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Love Botox! Will Make Sure This is Factored in my Budgets ;) - Birmingham, AL
UPDATED FROM d37
3 months post
Arnica
WORTH IT$550
Here's the arnica I used but there are several brands. It comes in 30x and 6x. From what I understand the 30x does best for bruising.
It can be bought at some plastic surgeons offices, GNC, pureformula.com and other vitamin shops.
This is the one I got. :)
It can be bought at some plastic surgeons offices, GNC, pureformula.com and other vitamin shops.
This is the one I got. :)
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UPDATED FROM d37
2 months post
Botox at 11weeks still looking great!
So tomorrow it will be 11 weeks since my last Botox and I think it's doing great!
I do have more movement (of course) in the glabellar region (11's) but not nearly as much around my eyes.
I have continued to take zinc with my multi vitamin daily since just before I was injected. Not sure if it's the zinc or the mere fact that I have had Botox 3 times- but defiantly can see where the results have lasted longer than prior injections :) oh ya!!
Guess who's getting more Botox on Friday?? Me, Me, Me! So excited that the deep creases can be softened by a few hundred dollars every few months! I love my results from Botox and I love the softer look I get from it!
Yes, my alert on the calendar sounded last Friday to let me know I had a week and a half until "oh happy, happy day again!" :)
I have started using a complex serum by SkinCeuticals that seems to be firming, brightening and smoothing my skin tone- especially around the lined areas of my eyes. Pricey (I think) but so far the results are good!
To me, it's worth the investment. Defiantly makes me feel better about my appearance! Completely worth it! One word of advice, just my two cents worth :), always used credible injections. Do your homework and be alerted to too good to be true deals.
Have a Happy Botoxiful Day, friends!!
(((((Hugs)))))
D.
I do have more movement (of course) in the glabellar region (11's) but not nearly as much around my eyes.
I have continued to take zinc with my multi vitamin daily since just before I was injected. Not sure if it's the zinc or the mere fact that I have had Botox 3 times- but defiantly can see where the results have lasted longer than prior injections :) oh ya!!
Guess who's getting more Botox on Friday?? Me, Me, Me! So excited that the deep creases can be softened by a few hundred dollars every few months! I love my results from Botox and I love the softer look I get from it!
Yes, my alert on the calendar sounded last Friday to let me know I had a week and a half until "oh happy, happy day again!" :)
I have started using a complex serum by SkinCeuticals that seems to be firming, brightening and smoothing my skin tone- especially around the lined areas of my eyes. Pricey (I think) but so far the results are good!
To me, it's worth the investment. Defiantly makes me feel better about my appearance! Completely worth it! One word of advice, just my two cents worth :), always used credible injections. Do your homework and be alerted to too good to be true deals.
Have a Happy Botoxiful Day, friends!!
(((((Hugs)))))
D.
Replies (3)
September 30, 2013
I'm 55 and thinking of getting botox. I'm a little scared.
October 4, 2013
Hey girl, sorry I just seen your post- it didn't go to my inbox for some reason :( I understand, that's why I waited so long, now I wonder why I waited! Lol. what scares you the most?
October 5, 2013
Baby cake, I'm 48 and got my first injections last year. Love it!!!! I do go to my plastic surgeon for my injections. I like his work and he does good with injecting me. Let me know when you decide to get it and how you like it :) exciting!!!!
October 5, 2013
I made an appointment for Oct 16th. I will be getting Botox and Juvaderm. AHHHHH
October 5, 2013
Awesome!! If the offer numbing for Juvaderm take it. I usually don't get any with Botox as to me it's not bad, for for the Juvaderm I get numbed :) couple thoughts. Have you ever used arnica? Start taking it about 3-4 days before your injections and the day of you injection. Will help you not to bruise as much (if you're a bruiser) also, you are going to have swelling after Juvaderm, don't decide if you love it or hate it until about 7 days. After that it is what it is :) it takes 5-10 days for the full effects of Botox to work full too. You'll have some immediate effects- but you'll notice a lot more after about a week-10 days. No one told me this and it would have been good to know :) especially about the arnica :) enjoy!!! And let me know what you think of it! I'm excited for you!!!!
October 6, 2013
I've never heard of arnica. Can I get it at the health food store. I am a redhead and do bruise easily.
October 6, 2013
Most likely they will have it at a health food store. I know GNC has it. My spa has it, and pure formula.com does. Get the 30x. It comes in 6x and 30x strength. The 30x says to dissolve 3 tablets under tongue 3 times a day. I do it 3-4 days before my injections. Did you see my lips pics? I have a picture of my 1st Juvaderm injection without arnica, my next was with it. Huge difference !! I posted a little picture of the bottle I used.
October 4, 2013
Your results are honestly fantastic. I have a similar problem with my eyes so I'm hoping Botox will help me as well
October 4, 2013
Hey Bsprung! Thank you! I are you talking about between the eyes or around them? My lines are pretty deep Nd I'm very expressive- so I make frequent trips every 3 months lol. Have you got it yet? I hope so too!!!
October 4, 2013
No...I probably won't get anything until this coming spring. Got a nice little bonus on the way so I can put some $$ aside! I wanted juvederm for the longest and never really considered Botox an option. But I started taking better care of my skin (no tanning, sunblock, exfoliation, peels etc), and some of the areas I was fretting over got better. Now I'm looking for more long term solutions to some of the lines that are slight right now but I know will become deep wrinkles as I get older, specifically a line that's been developing at the top of my forehead (genetic). Also my crows feet are getting somewhat developed; I'd say they're much like yours (pre-tox). Thanks for asking!
October 5, 2013
I understand looking at long term solutions. I am doung good with the Botox- when I'm a little older ill prob do a brow lift. I really liked the response from my crows feet! Pleasantly surprised actually! Now I LOVE Juvaderm!!! I've had that twice in my lips and seriously considering doing my smile line the 24th of the month. My spa is having an open house and Juvaderm will be 400. Plus I have $$ off from brilliantdistinctions.com If you are not sign pedi up in that you should check it out. You earn points and money off you injections. Let me know when you take the plunge :)
July 25, 2018
Hello! We're so glad to hear that our SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum has helped firm and brighten your skin. Make sure to follow up with a broad spectrum sunscreen when using an antioxidant vitamin C serum. Thank you for sharing your results!
UPDATED FROM d37
2 months post
Love my results!! 8 weeks still looking good :)
It's been 8 weeks since my last Botox injection. Everything still looks great, getting airflow more movement back but it seems like its lasting great!
Still loving getting my eyes done!! My sister liked it on me so much she got Botox and Juvaderm last week. My face must be a good advertiser :)
I don't Telly secrets to everyone, just my sisters really, oh and all of you on RS :) you guys know more about my personal stuff than most! :O
My spa is having open house in a few weeks I think so will get my new injections then :) whoo hoo! I'm so excited!! (Obviously doesn't tak much to make me happy, right? Lol)
Laters,
D.
Still loving getting my eyes done!! My sister liked it on me so much she got Botox and Juvaderm last week. My face must be a good advertiser :)
I don't Telly secrets to everyone, just my sisters really, oh and all of you on RS :) you guys know more about my personal stuff than most! :O
My spa is having open house in a few weeks I think so will get my new injections then :) whoo hoo! I'm so excited!! (Obviously doesn't tak much to make me happy, right? Lol)
Laters,
D.
Replies (1)
September 8, 2013
Wow, wonderful results. Too bad Botox does not last longer than 3 months typically. It's not cheap but not too expensive but to have to do it 4 times a year can add up! My dermatologist suggested I get the 11s, crows feet and an area around my chin at $14/unit. I'm 34 and don't have strong or deep marks but she said I should start as a preventative measure. What are your thoughts on that? I'm a little afraid of what I read for the possible side effects.
September 9, 2013
Thank you!! I appreciate the compliment. I think that starting early may have some credit , but if it doesn't bother you don't get it done - my glabellar lines were very deep, the ones around my eyes were just alot of them- I love how it smoothed everything out. Plus I can tell that my facial expressions have changed some- which means those muscles that made the bad places are not working hard to recreate them :) If yours are not bad, your botox may last even longer. If you do decide to get botox, you may want to consider getting only one area done and see if you like it. I work out alot and I've heard that plays a role in how long it lasts as well. I think that $14/unit is pretty high. have you considered looking inot a plastic surgeon's office for that service? I go to my plastic surgeon an his prices are way less than that for Botox, and even less for Dysport and Xeomin. About the side effects- for me they are very mild and only last a couple days- so it's totally worth it. Right after injections, I don't have any side effects. Then the next day I have had a slight head ache that tylenol takes care of and my sinuses appear to be acting up. By day 2 or 3 everything is back to normal. Never bruised or had swelling. My sister did not have a head ache, but her sinuses drained some ( I know weird) then others don't have any...
September 9, 2013
Thanks for the reply. I was more concerned about the other side effects that are more permanent or harmful like paralysis, etc. The derm I guess charges more cause she can. My dentist offers this service too for only $11/unit but I thought it was weird to get that done at a dentist even though she was trained to do it.
September 9, 2013
Ya, is weird a dentist would offer it. Idk. I still like letting my PS do mine. He's good and studied the facial structure as his profession. Idk, I'm just sort of anal about that i guess. Lol. I really haven't looked at the stats of how many pts out of the groups have had the severe effects. Wild be interesting though.
September 17, 2013
I love Botox. I can tell my lines are relaxing some too!! Is so great to hear that over time your muscles are remembering to stay relaxed!! I'm encouraged :)
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