When Should You Start Botox and Skincare? What I’d Do Differently
If Candice Roberts, NP, could restart her own aesthetic journey, she wouldn’t start with injectables. She’d start years earlier, with her skin.
Here is her honest answer on when to start Botox, when to start medical-grade skincare, and what she’d tell anyone in Houma, LA beginning their own aesthetic journey.
Start skincare early. Start injectables thoughtfully. Candice would have started medical-grade skincare in her teens, when oil glands and inflammation first act up, and postponed injectables until later. As for when to start Botox: when you do, keep it subtle, and pair it with skin treatments that build long-term skin health.
Candice Roberts, NP, on what she’d do differently.
“I Would’ve Started a Lot Sooner”
“I would’ve started my aesthetic journey actually a lot sooner,” Candice says. “I had a lot of acne growing up, and I struggled with that forever.”
“I would’ve started right whenever we go through puberty, whenever the oil glands start to act up. That’s whenever the inflammation starts to get out of control. If you can tackle it right then and there, then all the other issues never kind of surface.”
What She’d Prioritize
Medical-grade skincare, early
“I would’ve got on medical-grade products a whole lot younger.” Treating breakouts and inflammation early helps prevent scarring and other issues later. Our medical-grade skincare page covers the options, and Building a Skincare Routine That Protects Your Results covers the basics.
Injectables, later
“I would’ve probably postponed injectables till later.” Healthy skin first means injectables have a better foundation when the time comes.
Subtle Botox when you start
Candice started Botox at 23, when she began injecting, and kept it very subtle and conservative. Starting small is the same philosophy behind natural-looking Botox and filler.
Ongoing skin-building treatments
Since then, she has kept up with microneedling and laser resurfacing, some Sculptra, and growth factor treatments under the eyes.
“If you can tackle it right then and there, then all the other issues never kind of surface.”Candice Roberts, NP
Where to Focus at Each Stage
Every face is different, but here is the general approach Candice’s story points to:
| Stage | Main focus | Injectables? |
|---|---|---|
| Teens | Medical-grade skincare for breakouts and inflammation | Not the focus |
| Twenties | Consistent skincare, sun protection, skin health | Subtle, if lines from movement appear |
| Thirties and forties | Skin-building treatments, maintenance | Thoughtful neurotoxin and filler as needed |
| Any age | Healthy skin as the foundation | Planned around your face, not a number |
Skin always comes first in this approach. See why skin quality comes before Botox and filler.
Wondering where to start at your stage?
Schedule a ConsultationWho May Not Be Ready for Botox Yet
Starting Botox is a personal decision. You may want to wait if:
Your skin needs attention first
Breakouts, scarring, or sun damage usually deserve care before neurotoxin.
You don’t have lines from movement
If there’s nothing for neurotoxin to soften, skincare is the better investment for now.
You want to start because of a trend
Starting should come from your own goals and an assessment, not social media.
You’re pregnant or breastfeeding
Neurotoxin is typically postponed during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Your Questions, Answered
When should I start Botox?
There’s no single right age for when to start Botox. It makes sense when lines from muscle movement start to bother you, and when your skin is healthy. Candice recommends starting subtle and prioritizing medical-grade skincare first.
When should I start medical-grade skincare?
Earlier than most people think. Candice would have started in her teens, when oil glands and inflammation first become active. Addressing breakouts early can help prevent scarring and other concerns later.
Is starting Botox young a good idea?
It depends on your face. Some people develop lines from movement in their twenties, and a subtle approach can be appropriate. Others don’t need it yet, and skincare is the better place to invest.
What treatments does Candice do herself?
She started subtle Botox at 23 and has since done microneedling, laser resurfacing, some Sculptra, and growth factor treatments under the eyes, alongside medical-grade skincare.
Can medical-grade skincare help teen acne?
Medical-grade skincare can be part of a plan for breakouts and inflammation. A provider can recommend products appropriate for the skin type and age, and when a referral to a doctor makes sense.
Is it too late to start if I’m in my forties or fifties?
No. It’s never too late to improve skin health or start a thoughtful plan. The foundation is the same at any age: healthy skin first, then treatments planned around your face.
Start With Your Skin. Build From There.
Whatever stage you’re in, come in for a consultation at our Houma office. We’ll help you decide where to start.
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