More on Botox.
August 7, 2008 by Teri Cosenzi
Filed under Aging Fabulous
So, you have to check out Lianne’s (The Makeup Girl) follow up on her Botox procedure. Her before and after pictures are amazing. She even made a little video about it. I am in awe!
So, I went to a small Doctor’s spa in my town yesterday to get a little insight. I was told that I would be better off with one of a few types of peels for my sun spots, freckles and hyperpigmentation. He also suggested that I could start off with a more gentle microdermabrasion treatment and follow up with Retin A ointment in a very low dose first. He felt that I would not benefit from Botox yet. (WHAT???) He said he could only see my lines when I did these funny facial movements and they relaxed on their own really quickly. He made a type of mention that I was “blessed with fattier skin” that does not wrinkle as quickly. (Ok – I am fat. I get it!!!)
Well, I hate Retin A. I blame it on the hyperpigmentation that I have. So, I think that is out of the question. I know that I would benefit from microdermabrasion and a peel. But I was thinking I wanted a more instant fix with Botox.
Decisions, decisions.
I will be in NYC this weekend and found a great walk-in Botox clinic called SmoothMed. I will be making a little walk-in visit and see what the good Doctor’s there have to say.
Walk in clininc + Botox= Bad idea! Trust your own doc if he’s telling you not to get it, or find another doctor in your area. Don’t go to a walk in clinic–they’l happily take your money for something you might not need. Besides, you need a 2 week follow up visit.
I’m a BIG fan of botox and have it myself. But it’s a toxin and only as effective and as good as your injector.
Have fun in NYC!
I luv Obagi for hyperpigmentation. Nothing peels as well as that stuff.
Don’t be afraid of fat. Wrinkles happen where there’s no fat, otherwise you’d have to pay somebody to fill out your wrinkles with some chemical that’s not good for you./
Teri~
Keep us posted!
I have been told my 3 Drs. that I don’t need Botox either. Even though I have fine lines that *I* can see on my forehead. Am using/testing a retinol product + several others and I am seeing results. I guess if I can buy a little more time, I can use the money for a Channel scarf instead.
Thanks girls!
My husband just about dies when I told him I wanted to go to a walk-in clinic, lol. Maybe I feel desperate – not sure. If I have to wait a few years, then so be it. And, I will try to not be so afraid of my fat! lol
I am on the look out for the right microdermabrasion treatments that is not too harsh right now, but I will probably wait until Fall because I spend so much time outside in the Summer that I don’t want to risk a burn.
I will definitely keep you all posted!
What are your biggest areas of concern – the hyperpigmentation/sun spots? I am jealous of your “fattier” skin. haha. I have thin skin that seems to love to wrinkle prematurely.
Have you tried hydroquinone for the hyperpigmentation? I’ve found wearing a daily sunscreen with at least 10% zinc oxide helped to fade my spots, but it takes a few months. A series of chemical peels should help too. If the doctor said you don’t need Botox, then your money might be better spent on other treatments. Did he suggest Photofacials? Those are good for hyperpigmenation too, and you will see some results within a few days of your first treatment. You could do a series of chem peels, alternating with Photofacials.
My name is Maria. I am trying to find people who would be interested to meet and discuss opinions about current patient education tools (brochures, websites) and ways to make them more useful and informative for people who are trying to decide which injectable facial rejuvenation product to get.
I have researched many forums (boards and blogs) and found that there is a lot of discussion on these types of products; however, there are many areas that require more explanation and education, such as product attributes, time to notice change and length of benefit (product effectiveness), side effects, locating trained doctors for proper administration, and after-care.
Let me know if you are interested, and let’s talk.
Thanks,
Maria