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For getting Botox in my 20’s?

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Sweetdisposition91 · 15/08/2019 08:39

I’m 28 next month and have the most horrific frown lines and laughter lines already. I have a very expressive face and I’m really sensitive to sunlight and frown even if it’s cloudy out!

I know I should be wearing sunglasses more often and I’ve started wearing factor 50 on my face year round, but what other preventative measures can I do?!

I’m posting a pic of my frown lines 18 months ago to now... I’ve aged so much!!

I don’t smoke, haven’t got children and don’t have a very stressful life!

I had Botox the other day just waiting for it to fully kick in but my frown line is still there so I think I’ll need a top up.

How many of you have Botox and how old were you when you started?

For getting Botox in my 20’s?
For getting Botox in my 20’s?
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Herewego93 · 15/08/2019 08:42

I was 21 when I started not had it for a couple of years though because I having babies and the breastfeeding ect. Prevention is better than a cure so when I can I'll get it done again. I had the same area treated as you and it softened over time.

Herewego93 · 15/08/2019 08:43

Sunglasses for sure and sunscreen even if it's just your face.

ColaFreezePop · 15/08/2019 08:44

YABU - those treatments are for when you are 40+

Spend your extra money doing other more enjoyable things but make sure you eat properly, exercise regularly and do basic skin care.

Pukkatea · 15/08/2019 08:48

I'm confused. Are those frown lines not because...you're frowning? Are they not meant to be there? I'm 30 and I get those, but I don't have them when my face is relaxed. Is that what you mean?

BungleIsTheNextIt · 15/08/2019 08:48

Who decided it's only for people in their 40's??

I've been having it since my mid 30s and I wish I'd got it sooner as it acts as a preventative measure. But it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, on Mumsnet or real life - if you want it, have it. People are always very surprised when I tell them I have it, it can be done very subtly.

My advice is do some research, use a properly certified clinic rather than someone operating out of a hair salon or whatever and don't go for the cheapest option if you want it to look natural.

Herewego93 · 15/08/2019 08:50

People who start in their 40s will need so much more botox and maybe even filler to smooth it out. I had frown lines between my brows since I was in my teens and from looking at my mother and sister who's in her 40s I knew what I'd expect. If it's something that hovers someone earlier is better. I would get it done 1 to 2 times a year and over time your muscles learn not to scowl as much. Starting later in life will only make it smoothish for how long the botox effect lasts as the damage so say is already done.

Herewego93 · 15/08/2019 08:50

Bothers*

SlightlyMisplacedSingleDad · 15/08/2019 08:52

Are you worried about frown lines / ageing because of attractiveness?

If so, I will give you some honest male advice. Confidence and happiness are where atttactive is at. Seeking out cosmetic treatments in your 20s, when you should simply be enjoying life...and being so concerned with your appearance that you actually take photos of your frown lines 18 months apart to monitor your ageing...well, that's definitely not where it's at.

BungleIsTheNextIt · 15/08/2019 08:58

Amazingly enough sometimes women want to do these things for how they feel about themselves, rather than it being anything to do with men Confused

PeriComoToes · 15/08/2019 09:07

But you're frowning.

Christ, I wish I was 28.

Leave yourself alone!

Dixywitch19 · 15/08/2019 09:11

I'm 26 and started about a month ago and I absolutely love it.
It's best as a preventative, it stops you using the muscles which stops the lines being created or getting worse.
I had my forehead, 11s & crows feet done and I will definitely go back in a few months...

It's your face, your money, your decision.
It's definitely not just for women in their 40s, they'd need alot more to fill out the existing wrinkles whereas the younger you are the more likely it is to prevent them getting worse or appearing at all.

Anothertempusername · 15/08/2019 09:16

You've got frown lines because you're frowning.

HTH.

BelfortGabbz · 15/08/2019 09:18

Could we see a pic of you not frowning op?
It's hard to judge when you look like you're frowning so hard.

SlightlyMisplacedSingleDad · 15/08/2019 09:20

@Bungleisthenextit - obviously, I know that. That's why I asked why she was doing it 🙄

If there is an element of caring about perceived attractiveness, it may be helpful advice. If not, the OP can feel free to ignore it. It's not rocket science.

colourlessgreenidea · 15/08/2019 09:27

Sure, why not inject a powerful toxin into your face in the name of vanity.

How could that ever be considered an unreasonable thing to do?

EmeraldShamrock · 15/08/2019 09:33

As long as you go to a reputable company and stick to no less than 6 months.
Although I think after a few years it isn't worry it, those natural lines fine another path, until you've so much botox your head looks like a shiny bum.
I had a done a handful of times due to finances I have friends who get it every 3 months, their eyes have become smaller and head looks unnatural with hi sheen forehead.

EnthusiasmIsDisturbed · 15/08/2019 09:36

It doesn’t act as a prevention what utter sales twaddle

Better to look after your skin with sun protection and some lines are just part of us

Everyone that had had continued Botox over years it shows - only they feel it doesn’t as they don’t have lines but they have a face that just doesn’t look quite right but some prefer this odd look

Flamingo84 · 15/08/2019 09:42

I’m always a bit baffled by the fact that people want to voluntarily inject a derivative of Botulism into their face. The long term effects aren’t really known, I think they have about 15 years of good data.

If you are determined to do it, make sure you go to a professional, they have insurance etc. I assume once you start having the injections you won’t want to stop so this is going to be a lifelong expense.

I remember watching a programme about the Dr who invented breast implants and the women who ended up permanently scarred and in pain from ruptured implants. It took 15 years from their inception for robust regulations to be put in place (and only after the lawsuits). I digress, but my point is think long and hard before you put outside substances in your body.

LaVieilleHarpie · 15/08/2019 09:49

Not at all unreasonable. Botox is a gift from heavens. I am the same as you OP - mid twenties, with a very expressive face, and had some nascent wrinkles. Well, they've been obliterated by a needle-wielding nurse.

My philosophy is that I'm damn gorgeous, and will milk my good looks for as long as possible. Because I can. If other people feel salty about it that's THEIR problem, and aging gracefully isn't indicative of any kind of moral superiority. Why the hell would I ever wish to age gracefully? Hmm

Sunflowers11 · 15/08/2019 10:22

If you want to look like Kylie Jenner go for it. Nothing wrong ageing naturally. Your beauty does not define you. 💕

BelfortGabbz · 15/08/2019 10:34

I'd love to look like Kylie Jenner!

fedup2017 · 15/08/2019 10:39

What do u look like when your not frowning though..... Your face is meant to have frown lines when you are frowning.

Spend the money on something that will bring you joy instead.

PhannyPharts · 15/08/2019 10:46

I too am confused here

you are actively frowning - even a five year old child will have those lines. What do the lines look like when you arent, you know, moving your face into that position on purpose?

QualCheckBot · 15/08/2019 11:34

OP, I've had botox over a number of years from my dentist, because I have bruxism (teeth grinding) and it is highly effective. It also reduces migraines and jaw pain. I have now reached the stage that my masseter muscles in my jaw have become so much less ridiculously strong that I no longer need Botox.

If you have real frown lines then you could consider Botox in your late twenties to stop them from getting worse. It won't make any difference to how much Botox you will need in the future to get rid of the problem (although you might need less), it won't magically give you a shiny face or make you look like Kylie Jenner who has a face and lips full of fillers. You won't develop lines in another area as a result because its dependent on the particular make up of your face as to what muscles you can tighten very strongly. What it will do is weaken the muscles it is injected into until it wears off in about 6 months time. With lack of use over time those muscles will become less strong.

SlightlyMisplaced If so, I will give you some honest male advice. Confidence and happiness are where atttactive is at. Seeking out cosmetic treatments in your 20s, when you should simply be enjoying life...and being so concerned with your appearance that you actually take photos of your frown lines 18 months apart to monitor your ageing...well, that's definitely not where it's at.

Can I just point out that there is nothing special about "male advice". Not everyone lives their lives in order to be attractive to men (perhaps nightclub hostesses might disagree with me on the need to appeal to numerous random men). Most women I know are invested in their own bodies because that's what they like doing. Its like a hobby for some people to take care of themselves and improve their looks. Little bits of advice about appealing to men is irrelevant and really condescending.

LaVieilleHarpie · 15/08/2019 12:31

@SlightlyMisplacedSingleDad

take your honest male advice and consider the meaning of the word 'suppository'.

No woman EVER gives a single shit about what some random Barry on the Internet thinks about her appearance.