?,s on Botox - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

KIMBEE · 07-26-2004, 08:31 AM

I am having Botox done between my eyes and my forehead, is there anyone that can tell me a bit about what its going to be like. Does it really work? My frown lines are pretty deep. About how long does it last? Are there any serious side affects? How well does it look when they finish? Are the lines completly gone? Or just less noticeable? Sorry for all the ?s, just curious for what I am in stored for. My appt. is Wednesday, I cant wait! Any comments are greatly appreciated, good and bad. Thanks so much!

susieq0726 · 07-26-2004, 10:20 AM

I had it done in the lines between my eyes. The doctor will take a very tiny needle and inject in the muscles that cause the lines. It doesn't really hurt - just a quick pinch and it's over.
My lines are very deep, so there was not much improvement, and it was expensive! I wouldn't do it again as my results were not that great. The doctor did suggest colagen injections instead. This apparently works better on deep lines and the results last a little longer. There is a little more to it as the doc will probably want to test you to see if you have an allergic reation to it. It's more expensive than botox though. I never had it done. I want to just sign up for an Extreme Makeover and get EVERYTHING done!

maryrnbsn · 07-26-2004, 11:11 AM

I had botox injections between my eyebrows and around my eyes. Injections are not painful - more like a tiny pinch. I developed a bruise at one of the injection sites near my right eye. Didn't hurt and took aboiut a week to go away. However the botox did not work in that one area. The frown lines between my brows soften greatly and I was very pleased. The results around my eyes was just so so. The results lasted approximately 3 1/2 months and wore off fairly rapidly when I hit that mark. I was told that if you continue using botox the results last longer and longer each time - up to 6 months. I did not have any bothersome side effects but my friend who went with me developed bad headaches and said she would never do it again. If you are serious about getting this done shop around for price. I was able to negotiate with the doctor and had it done for a decent price. I would have between my brows done again. Mary

KIMBEE · 07-27-2004, 05:55 AM

Thanks guys, What is the going price for something like this? I am so afraid its not not work. Is it true when you start Botox you have to keep it up or the wrinkles come back worse? So, are the wrinkles between my eyes gonna just dissapear? Do differant doctors charge differant prices? How do you know if you get a good doctor? Any ?s I should be asking? My appt. is tomorrow, thanks so much!

KIMBEE · 07-29-2004, 09:14 AM

Well, I had my Botox done yesterday and I am a little dissapointed because its not immediate results, she said it would take a few days before I would be able to tell anything. She wouldnt guarantee that it would even work, whats that all about? I thought it would make the lines erase, but she said only soften. that they would be there but I would not be able to make a frowning expression. I did not have my forehead done as I want to see what happens with the frown lines first. She wasnt a very friendly doctor, I doubt I will go back to her, I will find some one else. I also am having pretty bad headaches, how long do those last? Oh, the things we women do for beauty. I just hope I can see some results after spending that much money. Any thoughts as what I should have done differantly?