Does anyone who really cares about appearance NOT use Botox?
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Anonymous
m 55, no Botox. My co-workers were all shocked when I told them I’ve never used Botox. There are so many downsides, I’d rather poke my eyes out. I’m always shocked women do this given the safety concerns. Over time it can cause atrophy of the frontalis/ procerus/ corrugator muscles which can lead to weird shapes in the forehead. Improper administration can lead to your eyebrows looking weird, droopy eyelids, and frozen forehead. There is some evidence that loss of bone can occur as a result. This makes a lot of sense- the tension that muscles put on bone keeps it remodeling and strong. That’s why strength training is highly recommended for women as we get older. By paralyzing your facial muscles, not only can the muscles atrophy and become misshapen over time, but you can lose bone density in your face/jaw, over time changing the shape and strength of the bones as well. Thank goodness Black don’t crack. |
Anonymous
No one thinks a 50 yr old black woman is 35. Whether it’s “cracking” or something else is not really interesting. Every race ages. |
Anonymous
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Late 50s (burn only white skin) and haven't done it; a few friends have (mostly on the West coast), but most have not. I really don't see the point. Lines on your face are normal.
My mom and my aunts have not done it either, and they are all beautiful octogenarians, lines and all. |
Anonymous
| 59, no botox. |
Anonymous
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I’m late 30s and love Botox. I’ve got very strong facial muscles so it helps me immensely with avoiding static lines. It’s popular because it works very well and can do things no topical product can do.
That said, if the issues it treats aren’t issues you care about, don’t waste your money and time! There are plenty of skincare things I skip because the results they deliver aren’t that important to me. I think most women who care about their appearance and take an interest in skincare find what works for them and invest in that. Lots of women use botox but plenty don’t. And some skip tret or vit c etc etc etc. Every popular product isn’t for every person |
Anonymous
| 58 and no botox. No face wrinkles, but my neck is rough. I don't know about botox there. |
Anonymous
| Everyone I know that does botox looks very odd. But they get used to that look (as do their husbands) and keep going. |
Anonymous
I think this is true. Before I did Botox, I thought it looked odd. But now, I can stop it better than ever, but the look doesn’t bother me. |
Anonymous
This. I started regularly at 55 so as not to look like a grouch. Only did botox occasionally before 55. I dont look weird. Just started doing crows feet along with usual forehead. Thinking about Nefertiti lift and neck thread work with Botox but that kind of creeps me out. |
Anonymous
| 46 and have invested in good skincare over the years and worn sunscreen daily since my 20s. I know plenty of peers who’ve used Botox and I support them but haven’t personally felt the need. Perimenopausal weight creep is the main issue for me, alas, not wrinkles. |
Anonymous
Botox looks weird because it makes it clear different parts of your face as aging at different rates. |
Anonymous
| These responses 😬 |
Anonymous
At least this will fill out your face, making it more youthful! |
Anonymous
| They key to botox use, as with so many things, is moderation. I go to a plastic surgeon who does not necessarily specialize in cosmetic surgery, therefore does not really ascribe to that asthetic that it common. Very minimal use at my age so that muscles aren't frozen in forehead, just a bit weaker. There's no way to tell since everything still moves. |
Anonymous
| botox paralyzes your facial muscles and prevents you from having normal facial expressions. Not being able to fully squint or smile with your eyes is not normal. |