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First Botox - what to expect?

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MiaSparrow · 09/10/2014 14:40

I'm a little nervous! Just getting my frown line done but... any bruising/ swelling? Is it painful afterwards? Thanks! xx

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Fabulassie · 09/10/2014 15:00

It hurts far less than you might think. Less than eyebrow threading, that's for sure.

There shouldn't be bruising. You will be told not to rub the area for a while afterwards.

The effects will take a few days to show. Then you will be amazed and delghted.

hellsbellsmelons · 09/10/2014 15:03

Absolutely as per PP.
You really won't feel much at all.
It will over very quickly.
If it's done properly you will have no bruising.
But it does take a couple of days to kick in. So don't expect immediate results.
You'll love it.
Wish I could afford it!

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MiaSparrow · 09/10/2014 15:46

Ooh thanks both! I'm excited now. I'm glad you told me it takes a couple of days to kick in, I wouldn't have thought that.

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HolgerDanske · 09/10/2014 19:21

I want it so badly for my very prominent frown line.

Think I will have it as my 39th birthday gift to myself, next year.

Any recommendations for good clinics/practitioners in Wiltshire or Swindon or Bath?

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MiaSparrow · 09/10/2014 19:24

I'm very lucky, I'm a journo so get to do all this stuff for free! Grin

[ducks]

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HolgerDanske · 09/10/2014 20:00

Omg best job in the world Grin

LadyWithLapdog · 09/10/2014 20:06

I think you're supposed not to sleep for a few hours after so the solution stays where it's supposed to (not spread into other areas). I don't know how accurate that is. Ask the consultant. It will take more than a couple of days if this is your first time. It's afterwards that it kicks in quicker.

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MiaSparrow · 09/10/2014 20:21

Thanks Lady I'll bear that in mind. Holger I pinch myself constantly. Grin

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2Bemused · 09/10/2014 20:28

It takes up to 3 weeks to kick in.
Make sure you have an experienced practioner.
You should just look like you have had a few good nights' sleep.

HolgerDanske · 09/10/2014 20:30
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MiaSparrow · 09/10/2014 20:30

Oh really? I won't expect too much too soon then, thanks! Yeah, I think he's top doc...

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SmileAndNod · 09/10/2014 21:11

Holger me too. Just one VERY deep line between the eyes. Wish it would go. Would love botox but a bit scared at the same time. Sadly I don't think I could afford the upkeep, and I'm pretty sure I'd want other stuff done tooHmm

aylesburyduck · 09/10/2014 22:22

I had it done about 7 years ago and in fairness I didn't really need it done however I was being a guinea pig fir a friend of a friend.

It took around a week to kick in and as a pp said I just looked like I'd had a great holiday and lots and lots of sleep.

I will have it done again in the future but for the moment I am happily growing older and have a few little lines which is fine with me.

FWIW it didn't hurt a bit but then the chap doing it was an anaesthetist so was used to working with needles!!

HolgerDanske · 09/10/2014 22:27

I don't mind lines in general, don't really think there is anything wrong with wrinkles. But I don't like having a prominent frown line between my eyes because it looks like I am scowling all the time..

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