Botox?

[leebee]

I have some lines on my forehead that I'd like to get rid of, at least temporarily, and maybe around my mouth. Is Botox good for this? How does it work, how long does it last, and what is an approximate price range? Just curious, mostly, but I don't want to look ancient in my daughter's wedding photos!

 

[PlaneJoy1]

I get Botox on my forehead every few months and LOVE it! Full results take 2-3 weeks to see and last 10-12 weeks typically. Cost can vary widely and some practices run specials every once in a while. I would say depending on city and what type of office you go to the price would be $10-$15 a unit and you would need ~50 units or so for your forehead.

Lines around you mouth would likely require some type of filler. I am not as familiar with those. I think that would be a Juvederm type product. Those last a lot longer but are also more expensive.

 

[ronandannette]

I get Botox on my forehead every few months and LOVE it! Full results take 2-3 weeks to see and last 10-12 weeks typically. Cost can vary widely and some practices run specials every once in a while. I would say depending on city and what type of office you go to the price would be $10-$15 a unit and you would need ~50 units or so for your forehead.

Lines around you mouth would likely require some type of filler. I am not as familiar with those. I think that would be a Juvederm type product. Those last a lot longer but are also more expensive.

Just curious - does that take 50 separate injections to administer?

 

[lifesavacation]

My sister lives in SoCal and does Botox. I think most of her friends do it. She loves it and it looks great. She doesn’t have that wide eyed surprised look you sometimes see from the women on TV.

 

[PlaneJoy1]

NO! You definitely do not have 50 pricks

Probably 8-10 very small pricks with a tiny needle. It really isn't bad at all. You could experience some small bruising depending on where the injections are (and quite frankly - the experience of the person doing it).

 

[Mermaid02]

I had Botox a couple of times when I worked for a plastic surgeon and I loved it. I would get it done early and then redone for the wedding to be sure you like it.

 

[mousefan73]

I had Botox a couple of times when I worked for a plastic surgeon and I loved it. I would get it done early and then redone for the wedding to be sure you like it.

Yes! Get it done a few times to make sure you do not have a reaction! Rare but I always think of Pete’s podcast on DIS where ge tried a new “treatment” while on a dCL cruise and was supposidly allergic. Was holed up a few days in his stateroom.

 

[Princessclab]

OT - I always want to ask people considering or doing botox treatments why they do them.
Are you not happy with you? Is the 'Hollywood' look what you believe is how women should look?

I am not here to criticize but not sure why people do this.
Thank you, I am sure you are beautiful. ☺

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

 

[Pooh2]

I have never done botox so cannot speak to that.
But if that is your photo in the profile, you are perfectly lovely and will be a beautiful mother of the bride!
Enjoy the wedding!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I have some lines on my forehead that I'd like to get rid of, at least temporarily, and maybe around my mouth. Is Botox good for this? How does it work, how long does it last, and what is an approximate price range? Just curious, mostly, but I don't want to look ancient in my daughter's wedding photos!

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-botox-for-wrinkles-is-it-safe/

Personally, I respect wrinkles in aging. My guess is that you probably notice your own more than anyone else does!

 

[low-key]

I never had it but Botox me baby

 

[emmybee]

While I am sure you are perfectly lovely in person, there is nothing wrong with giving yourself a boost. A lot of people at work get botox, and they look fine. No one looks fake. I can't give any more insight than that.

 

[Someluck]

I tried botox about six months ago and loved the results. It got rid of creases and gave my eye brows a nice lift that I really like. I have it done every 3 months. I don't think anyone has realized I have it done, but I did get some comments about looking well! I am 65 years old and wish I had done this 10 years ago! I was motivated by wanting to look my best in my grandson's wedding pictures.

 

[AgentMama]

I regularly get botox and love the results. I have not done fillers around my mouth yet, but have considered it. I don't consider botox any different than wearing makeup, getting your ears (or anything else) pierced, or having tattoos. It's just something some people use to enhance their appearance. I agree with the above posters who mentioned you should get it early, make sure you're happy with it, and then redo it if you liked the results. I would make sure you go to a reputable place and not do it based purely on cost.

I have been considering microblading, but haven't found a portfolio of someone that I love all of the photos.

 

[lorimay]

Go for it! If it makes you feel better do it. I talked about doing it before my sons wedding in 2017 and I chickened out. My mom 78 wanted to go too. Looking at the pictures, I wish I hadn't been such a baby about the needles.
My husband's famous line to me every time I talk about doing this is "just grow old gracefully" Annoying!

 

[Kitty 34]

Leebee, you look very nice for your age.

Now me, I'm going to need a mask for the next large formal family/friend gathering!! It'd just be easier.

 

[leebee]

I have never done botox so cannot speak to that.
But if that is your photo in the profile, you are perfectly lovely and will be a beautiful mother of the bride!
Enjoy the wedding!

Leebee, you look very nice for your age.

Now me, I'm going to need a mask for the next large formal family/friend gathering!! It'd just be easier.

Thanks!! I'm just getting used to the "new me" look. I have lost over 100 pounds in the past two years and suddenly look my age. I have always said "fat girls age better" and it's true. Now I have turkey neck, facial wrinkles, bellyflop, and batwings to beat the band. It wouldn't bother me but DD is getting married in June and I don't like looking old. I know... I AM old, but still... I don't know. It's hard to wrap my head around having had surgery and losing all this weight, only to end up feeling like I look old and frumpy- and my hair is thin and scraggly (it fell out when DH almost lost his leg and was bedridden in a nursing home for 7 weeks, about 5 months after my surgery) and such. I just thought maybe if I could get rid of a few of the lines on my face (because we don't have the $$$ for the plastic surgery it'd take to fix my batwings and bellyflop), I"d feel better about myself. ANYHOW... that's why I'm considering it.

 

[Christine]

Thanks!! I'm just getting used to the "new me" look. I have lost over 100 pounds in the past two years and suddenly look my age. I have always said "fat girls age better" and it's true. Now I have turkey neck, facial wrinkles, bellyflop, and batwings to beat the band. It wouldn't bother me but DD is getting married in June and I don't like looking old. I know... I AM old, but still... I don't know. It's hard to wrap my head around having had surgery and losing all this weight, only to end up feeling like I look old and frumpy- and my hair is thin and scraggly (it fell out when DH almost lost his leg and was bedridden in a nursing home for 7 weeks, about 5 months after my surgery) and such. I just thought maybe if I could get rid of a few of the lines on my face (because we don't have the $$$ for the plastic surgery it'd take to fix my batwings and bellyflop), I"d feel better about myself. ANYHOW... that's why I'm considering it.

leebee, I'm 55 and have never tried it. When I go to my hairdresser, they occasionally hold "botox and filler" parties. But they bring in a local doctor (he's an ENT in our area that also does some skin stuff--not uncommon for ENTs here strangely enough). My stylist who is in her mid-30s does it. Not sure why but I have heard that if you start young, it's almost like a preventive rather than a fix. She uses botox and fillers. I think the Botox helps on the forehead and around the eyes. For the mouth area, where most people get the "marionette lines" I'm told that really only fillers work well here. Not sure if that's true.

If you're brave enough, give it a try but do it well before the wedding (like now) so you can see how you react to it. If you goes well you can get a touch up in May.

 

[Southernmiss]

I was the mother of the groom in 2017. I completely get wanting to "fix" a few things for pictures! I changed my make-up to cover more than before and I considered coloring a few stray grays that I have earned. (Never did anything with the grays) But I have really liked the new makeup and do feel younger with it. I know the mother of the bride targeted the flab in her upper arms before the wedding. I also got contacts after years of not wearing them so that I could see my son and his bride without wearing my glasses that day. I rarely wear the contacts now, but am so glad that I had them for that day. And I spent hours trying to remember how to roll and set my shoulder length hair for the day. The day was amazing and the best. day. ever for all of us. Just feeling confident about yourself makes a difference.

You will have a fabulous time and be a beautiful mother of the bride no matter what you do or don't do. The events go so fast and the day is a joyous whirlwind! Soak it all up and enjoy! I wish you and your daughter all the best.