Botox - Anyone done it?

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#77
Thanks so much for this info!

Now, for Botox, can you avoid plastic surgery for wrinkles by using it? Is that basically the purpose is an alternative to plastic surgery?

I'm just wondering if I could use that "forever" or at least for a long time, like into my 40s without plastic surgery if I wanted. Just basically to avoid the wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and forehead.
 
#78
everyone's anatomy is different; but, with botox the less you use the muscles that cause wrinkles the less wrinkles that can develop. This is how I was able to see a reduction in deep frown wrinkles even though I have not had an injection in my forehead in over 8 months.

Botox can delay the need for more invasive procedures; although, facial plastic surgery is not an inevitable side-effect of aging! :smile1: When I am older I am perfectly content to show my age. While in my 30s I would like to cheat a little.
 
#79
That's what I'm not sure of, is how I'll feel... I think it might be easy for me to feel like I'd take it badly when I am 20 or 30 years older than now because it's so far off and I haven't grown into that person yet. I don't think I'd do plastic surgery though... but am curious what the results are to get botox in early 30's and onward.
 
#80
Adore - my opinion is that a little expiramentaion is not a bad thing as long as you practice moderation and only receive injections by people who have been licensed and trained to administer them.

It is scary that the pharmaceutical companies are now advertising to hair salons, dentists, and other such professionals to include injectables in their rosters. I am not trying to stir the pot, but, IMHO if I want veneers I will see a dentist, and if I want botox I will see a plastic surgeon's office - simple as that. There are specialists in each field for a reason, KWIM!


Anywho - go on a consultation if you are curious - most surgeon's offices offer a free consultation with the RN, who in most cases administer's the injections.
 
#82
I had Restalyne and it hurt so badly I never went back for my second dose! I am in my mid 50s and would like to completely redo a lot, but would settle for doing my mouth area-I am waiting for a cash infusion, then on to Juvaderm, have read much good stuff about it-BTW, the MD I went to specializes and is a part of a big local Gen Practise-do not be tempted by less money at a less than A+ place!
 
#83
I have had both and neither hurt and I LOVED the results. I don't have any forehead wrinkles but I just want to prevent them from popping up.


LOGANZ: I would love to try the chin area though as I pull my chin! I didn't know you could get it there. How were your results!?!

I am so due now but haven't had time to make an appointment. However, I did get a full dental block with the restalyne. I don't think I could handle the pain without it as there was a small portion of my upper lip that wasn't numb and it hust like a biotch! LOL

I am 30 BTW.
 
#84
Syntagma - getting botox in my chin was the best thing I ever did for under $125. I get 8 units there and all the dimpling I was acquiring from making lots of *****y-scoffing faces disappeared. Even though I am not getting botox in my forehead anymore I am still getting it in my chin every 4-5 months; it makes me very happy. :smile1:
 
#85
Loganz said:
Syntagma - getting botox in my chin was the best thing I ever did for under $125. I get 8 units there and all the dimpling I was acquiring from making lots of *****y-scoffing faces disappeared. Even though I am not getting botox in my forehead anymore I am still getting it in my chin every 4-5 months; it makes me very happy. :smile1:
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LMAO! Thanks for the information!

Okay, I will have to get this! I do this thing where I pull my chin up and my Dr. mentioned it last time and I thought she was crazy but now when I watch myself in the mirror I SEE IT! :wtf: It seems to be starting little wanna be wrinkles! OHH HELL no! LOL:roflmfao:
 
#86
I've actually been thinking about Botox lately. I don't have wrinkles, not many anyways, since I'm only mid-twenties, but I've heard that now is the best time to prevent them.

Has anyone here had it done? I was mainly thinking of having it in the forehead, b/c that where I have the most creases. For those that have done it, what does it feel like? Does it really paralyze your muscles where you can't do certain facial expressions?

Any other helpful tidbits welcomed!

TIA! :idea:
 
#88
Oh come on you can't possibly start Botox in your mid- twenties !!!!!!!! all you need is a good moisturizer with SPF to take care of your skin. seriously, I read once you start you have to go regularly like a never ending process injecting botox all your life... but yes women start earlier and earlier...
 
#89
mellecyn said:
Oh come on you can't possibly start Botox in your mid- twenties !!!!!!!! all you need is a good moisturizer with SPF to take care of your skin. seriously, I read once you start you have to go regularly like a never ending process injecting botox all your life... but yes women start earlier and earlier...
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Not true. Every body is individual. It's up to them why, when, and if they want to keep getting Botox.
 
#90
Go see the doctor first about the botox to examine your facial muscles so that the Dr. can determine if you need to prevent now.

If I might just add, please use an excellent quality of Vitamin C everyday. Maybe Cellex-C or Vivier. Both are expensive but worth it in the long run. Same goes for botox.

P.S. My mother still thinks botox is poison.:confused1:
 
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