Botox Doesn't Do It All... But It Helps!

Botox has had so much press over the last ten years that I hate to even address its use. It seems that there can’t possibly be anything new to say about it. However, there are still so many people out there who would love to try it, but are afraid to, or don’t know if it’s right for them, that I thought we should give Botox its due.

My friend Lynne is undeniably the most glamorous non-celebrity 50+ woman I have ever seen. Men (of every age) turn to look at her on city streets. I’ve seen twenty something guys approach her in dance clubs. And I don’t know any 50+ women who don’t hate her. (Lynne, if you’re reading this, they don’t really HATE you, they just hate that you look the way you do and they don’t.)

Mind you Lynne has had some work done – which she joyfully admits. And why wouldn’t she? No one stops thinking she’s beautiful because she admits to having her eyes done, a deep chemical peel, and a boob job. She also has good genes, a tiny waist, gorgeous hair, and an enormous amount of j’oie de vivre.

She also has Botox injections every three to four months to camouflage crow’s feet. And, believe me, Lynne would pass up lunch with Tom Selleck to get her Botox injections. I’ve studied the crow’s feet before and after, and there’s no question that it makes a noticeable difference in her overall appearance. I don’t know if it’s as noticeable to people who aren’t studying the area, but I think the overall is what makes us or breaks us, and the Botox is helping the overall.

I watched her get the injections and she didn’t even flinch during the procedure, so it couldn’t hurt that much. There’s no down time and she sees the effects almost instantly.

When Botox was new there were all sorts of horror stories out there about women having their eyebrows frozen in an expression of surprise. Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Stephen Bayne assures me that that really can’t happen. He did indicate, however, that when injected into the brow area it could limit animation of the brows. 

One thing to keep in mind when you see women like Lynne is that Botox didn’t do it all. You can bet those women are working at it more than the rest of us. Of course Lynne works out, she hardly eats at all, and spends a couple of nights a week Salsa dancing for three or four hours. She buys her clothes based on how well they flatter her figure – not on whether they’re on the 70% off rack (like I do), and she braves the pain of three inch, pointed-toe heels all day at work, when the rest of us have resorted to Uggs as standard office footwear.

Botox does help – no question. It costs her around $300 each session and the benefit to her self-esteem is priceless. But like any other procedure you may consider, you can’t expect a singular effort to turn back the clock. Take dance lessons, try new facial products, change your hairstyle and experiment with healthier foods. You may not look like Lynne, but you’ll look like a younger, healthier version of YOU.

Comments

[Rachel Roullier]

You are right in that you have to keep up with the injections. One or two is nice but you have to plan it every couple of months.

[Botox Prescription Information]

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I have suffered with migraines and neck pain for many years. Botox has given me my life back. I have arthritis in my neck and Botox is the ONLY thing that has given me relief.

Side Effects - None … miracle drug.

I hope this information will be useful to others,

Diana Lee