Botox used to be something you did as you aged, now a new generation of young Aussie’s are embracing the trend.

The first time TikTok personality Dibz Baby got Botox, he thought it was the best thing he’d ever done.

“I love it, I just love it.”

After trying it for the first time two years ago when he had just turned 30, Dibz told news.com.au he has since had filler in his lips, cheeks and jaw and Botox in several areas.

“I get my masseters done … which is basically Botox that goes into your jawline, under your ear and relaxes the muscles to give your face a more love-heart look,” he said.

Despite being an extensive process, Dibz found the pay-off enormous saying his confidence has “just skyrocketed”.

“Two years ago you would have never seen me in front of a camera, I was six kilos heavier, I would just hide my face,” he said.

Dibz is among a group of increasingly young Australians who are embracing cosmetic injectibles, and are more and more willing to share it on social media.

Many celebrities also have become more transparent about the work they’ve had done. Kylie Jenner admitted last year that she had used lip fillers and Bella Hadid revealed last month she had a nose job when she was 14.

Although there is no industry-wide data about the usage of cosmetic injectables in Australia, several practitioners have seen a growing trend of people in their 20s walking through their doors.

Ageless Aesthetics Skin and Injectibles co-founder and cosmetic nurse Georgia Zoumas has had a lot of interest from younger people. Ms Zoumas, now 28 started having cosmetic injections herself when she was 21.

“There’s no static lines on my face, no make-up that gets stuck in fine lines on my forehead,” she told news.com.au.

Despite the reported success of the treatments, Ms Zoumas warns that it’s not a quick fix and that people need to be aware of the risks.

What treatments are younger people getting done?

The most well-known procedure is Botox. The name is short for botulinum toxin, which is the same toxin that causes the life-threatening food poisoning botulism. When used in small amounts by medical practitioners, it can paralyse targeted muscles, which can help smooth facial wrinkles. Botox is only one type of anti-wrinkle injection available.

Dermal fillers are another popular treatment, which are substances injected underneath the skin to make targeted areas look more full. Fillers can include substances like calcium hydroxylapatite, which is found in bones and hyaluronic acid. Lips and cheeks are popular areas for fillers.

“They can target asymmetries,” Ms Zoumas said.

“Sometimes someone’s lip is higher on one side than the other or a bit bigger on the bottom than the top.”

Other treatments include PDO threads, which is a non-surgical procedure where a medical-grade biodegradable polyester thread is inserted into your face and then tightened, thereby lifting your skin.

How long do the effects last?

It really depends from person to person. While general Botox maintenance is around every three to four months, Dibz told news.com.au he tends to go back far more than the average person.

“I’m in front of a camera lots so I normally go (for fresh Botox injections) about every eight weeks,” he said.

“As soon as the slightest line comes I get paranoid … the camera picks up everything.”

When it comes to lip filler, the effects are expected to last an average of six to seven months with some clinics advertising their treatments last up to a year, but Dibz has his topped up every three months.

According to Dibz the effects of injectibles can last longer depending on how you use your face. If you’re very expressive or move your eyes a lot, Botox injections can wear off sooner. He said lip filler has the same issues.

“If you smoke, that side (of your mouth) always deflates more than the other side. It’s the same drinking from a straw,” he said.

“It’s the same with your cheeks. My right hand side is always deeper than my left because I sleep on my right.”

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Like many other procedures, how much cosmetic injections hurt can depend on your pain tolerance and what you get done.

Sarah Paigee, 28, got Botox for the first time three months ago. She got injections in her forehead and around her lips, where she could see fine lines appearing. The whole process took 15 minutes.

“It’s kind of weird,” she told news.com.au.

“It’s kind of a crunch feeling rather than a needle. It’s definitely an odd sensation but it’s over really quickly.”

Ms Paigee said the pain was nothing compared to what she experienced getting tattoos.

Dibz found that while the Botox was not painful for him, the filler could be.

“When I got my cheeks done for the first time, it killed,” he said.

“A couple of days after it hurts every time you smile because they’re basically putting filler on your bone.”

“Yeah it is, I’m not going to lie,” Dibz said.

He has been going to Mt Druitt Evolution Laser clinic where he’s had his treatments administered by a registered nurse since he first started getting cosmetic injections. He pays about $500 for one millilitre of filler, and says the price can quickly add up as people often get multiple millilitres in different parts of their face.

Botox is slightly cheaper than filler being priced in units. The clinic Dibz visits charges just under $10 per unit. Depending on the desired outcome, people might use upwards of 30 units making the average cost around $250 to $400.

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What are the risks and who can administer injections?

Cosmetic injections of course come with risks. To avoid them, it’s important to be sure any procedures are administered by qualified medical practitioners, meaning registered doctors and nurses.

Ms Zoumas advises to always do a consultation first and to make sure that the injector has photos of actual patients.

“They should scare you a little bit when they’re explaining the risks to you. That means they’re doing their job properly,” she said.

Some of the risks associated with dermal fillers can include vascular compromise, when filler is injected into an artery, stopping the blood flow, and blindness. Ms Zoumas acknowledged that while these sound really scary, they are very rare.

The best way to mitigate any risks is to do your research and plan in advance.

“Don’t rock up two weeks before your wedding and ask for five mils of filler, you’re going to give your injector a heart attack,” Ms Zoumas said.

“It takes four weeks for filler to settle plus bruising and swelling … so just plan around everything.”

Despite the risk and the cost of cosmetic injections, customers keep coming back for more.

“I hate to say it because as a feminist I feel like it gives into societal pressure, but it has given me such a lift,” said Ms Paigee of her first Botox treatment.

“I look more bright, more awake and that’s how I feel on the inside. It’s just not reflected on the outside unless I get that Botox.”

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