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DIY Botox?

JBKO — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:22:27 GMT

HI everyone, hope you are having a good week. I'm a big-time beauty junkie and have been getting regular facials for the last few months. Every so often also get a massage and am always curious about new treatments like Hydrafacials or Cryotherapy. These treatments can get expensive so if I can save money and perform them at home on myself, I certainly try to. I cut my own hair, I have a microdermabrasion tool that works just as well (if not better) than the machine used at my spa, and I have even performed my own Jessner's Peels.

That being said, there are some treatments that I do not think you should be doing at home. These include anything invasive like Botox and injectables. Good thing I have never had interest in these particular treatments ( I feel they can alter your appearance more than I'd like). I've come across videos on Youtube where women are injecting their lips. I find it to be dangerous and too much of a risk, but maybe I'm wrong and that's where we're heading. Would you take the risk?

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BARBIE100 — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:39:03 GMT

@JBKO wrote:
HI everyone, hope you are having a good week. I'm a big-time beauty junkie and have been getting regular facials for the last few months. Every so often also get a massage and am always curious about new treatments like Hydrafacials or Cryotherapy. These treatments can get expensive so if I can save money and perform them at home on myself, I certainly try to. I cut my own hair, I have a microdermabrasion tool that works just as well (if not better) than the machine used at my spa, and I have even performed my own Jessner's Peels.

That being said, there are some treatments that I do not think you should be doing at home. These include anything invasive like Botox and injectables. Good thing I have never had interest in these particular treatments ( I feel they can alter your appearance more than I'd like). I've come across videos on Youtube where women are injecting their lips. I find it to be dangerous and too much of a risk, but maybe I'm wrong and that's where we're heading. Would you take the risk?

I totally agree with you! No, I would not take the risk. I go to a professional for anything invasive.

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Grouchomarx — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:45:57 GMT

Never! Gotta get those types of things done by the pro. And I am also a major DIY person but I would not do injections myself. You would not have the expertise to do it properly to begin with. Unless you're a doctor/nurse who does it all the time in which case maybe you can do it yourself.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:48:43 GMT

Botox, even done correctly, could kill you. I certainly wouldn't consider it a DIY project. And I have seen some poorly done injection jobs done by the pros, so why would someone think they could do better on themselves? I do my own haircolor, but that's where it stops. I know better than to even cut my own hair or give myself a perm.

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Alison Wonderland — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:07:49 GMT

No way. Look at the numbers of people who have been injected with all kinds of things because they wanted a quick or cheap fix and did not find a board-certified cosmetic surgeon.

Botox needs to be regulated. I would never do it at a party with a so-called "professional", much less my own home.

That's the kind of thing I would only do in a legit doctor's office.

Cosmetic surgery is the wild wild west in some states. Technically, my allergist can give me Botox shots and a dentist can give me a nose job. No thanks. They're not qualified to do that and I am definitely not qualified.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:11:44 GMT

It's a no brainer that no one should try to do those things to themselves. I don't really believe that anyone gives themselves injections anway. There's a lot of fake stuff on Youtube. Injections like botox might look easy to us but there's more to where and how much to inject and where the nerves....which you want to avoid...are. It takes a professional. There are things I can do myself facials and there are things like haircuts that I would never try.

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JBKO — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:22:09 GMT

If you are skeptical, check out Natural Kaos's channel.

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vsm — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:42:55 GMT

Botox is a neuro-toxin. Its purpose is to paralyze nerves temporarily (that's why it's also prescribed for severe migraines). As injected by a competent doctor, it can work wonders, both medicinally and cosmetically. But you'd have to be NUTS to inject yourself.

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Porcelain — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:49:43 GMT

There are videos of people snorting cayenne pepper up their noses on a dare on Youtube. Lots of stupid things not to do on there.

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Misplaced Parisian — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:19:10 GMT

@JBKO Curious what microdermabrasion tool you have that you speak highly of? Would you share, please? I have something called Diamond Buff that I purchased at HSN which I think it nice, but curious what you have. Thank you!

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JBKO — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:23:33 GMT

HI @Misplaced Parisian. Kelley West Microderm360. You can purchase it on Amazon.

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Misplaced Parisian — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:54:54 GMT

@JBKO wrote:
HI @Misplaced Parisian. Kelley West Microderm360. You can purchase it on Amazon.

@JBKO THANK YOU very much. I greatly appreciate you sharing.

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1Snickers — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:38:32 GMT

@JBKO NO! I would never attempt doing injections.

I go to one Dr. for them and am stopping fillers since they tend to lump after awhile. Some leave blue lines where the skin is thinner.

Once My friend couldn’t drive the long distance so we went to a plastic surgeon who gave me duck lips. I couldn’t drink from a glass without spilling liquid!

Botox can make eyes droop if done improperly. An Eye Dr did mine once and the lid drooped. He was showing students how to do it and he did it wrong. (My regular Dr said never on eyelid, or below the brow.).

I do IPL in the Fall for sun damage.& a bit of Botox.

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Brisky — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:32:59 GMT

No,never.

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Mindy D — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:51:36 GMT

@JBKO wrote:
HI everyone, hope you are having a good week. I'm a big-time beauty junkie and have been getting regular facials for the last few months. Every so often also get a massage and am always curious about new treatments like Hydrafacials or Cryotherapy. These treatments can get expensive so if I can save money and perform them at home on myself, I certainly try to. I cut my own hair, I have a microdermabrasion tool that works just as well (if not better) than the machine used at my spa, and I have even performed my own Jessner's Peels.

That being said, there are some treatments that I do not think you should be doing at home. These include anything invasive like Botox and injectables. Good thing I have never had interest in these particular treatments ( I feel they can alter your appearance more than I'd like). I've come across videos on Youtube where women are injecting their lips. I find it to be dangerous and too much of a risk, but maybe I'm wrong and that's where we're heading. Would you take the risk?

Botulinum toxin is the most potent protein based toxin in the world. It’s the most acutely lethal toxin known. Would I risk the chance of poisoning myself in an effort to save money. Never. This stuff is not to be handled by non professionals and should only be sourced from pharmaceutical sources available to licensed healthcare professionals. If I was promised I’d suddenly would turn into the most beautiful woman on earth I still wouldn’t do it myself. People doing this risk facial paralysis, permanent disfigurement, infection and even death.

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bikerbabe — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:04:02 GMT

Cosmetic Botox and injections are a bad idea, even when done by a professional. Not natural and not worth the risk.

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lovesrecess — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:30:45 GMT

No way would I ever attempt anything invasive on myself...especially if it is a beauty procedure. Even the idea of cutting my own hair would be a disaster for me...I would probably be maimed for life if I tried Botox or anything else like that.

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Misplaced Parisian — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:50:11 GMT

@JBKO wrote:
HI @Misplaced Parisian. Kelley West Microderm360. You can purchase it on Amazon.

@JBKO I just had to follow up and THANK YOU for this recommendation. I received the unit this weekend and used it. Wow. I know, it's one use thus far....but I'm very impressed. Many thanks.