Ugly lines on my forehead!
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chameleonmary
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Botox is supposed to only last in the body for 6 months or so, is that right? Hence the need for top-ups.
I would love to try botox when the lines get unmanageable (Retin A is not safe to use all the time)...
Moppit, whats the pain of the botox needle like? How does it work exactly? Do you have any before/after photos?
I would love to try botox when the lines get unmanageable (Retin A is not safe to use all the time)...
Moppit, whats the pain of the botox needle like? How does it work exactly? Do you have any before/after photos?
Moppit
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The Dr. recommends top-ups every 3 months in the first year so you can go longer in between. I don't go that often because it is too costly but the effect last longer than 3 months on me.
The needles don't really hurt at all because they are so tiny. The only time I feel the needle is when he injects in between the eyebrows and it is only a small pinch.
The full effect is usually seen in 2 weeks but I see it much quicker. I try to raise my eyebrows to make wrinkles but you can't. I don't look frozen or fake at all. People usually tell me I look refreshed but they don't know why so its not obvious. I don't have any before and afters but my Dr. does. Maybe I can get them from him.
Originally Posted by chameleonmary
Botox is supposed to only last in the body for 6 months or so, is that right? Hence the need for top-ups. I would love to try botox when the lines get unmanageable (Retin A is not safe to use all the time)... Moppit, whats the pain of the botox needle like? How does it work exactly? Do you have any before/after photos? |
The Dr. recommends top-ups every 3 months in the first year so you can go longer in between. I don't go that often because it is too costly but the effect last longer than 3 months on me.
The needles don't really hurt at all because they are so tiny. The only time I feel the needle is when he injects in between the eyebrows and it is only a small pinch.
The full effect is usually seen in 2 weeks but I see it much quicker. I try to raise my eyebrows to make wrinkles but you can't. I don't look frozen or fake at all. People usually tell me I look refreshed but they don't know why so its not obvious. I don't have any before and afters but my Dr. does. Maybe I can get them from him.
rbella
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Agreed. I love Botox and it doesn't really hurt at all. Feels like a tiny little sting. The worst of it was by my eyes. I don't look frozen either. I think if you go to a reputable Dr. and ask for before and after photos, you should look fine. Also, find out how much they dilute it. Sometimes people will charge you full price for a highly diluted solution that ends up only lasting for 2-3 months.
Mine typically takes effect in about 3 days and lasts about 5 months. After the 5th month I can start to see the lines start to come back ever so slightly. I can usually get away with waiting 6-7 mos before the lines are really noticeable and I have to go again.
The cost ranges anywhere from $10-$17 per unit here in Houston. I would price doctors, ask for references, ask them how much they dilute the solution. Then go with the middle of the road, reputable doctor who has references and doesn't dilute the hell out of it.
HTH
| Originally Posted by Moppit
The Dr. recommends top-ups every 3 months in the first year so you can go longer in between. I don't go that often because it is too costly but the effect last longer than 3 months on me. The needles don't really hurt at all because they are so tiny. The only time I feel the needle is when he injects in between the eyebrows and it is only a small pinch. The full effect is usually seen in 2 weeks but I see it much quicker. I try to raise my eyebrows to make wrinkles but you can't. I don't look frozen or fake at all. People usually tell me I look refreshed but they don't know why so its not obvious. I don't have any before and afters but my Dr. does. Maybe I can get them from him. |
Agreed. I love Botox and it doesn't really hurt at all. Feels like a tiny little sting. The worst of it was by my eyes. I don't look frozen either. I think if you go to a reputable Dr. and ask for before and after photos, you should look fine. Also, find out how much they dilute it. Sometimes people will charge you full price for a highly diluted solution that ends up only lasting for 2-3 months.
Mine typically takes effect in about 3 days and lasts about 5 months. After the 5th month I can start to see the lines start to come back ever so slightly. I can usually get away with waiting 6-7 mos before the lines are really noticeable and I have to go again.
The cost ranges anywhere from $10-$17 per unit here in Houston. I would price doctors, ask for references, ask them how much they dilute the solution. Then go with the middle of the road, reputable doctor who has references and doesn't dilute the hell out of it.
HTH
MadchenRogue
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There is Always Olay regenerist, and the old advice of not to try to frown too much ( I am not saying that you do...but you know what I mean).
Also Mary Kay has great products. My mom has been using them for years and for a 52 year old, she does not have pronounced wrinkles.
Miracle Set (normal to dry)
She swears by the Timewise Night Solution.
TimeWise Night Solution
Also Mary Kay has great products. My mom has been using them for years and for a 52 year old, she does not have pronounced wrinkles.
Miracle Set (normal to dry)
She swears by the Timewise Night Solution.
TimeWise Night Solution
Honey B. Fly
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they probaly arent as bad as u think, i would aim for 8 glasses of water a day becus that will keep ur skin fresh and invest in some high quality face products, its worth it if it will make u feel better
chameleonmary
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Thanks for the feedback! I am now even more confident in trying it out, but another thing I wanted to know... can they inject botox anywhere that is prone to wrinkles? Eg. corners of eyes, corners of the mouth?
| Originally Posted by Moppit
The Dr. recommends top-ups every 3 months in the first year so you can go longer in between. I don't go that often because it is too costly but the effect last longer than 3 months on me. The needles don't really hurt at all because they are so tiny. The only time I feel the needle is when he injects in between the eyebrows and it is only a small pinch. The full effect is usually seen in 2 weeks but I see it much quicker. I try to raise my eyebrows to make wrinkles but you can't. I don't look frozen or fake at all. People usually tell me I look refreshed but they don't know why so its not obvious. I don't have any before and afters but my Dr. does. Maybe I can get them from him. |
Thanks for the feedback! I am now even more confident in trying it out, but another thing I wanted to know... can they inject botox anywhere that is prone to wrinkles? Eg. corners of eyes, corners of the mouth?
rbella
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Hi,
I know this was directed to Moppit but thought I could also answer if that's ok. I have lots of experience with Botox. You should only have Botox injected above the jawline. In other words a reputable doctor will only inject it into the lines around your eyes, between your eyes and in your forehead. It can be used behind the ears in some severe cases of migraines. Other than that is should never be used in wrinkles around the mouth or any other part of the face.
HTH
| Originally Posted by chameleonmary
Thanks for the feedback! I am now even more confident in trying it out, but another thing I wanted to know... can they inject botox anywhere that is prone to wrinkles? Eg. corners of eyes, corners of the mouth? |
Hi,
I know this was directed to Moppit but thought I could also answer if that's ok. I have lots of experience with Botox. You should only have Botox injected above the jawline. In other words a reputable doctor will only inject it into the lines around your eyes, between your eyes and in your forehead. It can be used behind the ears in some severe cases of migraines. Other than that is should never be used in wrinkles around the mouth or any other part of the face.
HTH
Moppit
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I have had botox injected around the corners of my eyes twice now. It softens the look and when you squint and relax the wrinkles do not stay. Surprisingly needles in this area hurt less then the forehead.
I have tried Restylane for the lines at the sides of my mouth and didn't like it and won't do it again. First of all they have to freeze inside your mouth in the gum area like you were having dental work and that hurts and when the injections go around the corner of your nose that area doesn't freeze and it hurts a lot. The Dr. had to inject me on both sides around 35 times in very small amounts to make sure he had everything even. You can also feel the filler and I found that gave me the creeps. It is absorbed by the body in about 6 months so that filler feel goes away. For me I found it too painful with all the needles and didn't think it really did anything exciting in return.
If you have anymore questions, please ask away.
| Originally Posted by chameleonmary
Thanks for the feedback! I am now even more confident in trying it out, but another thing I wanted to know... can they inject botox anywhere that is prone to wrinkles? Eg. corners of eyes, corners of the mouth? |
I have had botox injected around the corners of my eyes twice now. It softens the look and when you squint and relax the wrinkles do not stay. Surprisingly needles in this area hurt less then the forehead.
I have tried Restylane for the lines at the sides of my mouth and didn't like it and won't do it again. First of all they have to freeze inside your mouth in the gum area like you were having dental work and that hurts and when the injections go around the corner of your nose that area doesn't freeze and it hurts a lot. The Dr. had to inject me on both sides around 35 times in very small amounts to make sure he had everything even. You can also feel the filler and I found that gave me the creeps. It is absorbed by the body in about 6 months so that filler feel goes away. For me I found it too painful with all the needles and didn't think it really did anything exciting in return.
If you have anymore questions, please ask away.
chameleonmary
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Moppit & rbella, thanks for your responses. I suppose the mouth is not the biggest problem for me now as I am only 25, but if they did do it near the mouth I could have just gotten everything done at once! Hehe... I am pretty freaked out at the thought of Restylane, I was always under the impression that it was a "safer" kind of procedure!
I would like to try botox just once, I know there are risks as with any procedure, so I figure the best thing I can do is research research research (and save save save for the cost of it!)
I would like to try botox just once, I know there are risks as with any procedure, so I figure the best thing I can do is research research research (and save save save for the cost of it!)
Moppit
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The best advice I can give you is to have a reputable Dr. and not go to places that just crop up.
| Originally Posted by chameleonmary
Moppit & rbella, thanks for your responses. I suppose the mouth is not the biggest problem for me now as I am only 25, but if they did do it near the mouth I could have just gotten everything done at once! Hehe... I am pretty freaked out at the thought of Restylane, I was always under the impression that it was a "safer" kind of procedure! I would like to try botox just once, I know there are risks as with any procedure, so I figure the best thing I can do is research research research (and save save save for the cost of it!) |
The best advice I can give you is to have a reputable Dr. and not go to places that just crop up.
rbella
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^^^Agreed. So many places pop up here and there and have no clue how to properly administer Botox. Be sure to as for references!!
When I worked for a plastic surgeon I used to have collagen injections in the lines around my lips. OUCH!! But it worked like a dream, even if it only lasted for 3 months...
When I worked for a plastic surgeon I used to have collagen injections in the lines around my lips. OUCH!! But it worked like a dream, even if it only lasted for 3 months...
rouquinne
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i am finally getting botox for my forehead wrinkles next week.
and i think i'm going to get some Frownies to wear when i'm sleeping so i can re-train the muscles not to frown.
Frownies on… frown lines gone
for those of you afraid of needles (or injecting what is essentially poison into your face), these might be just the thing!
and i think i'm going to get some Frownies to wear when i'm sleeping so i can re-train the muscles not to frown.
Frownies on… frown lines gone
for those of you afraid of needles (or injecting what is essentially poison into your face), these might be just the thing!
rouquinne
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i had my 2 week follow-up on Thursday and it's amazing!!!
the one huge line across my forehead has softened so much, it's barely visible. i'm really, REALLY happy with it.
when my Naturally Curly column about this comes out next month, i'll post a link to it here if Janice is okay with that.
the one huge line across my forehead has softened so much, it's barely visible. i'm really, REALLY happy with it.
when my Naturally Curly column about this comes out next month, i'll post a link to it here if Janice is okay with that.
