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To ask what age you started cosmetic procedures?

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Ihavebingowings1 · 01/08/2026 08:08

If you have botox, fillers, have had surgical procedures, threads etc.
I'm 35 and have been having crows' feet Botox once or twice a year for a few years, and I've had nasolabial fold filler twice. This seems to be ok for now, I'm trying to hold off on anything else for as long as possible due to cost and not wanting too much maintenance and upkeep with it all.
Eventually I'm sure I'll start to need more though, I know I'm still young and I'm using spf 50 and retinol currently.

So just wondered what sort of age you noticed the biggest changes and started anti ageing treatments? Please no judgement, I know it isn't for everyone.

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parkintrouble · 05/08/2026 00:14

Putin and Cowell, two raging narcissists Grin

ThunderThunderThunderThunderCats · 03/08/2026 18:46

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 12:08

I've never met a man who feels insecure about their looks, quite the opposite many think they're gorgeous despite such things as having bad teeth and being overweight. Skincare is a good thing though and if I was bald I'd want a hair transplant too.

Don't think men get ott fillers do they? I've never seen balloon faces on men.

Simon Cowell?

ThunderThunderThunderThunderCats · 03/08/2026 18:44

Ponoka7 · 03/08/2026 09:03

I was around 36. I started with crystal clear facials, went to microneedling, then radiotherapy. I had 11s, got botox a few times and they went for good. I got my lips done once, it was to replace volume I'd lost. I'm now 59 and can't get under eye filler. I only do skin care and home needling. You can give your skin help at 60, but it's lifestyle and genetics. Spend until post menopause, when you become more accepting and your view on everything changes. So you might decide to spend on experiences instead.
For those suggesting otherwise, men are doing tweaks, using skin care and popping off to Istanbul for hair transplants.

Edited

There's nothing more unattractive in a man than fillers, and botox.

Melograno · 03/08/2026 16:59

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 13:15

Yes his tattoos are excessive but aesthetic procedure wise he doesn't look filled imo. Quite the opposite his laughter lines are totally visible.

Hes clearly had work , rumoured Bleph plus cheek filler , its given him a " Ken" effect

@CoffeeCantata
Tattoos are a risk but laser removal of tattoos is even riskier , raises Lymphoma risk

Muffsies · 03/08/2026 15:15

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 12:08

I've never met a man who feels insecure about their looks, quite the opposite many think they're gorgeous despite such things as having bad teeth and being overweight. Skincare is a good thing though and if I was bald I'd want a hair transplant too.

Don't think men get ott fillers do they? I've never seen balloon faces on men.

Even vladmir putin (who is obsessed with looking virile and 'young') got his pillow face done before Madonna.

Whoops75 · 03/08/2026 14:02

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 13:25

I had ipl for a scar and bonus found it gave a big collagen boost! People should go down the ipl route. It's cheap too.

Yes, I had BBL and laser genesis, very effective for pigment, finely lines and plumping.

Beachlover1993 · 03/08/2026 13:38

Ihavebingowings1 · 01/08/2026 08:08

If you have botox, fillers, have had surgical procedures, threads etc.
I'm 35 and have been having crows' feet Botox once or twice a year for a few years, and I've had nasolabial fold filler twice. This seems to be ok for now, I'm trying to hold off on anything else for as long as possible due to cost and not wanting too much maintenance and upkeep with it all.
Eventually I'm sure I'll start to need more though, I know I'm still young and I'm using spf 50 and retinol currently.

So just wondered what sort of age you noticed the biggest changes and started anti ageing treatments? Please no judgement, I know it isn't for everyone.

31 having children felt i needed a mummy makeover

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 13:25

Whoops75 · 03/08/2026 13:15

At 46, went to a GP/dermatologist about rosacea that was flaring in perimenopause.
Had several laser treatments and now my skin is in good condition I get Botox twice a year. No plans for filler, am 50 now and happy with how I look (good for my age but not younger).

I had ipl for a scar and bonus found it gave a big collagen boost! People should go down the ipl route. It's cheap too.

CoffeeCantata · 03/08/2026 13:24

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 13:15

Yes his tattoos are excessive but aesthetic procedure wise he doesn't look filled imo. Quite the opposite his laughter lines are totally visible.

I like a natural look on humans so personally I grieve for the god-like body DB once had, unsullied by tattoos.

I know we're not talking about tattoos here and in moderation I'm sure they're not harmful. But recently tattoo ink has been found present in the lymph nodes of heavily tattooed people. This is worrying and if you've got your whole body covered, that's not great.

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 13:15

Melograno · 03/08/2026 13:08

David Beckham
Ruined his looks

Interesting discussion about status

I read an article about this where the tide is turning and untouched older faces are the ones that infer status and control
" so rich/ happy/ confident I dont need to bother"
Similar to the 90s boob jobs, its being seen as mainstream and therefore less desirable and so reversal/ dissolving gaining popularity -of course this costs £££
You couldnt make it up!

Yes his tattoos are excessive but aesthetic procedure wise he doesn't look filled imo. Quite the opposite his laughter lines are totally visible.

Whoops75 · 03/08/2026 13:15

At 46, went to a GP/dermatologist about rosacea that was flaring in perimenopause.
Had several laser treatments and now my skin is in good condition I get Botox twice a year. No plans for filler, am 50 now and happy with how I look (good for my age but not younger).

Melograno · 03/08/2026 13:08

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 12:08

I've never met a man who feels insecure about their looks, quite the opposite many think they're gorgeous despite such things as having bad teeth and being overweight. Skincare is a good thing though and if I was bald I'd want a hair transplant too.

Don't think men get ott fillers do they? I've never seen balloon faces on men.

David Beckham
Ruined his looks

Interesting discussion about status

I read an article about this where the tide is turning and untouched older faces are the ones that infer status and control
" so rich/ happy/ confident I dont need to bother"
Similar to the 90s boob jobs, its being seen as mainstream and therefore less desirable and so reversal/ dissolving gaining popularity -of course this costs £££
You couldnt make it up!

Glowingup · 03/08/2026 12:58

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 03/08/2026 12:33

You can always tell if someone has had it btw. Always.

I’m not sure what you’re referring to actually. Maybe a facelift you can always tell. Botox and filler and skin boosters you really can’t

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 12:42

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 03/08/2026 12:33

You can always tell if someone has had it btw. Always.

Well as I said earlier my friend had a tweak and I couldn't tell. She looked glowing and well like she'd had a facial and a holiday.

Most do not go ott.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 03/08/2026 12:33

You can always tell if someone has had it btw. Always.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 03/08/2026 12:31

Never and I never will.

I’d much rather spend my money on travel and experiences.

pietasty852 · 03/08/2026 12:29

What blows my mind are the comments ‘it’s not noticeable’ or ‘you’d never know’ In that case - shouldn’t you be asking for a refund?

pietasty852 · 03/08/2026 12:25

CoffeeCantata · 03/08/2026 09:08

For those suggesting otherwise, men are doing tweaks, using skin care and popping off to Istanbul for hair transplants.

It doesn't cheer me up any to hear that men are falling under the dubious influence of crap like Love Island etc as well as women.

God help us!

Quite

pietasty852 · 03/08/2026 12:23

corblimeymlud · 03/08/2026 12:12

Tom Cruise. Simon Cowell. Robbie Williams. Brad Pitt. Ryan Gosling. Donny Osmond. To name a few...

This is a list of all famous men who work in a youth and looks obsessed sector which kinda backs the theory that Botox and fillers are for people who feel pressured to look a certain way to retain their value within work/industry. Sad.

corblimeymlud · 03/08/2026 12:12

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 12:08

I've never met a man who feels insecure about their looks, quite the opposite many think they're gorgeous despite such things as having bad teeth and being overweight. Skincare is a good thing though and if I was bald I'd want a hair transplant too.

Don't think men get ott fillers do they? I've never seen balloon faces on men.

Tom Cruise. Simon Cowell. Robbie Williams. Brad Pitt. Ryan Gosling. Donny Osmond. To name a few...

Gloriia · 03/08/2026 12:08

backformoreofthesame · 03/08/2026 10:28

Yes the female market is saturated so they are now trying to make men feel insecure too and in the days of social media that becomes possible

I've never met a man who feels insecure about their looks, quite the opposite many think they're gorgeous despite such things as having bad teeth and being overweight. Skincare is a good thing though and if I was bald I'd want a hair transplant too.

Don't think men get ott fillers do they? I've never seen balloon faces on men.

corblimeymlud · 03/08/2026 12:01

Ponoka7 · 03/08/2026 09:03

I was around 36. I started with crystal clear facials, went to microneedling, then radiotherapy. I had 11s, got botox a few times and they went for good. I got my lips done once, it was to replace volume I'd lost. I'm now 59 and can't get under eye filler. I only do skin care and home needling. You can give your skin help at 60, but it's lifestyle and genetics. Spend until post menopause, when you become more accepting and your view on everything changes. So you might decide to spend on experiences instead.
For those suggesting otherwise, men are doing tweaks, using skin care and popping off to Istanbul for hair transplants.

Edited

I don't think you can state that menopause causes everyone to change their minds about things. 🤷‍♀️Yes age brings wisdom and the can't be arsed attitude but that's usually to do with people 😂.

Muffsies · 03/08/2026 11:57

backformoreofthesame · 03/08/2026 10:28

Yes the female market is saturated so they are now trying to make men feel insecure too and in the days of social media that becomes possible

Men are targeted for looking 'tired', as men should look energised and vital at all times, otherwise some younger guy will get their job and they'll stop getting female attention. Their power will be taken away, in other words.

It's sort of funny, and alarming, seeing similar tactics being used on men. Society is supposed to be moving past this crap, but we've got worse.

backformoreofthesame · 03/08/2026 10:28

CoffeeCantata · 03/08/2026 09:08

For those suggesting otherwise, men are doing tweaks, using skin care and popping off to Istanbul for hair transplants.

It doesn't cheer me up any to hear that men are falling under the dubious influence of crap like Love Island etc as well as women.

God help us!

Yes the female market is saturated so they are now trying to make men feel insecure too and in the days of social media that becomes possible

Wonkybaby · 03/08/2026 09:46

About 34/35 was when I did Botox for the first time. I’m 51 now, have had fillers a couple of times. I’d do more but can’t afford it 😭. I do look a lot younger than my age according to most people (last comment, unsolicited!! Was that I look 44 which is oddly specific)