What is preventative Botox and why are some people in their 20s trying it? [Video]

At 24 years old, Madeline Levis has the type of youthful skin that many people want, and she’s paying a lot of money now to keep it.”I’ve been doing Botox for about a year and a half now,” she said. “Definitely seeing a couple of my friends or just seeing my favorite celebrities or influencers get it, I kind of just wanted to see what that would be like for me.”On social media platforms such as TikTok, there’s plenty of “inspo” and encouragement to try what’s called “preventative Botox.””Botox is a way to get ahead of those signs of aging before they develop,” said Jennifer Canesi, a nurse practioner and founder of Boston Medical Aesthetics, which is located near Faneuil Hall.She said the number of younger people asking for appointments has skyrocketed.”People realize how safe, natural-looking, and effective it is,” Canesi said.Here’s why it works.The medicine in a Botox injection …