So Botox, what do I need to know?

[MadameCastafiore]

Am nearly 38 and although haven't got any lines, was told that you had to have Botox before they started appearing? Is this right?

And what else do I need to know about it? Will it hurt? How often do you have to have it?

Thank you MC

[perplexedpirate]

I went to a small beautician that has a regular clinic with a visiting doctor.
I knew what I wanted, he agreed, and we were done within 45 minutes.
I thought my eyes were less hooded but thought I was imagining it!
I've been princessing a bit too. I'm like a budgie, I can't walk past a mirror!

[SaraBellumHertz]

Although it's referred to as an eyebrow lift for me it's not so much the eyebrow as upper eyelid. I just look slighter wider eyed and you can see more of my lower lid.

[noddyholder]

Tell the practitioner exactly what you want I have a slight lift to outer corners as it eliminated slight hooding from the first time. Once you have had it once you can decide what you did and didn't like and then when you go back tell him/her so that they can tailor it. I have only brow done and quite near hairline plus outer brows lifted a tiny bit I get the same result every time now as he has a drawing of where I like it in the notes HTH

[Flojo1979]

Oh I'm def going to look in to it. Is it best to go for local smaller place or big name places then if something goes wrong u r better covered?

[perplexedpirate]

I just wanted to come back here and say how much I absolutely love my Botox. I went shopping today and every time I saw myself unexpectedly in mirrors I smiled!
I didn't realise how much that frown had been getting me down over time.

[PorkyandBess]

I don't actually like my eyebrows lifted and have it put in the muscles above them to prevent it. The first time I didn't at first and my brows went up about a cm.

I have big eyes and it made me look slightly unhinged! It was very easy to put right though.

[ilovetoski]

Can I ask how much eyebrow lift can be achieved ? Is it like similiar to when you left your eyebrows to look astonished ?

[fresh]

Had it done for the first time last week. Mine was done by a GP, she used the fine needle which diabetics use for insulin. Over very quickly although I could definitely feel the injection sites for a couple of days after. No marks after a couple of hours. I love it so far! Cost £190, with a follow up appt next week to check all ok. Apparently if it needs a bit more, or she needs to inject further up in case of too much eyebrow lift (not in my case) she does that for free.

[sugarice]

I get stings especially at the spot under my eye at the top of my cheekbone, worth it though.

[SaraBellumHertz]

Needle is very very thin - barely feel it and definitely worth it

[noddyholder]

It stings but is over so quickly really.

[PorkyandBess]

No, it's a tiny, short needle and they put it in quickly. No sting whatsoever.

[Flojo1979]

Sticking a needle in I guess doesn't hurt much as its quick but do they push it thro really slowly like at the dentist? And does the actual liquid sting?

[Mewsical]

It hurts as much as you would imagine someone sticking a needle in you. Ever had a splinter that needs removing?...or do you epilate?
Really not that much.

[Gingerodgers]

My appt is in 2hrs. Been getting it for4 yrs 4x a year, and I love it.

[noddyholder]

Crunch!!

[PorkyandBess]

It does not hurt a bit, but it makes a weird noise.

I have maybe 3 in the 11s.

[noddyholder]

I pay 225 for one area but I went to someone v good and expensive because I have health condition and he knows my consultant and I felt safe! I think around 200 is average. It did rid me of migraines have never had enough and was plagued for over 20 yrs

[BonnieBumble]

I really need it. I always used to look young for my age. Regularly asked for ID until I was well into my 30s. Always had 11 lines, probably from the age of about 15. I'm 40 and I just look terrible now. I look like I'm on the warpath constantly, I reckon I look like I'm close to 50.

[Flojo1979]

I've never had it, but after seeing this thread, I am seriously tempted.
How many times do they inject u to do 11? I'm a little worried it'll hurt!

[noddyholder]

I love the way you just wake up after a few days with a really rested look which is what every one thinks it is.no one has ever asked me if I,be had it even v close mates I had to tell they just thought I was looking well. It really is remarkable.

[BonnieBumble]

So is twice a year enough for Botox? (II) lines.

[amigababy]

nothing actually happens during the 24 hours after - it's just me, i get a bit paranoid that it'll go wrong and I'll look dreadful, so I don't sleep very well that night. Nothing ever has gone wrong, I need to chill out a bit...

[Virgil]

I had Botox in two places to do my = last time and the doctor had a little bit left. He made me screw up my face and decide to put the last little bit at the top of my nose.