A Page From Your Botox Diary

A random page from my Botox diary about you might look like an ordinary series of consent-filled dates and numbers of units that made it into your body, but to me, these are important milestones and tiny steps that make up your overall experience in the land of anti-aging medicine.

 In the past decade of work in this evolving field of aesthetics, I’ve concluded that all anti-aging medications are best managed at the smallest doses possible to preserve the fabric of your skin over the longest term. Botox, in particular, must be managed carefully at lower doses—if overdosed, it can make your face look stuck and frozen in time.

 I like to remind my clients that Botox is like a meat tenderizer placed in the scrunch of skin around the forehead and eyes. It relaxes your facial muscles slightly, so when you make routine expressions, you create fewer creases. Most of your facial expressions will otherwise etch themselves into your skin as you age, gradually distorting your perception of self into an older version of your face.

 The relaxation and preservation that Botox—and other anti-aging tools—provide allow you agency over your perception of self for much longer by slowing skin degradation.

 Clients often ask me, “How long should a baby Botox dose last?”

 The answer depends on the life you lead. I firmly believe in “baby Botox”—very small doses, often less than half your chronological age in units. These doses won’t last as long as heavier ones, so you may need a touch-up every 2 to 2.5 months, though that means more frequent visits.

 Keep in mind: baby Botox does not increase the total amount you use over a year—it’s simply spaced out to keep your look natural, expressive, and youthful.

If your mind is constantly racing with stressful thoughts, your body may burn through Botox faster than someone who maintains the calm of a Zen master! That’s why Botox management, like all anti-aging care, must be customized to your lifestyle.

 And remember—aging is influenced not just by injections, but also by stress, cortisol, alcohol, sugar, lack of sleep, and even toxic relationships. As you age, your anti-aging plan should evolve, combining different medications, devices, and infusions to meet your ongoing needs.

 👉 Read more in my recent feature: Viva La Botox! Dr. Sofia Din On Microdosing Your Beauty

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 Lots of love,

Dr. Sofia D.