Botox - Anyone done it?

[schadenfreude]

I think the amount of brow lift you get depends on where they concentrate the injections. They obviously put some in the middle of the forehead for the "11's" (the vertical furrows between the brows) and then out laterally across the forehead for the horizontal lines. For a lift they put it more out by the far edges of the brows and up by the hairline.

My headaches are less with Botox too. I can always tell when it's wearing off because I start getting them more frequently.

 

[shonntew]

Yes, it can also be used around the mouth and for laugh lines. It can just change your smile possibly when done there.
Also, I dont know if this helps others...but it reduces breakouts too. I guess it's because since the muscle is relaxed, it reduces oil production.

 

[Needanotherbag]

^^^wow theres a plus!!

 

[snibor]

I would double check about what is best for laugh lines. I had 2 difference dermatologists tell me they would not use botox for around the mouth. I think there is juvaderm and/or something else more commonly used for laugh lines.

 

[cheburashka]

For laugh lines I get restylane, I usually get it every 5-6 months for laught lines as opposed to ~ 3 months for under eye area because for me it lasts quite a long time there. I like it, it definitely softens my features around the mouth plus I look younger too.

 

[Swanky]

Botox is not usually for around the mouth - fillers are.

 

[shonntew]

Yes fillers are mainly, but you can get tiny amounts of Botox also injected around the mouth too...not necessarily laugh line area, but the lines you get that stay there after you relax a smile. Like where dimples are...that used to be cute and now they aren't so much.

 

[cheburashka]

Today was awesome: in the morning in pharmaceutical chemistry we learned in detail on a molecular level how exactly botox works, then I went to my lovely doctor for my regular appointment !


I so love being in a health field and understanding first hand the mechanism/medicine behind drugs an therapeuitcs !

 

[scblonde]

Botox is great! Only wish that I had started years ago. My Dr. does inject a small amount on my top lip (middle of each side from indent)) and it works wonders to relax vertical lip lines as she feels I'm not ready for fillers. My lip appears fuller also.
One side benefit of botox to me is that i feel more calm when I have it... seems like when I can't make stressed out poopie face that i am more relaxed. Could just be me?

 

[kbabe342]

I'm 23 and have 3 fine lines on my forehead that have really been bothering me. I am considering botox. Is it a bad idea to get it at my age? Will it actually make me look older?

 

[Needanotherbag]

^^^Have you looked into chemical peels at all? They may help with the fine lines on the forehead.

 

[PrincessGina]

Afternoon Princess, Sorry but i am about 100 miles out of London. I am really lucky to have a lady in Woodbridge, Suffolk if you are ever this way! I bet she is much cheaper than the london salons too!

aw ok thanks for replying x i'll let you know if im in the area!

 

[sally.m]

I'm 23 and have 3 fine lines on my forehead that have really been bothering me. I am considering botox. Is it a bad idea to get it at my age? Will it actually make me look older?

Most people would say ' no way, your 23!' but i have to confess i started at that age and i look wonderful!!!!! Ha HA, Only joking!!

Seriously though, I had three lines on my forehead and i have botox to get rid of the lines. Ive been having it about 4 years and i wouldnt say i have aged because of it!

I tell myself that becuase i am elliminating the lines now they will never get any worse and i should always look 23!!!

 

[ellaballet]

I'm 21 and just getting over a long fight with acne but dermatologist is already trying to talk to me about this stuff - oye! I've been using a retanol since I was 15, which is apparently anti agining and I have oily skin so hopefully I wont neeed it, but if I'm 30 and unhappy I may. The whole botulin thing makes me nervous though.

 

[cheermom09]

I just got it today!! It was easy and painless

Can't wait to see the results!

you can get tiny amounts of Botox also injected around the mouth too...not necessarily laugh line area, but the lines you get that stay there after you relax a smile. Like where dimples are...that used to be cute and now they aren't so much.

I got two injections on my lip line, right at the peak on each side. My dr said it will puff up my nearly invisible lip and help with some of the lines there too. She won't put much in though because it can really affect talking and smiling!! That wouldn't be good!