Do you get Botox?

[Lindor2828]

If so, how much do you pay? How often? How many areas do you get? Would you recommend jt?

I'm 33, not a fan of the forehead lines I can see appearing...

Yes I pay £300 for 3 areas and 1ml in my lips
Have it done 3 times a year

£240 for 2 arras, must make an appointment.

I pay £160 for one area and it very subtly lifts my forehead (I have droopy eyelids). Lasts about 4 months and looks v natural and nobody ever notices. I'm 45, still have forehead wrinkles and can make normal faces You need to find someone good who will do the minimum only - word of mouth. I've had Botox from a fancy place previously which gave me arched brows and I hated it - had to get a fecking fringe!

@RainbowCrayons

I get forehead and 11s about every 6 months. I've found not only do I look better but I get far fewer migraines too. I'm 30s so only go for a very light touch but it just changes my whole face in a subtle way.

I believe that some people who suffer from migraines can get botox to treat them. I will accept my wrinkly face, but if I suffered from migraines I would definitely consider it.

@RampantIvy It's brilliant for migraines, it's a very positive side effect!

It hasn't prevented my migraines, I'm afraid. Though I don't think they just inject the forehead when using botox for that purpose.

I’ve never had it, but I’m probably “ready” for it now, on the forehead and around the eyes. I just don’t have that much spare cash at the moment, so it’s lower down my list of priorities. (If I had more money I’d get it done tomorrow!)
However, I’m starting to feel like I might bypass the Botox and get an early facelift instead. I like the idea of getting the pain, hassle, cost etc out the way earlier on, and not needing so much maintenance later on. But that’s a whole other thread I suppose! I’ve had a lot of loss, grief and heartache over the last couple of years and it’s definitely showing on my face.

I’m 45 (gulp) and really just starting to consider it for my 11s. I’ve had then for years even though the rest of my face is pretty good as far as lines go.

I did ask my dermatologist about it and she didn’t seem to think would be a problem for me to get it. Just worried I’m starting too old.

It’s not usually my thing but the lines make me look tired and I want to do something about them but do The whole ‘frozen face’ thing.

I’m even older @blueykngue and I’d say definitely worth it. I’m not really worried about looking older, but the frown line was making me look stressed and anxious. I am so happy with it now and no one has noticed. I just look fresher, and am happy to have my hair off my forehead - handy at the gym!

@Nanny67

Hairypaws where do you go?

I'm near Glasgow and go to a dentist.

I hate my 11s, not just for the more haggard, old look they give me but also for the way it looks like I am frowning at everyone which is no good for building good relationships. So have tried Botox in just that area, paying £250 at a cosmetic clinic. I don't go regularly, just when I can't stand the haggardness anymore. I don't like the idea of it at all (both the idea I can't deal with ageing and injecting yourself) but there's no denying it's very effective and also very subtle when done right.

I'm 44 and I've had it 2-3 times a year since I turned 30. I only have 1 area done, number 11 and a slight brow lift for £150. I think it makes me look fresher and prevents lines as I started before lines formed.

I get it in my crows feet but recently it's stopped working. Apparently it is possible to build a resistance. It really does stop the wrinkles around my eyes becoming too prominent when I do have it. I pay about £120.

Had my first Botox today went for 2 areas however when assessed again they suggested just one area for now as didn’t think my 11 lines needed doing - they’ve said they’ll do them at my 2 week check if I decide I’d like to get it done anyway.

So today just had top of forehead done …and got a leaflet for other bits I’m considering

I don’t, though I can understand why it appeals to some. IMO it’s not worth the risk; adverse effects are massively underreported:

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/12/botox-leads-to-bad-reactions-for-one-in-six-users-says-study

The guardian is always full on doom and houmus though

Does it work on laughter lines under the eyes. Mine are starting to become more prominent. I think I'm following in my mother's footsteps. I remember her having a lot of wrinkles under her eyes even in her mid-late 30s.

I got it done in 11's, forehead and laughter lines at the start of summer. I'll get more in a few weeks, but only between my eyes. Maybe a teeny tiny bit in my forehead. Certainly not in my laughter lines - it just made me wrinkle under my eyes instead and I don't have severe wrinkles at the edges of my eyes anyway. I reckon that can be taken care of with Tret for now. Looking too smiley is vastly better than looking too frowny.

The guardian is always full on doom and houmus though

It’s simply reporting a recent peer-reviewed research study:

www.researchgate.net/publication/352483023_Complications_of_facial_cosmetic_botulinum_toxin_A_injection_Analysis_of_the_UK_Medicines_Healthcare_Products_Regulatory_Agency_registry_and_literature_review

Not sure what a middle-eastern snack has to do with it!

I had it for the first time about 6 months ago, I'm 46. I was recommended someone by a friend who always looks amazing and very natural.

Initially I had it to get rid of my 11s (although I actually just have a very deep 1) because I was fed up of looking like I was frowning all the time. But as a side effect I then developed extra lines going down the side of my forehead and around my eyes, whichlooked odd when the middle part was smooth, so when I went back for my check I had a bit more to try and sort that.

My frown lines definitely looked better, but I felt a bit odd and don't think I'll bother again. Nobody noticed I'd had it done, I did look fresher but it all felt like too much effort.

It wears off so quickly, that’s the problem/

The Guardian article is interesting. The lady at the end seems a bit confused. I think she means her muscles have atrophied over the years rather than remained frozen. Which is my worry with long term

use.

I also don’t think I’ve found the right doctor yet. I think it’s very hard to get right as there are so many opposing muscles in the forehead.

I've been having for about 2-3 years now.
Am 51 and so many people at work comment on my skin so hopefully they aren't telling porkies !
I work stupid hours in a v stressful job and it started to take its toll ....Botox means I still look like I've had 8 hours sleep even when I'm running on empty and only had 3 .
Costs me £295 for 2 areas but he gives me 50 which is apparently the full amount.
Also the effect lasts longer the more you have .
I also go to a doctor for my treatment amd although it costs a bit more was worth it for reassurance for me that he is accountable through the GMC and national health CQC inspection for his practice and his performance is reviewed .

Yes, I paid £225 for 2 areas, my crows feet and to lift my eyes as really hooded and I was really happy. I go a clinic in Worcestershire who are ex dentists and they are fab.

I was due to have an appointment a couple of weeks ago, but Covid scuppered that, I can definitely notice it’s started to wear off so it’s lasted about 4 months