Botox - Anyone done it?

[LOREBUNDE]

I've been dreaming about botox for a couple of years now. I have a really bad habit of frowning when concentrating, and my forehead is paying for it! I'm heading to New York for Christmas....I wonder if I could get a few injections whilst I'm there. Do you usually have to have a consultation before you book your first injections?

yes, I had to have a consultation first. I was also thinking of switching drs.
and again would have to have a consultation. I went 4 mos before having my second treatment. I could of even gone another month. The first time it didn't bother me at all and it seemed the lines were not so noticeable but still there. This second time it hurt a little more. Seemed he did more injections too, but not sure. I noticed this time when I frown there is nothing there. This is the only line I really have the " so I can really say at age 48 I really have no lines now so thats a good thing. I think this place is expensive though, just under $500 a treatment.

 

[LOREBUNDE]

Also, I would definately recommend botox

 

[lp1062]

I gather by these threads that many younger women are getting botox. Who knew? I did not start botox until I was in my late 40's. I have had it done periodically for the last few years usually 2-3x a year depending on how I look and how frugal I'm feeling. I've been happy with the results and feel I am still expressive. There are certain areas above my eyebrows that my PS will not inject for fear of causing an eyelid droop. I also had a brow lift in my late 40's because some of my furrows were so deep botox would not help them. Apparently, some people's frown muscles are very strong. The PS charges $300 per area for botox. I have another price list from a local MD that charges $365 per area. I've also had Restylane for my lips but may try Juviderm. Hope this helps you.

 

[shoeangel]

It's been two weeks since my first Botox injections between my brows - 7 injections total. I am loving the results. My 11's are virtually gone, and all of the fine lines on my forehead have smoothed out entirely. I thought I might loose signs of expression, but I don't think that has happened at all. My husband hasn't noticed any change, but I haven't told him yet that his Sweety is getting Botoxed.

 

[miamialli]

I've had botox injections about 5 times now, and I will keep getting them. I'm not very consistant, becuase it's hard to manage the time off with work schedules, but after I did it, my cousin, my sister in law and my husband have all tried it and have kept doing it!
try it once to check it out, it goes away, so if you don't like it, you don't have to do it again!

 

[lilackatz]

Hi I've been reading this thread with interest. I had my first injections on Saturday. I feel really self conscious now, My eyelids now seem to be sitting on top of my lashes and it is impossible to put my eyeshadow on properly also I seem to have a dent between my eyebrows. Does anyone know if this can all be sorted out? I'm in a panic about it and can't look directly at people coz I'm so embarrassed.

 

[shoeangel]

Hi I've been reading this thread with interest. I had my first injections on Saturday. I feel really self conscious now, My eyelids now seem to be sitting on top of my lashes and it is impossible to put my eyeshadow on properly also I seem to have a dent between my eyebrows. Does anyone know if this can all be sorted out? I'm in a panic about it and can't look directly at people coz I'm so embarrassed.

How many units did you have injected? 15? 30? More than 30?

Did you have your crows feet done as well, or just the 11's?

If your eyelids are drooping, it is because you were either administred too many units, or the doctor or nurse didn't inject in the right spots. As for the dent, I am not sure what that is all about, however, I am sure it will go away if it wasn't there from the start.

 

[Ladybug09]

I think the first time I got Botox it was a gradual process before I saw the results. I guess it was about 7 - 10 days. But as I've been doing it for a couple of years now, the results are instantaneous, or so it seems. I never let my lines get to the terribly noticable point before getting another dose of Botox.

As for the Restylane, only once did I have a slight bruise on my marionette lines around my mouth. It lasted a couple of days. My dermatologist discourages using aspirin products for two weeks in advance of getting Restylane b/c it somehow affects the bruising process. Anyway, the tiny bruise was a small price to pay for looking 1,000 % better!

Someone previously asked about prices. I think my Botox costs about $500 - $600 and Restylane is more expensive, maybe about $900, but I honestly can't remember without looking up my receipts.

I really think these treatments are wonderful!

Asprin helps blood flow (ie: why they recommend it for those with heart conditions, or during/after a heart attack)

If you take an asprin for bruising, it increases blood flow to the bruise site.

That is why Dr. sugges ibprofen for pain management (also before your period to help with cramps). It help relax the muscles, and it also helps with bruising, pain, etc.

 

[Ladybug09]

What I don't understand is my mom is in her early 60s and hardly has any wrinkles. I'm 35 and I have more than her. I don't go in the sun much anymore and neither does she, but we both have had our days in the sun at younger ages. So no difference there. She also smoked for years, which I've heard ages your skin, and I never smoked ever.

She claims she has less wrinkles because she's overweight and her face is fatter. I dunno. I guess that could be true so maybe that is what those fillers do.

Yes, this is true, higher fat content in the face does help reduce wrinkles.

When I was heavier, I had NO wrinkles, when i lost weight...I started getting frown lines, 11's, etc.

When you get all that restalyne and juvaderm all you are doing is plumping up the skin, filling it in.....Dont take this as gospel, but maybe someone here knows, isn't the juvaderm maked from like cadaver/cynthetic cadaver tissue?

 

[lilackatz]

How many units did you have injected? 15? 30? More than 30?

Did you have your crows feet done as well, or just the 11's?

If your eyelids are drooping, it is because you were either administred too many units, or the doctor or nurse didn't inject in the right spots. As for the dent, I am not sure what that is all about, however, I am sure it will go away if it wasn't there from the start.

Hi I don't know how many units they didn't say. Think it's different here in the UK. I didn't have my 11s done or crows feet it was my forehead.I feel really self conscious now as my lids bothered me before now they are worse!!! It was a consultant who did it though not a plastic surgeon.

 

[Purses]

I just wanted to say that I have never received a comment that my face looks frozen. Maybe we over study celebrity faces and would look for anything that may look abnormal.
Or perhaps, the people around me are being discreet and that I do look frozen.

 

[Leelee]

I just wanted to say that I have never received a comment that my face looks frozen. Maybe we over study celebrity faces and would look for anything that may look abnormal.
Or perhaps, the people around me are being discreet and that I do look frozen.

I've never thought my face looked frozen either. I think it looks absolutely natural. I feel that the dermatologist that does my Botox is very skilled and administers it so that it does look like me -- only before the wrinkles and creases set in. I looked at a picture of myself 15 years ago and I must say I couldn't see any aging in my face thanks to Botox and Restylane, sun screen and chemical peels. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about my body. Try as I might to keep it away, the middle-age thickness that I've acquired is a sure give-away that I'm not 35 any more.

 

[Jayne1]

Hi I've been reading this thread with interest. I had my first injections on Saturday. I feel really self conscious now, My eyelids now seem to be sitting on top of my lashes and it is impossible to put my eyeshadow on properly also I seem to have a dent between my eyebrows. Does anyone know if this can all be sorted out? I'm in a panic about it and can't look directly at people coz I'm so embarrassed.

I tried botox one time, just to see what it was like.

The doctor injected very little ($50 worth, don't know the amount of units) into two spots, one on each side, in the horizontal frown line in my forehead. The frown line nearest my hairline. Very little and very subtle.

I also could not raise my brows and actually did not like the look on me. I thought I looked a bit stern. Or tired. My eyebrows did not have the arch I preferred and my eyelids were a bit lower.

Having done so little, it was gone it a couple of months and I never did it again. It looks good on some people, but not on me.

 

[gwen_dlc]

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Originally Posted by lilackatz
Hi I've been reading this thread with interest. I had my first injections on Saturday. I feel really self conscious now, My eyelids now seem to be sitting on top of my lashes and it is impossible to put my eyeshadow on properly also I seem to have a dent between my eyebrows. Does anyone know if this can all be sorted out? I'm in a panic about it and can't look directly at people coz I'm so embarrassed.

I used to assist a DR. with Botox and Restylane injections. He would never just inject botox on just the forehead. When that is done, your muscles are relaxed and gets pulled downwards. To counter balance it, you need to have at least 5 units on each eyebrow arch to raise the brows. You have to be very careful of who you go and get your injections from. There is also a eyedrop that the doctor can put into your eye to help with the eye droop. I don't know how it is in the UK but the doctor should be able to fix it.

 

[Leelee]

Hi I've been reading this thread with interest. I had my first injections on Saturday. I feel really self conscious now, My eyelids now seem to be sitting on top of my lashes and it is impossible to put my eyeshadow on properly also I seem to have a dent between my eyebrows. Does anyone know if this can all be sorted out? I'm in a panic about it and can't look directly at people coz I'm so embarrassed.

Maybe another doctor could correct this problem. I think in general Botox is safe and can offer wonderful benefits, but ultimately, it's the skill of the doctor that determines the results. I think a dermatologist would be the best person to see. He or she will probably inject more Botox and the right places to give your forehead a lift.