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How young is too young to get Botox? These days, young Hollywood stars are faced with the major dilemma to enhance their looks by cosmetic surgery and Botox.

Competition is fierce as the influx of young baby faced stars increase. There is a high demand for young stars in Hollywood, which reflects on its audience becoming obsessed with looking youthful.

Meryl Streep discovered that embracing her age has only helped her career. Let's admit it, not all Hollywood stars are blessed with good genes or talent. Botox is no longer taboo; celebrities are more open about discussing their experiences with Botox.

46-year old Courteney Cox recently admitted using Botox to slow down the aging process. In May, Kim Kardashian nonchalantly told Nightline she hadn't had any plastic surgery, but admitted that she had used Botox. Kim is 29 so we’ll cut her some slack, but 23-year old Heidi Montag has no reason to use Botox!

The reality TV star graced the cover of People magazine proudly stating that she had 10 cosmetic procedures in one day including Botox. What will her teenybopper fans think? Is that the right message to send to her fans? Look like a freak show and you might get the cover of a prominent magazine?

The latest news that’s been quiet alarming is that 18-year old Charice has had Botox injections. While many believe Charice had it done for cosmetic purposes, the singer’s rep claims that she had Botox injected in her jaw for medical reasons.

Other young stars that have been rumored to have gotten Botox injections include Hilary Duff, 22, Lindsay Lohan, 23 and Megan Fox, 24. Regular girls look up to these celebrities, so are they setting a bad example for young adults? How young is too young to get Botox?

Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Garo Kassabian from Lift MD Aesthetics® tells Hollyscoop: “Cosmetic procedures are typically offered to patients with beauty concerns, who are 18 or older and can make wise decisions about their appearance. It is not uncommon for a doctor to suggest a preventative treatment to an 18 year old star like Charice.

He adds, “It has become part of the standard routine in Hollywood for many stars to maintain their youthful image and even in some cases, improve their self esteem. However, it is not the only purpose of Botox. As her rep had stated, it can be used for pain and has been used in cases of migraines and TMJ.”

Before you jump the bandwagon and get the injections, Dr. Kassabian encourages everyone to go to a medical professional if considering Botox.

“If someone is considering Botox, it is important to first have a consultation with a doctor who is board certified and understands how to properly administer Botox and is an expert in the many techniques to assure positive results,” he says.

We want to know your thoughts, how young is too young to get Botox?