The Best Way To Treat Fine Lines, Based On Your Age

If you've experimented with your fair share of topical ointments, exercise plans, and fishy dinners, and you're looking to freeze your face in time, Botox might be for you. On the market since the late '80s, Botox can be used to both prevent and treat fine lines. It's also been known to help with migraines, excessive sweating, and even muscle spasms.

Double board-certified plastic surgeon David Shafer, M.D., is a big fan. As he explained to Cosmopolitan, "[Botox is] an excellent treatment for the prevention of wrinkles and it can help soften existing ones too." Furthermore, other in-office treatments like lasers can decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation and textural irregularities, while facial fillers can bring back that volume we lose as we age.

Ultimately, the world of cosmetic dermatology has come a long way. Over 4 million people get some form of Botox each year, per Elite, another couple million get fillers, according to CNN, and facelift candidates have grown increasingly younger. However, given how much procedures like Botox cost, and the potential complications, they aren't for everyone. If you want to stick to sunscreen, a good diet, and drinking plenty of water, that works too.