My consultation for botox was today. I had to read some forms and sign. It just told of all the side effects and bad things that can happen such as droopy eye (scary)! After that went in room with nurse and discussed botox and how it would work. She mentioned something about eyebrow being raised slightly but not noticiable. She also tooks pics. Later the appt was made and the receptionist said it should last about 5-6 mos? I thought that was great. I'm a little nervous. My appointment is next week. Also, she said that what we would be aiming for is eventually I would not need it?
Botox - Anyone done it?
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Botox is fantastic, but prevention is much better, I say. I stay out of the sun as much as possible and use sunscreen daily (Neutrogena spf 70, lol...free samples at derm conventions). Some of my med school classmates aged 25 have a ton of wrinkles on their forehead though...I am a bit envious of their tans but they're envious of my glowing skin. Future business, can't go wrong with that!
I do get Restylane injections in my lips, I just love that stuff. They make a 0.4ml vial now which is perfect for the lip area since I don't need the entire vial (no wrinkles!). I find that it lasts about 4-5 months noticeably on my lips. A new product has come out, called Juvederm, which has so far lasted about 6 months noticeably, so I recommend that one over Restylane.
I do get Restylane injections in my lips, I just love that stuff. They make a 0.4ml vial now which is perfect for the lip area since I don't need the entire vial (no wrinkles!). I find that it lasts about 4-5 months noticeably on my lips. A new product has come out, called Juvederm, which has so far lasted about 6 months noticeably, so I recommend that one over Restylane.
It sort of worked there for me, but now I get Restylane too and the combination is perfect.
, I'm 25, but it doesnt mater how old i just want the wrinkle gone
I've been dying to get botox. I'm 24, and have the 11's as well. It's like the slightest change of expression I make, they are just there!! All the time! My DH thinks it's silly and thinks my face is going to look like Joan Rivers or something if I get it done. But my dermatologist said that most likely he wouldn't even notice if I did it. But those lines drive me crazy!! So I'm thinking of saying I'm just going to get a facial and getting injected instead 
Has anyone had any sort of bad experience with botox? My dr. said the most common thing is the injected area may get a little red, but facials are famous for turning a face red so that could be a great excuse!
And not to mention within this year I have noticed that I now have those smile lines which Restylane would do wonders for I'm sure...
Has anyone had any sort of bad experience with botox? My dr. said the most common thing is the injected area may get a little red, but facials are famous for turning a face red so that could be a great excuse!And not to mention within this year I have noticed that I now have those smile lines which Restylane would do wonders for I'm sure...
My Dh never knows when I get my botox...until a week later when my eyebrows are higher and I can not give him that really mean look when I want to!! Im really happy with my last visit. The Dr. really hit all my areas and it just makes me feel so much better. I was in Chicago for 2 weeks and then DH came and he noticed right away only because I was so smooth and he said I looked so happy. I had a bit more restylne this time than the past and I do not like getting that so much. Dr. numbs me (not with numbing cream) and its just not my favorite. I do like the after look so its all worth it. I am past the point of not getting anything done and just use sunblock. I can only do what Im doing AND use sunscreen etc...
That would be a dead giveaway huh haha. Especially because mine are so prominent!!
I finally went for by first botox injection 10 days ago! I hadn't realized it but it takes up to a week to start working(?) Am I correct? Anyway, the " line is fading and I'm already saving for the next treatment. Mine cost $460. Does that seem like a lot to anyone? I just had it for between brows.
Does anyone know if Botox can work for a horizontal line between the brows? It seems everyone mentions the vertical frown lines, but I have just one horzontal line and I would really like to get rid of it! I just worry that making that line involves more muscles that just the vertical frown line and the Botox wouldn't help...
^So does it take a week to take effect? Hmmm...How come the eyebrows raise! If the area is numb I would think they would droop...this stuff facinates me...and I am still getting the nerve to go....is there swelling/redness/bruising from restylane?
^So does it take a week to take effect? Hmmm...How come the eyebrows raise! If the area is numb I would think they would droop...this stuff facinates me...and I am still getting the nerve to go....is there swelling/redness/bruising from restylane?
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!
I don't know if Botox works on that situation or not. My lines are the verical kind. But maybe Restylane would help. If this line bothers you, I would ask a dermatologist. It's amazing what they can do these days. Good luck!