Botox

[ilikewindmills]

I am thinking of doing it for wrinkles beneath the eyes


Anyone done it? How long does it last? Also any info on laser, threading, pearl fractioning and whatever else is out there

 

[GameBoy27]

Typically 4-6 months.

Side effects of Botox include:

allergic reactions,
rash,
itching,
headache,
neck or back pain,
muscle stiffness,
difficulty swallowing,
shortness of breath,
nausea,
diarrhea,
stomach pain,
loss of appetite,
muscle weakness,
fever,
cough,
sore throat,
runny nose,
flu symptoms,
cold symptoms
respiratory infections,
dizziness,
drowsiness,
tired feeling,
anxiety,
dry mouth,
ringing in your ears,
increased sweating in areas other than the underarms,
urinary tract infections,
burning/painful urination, and
difficulty urinating.

injection site reactions including

bruising,
bleeding,
pain,
redness,
swelling, or
infection,

 

[FAST]

Typically 4-6 months.

Side effects of Botox include:

allergic reactions,
rash,
itching,
headache,
neck or back pain,
muscle stiffness,
difficulty swallowing,
shortness of breath,
nausea,
diarrhea,
stomach pain,
loss of appetite,
muscle weakness,
fever,
cough,
sore throat,
runny nose,
flu symptoms,
cold symptoms
respiratory infections,
dizziness,
drowsiness,
tired feeling,
anxiety,
dry mouth,
ringing in your ears,
increased sweating in areas other than the underarms,
urinary tract infections,
burning/painful urination, and
difficulty urinating.

injection site reactions including

bruising,
bleeding,
pain,
redness,
swelling, or
infection,

Sounds like an ad on a US network for some medication, that promises to cover up the original problem with a bunch of new ones.

 

[Mr Deeds]

Sounds like an ad on a US network for some medication, that promises to cover up the original problem with a bunch of new ones.

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Seems worth it to me :doh:

 

[Sexyplay]

I’m on my third round of botox in my forehead and pretty happy with it. I haven’t had any side effects.

 

[ilikewindmills]

After research, it is not botox I want. I need something to tighten up beneath the eyes: Thermage, dermal fillers, facelift or threading.

 

[Mr Deeds]

Why dont you just except the fact that your growing older and do it gracefully. Its no the next generation is so screwed up about image look at the example we set

 

[DaleyDDD]

I had my first round of Botox about 3.5 years ago. Forehead, unobrlw, crowsfeet. I've never gone more than 2x a year and always been happy and didn't experience any side effects. (I've only gone to two places...do your research). But yes, you're right I don't think it's Botox you want under your eyes. I had dermal fillers under my eyes and saw no difference. That said, I didn't have wrinkles but more so an eyeball socket which no, it didn't go away.
It's important to take it slow. But however many units you think you need (same for any cosmetic surgery) and go gradual. You can always add more but once it's there and too much, all the sudden you're (in spirit of Christmas!) tim Allen from Christmas with the cranks...or Santa clause two...or, ok I'll stop.
But ya find a good doctor and go slow and steady!

 

[oil&gas]

Why dont you just except the fact that your growing older and do it gracefully. Its no the next generation is so screwed up about image look at the example we set

True, but only if you are not in the entertainment business.

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

Why dont you just except the fact that your growing older and do it gracefully. Its no the next generation is so screwed up about image look at the example we set

This ^^^. Years ago I asked my GP who was knowledgeable in both Homeopathic and Western medicine about this and her reply was that there haven't been any studies done to know what possible long term effects there may be to Botox use. I'm pretty certain this would be the case with other injectables as well. Plus once you start, you may never stop and this can be the case with many invasive and non invasive procedures., making you a bit of a slave to them IMO. I'm generally anti plastic surgery, etc.

 

[Occasionally]

Unless someone needs surgery to fix something extreme like an accident, disease etc.... I've always preferred seeing people just as they are. I guess if it's well done, then that's ok I guess. But there's always the risk of awfully done procedures.

At least what is being considered doesn't seem that bad.

The worst is women doing those god awful lip injections.

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

Unless someone needs surgery to fix something extreme like an accident, disease etc.... I've always preferred seeing people just as they are. I guess if it's well done, then that's ok I guess. But there's always the risk of awfully done procedures.

At least what is being considered doesn't seem that bad.

The worst is women doing those god awful lip injections.

Some years ago working as a body rub attendant one of the other ladies told me her boyfriend told her to tone down the lips because it was like kissing a tire.

I never saw her pre surgery and injections but one of the managers told me she pretty much completely lost all her clientele and gained a whole new one. I equate it to Home Improvement Pamela Anderson vs Baywatch. Based on this it would seem that men generally prefer one or the other.

 

[Occasionally]

Some years ago working as a body rub attendant one of the other ladies told me her boyfriend told her to tone down the lips because it was like kissing a tire.

I never saw her pre surgery and injections but one of the managers told me she pretty much completely lost all her clientele and gained a whole new one. I equate it to Home Improvement Pamela Anderson vs Baywatch. Based on this it would seem that men generally prefer one or the other.

It's a weird thing. I don't know one guy who likes huge lips. But I guess there is a clientele that likes it. Or maybe half my buddies actually do like it, but don't want to say it out loud.

Even worse than overinflated lips are the Meg Ryan trout lips (whatever they are called). Angelina Jolie kinds of lips are too big but still manageable, but what do you do when someone gets Meg Ryan lips which messes up her whole mouth? I don't know if these kinds of procedures are even reversible.

 

[trm]

I am always amazed by the people who advocate for a natural lifestyle and then have a toxin injected into their faces.

 

[essguy_]

To each his own. My ex-wife went crazy with Botox the last 4 or 5 years of our marriage. Went every 3 months at about $600/session. If you didn't know her, from a distance she definitely looked younger. But to people (like me) who knew her, there was a definite plastic look - especially the first couple weeks after treatment. Beyond a certain age, it's not natural to have no lines on your face. And some lines add character (eg: laugh lines around the eyes). My ex-wife had a real image problem with aging - fought it tooth and nail until it became an unhealthy obsession (and she naturally looked at least 10-15 years younger than her age even without Botox). After treatment, it almost looked like somebody was tugging back on her skin - making it difficult for her to smile naturally and making her skin overly taut and almost shiny. In my opinion, she looked best the two weeks before she went back for another treatment. So my recommendation for anybody considering Botox is to do it as little as possible in as few injections as possible. Less is more and if you over-do it, you end up looking like a plastic doll. Again, to each his/her own because for some - the smooth plastic look is the goal.