I've been wonering for a while about this. Made an appointment but chickened out. Has anyone had them? Do they help? Will I end up looking like a cabbage patch doll?
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For all you young ones this is a cabbage patch doll:
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I've been wonering for a while about this. Made an appointment but chickened out. Has anyone had them? Do they help? Will I end up looking like a cabbage patch doll?
Ta
<--- thats what you will look like....though less yellow obviously. 
Deegs would be your woman for advice on those. 
From memory, I think she'd say some of the fillers (Restylane etc) are worth a go, but Botox is poison - avoid.
From memory, I think she'd say some of the fillers (Restylane etc) are worth a go, but Botox is poison - avoid.
quote:Originally posted by MoFo:quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I've been wonering for a while about this. Made an appointment but chickened out. Has anyone had them? Do they help? Will I end up looking like a cabbage patch doll?
Ta
Me? smile?
quote:Originally posted by Demantoid:
Deegs would be your woman for advice on those.
From memory, I think she'd say some of the fillers (Restylane etc) are worth a go, but Botox is poison - avoid.
Why what does Botox do??
Think Sue Johnson in the dreadful Jam prog.
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:quote:Originally posted by Demantoid:
Deegs would be your woman for advice on those.
From memory, I think she'd say some of the fillers (Restylane etc) are worth a go, but Botox is poison - avoid.
Why what does Botox do??
It's toxic in bigger doses - gives people botulism which is fatal.
I've never had it but I'd avoid it. Even Dannii Minogue has given it the heave-ho. She said she needed facial expressions to judge X-Factor!
Bloody hell? Fatal??
I wouldn't want to end up looking like this
I wouldn't want to end up looking like this
noone knows the long term effects of injecting poison in your skins for years - i wouldnt do it. Look at Jordan - shes only 30 and looks 40 in my opinion
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
Bloody hell? Fatal??
I wouldn't want to end up looking like this
Where have I seen this picture before?
id have it if I had the money 
quote:noone knows the long term effects of injecting poison in your skins for years - i wouldnt do it. Look at Jordan - shes only 30 and looks 40 in my opinion
That's her poisonous nature seeping out.
quote:id have it if I had the money
You don't need it, LMS
Embrace your lines and avoid the trap of wanting to look younger....its only cosmetic surgery companies feeding off womens insecurity making a buck without proper research into the longterm effects of such poisons and chemicals.
I hate the fact that women are scared to grow older and look older and become wise women for their daughters ,instead they are trying to compete with them.
Submit yourself to the process and you will find your power and truth lies not in fillers but in fulfillment!
I hate the fact that women are scared to grow older and look older and become wise women for their daughters ,instead they are trying to compete with them.
Submit yourself to the process and you will find your power and truth lies not in fillers but in fulfillment!
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I've been wonering for a while about this. Made an appointment but chickened out. Has anyone had them? Do they help? Will I end up looking like a cabbage patch doll?
Ta
I've tired fillers (once) - no likey.
And I've also tried botox once as well.
I have a deep frown line between my eyes so thought I'd give it a go. It worked without making me look like a startled rabbit...
It also stopped me getting tension headaches too.
Didn't hurt at all.
I have it done twice a year on my forehead line which no longer exists due to Botox
quote:Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I've been wonering for a while about this. Made an appointment but chickened out. Has anyone had them? Do they help? Will I end up looking like a cabbage patch doll?
Ta
I've tired fillers (once) - no likey.
And I've also tried botox once as well.
I have a deep frown line between my eyes so thought I'd give it a go. It worked without making me look like a startled rabbit...
It also stopped me getting tension headaches too.
Didn't hurt at all.
I've got a frown line between my eyebrows too (hardly surprising
) and it was this, my eyes and my forehead wanted done.I'm so tempted but cacking meself at the same time. Did you have botox Cosmo?
A friend of mine has Botox twice a year, but to be honest, I cannot see any difference!!
Me, I intend to grow old gracefully and have far more interesting things to spend my money on than a temporary face fix
Me, I intend to grow old gracefully and have far more interesting things to spend my money on than a temporary face fix
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I've got a frown line between my eyebrows too (hardly surprising
I'm so tempted but cacking meself at the same time. Did you have botox Cosmo?
Hi Karma.
I've had both but found botox to work better and last longer. Fillers felt too lumpy, imo whereas the botox was much smoother without being overly stretched....but that's all down to how much you have. It's better to err on the side of caution and have a top up if it's not enough.
But I like to be able to move my forehead still! So just a tiddly amount was used.
You'll be surprised at how just a bit between the brows can make so much difference; I didn't need any on my forehead (cos I is naturally unlined everywhere else
)
I have had it on my forehead and lines between my eyebrows and it certainly worked for me. The best thing to do is to err on the side of caution and just do a little at a time.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Amythist:
I hate the fact that women are scared to grow older and look older and become wise women for their daughters ,instead they are trying to compete with them.
Blimey, how do you know my mum?
My mum spent ÂĢ12k on having her teeth done and they look awful IMO. She also had Botox in her forehead and around the creases of her mouth and it made her look really weird. She turned 60 this year and looks amazing for her age but she's trying so hard to look younger it's actually having the reverse effect. I feel quite srry for her really.
I hate the fact that women are scared to grow older and look older and become wise women for their daughters ,instead they are trying to compete with them.
Blimey, how do you know my mum?
My mum spent ÂĢ12k on having her teeth done and they look awful IMO. She also had Botox in her forehead and around the creases of her mouth and it made her look really weird. She turned 60 this year and looks amazing for her age but she's trying so hard to look younger it's actually having the reverse effect. I feel quite srry for her really.quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High Teas:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Amythist:
I hate the fact that women are scared to grow older and look older and become wise women for their daughters ,instead they are trying to compete with them.
Blimey, how do you know my mum?
I wondered if anyone would respond to this daring idea of empowering themselves rather than becoming a slave.
Your Mum could have spent that money enriching her life instead of a cosmetics company!
quote:Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I've got a frown line between my eyebrows too (hardly surprising
I'm so tempted but cacking meself at the same time. Did you have botox Cosmo?
Hi Karma.
I've had both but found botox to work better and last longer. Fillers felt too lumpy, imo whereas the botox was much smoother without being overly stretched....but that's all down to how much you have. It's better to err on the side of caution and have a top up if it's not enough.
But I like to be able to move my forehead still! So just a tiddly amount was used.
You'll be surprised at how just a bit between the brows can make so much difference; I didn't need any on my forehead (cos I is naturally unlined everywhere else
I wouldn't go hell for leather and look like a tyre, like you I just want a little bit so it still looks natural. I shall take another looky
is it like a Protein injection?
Funny enough I thought Danni looked different, she looks much better than she did last year not so plastic lookingquote:Originally posted by Demantoid:quote:Originally posted by Karma_:quote:Originally posted by Demantoid:
Deegs would be your woman for advice on those.
From memory, I think she'd say some of the fillers (Restylane etc) are worth a go, but Botox is poison - avoid.
Why what does Botox do??
It's toxic in bigger doses - gives people botulism which is fatal.
I've never had it but I'd avoid it. Even Dannii Minogue has given it the heave-ho. She said she needed facial expressions to judge X-Factor!
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I wouldn't go hell for leather and look like a tyre, like you I just want a little bit so it still looks natural. I shall take another looky
Karma, don't go to anyone who sounds needle happy!
The girl that does mine is a reg. nurse specialising in skin/cosmetics etc., and she's never pressurised me into going OTT - the opposite in fact.
quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
is it like a Protein injection?
No.2 obvious reason as to why this single person needs to search for botox
quote:Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
I wouldn't go hell for leather and look like a tyre, like you I just want a little bit so it still looks natural. I shall take another looky
Karma, don't go to anyone who sounds needle happy!
The girl that does mine is a reg. nurse specialising in skin/cosmetics etc., and she's never pressurised me into going OTT - the opposite in fact.
See that's what put me off. I sent them a picture of me smiling (the one that's currently on my FB) and the bloke rang me and started talking about facelifts and all sorts. I was not impressed
quote:Originally posted by Amythist:quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High Teas:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Amythist:
I hate the fact that women are scared to grow older and look older and become wise women for their daughters ,instead they are trying to compete with them.
Blimey, how do you know my mum?
I wondered if anyone would respond to this daring idea of empowering themselves rather than becoming a slave.
Your Mum could have spent that money enriching her life instead of a cosmetics company!
I don't get it either. She actually admitted a couple of months ago that she spends up to ÂĢ800 per month on creams and cosmetics. I know it's her money and she can do what she likes with it but I find the whole thing a bit obscene. It doesn't even make her happy because she's always obsessing about her looks.
quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
See that's what put me off. I sent them a picture of me smiling (the one that's currently on my FB) and the bloke rang me and started talking about facelifts and all sorts. I was not impressed
Hmmm...From a photo???? No way!
Also, never have any botox below the eyebrows - otherwise, as already mentioned, you get the Minogue Moosh.
quote:Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:quote:Originally posted by Karma_:
See that's what put me off. I sent them a picture of me smiling (the one that's currently on my FB) and the bloke rang me and started talking about facelifts and all sorts. I was not impressed
Hmmm...From a photo???? No way!
Also, never have any botox below the eyebrows - otherwise, as already mentioned, you get the Minogue Moosh.
I dont think I need it on my face as such yet (although Im sure some would disagree
).
I've got two nice little scowl lines between my eyebrows, but I'm keeping them - they're very me!
Apart from that, I'm doing OK on the wrinkle front, considering I just turned 44. I don't have eyebags or crows' feet and I'd rather look after my skin than inject stuff into it.
Apart from that, I'm doing OK on the wrinkle front, considering I just turned 44. I don't have eyebags or crows' feet and I'd rather look after my skin than inject stuff into it.