Botox

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Have you had it? Do you get it regularly? Any regrets?
Considering having botox on the fine lines on my forehead. Possibly a very small enhancement to my lips as well. More worried about the lip as I really don't want to end up with a mouth like Daffy Duck. All advice welcome!
 
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Have you had it? Do you get it regularly? Any regrets?
Considering having botox on the fine lines on my forehead. Possibly a very small enhancement to my lips as well. More worried about the lip as I really don't want to end up with a mouth like Daffy Duck. All advice welcome!
Sorry I can't help but I've been wondering this too, (apart from the lips as nature was kind enough to bless me in that department at least), but I'm definitely interested in having my forehead and smile lines doing. Also, the skin under my eyes is quite thin and crepey, I hate it. Can anyone say if this something botox can help with too?
 
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I've had lip fillers (very small top lip and always been an insecurity of mine) if you go to a skilled practitioner they can recommend how much you need and where to set it based on your wants/needs and you really won't look like a duck :ROFLMAO: the first few days the lips will be very swollen and you'll probably think oh dear god what have I done but when it's settled down it should look natural. I've mentioned it to a few people and they were shocked as they had a very stereotypical view of fillers and agreed it was well done.
Botox I've had one time in my forehead and it feels really weird but definitely smoothed out the fine lines. Again, good practitioner and don't go nuts of you want it natural, I think it's a good confidence boost that gets a bad rap personally!
 
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I've had lip fillers (very small top lip and always been an insecurity of mine) if you go to a skilled practitioner they can recommend how much you need and where to set it based on your wants/needs and you really won't look like a duck :ROFLMAO: the first few days the lips will be very swollen and you'll probably think oh dear god what have I done but when it's settled down it should look natural. I've mentioned it to a few people and they were shocked as they had a very stereotypical view of fillers and agreed it was well done.
Botox I've had one time in my forehead and it feels really weird but definitely smoothed out the fine lines. Again, good practitioner and don't go nuts of you want it natural, I think it's a good confidence boost that gets a bad rap personally!
Thank you, I agree, I hoped it would help my self-esteem but my husband is worried it will be the start of a slippery slope and I'll end up looking like Katie Price or something! I do like my face but as I approach 40 this year I am noticing my age and it gets me down :(
 
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Just make sure you find a good healthcare professional to do it, look at reviews, get recommendations etc
Dont go for the cheapest.
Most importantly just go for it, they don’t last, just get it done and if you don’t like it then don’t get it done again. I’ve had my lips, forehead, cheekbones and jawline done. I’ve only continued with the forehead botox as that’s what I really liked and felt the most benefit from.
 
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Have it, love it, can't wait for a top-up after lockdown. I have my forehead lines and the '11s' in between my eyebrows done, I don't look weird or frozen but I don't have it done as often as some people do. It depends very much on how you move your face, the severity of the existing lines, metabolism etc but some people top up every 3/4 months so that as soon as one lot is beginning to wear off they have it done again, but I don't. Lockdown has played its part in that, but somewhere around the 7-9 months mark is sufficient for me.

I also have a small amount (c0.5ml) of Juvederm Ultra in my lips. They're naturally asymmetrical and this evens them up and adds a tad more volume and definition to my top lip. Again, I wanted a natural look and I get compliments on them and how good my lipstick looks but even my closest friends couldn't work out that I'd had it done, I just looked better. I was very nervous about choosing the right practitioner, and sought out someone who specialises in the 'no filler' look. I'd recommend looking at before and afters they post, if their social media feed is predominantly full of the look you like, then consider them; if it's full of the look you want to avoid, then steer clear.

My other advice for lip fillers is to expect them to look awful for up to 2 weeks after the procedure; the swelling can be significant and they can settle unevenly. My practitioner made it very clear that they'd look rubbish at first and that I'd go through a stage of regretting it, but once the swelling had settled I was thrilled.
 
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I’ve had Botox a few times in 3 areas - forehead, between my brows and crows feet/smile lines. I would recommend really looking into who you choose.

The first girl I went to did it and told me to come back for a top up after two weeks if I thought I needed it. It had made no difference, so I went back again. Two weeks passed and still no difference, so I contacted her and she got me to come in again. That time she said “maybe I didn’t put enough in the first time” and did another lot, which still didn’t work. I messaged her again a few weeks on to let her know that it hadn’t made any difference again and she ignored me!

More recently I was a model for Botox at a training school. Even though it was someone in training being monitored by a nurse, it was completely different. She actually looked at my face and worked out how much ml I’d need in each part. Even the technique felt different/better. I was really pleased with the results, no top up needed!
 
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I’ve had it once just before lockdown so haven’t been back for a top up - I had my forehead done and needed a lot as I have very strong forehead muscles apparently 😂 At the time I loved having a smooth forehead and didn’t have to worry about photos or how I looked, but It did make my eyebrows a bit “straight across” and I had even more of a RBF than I do usually! I’m not sure if it was just the technique the lady used, but like I said at the time this didn’t bother me! The harsh botox look lasted probably 2/3 months and then it gradually faded back to normal within 6 months.

I wouldn’t actually get it again at the moment, with masks the only part of my face that I can express myself with is my forehead/eyebrows!
 
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Botox is actually incredible if you go somewhere decent. It’s super subtle and is the ultimate glow up!!! I go once a year and have it in the top of my forehead and in between my eyes. I go to a place on Harley street that was recommended as one of the best in London. It isn’t cheap but I didn’t want a cheap fix if something was going into my face for a year. I have literally no regrets and would recommend it to anyone. Also if you go to a good place they won’t let you go too far, they’ll usually start with a small bit and see how you feel about it! X
 
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I do. 3 areas every 6 months for £200 and it’s fantastic! My one real treat to myself. I hated my lines and hated smiling because of crows feet, at 43 it’s so worth it
 
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I avoided getting it for ages as I didn’t want to look unnatural or expressionless. Ended up getting some before I got married as I could stand my forehead lines in pictures! Never looked back. I get it every 6 months, just in 2 areas. No one ever thinks I have had it done and for some reason people always comment on my skin and how I have ‘no wrinkles’ lol!! I do admit it if they ask though! They can put it in to look more natural or they can completely freeze you, it’s up to you. Most often you will go back for a top up if you feel you want more as it can take two weeks to work. I have since had my top lip done, it’s barely noticeable but looks great and natural. I feel amazing and my confidence is booming. Before I would always try not to smile or crease my eyes etc. I would say lots more people have it than care to admit. Don’t let the people with duck lips and frozen faces on Instagram put you off, when done carefully and properly it can look natural and take years off you! Also my husband is so against it and didn’t want me to get it done but even he has complemented it!
 
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I would be careful with injecting anything in the lips. I know someone who's had it done and it went hard and lumpy and years later she still sort of has a lump there (sorry not very technical!) and 99% of the time it's super obvious. Even people who haven't had problems stopped because they took so long to settle.
 
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Have you had it? Do you get it regularly? Any regrets?
Considering having botox on the fine lines on my forehead. Possibly a very small enhancement to my lips as well. More worried about the lip as I really don't want to end up with a mouth like Daffy Duck. All advice welcome!
Thank you for starting this thread. I have ummed and ahhed about it for ages. I think I have decided to go for it whenever COVID restrictions lift. Originally I only wanted it for my crow's feet, but noticing more lines on my forehead 🙄
 
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I’m exactly the same as you and am considering it over the next few years. I don’t think I need it right now but I’m noticing some lines getting deeper that I know will only get worse over the next few years. It seems it’s quite a normal thing to get now and I think why not?! If do your research before going somewhere and its just a natural look you want that helps you feel good about yourself then go for it.
 
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Best thing I have ever done. I get a brow lift with it so just the forehead and the pay off on it is brilliant. I’ve tried filler in the past but for what I paid it didn’t make that great a difference and no way near as a good as Botox.
 
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I have it done every 9 months or so. Make sure you find someone really good with great reviews, don't skimp on it - you'll more than likely end up with undesirable results.

Haven't dabbled into filler yet but not really a fan of the filler face tbh.
 
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I would be careful with injecting anything in the lips. I know someone who's had it done and it went hard and lumpy and years later she still sort of has a lump there (sorry not very technical!) and 99% of the time it's super obvious. Even people who haven't had problems stopped because they took so long to settle.
This is why it's really important to research as there are sadly practitioners out there who aren't qualified. Juvederm fillers are the go-to ad they can easily be dissolved and reversed with hyaluronidase though.
 
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Whatever you do just please do your research.
I have my forehead and crows feet done. Also think about the look you want. I wanted to be completely frozen! Some prefer a little bit of movement but I like no movement whatsoever on me. I had a long consultation with my practitioner and asked so many questions. He also lifts my eyebrows with the Botox to to give me the effect I desired.
 
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Botox is actually incredible if you go somewhere decent. It’s super subtle and is the ultimate glow up!!! I go once a year and have it in the top of my forehead and in between my eyes. I go to a place on Harley street that was recommended as one of the best in London. It isn’t cheap but I didn’t want a cheap fix if something was going into my face for a year. I have literally no regrets and would recommend it to anyone. Also if you go to a good place they won’t let you go too far, they’ll usually start with a small bit and see how you feel about it! X
Can you disclose the name of the place please?
 
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Another point to mention is that if you go to someone who isn’t medically trained (e.g a beauty therapist) then they should have a nurse practitioner to prescribe the Botox.

I also had Botox in my underarms for hyperhidrosis a few years ago and I had two separate appointments - one with a doctor first who asked me lots of questions and looked at my medical history, before prescribing it for the therapist to carry out.

I follow a lot of salon pages on insta and I saw someone ask the question about “would I need to see a prescriber first” to someone who has just trained in Botox. Her reply was “no we’ll sort that out our end before your appointment”. That sort of thing would put me off.
 
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