I have been thinking a lot lately about Botox. I have a few friends at work that get it all the time and it looks great on them.
When I got my hair cut this last time; my hairdresser mentioned that she gets Botox and fillers. So I decided it was time to at least check it out!
I bought a Groupon for a local place...crazy cheap...like $156. After the purchase I booked my appointment and then went to their website to get the address. When looking for the address I began to read the reviews like "Never get Botox here", "never trust these people with your face" and "Stay Away! I have a droopy eye forever because of this doctor". Also there were many comments about the questionable cleanliness, etc. I immediately called and cancelled my appointment and got a refund for my Groupon. Lesson learned-you will get what you pay for!!
So, then I called my hair stylist for her recommendation. She has been going to the same doctor for years, Doctor Vinarski at Feel Nu in Robinson Township PA, and I love how natural she looks so I decided to make an appointment there.
Well, last evening after work I went!!
I had a consultation with Dr. V (we are that close now - HA!) and we talked about what I was looking for and she mentioned what she though she could do to help. I was worried I would not be able to get the injections due to being on the medication Stelara but the doctor said it was perfectly safe even on my medications. She took a lot of time with me and I appreciate not feeling rushed or hurried at all! Also, she answered every question and calmed every fear I had.
Finally, I decided on Restylane filler for my nasolabial folds, lips and cheeks and Botox for my forehead and crows feet.
I had no idea what to expect but I will show you what happened.
Here is my filler product...
And here is my before treatment photo...
She said the filler in the lips hurts when injected so they numb it as much as they can with lidocaine cream. Here I am sitting with the cream. They do not numb the areas for Botox injection. She told me to lay back into the exam room table and relax for a few minutes while the lidocaine went to work.
She did Botox first which just felt like little pinches and went very fast.
Then we moved onto the Restylane filler. She said I would want to kick her when she inserted the needle and it definitely did hurt! This was the one part that made my eyes water!! It definitely hurt but is so worth it if it gives my lips! HA HA!
And.....
You can see the little needle marks across the top of my forehead and in the middle of my eyebrows in the photo below. She told me just to leave the spots and not rub or clean anything until later. She also did Botox on the outside of each eye for the crows feet. The lips and around the lips are where she used the Restylane filler.
A few things I learned are:
The filler you notice right away after it is injected but it takes 2 weeks to a month to see the final results. The final results will last up to a year for the Restylane.
The Botox takes up to 3-5 days to start working and then 14 days to a month to see your final result. The final results will last from 4 months to 6 months for the Botox.
Here is my photo an hour after the procedure...
I was expecting bruising. etc. but I do not think I have any today at all. My new doctor rocks! My lips are a little tender and swollen so they are larger than they will be once the swelling goes down.
I was expecting bruising. etc. but I do not think I have any today at all. My new doctor rocks! My lips are a little tender and swollen so they are larger than they will be once the swelling goes down.
Here is a picture comparison below...I would assume my lines will fade more in the next two days as the Botox takes effect so I will give you an updated comparison on Monday...HA!
The only difference I really see so far above is my lips. They are definitely bigger - yay!
Any questions ya-ll, just ask!!!
Every try any cosmetic procedures? Which did you like and which did you not? Afraid of shots?
