Botox - Anyone done it?

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#376
^Good to know! I am very interested in trying it more as a preventative measure. I worked with a derm this summer who gets them to reduce the appearance of an old chicken pox scar on her forehead.
 
#377
cheburashka said:
I just got mine done at 25, 6 days ago and honestly, I am as happy as one can get. I look stunning ! I also can't believe how cost beneficial it is also, I have spent waaay more in the past year on wrinkle creams trying to get rid of fine lines.

I seriously look like I have a face of a 21 year old.
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That's awesome! My curiousity is definitely piqued -- I can't really afford it now since I'm a grad student but once my program is finished is June, I think I'm going to treat myself
 
#378
Alana1981 said:
That's awesome! My curiousity is definitely piqued -- I can't really afford it now since I'm a grad student but once my program is finished is June, I think I'm going to treat myself
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:D

Great to see another grad student - I'm a grad student in a doctorate program too. This time, I treated myself for my birthday since I had a bit money left over from the summer. Living on financial aid definitely is really challenging though and it looks like I'll have to work during summers full time or two jobs or look for well paid internships if I want to continue getting botox on a regular basis. :s:sad:
 
#379
This is a great thread.

I'm 33, and I think I'll probably get this done in the next few months to address my brow furrow. Also, whenever I get stressed or feel tired, I feel that it's all concentrated right where my furrow lines are. Not so much headaches, but there's definitely a pressing sensation that makes me want to cut this part of my face out to make it go away.

I know this is a bit of a long shot, but I'm from Glasgow and was wondering if anyone can give me a recommendation. I'm currently considering the SK:N clinics, but don't really know enough about them.

Thanks.
 
#380
Alana1981........ I personally don't think 28 is too young to start. I think if you have lines around your eyes, deep furrows between your eyes, or forhead lines, and it bothers you, then go ahead and do it. Both of my daughters have had it done, one had it done at 26, and the other at 25. Both are sun worshipers!!!!! They both love it and it really made a difference. Just staying ahead of the curve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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#382
Fortunately I am still quite young (20) and I've done my best to stay out of the sun (I've gone tanning for specific events though) but I'm quite fair in general and wouldn't label myself as a sun worshipper. Someone even said I looked like a porcelain doll the other day! But if need be in 10-15 years I would totally get botox or the new thing on the market. I see nothing wrong with a little nip and tuck or something to smooth out some unwanted wrinkles!
 
#383
olialm1 said:
Fortunately I am still quite young (20) and I've done my best to stay out of the sun (I've gone tanning for specific events though) but I'm quite fair in general and wouldn't label myself as a sun worshipper. Someone even said I looked like a porcelain doll the other day! But if need be in 10-15 years I would totally get botox or the new thing on the market. I see nothing wrong with a little nip and tuck or something to smooth out some unwanted wrinkles!
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I don't want to bring you down but depending on your level of maintenance or genetic make up, 10 -15 years may be an unrealistic expectation.

I live in San Francisco, a city with no sun and constant fog :p, spend my days in the library and slather myself in spf 30. I also use a lot of skin products, antioxidants, age preventative and etc. Still, despite all of these precautions, about 5 months ago, I have noticed the first wrinkle/line has appeared on my forehead.

I guess I started being extra observant because I've noticed a lot of 27-28 year olds having these lines in the same spot. It may be my personality, but I'm not ready to start looking older yet. In my teens, I always thought I wouldn't see signs of aging at least until 30, but now that I'm actually half way through my twenties, I see the first signs of aging creeping up.
 
#384
I don't have any wrinkles around my eyes of forehead and most people think I am MUCH younger than I really am BUT I have started to notice fine lines/wrinkles above my upper lip.....Does anyone know what treatment or product would be best to treat this problem?

Also, Does anyone use botox just for the brow lift....I would love to have my brows lifted.
 
#385
Alana1981 said:
That's awesome! My curiousity is definitely piqued -- I can't really afford it now since I'm a grad student but once my program is finished is June, I think I'm going to treat myself
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that makes 2 of us! i had to stop getting it done 2x a yr (I'm 28) and had to cut back to 1x a yr (mostly in the summer and its mostly wore off now :( had it done in june and it lasted about 4-5 months)

but yeah, its definitely preventative maintenance. all the money and time you'll spend on creams can be fixed with a couple of mins with botox. i usually get about 40ccs and it costs around 550. (I'm in chicago).
 
#386
I'm all about the preventative maintenance! I use SPF60 almost daily and anti-aging creams but it doesn't seem to be enough to stop my forehead lines. I cannot wait to get Botox...at this point, I would much rather do this than get a new bag as a graduation gift to myself! :smile1:

It's also great to hear everybody's experiences and to know I'm not the only late 20s girl who wants to take the plunge!


ambicion6 said:
that makes 2 of us! i had to stop getting it done 2x a yr (I'm 28) and had to cut back to 1x a yr (mostly in the summer and its mostly wore off now :( had it done in june and it lasted about 4-5 months)

but yeah, its definitely preventative maintenance. all the money and time you'll spend on creams can be fixed with a couple of mins with botox. i usually get about 40ccs and it costs around 550. (I'm in chicago).
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#387
I had my Botox done about 4 weeks ago or so by a different doctor than usual and I seem to have had a dull headache ever since. Does anyone think there could be any correlation? Has this happened to anyone else?
 
#388
Can anyone ring in on starting Botox and then stopping it later on? Do the wrinkles/forehead lines become more prominent? I'm just wondering what I'm in for if I start something that I can't/don't want to continue later on.
 
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