d I guess we\u2019re a generation that could be defined as mid to late teens all the way up to the late 30s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how young is too young for BOTOX\u00ae?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, that depends on your doctor, here in the United Kingdom it isn\u2019t licensed for aesthetic use for anyone under the age of 18. Most clinicians, however, will refuse to treat anyone under the age of 21.  But others argue that your chronological age is less important than your skin\u2019s age. Depending on your personal habits (tanning, smoking, diet)  your skin may age much more quicker than the skin of someone who lives a healthier lifestyle. Genetics also plays a part in skin aging. For this reason, many doctors suggest getting antiwrinkle treatment  as soon as you start to see lines and wrinkles that don\u2019t go away when your face is at rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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B) Celebrities are also open to admitting it (mostly)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While not all celebs are saying they\u2019re going to die of Botulism like Kathy, celebrities love Botox\u00ae and millennials love celebrities. Seeing your favourite celeb get Botox\u00ae injections demystifies the procedure and makes it all the more appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C) It\u2019s social media friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botox\u00ae can smooth away lines and wrinkles, making you look younger and more refreshed. For many millennials, it\u2019s their version of a real-life filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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D) It helps prevent wrinkles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it hasn\u2019t been scientifically proven, many clinicians theoretically believe that Botox\u00ae can help prevent future wrinkles, which is a huge draw for millennials. Because Botox\u00ae prevents facial muscles from contracting, it stops you from making the facial expressions that cause wrinkles. The result is less pronounced wrinkles over time and a longer-lasting youthful glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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E) It\u2019s versatile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botox\u00ae isn\u2019t just for face wrinkles! It\u2019s actually been used since the 1970s in the medical setting. Some other ways that Botox\u00ae can help are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n