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What age did you start Botox?

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NameChangeChic · 12/02/2025 19:20

And what was your results like? Did it last long? I’m getting it done soon for the first time and I can’t wait lol

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OctoberandApril · 24/02/2025 22:09

DazedAndConfused321 · 24/02/2025 21:54

I didn't cite it to explain how common or uncommon it is, it's simply an explanation that it's 'a thing' and isn't a joke.

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I don't believe the article but if that's what you believe then that's fine. Having multiple botox injections from a young age is not going to end well.

DazedAndConfused321 · 24/02/2025 21:54

Lentilweaver · 20/02/2025 07:05

The article you cited does not say Botox is common though.

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I didn't cite it to explain how common or uncommon it is, it's simply an explanation that it's 'a thing' and isn't a joke.

Summervibes24 · 20/02/2025 15:28

@Newbie8918 - yes SC definitely doesn't look natural these days. I saw him out and about a couple of Sundays ago as he has a house in SW London and I was shocked. It wasn't a good look at all.

OctoberandApril · 20/02/2025 07:58

Delatron · 20/02/2025 07:02

Like the article points out there’s a real risk of muscle atrophy if you start too young or have it too often. This is why I let mine fully wear off and often take a long break (and use micro current to strengthen the muscles).

That sounds sensible. I'm not sure starting from a young age and having constant top ups is going to end well.

I think some young women believe they can look young forever.

Lentilweaver · 20/02/2025 07:46

Hunstanton · 20/02/2025 07:32

Where I work I am in the minority of women NOT getting Botox. It’s so ubiquitous now.

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National average is 7% of women.

Hunstanton · 20/02/2025 07:32

wherearemypastnames · 12/02/2025 19:45

It isn't normal - only a very small percentage of women actually use Botox for cosmetic / none medical purposes

But it's in sone people's interests to normalise it

Where I work I am in the minority of women NOT getting Botox. It’s so ubiquitous now.

Lentilweaver · 20/02/2025 07:05

DazedAndConfused321 · 20/02/2025 00:00

Nope, and it's very common. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/a38949603/preventative-botox/

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The article you cited does not say Botox is common though.

Delatron · 20/02/2025 07:02

Like the article points out there’s a real risk of muscle atrophy if you start too young or have it too often. This is why I let mine fully wear off and often take a long break (and use micro current to strengthen the muscles).

DazedAndConfused321 · 20/02/2025 00:00

Changeandchanges · 12/02/2025 20:15

I hope this is a joke.

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Nope, and it's very common. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/a38949603/preventative-botox/

Sockmate123 · 17/02/2025 23:45

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AllyDally · 17/02/2025 23:28

OctoberandApril · 17/02/2025 22:33

It baffles me why they go to such extremes when it can look natural. Nicole Kidman another one.

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Its such a shame re Nicole Kidman as her fillers make her look strange and it really affects her acting IMO.

incognitomummy · 17/02/2025 22:49

Ooh. I'm 48. Never done Botox.... is it too late to start??

OctoberandApril · 17/02/2025 22:33

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 22:18

@OctoberandApril literally the worst!

But is also worth noting that he hasn't just got Botox. He's got Botox, cheek fillers, veneers, a hair transplant and possibly a face/neck lift.

No matter how good the practitioner is, all of those things combined, will never look natural !

It baffles me why they go to such extremes when it can look natural. Nicole Kidman another one.

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 22:18

@OctoberandApril literally the worst!

But is also worth noting that he hasn't just got Botox. He's got Botox, cheek fillers, veneers, a hair transplant and possibly a face/neck lift.

No matter how good the practitioner is, all of those things combined, will never look natural !

OctoberandApril · 17/02/2025 22:05

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 22:04

@OctoberandApril agreed. And this is sometimes the only measure people have.

When done properly, you won't know that someone has had Botox. It's only the ones who have overdone it that stand out.

Like Simon Cowell and he's rich so should have had the best work.

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 22:04

@OctoberandApril agreed. And this is sometimes the only measure people have.

When done properly, you won't know that someone has had Botox. It's only the ones who have overdone it that stand out.

OctoberandApril · 17/02/2025 22:03

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 22:01

@OctoberandApril there are plenty on this thread who are anti anything (even hair dye) and lots of degrees in between, so maybe not you specifically but others.

Look at the negative language you've just used. 'Pumping your face full'. Nothing has ever been 'pumped in.

And my Botox is very very subtle. I have the smallest amount for what were very deep forehead lines, possibly from sun damage when there wasn't as much knowledge of sunblock as there is now. I still have movement and never any brow lift. I also don't touch my crows feet.

I also I don't have any lip filler (or face filler). I don't wear lashes or dye my brows.

I might occasionally have Biab on my nails and I do get highlights.

But to assume that just because someone has Botox, they don't aim to look natural is an incorrect assumption.

Fair enough but you do seem some sights of women that have gone to far because they are desperate to try and look younger.

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 22:01

@OctoberandApril there are plenty on this thread who are anti anything (even hair dye) and lots of degrees in between, so maybe not you specifically but others.

Look at the negative language you've just used. 'Pumping your face full'. Nothing has ever been 'pumped in.

And my Botox is very very subtle. I have the smallest amount for what were very deep forehead lines, possibly from sun damage when there wasn't as much knowledge of sunblock as there is now. I still have movement and never any brow lift. I also don't touch my crows feet.

I also I don't have any lip filler (or face filler). I don't wear lashes or dye my brows.

I might occasionally have Biab on my nails and I do get highlights.

But to assume that just because someone has Botox, they don't aim to look natural is an incorrect assumption.

Kneidlach · 17/02/2025 21:54

Changeandchanges · 12/02/2025 19:39

Oh my goodness this a sad thread.

Is botox really the norm for so many women?
And so many young women at that?

I sincerely hope it’s not the norm. Though inevitably if you just read this thread it will feel like it is - as mainly women who have had Botox will post.

In the same way a thread titled ‘what’s it like to go on holiday to Japan?’ will consist of 95% posters who have been to Japan, though only a small minority of people have been there.

FWIW I’m mid forties and met up with three friends this past weekend. None of us have had Botox and none of us ever plan to. I don’t think we’re particularly unusual.

Icouldabeenalawyer · 17/02/2025 21:53
  1. I do it for myself and it makes me feel great. it’s sad how many women are judging other women on this thread 😔
OctoberandApril · 17/02/2025 21:46

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 21:38

@DappledThings that's ridiculous! I'm not one bit judgmental of myself so please don't be 'sad' for me.

In the same way I'm not 'judgemental' of my naturally brown hair and prefer a brighter highlight! It's really not that deep!

Who said they are anti beauty? I do lots of things to enhance myself but I don't feel the need to pump stuff into my face. If I do think I could do with it and I'm sure it's safe I might do a little bit one day.

I hate the big lips, big eyelashes look. I do think natural looking beauty is much nicer. This will be achieved by subtle makeup and maybe subtle tweaks.

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 21:38

@DappledThings that's ridiculous! I'm not one bit judgmental of myself so please don't be 'sad' for me.

In the same way I'm not 'judgemental' of my naturally brown hair and prefer a brighter highlight! It's really not that deep!

Newbie8918 · 17/02/2025 21:35

Pamspeople · 17/02/2025 17:28

I don't judge people who do the stuff, but I absolutely do judge the system that makes money out of people feeling not good enough, not young enough, not sexy enough or whatever. And I feel relieved that it doesn't get to me much, not because that makes me think I'm superior in any way but because it all looks like a million extra things to stress about, spend time on and spend money on.

I'm not sure why people feel judged, tbh. To me it's just people disagreeing 🤔

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In this thread alone I've been personally called 'vein' (they couldn't spell).

Other comments are 'sad, 'deluded' 'trout pout' (not even Botox). There's critique of how we're spending (our own) money and a general pious attitude of 'well I would never!!!!!'

So you may hate the game and not the player but that's not the general theme of the thread!

Drylogsonly · 17/02/2025 21:21

Got a friend of a friend who has a ‘clinic’ and administers it - she and all her friends look like weird 50 year old trout pout ( she does fillers too) aliens.
Her reviews are all calling her a ‘genius’ with her ‘work’ but genuinely, these women and some men fell down the rabbit hole years ago and lost touch with reality.

OctoberandApril · 17/02/2025 20:41

I'm not saying subtle tweaks are bad. I may even be tempted one day. At the moment I'm not.

The amount of middle aged women who just look odd though is getting more and more.