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@LCTBQE: I've heard it's expensive in my town, but I've never had it done here. But there was a thread about botox costs recently on my local FB mommy's group, and people were saying $500-800. That's very expensive for botox, unless maybe a person needs a ton.
For reference, I first had botox (twice) the year I turned 30 because I was developing crow's feet and was concerned. This was when I lived in Dallas, and I got a special at a med spa and paid $200 for 30ccs. Pretty hysterical because 8 years later, I look about 20 years older and have done nothing in the remaining years because of having kids and BFing, and general laziness. I also have Sjogren's, so my skin is *extremely* dry, and I have aged SO SO SO SO much. Most people my age have beginner wrinkles--mine are fully formed, serious wrinkles.
Anyway, when I was visiting my mom in Georgia this summer, I got botox again and it made a big difference, but it was only $200 for 60ccs (I needed more since I have more wrinkles now) and I just know myself well enough to know I'm not going to spend $800 of something ridiculous for the same amount of CCs here.
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After on the left (obviously). I also have permanent dark circles, as you can see from this picture, and the dermatologist that did the botox said it’s from fat loss in the tear trough from aging. I am not a makeup person, so I am semi obsessed with watching YouTube videos of tear trough filler, but I am super afraid of that long needle and plus it’s more like 1k in cost.
Botox on the other hand, can be found for cheap and really isn’t painful. It just feels like a tiny stingy pinprick, but if a bikini wax is an 8 on the pain scale, botox is a 2.
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@Anagram: ah, thanks for this info--I had NO idea what price ranges were, and my dermatologist is this insanely expensive fancy place in the Flatiron district and I know I wouldn't spend the money to get it done there. your before picture is like how I looked two years ago
and your after picture looks so natural! I know you've posted before about your insomnia--do you think that's played a part in addition to the Sjogren's/motherhood? I'm certain that a lot of what contributed to my aging is sleep deprivation.
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@LCTBQE: probably. I've also heard sleeping on your side (face mashed into the pillow) is a contributor. But I think genetic skin type is probably the biggest factor. My husband doesn't really have wrinkles because he's brown and has a lot of melanin, haha. Sad for me. We're the same age, and I look significantly olde rnow.
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I am a major wuss about medical procedures, so for this reason it has always sounded awful to me. This thread is making me horrified though about what is going to happen to my boobs when I'm done breastfeeding
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@periwinklebee: Don't worry too much
, I was praying that nursing would shrink my boobs up, no such luck. But I do have some stretch marks along the outsides of my boobs.
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@Anagram: That looks great and very natural! I'm the same way with hair/nail appointments so the maintenance also gives me pause.
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@periwinklebee: my boobs were fine in between weaning my first lo and getting pregnant again. (I weaned at 22 months and my little was 32 months when I got pregnant again so there was some time in between.) They did get instantly ridiculous when I got pregnant again which I don't remember happening the first time so who knows how they'll fare this time
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i had my nose and chin done in college. so long ago that all I can remember of it is, it wasn't a huge deal.
last year i went to the plastic surgery residents' clinic at our local teaching hospital to have my earring holes re-done and got deep into discussing botox/juvederm for under eye bags. I have very fair skin and not a ton of wrinkles, but puffy dark circles. the doc felt that injectables wouldn't solve it so I'd need actual surgery. and at this point the thought of going under and the risks involved seem not worth it.
when I am no longer pregnant I am going to look into laser/fraxel for dark spots and a general facial refresh.
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@MamaBear87: @Sams Mom: Hah, hah, I'm sure mother nature has a sense of humor on this one. Like the boobs will only shrink if you wished they were larger to start with
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@autumn865: nursing also made my breasts seem smaller or I guess more deflated. Its frustrating for me so I am endlessly looking for the perfect push-up bras and bathing suits but plastic surgery just isnt for me. A friend did it after having children and was super happy with the results
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I’ve had Botox three times and been really happy with the result. I go to a cosmetic dentist. She is just a great looking “regular” lady who has smooth skin and no eye/forehead wrinkles but you would never look at her and think “Botox!” I figure if she can do that to herself then sign me up! In my experience, people I know who’ve gone to medispas or plastics people for Botox look more “fake” which I guess is because that’s the look those providers prefer and are used to.
The person I see also told me that dentists study the muscles of the face extensively so it helps with their placement of the injections. I don’t know if that’s bs salesmanship or not, but in her case it has worked great.
I’m due to go again actually and I can tell because I’m starting to look angrier. That’s what I love about having it is my forehead just looks relaxed but it doesn’t look stiff or stretched I’d that makes sense.
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If I hadn't gotten pregnant, I would've gotten botox. Probably will post-BFing at some point. I also want to do some skin treatments for sun/melasma spots. And some small spider veins on my upper leg. I'm on the fence with boobs. I was a smaller B pre-LO1 but they were at least perky. Post-LO1 they shrunk and just seemed sad. Victoria's Secret and their vanity sizing had me at a 32C which I questioned (despite the fit). I would like a bit fuller and perkier of a size but worry about having to replace them down the road.
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@periwinklebee: I wouldn’t spend too much time worrying about that- my boobs got so much bigger while I was pregnant and early nursing, and I nursed both kids for about 20 months, and they are roughly the same size as pre pregnancy. I have some very light stretch marks on them and they aren’t super perky but I’m also almost 38, so I wouldn’t expect to be bouncing around without a bra at this point anyway. I think it’s just luck.
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I had a breast lift earlier this year. I have wanted one since I was in my 20s after losing around 100 lbs in late high school. I decided to wait until after kids, and it was still something I really wanted. I am so happy with my decision. I struggled with the decision as I felt vain and that it shouldn't matter, but it has been a huge boost to my confidence.
I've also gotten botox a few times in low amounts, and will do so again. I love most of my wrinkles, but the elevens between my eyes make me look angry and I'd prefer to avoid that.
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I had a boob job about 15 years ago. Still goin strong with no issues! I had them done young (20) and had my son 3 years ago (32) and they still look great!
Had a nose job in high school for breathing issues.
I currently get Botox. I’ve had it done twice. Not sure if I will continue. I do like it but it’s expensive to keep up.
and your after picture looks so natural! I know you've posted before about your insomnia--do you think that's played a part in addition to the Sjogren's/motherhood? I'm certain that a lot of what contributed to my aging is sleep deprivation.
, I was praying that nursing would shrink my boobs up, no such luck. But I do have some stretch marks along the outsides of my boobs.
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