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Any Botox users? Advice please!

makeupaddicted1 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:33:32 GMT

For 62, I think I look pretty good for my age. I amfanatical about my skin care and I think because I do take good care I have fewer wrinkles. That said, the lip lines above my lips REALLY bothers me. I can handle the crow's feet. I feel like because of the wrinkles over my lip it looks like facial hair and the make up doesn't settle right. Has anyone had Botox in that area?

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pcapoda — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:45:27 GMT

I've been getting Botox for almost 10 years. I turned 62 last month. In May, I treated myself to Botox and Restylane. I don't remember the exact amount for each. But I am VERY happy with the results. Botox usually lasts me about eight months. I had Botox on my forehead and 11 lines. He also put Restylane in the 11 lines. I had some Restylane under my eyes since I have bags from allergies. The results are awesome. I am saving up for a "touchup" in December. I've tried every cream you can think of. Creams don't work!! I didn't have really BAD lines and wrinkles. By the way, everything looks natural. My forehead moves etc. not like some people who don't show any expressions. I would recommend it. Restylane works well with lines above the lips. I don't have lines above the lips or eyes. People still think I'm in my 40's but my mother who is 82 has NO lines at all. Go figure.

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makeupaddicted1 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:04:33 GMT

Thanks for sharing those details. I would like fillers in my nose to mouth lines, but my biggest concern are those nasty lip lines!

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pcapoda — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:51:15 GMT

makeupaddicted1, I must really be feeling my age. I had JUVEDERM not Restylane. Sorry for that mistake.

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maestra — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:52:22 GMT

Botox doesn't work on those lines as far as I know.

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cassiem — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 03:05:52 GMT

I've never had Botox, but have researched it. I'd be leery of using it around the lips. Botox is used off label in that area, meaning it's been studied and FDA approved for the eye and forehead areas, but not the lip area. Also, the numbness on your upper lip can affect your speech and eating. If you do decide to have it done, please go to a reputable MD!

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MarenSeattle — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 03:12:18 GMT

On 7/11/2014 maestra said:
Botox doesn't work on those lines as far as I know.

Agree -- have to use a filler.

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MarenSeattle — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 03:14:35 GMT

There's a product called Voluma which might work on those nose to mouth crevices that have resulted from fat loss. It might ""lift"" the cheek area up enough to lessen them.

But a Plastic Surgeon or Cosmetic Derm knows far better than I do. I've just read to make sure that the person you're going to uses a variety of products and has been trained in each. And read reviews!

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makeupaddicted1 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 03:14:57 GMT

I would not just go to any doctor. I think it does make sense about using a filler in that area and not Botox.

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14Victoria — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:18:18 GMT

I get Botox on my 11s and love it, however like the others here have said, I got Juevederm around my mouth area. On another note, I have had lower back pain for about 10 years and have had lots of treatments and meds and nothing ever gave relief. Last trip to my pain management doc and he have me some Botox shots in my lower back, Boom, haven't felt any pain since getting it a month ago and it's supposed to last about 8 weeks. I know off topic but wanted to rave.

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MarenSeattle — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:24:00 GMT

On 7/11/2014 14Victoria said: I get Botox on my 11s and love it, however like the others here have said, I got Juevederm around my mouth area. On another note, I have had lower back pain for about 10 years and have had lots of treatments and meds and nothing ever gave relief. Last trip to my pain management doc and he have me some Botox shots in my lower back, Boom, haven't felt any pain since getting it a month ago and it's supposed to last about 8 weeks. I know off topic but wanted to rave.

Wow -- that's great! I know about back pain (had surgery) and people just don't understand how debilitating it can be. How cool this worked for you!

I've heard it helps migraines, too. The advertisement makes a distinction between that botox and cosmetic botox.

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14Victoria — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:32:36 GMT

On 7/11/2014 MarenSeattle said:
On 7/11/2014 14Victoria said: I get Botox on my 11s and love it, however like the others here have said, I got Juevederm around my mouth area. On another note, I have had lower back pain for about 10 years and have had lots of treatments and meds and nothing ever gave relief. Last trip to my pain management doc and he have me some Botox shots in my lower back, Boom, haven't felt any pain since getting it a month ago and it's supposed to last about 8 weeks. I know off topic but wanted to rave.

Wow -- that's great! I know about back pain (had surgery) and people just don't understand how debilitating it can be. How cool this worked for you!

I've heard it helps migraines, too. The advertisement makes a distinction between that botox and cosmetic botox.

Yes it's a different kind because I was teasing the dr saying could he put the rest in my 11s and he said there are actually several different kinds of Botox.

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Desertdi — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:36:04 GMT

If you use Botox on your upper lip, you will lose feeling........like having Novocain........and it might be difficult to drink

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Feline Fine — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 19:30:59 GMT

On 7/11/2014 pcapoda said:
I've been getting Botox for almost 10 years. I turned 62 last month. In May, I treated myself to Botox and Restylane. I don't remember the exact amount for each. But I am VERY happy with the results. Botox usually lasts me about eight months. I had Botox on my forehead and 11 lines. He also put Restylane in the 11 lines. I had some Restylane under my eyes since I have bags from allergies. The results are awesome. I am saving up for a "touchup" in December. I've tried every cream you can think of. Creams don't work!! I didn't have really BAD lines and wrinkles. By the way, everything looks natural. My forehead moves etc. not like some people who don't show any expressions. I would recommend it. Restylane works well with lines above the lips. I don't have lines above the lips or eyes. People still think I'm in my 40's but my mother who is 82 has NO lines at all. Go figure.

Does it also work for the neck?

I ask because so many women get it and/or fillers-lasers-etc. for their face, but some of their necks can make them look their chronological age or older.

Nice that it works for you. 8)