Post by melodramatic26 on Oct 21, 2014 21:34:17 GMT -5
OMG do it! Then get your upper lip threaded and tell me which is worse. Not that you have upper lip hair, but I do that on the regular and it brings tears, but I CAN do it. So, just for a pain reference.
Boo! I'm not trying to pull a Nicole Kidman, just slow the process of the inevitable grooves on my forehead. My genetic predisposition is so strong for these it's like whoa.
Why have facial expressions and character become bad things?
I agree with this.
But then I recently took photos on my vacation in Italy. I know part of the problem are the shadows from the sun, but I look PISSED in some of my photos. Like, "tuscan hills? Hell no! Get me out of here!" Sigh.
Anyway, for now, I won't do this because any time I've done something for vanity reasons, I look like a hot mess later (like when I dyed my hair, get shellac manicure, etc.)
H also said I would be a hypocrite because I'm constantly preaching about putting healthy things in to our bodies.
Anyway, cville whatever you do, do NOT get this with a groupon. Ha.
Why have facial expressions and character become bad things?
I agree with this.
But then I recently took photos on my vacation in Italy. I know part of the problem are the shadows from the sun, but I look PISSED in some of my photos. Like, "tuscan hills? Hell no! Get me out of here!"
Yes! This is what I mean! If I wanted to avoid "old" I'd need like a million lifts and facials and probably one of those bariatric chambers to sleep in 10-12 hours a night. But every woman in my family looks like a contract killer unless actively laughing over the age of 40.
Not saying you look like that for real, juat that I am with you in the concern!
I've had it done more than once. I'm very pleased with the results. I recommend it if you feel it's necessary. It stings and there MAY be a bit of bruising, but it's worth it IMVHO.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
As just so you know, back in the day I wasn't going to do no Botox. But that I'm in my early 50's (soon to be in my mid-50's) and my 11's are there even when I DON't scowl, I'm singing a different tune.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
Post by mrsukyankee on Oct 22, 2014 3:34:18 GMT -5
I'm going to be English and go au naturel. I'm going to celebrate my lines. I see it all as a slippery slope and hate that lines are seen as bad when they are just a fact of living. But each to their own.
I got it for migraines and it felt weird not being able to express myself with my forehead, but it wore off within three months, so I say give it a try if you want.
I am interested in your review on getting it for migraines. I have just one friend that tried it ages ago and it didn't work for her (it was when they first started to do it for migraines). Did insurance cover it since it was for migraines? Did it help at all? Where did you usually get your migraines? Mine switch from side to side.
Insurance did cover it. My understanding is that if you have a history of chronic migraines and have had little to no success with other treatments, they'll okay it with no issues. It didn't do much for me, but mine are really rooted in problems with the muscles in my neck (I have awful knots and spasms) and I'm doing physical therapy now, which is really helping. I know a couple people who have had a lot of relief with the Botox. Mine switch side to side also. You can PM me if you want; I've been going through this for almost four years.
I want it- but it's for horizontal forehead lines. I was at the derm a few weeks ago and she was like I can smooth those with like 10 units if you want to try it right now.
I chickened out but those horizontal lines age me quite a bit and I HATE them.
I really want to brave someday and just fucking do it.
I wouldn't tell anyone though if I did it, even H.
My mom has spent A LOT of money trying to fix her 11s. And to be honest they looked really bad :/ she cried when she saw her photos from my wedding and she was only 49. I am predisposed to the same problem so I have had it done.
To do it right, you should really do it every 3-4 months. I have only done it twice bc yeah money. About 200 an area is a good deal in my area. Doing it by the unit is not a great idea IMO. I paid by the area and it didn't take on my 11s. It takes 7 to 10 days for the muscles to freeze. So I went back and got a free boost.
My 26 yo hairstylist was telling me she was getting botox, and it made me feel like I'm so behind. I really should look into this, but I'd probably hide it from DH. It's like hair removal - they don't have to know.
I'm debating the same. Or lattise. I'm not sure if fuller lashes or smoother skin would be more worth it.
No idea how much truth there is to this, but I heard a few times that latisse can fuck up our vision and stuff. Something to look into if you're considering it.
I tried Botox and it didn't do much for my 11's because they were so deep. I switched to Restylane and my 11's went away. That was 3 years ago and it's just now getting time to do it again. I don't think I'd want to do an upkeep every few months. But every few years? Sure. My resting face with the 11's make me look like a total bitch so I'm all for not looking like a total bitch and smoothing the 11's certainly helps with that.
I got Botox for the first time about 2 months ago. After 3 weeks it hadn't taken, so I went back for a free boost. I paid $300 (no groupons or anything since I wanted to pick my doctor.) It looks great. No one has noticed except me, but it looks really great. I'm a convert. I say do it before the wrinkles set in permanently and you are stuck with more expensive fillers.
I do Botox like maybe every 9 months--I think every 4 months is way too much. But everyone's different in that regard.
Restalyne is a filler. Fillers are used for around the mouth, the marionette lines, the chin line, under the eyes, etc. to lift up the skin. It's a different type of thing than Botox, and fillers are more expensive.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
I do Botox like maybe every 9 months--I think every 4 months is way too much. But everyone's different in that regard.
Restalyne is a filler. Fillers are used for around the mouth, the marionette lines, the chin line, under the eyes, etc. to lift up the skin. It's a different type of thing than Botox, and fillers are more expensive. ETA: I hope I don't sound like a derm expert--I'm certainly not. But I've used these products for about 5 years now. : )
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
So everyone who gets botox do you get it from a derm or a plastic surgeon?
The PAs and NPs that have a cosmetic derm background at my derm office do the botox and I'd like to just use them but I wonder if I need to go see a plastic surgeon instead?
I say do it. I get it in between my brows and around my eyes. I also get a little filler around my mouth. This last time I just went with it around my eyes. I just look less tired. Find a good doctor. My doctor is always conservative in the amount and tells me I can come back in a few weeks for a free touch up if I think I need it. It does only last a few months though, so if you don't like it, it will go away.