CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As neuromodulator injections, like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Jeaveau, become more popular, more younger people are starting to sign up for the treatment.

What You Need To Know

  • According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, neuromodulator injections increased more than 70% overall between 2019 and 2022
  • The age group 19 year olds and younger saw the largest increase at 75%
  • Local cosmetic injectors say they are seeing the median age of clientele drop

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the minimally invasive procedure increased overall by 73% between 2019 and 2022. The age group 19 and under saw the most growth at 75%.

Local nurse practitioner and cosmetic injector Brooks Scurry at Infinity MedSpa & Wellness says it could be because it's talked about more, and people are more aware of their options.

"They're seeing themselves in videos and things like that, especially with Zoom, they just become more aware of the expressions that their face is making and seeing those kinds of lines," Scurry said. "They know there are options out there to treat them and they want to know more about that."

Scurry says when she gets a new patient, she has to ensure they are a good candidate. 

"I tell people the time to start considering to get a little bit of treatment is when you have those lines at rest that aren't going away, even when you're not making the facial expressions," Scurry said.

When she started cosmetic injections five years ago, Scurry said the average age for her clientele was around their mid-50s. Now, she says the age is dropping, whether clients are coming for preventative skin care or cosmetic injections.

Laney Diehl is 24-years-old and says it was about a year and half ago when she started seeing permanent lines.

"I knew that my mom and my stepmom had previously gotten Botox, and they talked about it, but they didn't get it until they were a little bit older -- 30s, late 40s," Diehl said. "My stepmom always told me that I can't get the wrinkle I can't make, so I kind of knew that if I was starting early, and I get that wrinkle, and it's not already indented in my forehead, it'd be easier to prevent getting older."

Diehl says it seems like her generation is more open to talking about their injection treatments, which influences more people to try it for themselves. 

"I knew a couple of my friends have already started too, but since I'm pretty open about it, I've kind of gotten some more friends on board," Diehl said.

According to medical professionals, one neuromodulator treatment could cost an average range of $300 to $600. 

"It takes Botox five to seven days to start kicking in, two weeks to hit its full effect. Two weeks from the day you get treatment done is always the best it's ever going to look, and then it's a slippery slope as your body starts to slowly break it down," Scurry said.

Clients can come back for another treatment after three to four months.