Does everyone get Botox?

[Anonymous]

I’m 56 and started last year. I also did a small amount of fillers in my cheeks. I have a small thin face and my jowls are what bothered me most. The filler is very subtle and although I still have jowls, they aren’t quite as bad. I also go very light with the Botox. I don’t color my hair and I’m not the most fashionable person. I think people would be surprised to know that I am doing it. It’s not a miracle but it’s helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work in a clinic that does Botox. You’d be surprised at the variety of people we get who come in for Botox. Old, young, male, female, all races, all ethnicities, all socioeconomic levels (it amazes me how some people will put hundreds of dollars toward Botox but complain they don’t have money for other important things).

I would love to see the overlap of people getting Botox and posters complaining about the price of buying fruit for their children.

Haha. Yes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have been getting a small amount of Botox since I was 28, initially only to my 11s because I looked permanently angry, but over time, I've done a little in my crowsfeet and now in my chin. It's not noticeable. Many years into my marriage, my husband started going off about crazy women who get Botox - he lives with me and has no idea.

Chin?

I don’t do it, but I’m pretty sure it smooth out the orange peel looking skin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like it is so obvious on some people but it sounds like even more people get it. I am 48 and think the time has come to start. I just don't want that super sleek puffy look.
I think it could also help with tension headaches

‘Course girl, it’s 2024! The answer is a firm YAAAS!

[Anonymous]

After reading this thread, I want to try it but I don’t know where to start. Where are you all getting Botox done? Any recommendations in Bethesda?

[Anonymous]

I used to when I was younger but I'm 57 and feel like that ship has sailed, even with fillers now. I'm saving for a lower facelift. As long as I age uniformly, I'll be happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After reading this thread, I want to try it but I don’t know where to start. Where are you all getting Botox done? Any recommendations in Bethesda?

Caren Sadikman.
I think it’s technically Kensington/Garrett Park but close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 45 and I don't, but most of my friends do. I think if I had deep 11s I would, but I don't have those yet.

I am 60 and have deep 11 lines. Botox won't help. May want to consider before they become deep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's pretty expensive to maintain. When does it end? 60-70?

As if life ends at 60-70 and you just don't care anymore? Just you wait.

[Anonymous]

Ugh, this is why women have lower net worth than men. Can we NOT chase each other down this rabbit hole.

I have no doubt a little Botox and fillers could make me look better. But if I do it, then I'll want to keep doing it. It get's expensive! I'd rather stick that money in a money market account and grow it. I'd rather have "deep 11s" and deeper pockets than a smooth forehead and have to work an extra 5 years to pay for it.

But as this becomes the norm, now women whose faces age more normally will face more age and looks-based discrimination. Great.

We could also just not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 45 and got it for the first time recently. It looks great! I wanted it subtle and the derm delivered! I think I only got 20 units. Since then some of my family commented on how great my skin looks--I didn't tell them it was Botox! It doesn't look fake or frozen at all.

A unicorn! Where did you go?

Anne Rothman in Gaithersburg

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 and no. I’ve thought about it. I have bright clear skin. I do have slight forehead lines, and would probably look better with Botox. But to what end? I think I look pretty good now and so what is enough. Not willing to get Botox every 3-4 months indefinitely. I have a hard enough time carving out time for haircuts, annual exams, dental check ups, mammograms, all the kids appts and orthodontics. Oh and I get IPL yearly. That is all I’m willing to manage

At 40 it had never even crossed my mind to get Botox. By 45, I had substantial lines across my forehead and was developing 11s. I got Botox and it looks so much better, without looking fake. A lot can change in your body in 5 years!

[Anonymous]

I have done it in the past and liked the way it looks, but decided that I ultimately would prefer to put my money toward other things, given that I don't have unlimited funds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's pretty expensive to maintain. When does it end? 60-70?

As if life ends at 60-70 and you just don't care anymore? Just you wait.

Then 80-90?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh, this is why women have lower net worth than men. Can we NOT chase each other down this rabbit hole.

I have no doubt a little Botox and fillers could make me look better. But if I do it, then I'll want to keep doing it. It get's expensive! I'd rather stick that money in a money market account and grow it. I'd rather have "deep 11s" and deeper pockets than a smooth forehead and have to work an extra 5 years to pay for it.

But as this becomes the norm, now women whose faces age more normally will face more age and looks-based discrimination. Great.

We could also just not.

No girl, this is not why women have lower net worth than men. Not even close. And we’re never going to stop spending money to look good, so I guess you just have to die mad about it. I’m sure your marginally higher brokerage account more than makes up for it though