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To get botox on the sly

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EyebrowRaise · 29/09/2017 19:59

I've namechanged for this as really don't want to get found out.
My friend has recently trained to give botox injections and has offered to do the "frown lines" on my forehead. I have been wanting them done for a while now as they are getting quite ingrained. My problem is that she has hers done (obviously not by herself)and her eyebrows are a good three inches above her eyes and look ridiculous, she is also incredibly hamfisted when it comes to anything practical, and is severely lacking in artistic judgement. Bless her, that sounds awful, but she is not the sort of person who would take a criticism at all well. I would much prefer to get them done by some one with a medical qualification, but she has mentioned it a couple of times now and has recently given up her job to pursue this new career. I do see her fairly frequently, and am running out of ways to put her off.
WIBU to have them done sneakily at a proper clinic, and how do I do this and avoid upsetting her? I do trust that there are experienced clinicians that can do a proper job, and have a recommendation for an excellent lady not too far away, I'm just dithering because it will be obvious I went somewhere else so I will have to own up eventually, meanwhile my lines are getting more obvious.

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AHedgehogCanNeverBeBuggered · 02/10/2017 00:48

I've had botox on my frown lines several times, I always go to Pall Mall Medical in Manchester and have always had a fab result. All highly qualified doctors.

hatemyname · 02/10/2017 00:55

NO don’t go to her!! There’s a massive difference between someone who’s recently ‘trained’ in Botox/fillers, and going to a experienced doctor’s office/plastic surgeon/facial cosmetics clinic.

I have had lip fillers various times in Hampstead - I could never go to a random ‘beautician’. It’s not a major procedure but you run the risk of injecting an artery, causing lumps, uneven results...at best you won’t like the results or they fade fast, at worst a trip to A&E.

There are a wide range of products used and they are not all equal. Individual brands such as Juvederm have a range of products too. You need to know what she’s planning on using, and where she even sourced these products as she doesn’t move in medical circles...

The clinic you go to should be frank with your potential results, go through your medical history/doctors details, get you to sign a declaration form & arrange follow up appointments to check on you. It’s a professional environment and you should feel safe.

TheDodgyShoesOfDrFoster · 02/10/2017 02:04

Does anyone have any experience of Dr Leah, the doctor who won The Apprentice a few years ago? I pass her clinic in the Barbican sometimes when I'm working in London, and I've always wondered if she's any good. I imagine that, being so high-profile, her clinics would have to be extra careful to avoid any negligence claims!

Soutty · 02/10/2017 05:50

Go somewhere else but you have to tell her as she will notice. Just say you don't feel comfortable about her doing it because if something goes wrong it could ruin your friendship.

cluelessnewmum · 02/10/2017 06:04

I would just get it done and if she asks just admit it and say that you don't think it's a good idea having a friend do it as it complicates the friendship and you don't want to be her "client".

I don't think it would be a good idea even if she was more experienced as it is awkward if you're not happy. It would be the same if my friend was a hairdresser.

Hayesking · 02/10/2017 06:17

Any recommendations near Bath??

5rivers7hills · 02/10/2017 07:52

GEt it done if you like but not by her!!!

Dentists who offer Botox can be really good because they know their way arrojkd the facial muscles and nerves.

FeralBeryl · 02/10/2017 09:58

YADNBU Wink training centres that are willing to train non medical professionals are renowned for their 'one size fits all' training for injection locations. No two faces have the same anatomy.
It takes a long time to perfect technique even with a prior knowledge of the musculature and structures.
Go to someone experienced, tell her someone got you a gift voucher if you like, or that you can't be arsed fading around having a separate consultation with her prescriber first.

lovemylover · 29/10/2017 10:45

I have had botox, but mainly round eyes, once had above eyes done and ended up looking like a lion scowling, dropped eyebrows,
I would like above liplines doing,not smoked for 3 years but lines look awful
Anyone had this done succesfully?
Tried once and the woman must have been practicing on me,ended up looking like Homer Simpson
Apparently she had little experience, got my money back and had to have it removed,nightmare
My own fault, should have asked how much experience she had

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