Botox - Anyone done it?

[LemonDrop]

IMO and experience with botox, yes. It wears off in 3-4 months. Been around forever. I live in a rural area but only have to travel 50 miles to larger city to find good, experienced doctor for botox and fillers. I've had both. I'd only fly to the best in the country if I was getting something permanent and more potentially risky, like a face lift.

Hi. Thanks for responding. Which one of my questions were you responding yes to? That I'm worrying too much or that I might cause future problems if I don't keep it up once I start?. And if I understand you. You're saying don't go to the best in the country if I have to fly. To go to the best within driving distance? Is there a reason I should limit myself? Is it financial reasoning?

 

[shiba]

The "best" can be dependent on opinion (some might like natural with a bit of movement,others are not happy unless frozen). There is usually a follow up with botox after 1 week for touch ups, especially if it is the 1st time. Considering it only lasts 3-4 months, I would recommend finding someone local.

 

[loves]

I did botox once for my 11s. It's over a year ago. Don't think I'll do it again for the 11s. I decided to get a little filler instead. So far so good.

As I grind my teeth a lot when I sleep, my jaws and gums hurt in the morning. Injecting it to the sides of my face iirc masseter, does help my grinding a lot BUT I have not gotten it redone. I am still thinking if I should get this again. I probably will get it under insurance for TMJ and then maybe I'll consider botox again just for this.

 

[LemonDrop]

The "best" can be dependent on opinion (some might like natural with a bit of movement,others are not happy unless frozen). There is usually a follow up with botox after 1 week for touch ups, especially if it is the 1st time. Considering it only lasts 3-4 months, I would recommend finding someone local.

Oh gotcha !!!

 

[MamaSleepy]

Hi. Thanks for responding. Which one of my questions were you responding yes to? That I'm worrying too much or that I might cause future problems if I don't keep it up once I start?. And if I understand you. You're saying don't go to the best in the country if I have to fly. To go to the best within driving distance? Is there a reason I should limit myself? Is it financial reasoning?

Sorry, I ought to have been more specific. Yes= "Can you really try fillers and Botox with little risk?"
As far as flying to see the best, I agree with what others have already suggested, best is subjective. My last 2 docs had me return 2 weeks after my botox injection as a check. An added expense to consider if one is flying. Of course, it's all repeated in 3-4 months.

In my experience, botox has been around a long time with so many people having the procedure that many docs are experienced and good at it. In my circle, it's just not a big deal. Nothing to hide or deny like yrs ago.

I don't need fillers for my 11s bc they're not deep. Botox stops the strong muscles between my eyes from frowning. I also get botox near the corners of my mouth as I have a tendency to pull them down when talking.

I get filler in my marionettes. Not much, just enough.

I no longer see my 1st botox injector bc she liked the look of more botox. I didn't. I quickly learned to observe the faces of the office receptionists and assistants when making an appt. If they're immovable and so smooth that they shine (esp forehead), I go somewhere else. Personal opinion, nothing wrong if that's what you like. Might be your idea of the "best."

 

[LemonDrop]

Sorry, I ought to have been more specific. Yes= "Can you really try fillers and Botox with little risk?"
As far as flying to see the best, I agree with what others have already suggested, best is subjective. My last 2 docs had me return 2 weeks after my botox injection as a check. An added expense to consider if one is flying. Of course, it's all repeated in 3-4 months.

In my experience, botox has been around a long time with so many people having the procedure that many docs are experienced and good at it. In my circle, it's just not a big deal. Nothing to hide or deny like yrs ago.

I don't need fillers for my 11s bc they're not deep. Botox stops the strong muscles between my eyes from frowning. I also get botox near the corners of my mouth as I have a tendency to pull them down when talking.

I get filler in my marionettes. Not much, just enough.

I no longer see my 1st botox injector bc she liked the look of more botox. I didn't. I quickly learned to observe the faces of the office receptionists and assistants when making an appt. If they're immovable and so smooth that they shine (esp forehead), I go somewhere else. Personal opinion, nothing wrong if that's what you like. Might be your idea of the "best."

Awesome insight. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I never would have guessed about looking at all the staff. Haha. I'm going to their website right now.

 

[Egobia]

I did it twice for the last 2 years. First t8me effect last about 6 month. Second time is now- 3 month gone and it's still ok. I used korean brand- Dermotoxin. It's more lighter then Botox