Prevention vs. Correction: When to Consider Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
One of the most common questions we hear at Dr Tranter Aesthetics is: “When should I start anti-wrinkle treatments?” The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your age, your skin, and your personal goals.
Anti-wrinkle injections can play two important roles in managing expression lines: prevention and correction. Understanding the difference helps you make the choice that feels right for you.
Prevention: Softening Lines Before They Set In
In your 20s and 30s, most lines are still dynamic—they only appear when you smile, frown, or squint. Preventive anti-wrinkle treatments focus on relaxing the muscles that cause repeated creasing, giving the skin a chance to stay smoother for longer.
Benefits of prevention:
Reduces the likelihood of dynamic lines becoming static wrinkles.
Keeps skin looking fresher over time.
Requires smaller, more subtle treatments.
At Dr Tranter Aesthetics, prevention is about keeping your natural expressions while slowing down the visible signs of ageing.
Correction: Softening Lines That Are Already Visible
By the time you reach your late 30s, 40s, or beyond, many lines can become static—meaning they remain even when your face is at rest. Corrective anti-wrinkle treatments help soften these lines, making them less pronounced and helping the skin look smoother.
Benefits of correction:
Reduces the depth and prominence of existing lines.
Can restore a more relaxed, refreshed appearance.
Works well alongside other treatments to improve overall skin quality.
Empowerment at Every Stage
The decision to start anti-wrinkle treatments is personal. For some, prevention feels right early on; for others, correction later in life is the priority. There’s no ‘too early’ or ‘too late.’ Only the right time for you.
At Dr Tranter Aesthetics, we take a personalised approach, assessing each patient individually and creating a plan that supports their stage of life, their skin, and their goals.
Taking the Next Step
Whether you’re considering prevention or correction, anti-wrinkle treatments are about empowerment, not pressure. The goal isn’t to change who you are. It’s to help you feel confident at every age.
