Well, we both did it!! Mady and I are sharing our Botox experience… At 49, I’m probably late to the Botox game. I’ve had vertical lines on my forehead since my early 20’s. As I got older, they were worse, but then I started getting the horizontal lines as well. I’ve been wanting to try Botox for a years! I ‘m thrilled with the results! ! It’s been a few weeks and I’m still so happy with it! My daughter and blogger, Madison also shares her experience here.
What is Botox? Botox targets the wrinkles from repetitive muscle movement caused by laughing, scowling and squinting to name a few. Botox blocks the nerve signals to a specific muscle causing temporary paralysis.
How much Botox did I need? Botox is sold by the unit. I used 34 units. Half of that was on my forehead and 11’s and the rest were split on my crow’s feet. I think that’s an average amount for those particular areas of the face for someone who is around my age.
Where did I have it done? Both my daughter and I had the Botox procedure done at LaserAway in Houston, Texas (5385 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056). Click here for more information. There are several locations across the U.S., click here for their main website.
What is the procedure like? I’m not exactly sure what I expected but it was quick, non-invasive with almost no pain. I had three main areas of concentration… my forehead, my 11’s (those two straight lines in between the eyebrows) and crow’s feet on my eyes. And no, it really didn’t hurt. It felt a bit like a slight mosquito bite. I started by making exaggerated expressions so it could be determined where I needed the injections. I had approximately 15 injection points on my forehead and 5 to 6 on each side of my eye around the crow’s feet area (the laugh lines on the outer edge of my eye). I always thought Botox was instant but it takes from about 3 days to a week to take effect.
What is the aftercare like? Very little. I put a small ice pack on for a few minutes and they instructed to not lay down for four hours. Also, I’ve had other people tell me not to lean over during that time because the Botox can shift.
Full Disclosure-I had more eye makeup and bronzer in the after shots and the lighting was a lot better.
How long does it lasts? It normally lasts between 3 to 4 months. I had mine approximately one month ago and I had little or no side effects. No headaches, no swelling, no bruising.
What were my results? My results are fantastic! The horizontal lines on my forehead are gone. The large vertical wrinkles were reduced but would require filler to show a significant decrease. I have a line or two on my crow’s feet area but the majority are gone. The 11’s in between my eyebrows are greatly reduced. The look is very natural and I will definitely do this again.
How much does it cost? Depending on the amount of units, you will probably spend between $200 – $400.
LaserAway was fantastic! They knew exactly what MY face needed. It looks so natural and I would definitely recommend this procedure to anyone looking to decrease some of those trouble spots that we all get as we get older! Whoever you choose, all reputable places will offer a followup in a few weeks to see if any adjustments are needed.
If you’re interested in how the Botox experience is for someone in their 20’s, click here to check out my daughter’s experience.
Until Next Time!
