First time botox advice.

[BernadetteMatthews]

I'm very wrinkly around my eyes and no amount of serum is making a difference. I think it's time to have botox.

Does anyone have any tips for a first timer like me? Also any recommendations for finding a good clinic would be great. TIA.

don't

Yeah, don't.

50 year olds with Botox don't look 35 - they look like 50 year olds with Botox

Use oils and moisturisers, masks. Update your make up, make sure your eyebrows are great, check your hairstyle. I bet your wrinkles aren't even that bad.

I met with a colleague for the first time in several years yesterday. It was a struggle not to stare at the bizarrely immobile forehead and cheeks and take the conversation seriously, to be honest. Just don't...

I only want it on my crows feet. My forehead is ok.

I don't want to look younger than I am I just want to look my age. Years of Sun damage have ruined my skin.

Try and find a doctor or nurse (or clinic) that has been recommended to you, getting a good result depends on lots of different factors.

I believe it's a long term relationship you are setting up with a person so make sure it's affordable and you feel comfortable to ask as many questions you like, and what their aftercare is like.

Reputable clinicians will offer a portfolio of their work and give you other options to what you have specifically asked for so will are presented with all the alternatives and you are in a position to make the best choice for you.

And finally enjoy, I think it's a treatment that gives a lovely refreshed look - always go for underdone and not overdone.

I think you only notice botox if it's badly done or over done. If it's subtly done no one will realise you've had it. Go for it.

There is no amount of moisturiser or make up that will help crows feet and I second that botox is only noticeable when it is overdone or done badly. Get a recommendation for a good practitioner. Just very small amounts in crows feet make a world of difference. You don't look immobile just refreshed and less lined. Even my eagle eyed friends and mother haven't noticed I've had it but to me it makes a world of difference. Go for it, you'll be amazed at the results.

Thanks very much. I am going to go for it.

Any recommendations in Northampton or Milton Keynes?

Get someone who is excellent, it will cost more but it's worth it
I love a touch of botox. That's the point though a touch from someone good and you'll love it

Sorry I only know of North West places - don't think it would be worth your while to travel so far... but good luck!

ooh ignore the naysayers on here. I bloody love it. It has made me also totally wise up about the fiction that is serums and the rest. I makes me less tired looking and feel great. I regularly get comments on my lovely skin.

Thanks Brow. I'm going to go for it. I want to lose about 10lbs too though so am not sure if it's best to lose the weight first as my face will hopefully lose a bit of its moon shape too.

Lurking for recommendations as I'm nearby.

We can't be the only ones in this area Gary.

It works and the effect is cumulative as I had it about twice a year for 3 years and haven't had it in ages and it seems to be ok. AM leaving it for now but I recommend it as no cream can match it No good for age related lines due to sun just dynamic ones