Has anyone tried Botox, Juviderm or some other wrinkle filler? Was it expensive? Was it worth it? Would you do it again? How long did it last? I think those are all of my questions... 
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No but I'm glad you asked because I'm so tempted to have it done PP!
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I don't have wrinkles yet but I fully intend on doing whatever it takes to "take care of them."
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I don't have any "noticable" wrinkles yet, but I still haven't decided if I will do anythign about them. Our inhome daycare lady uses Botox, and she looks beautiful and very natural...I really don't want to look like Courteney Cox!
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@spaniellove: I have a scowl/bitch line right on the inside area of one eyebrow. Plus on my forehead when I wear my glasses because I scrunch my face up. to keep them from sliding down. None of them are cute either.
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@LindsayInNY: my sister got Botox right before her wedding. I noticed something different and thought it looked good, but wouldn't have guessed Botox. I say go for it! I have the 11s between my eyes b/c I also frown when reading. I may look into myself!
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@LindsayInNY: That's why I've been thinking about it, those 11s...one side is more noticeable than the other and it makes me unhappy.
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@Happygal: It's just that forehead and in between the eyes area. Nothing around the mouth or eyes really yet. Ever since I noticed it, I can't stop now, LOL!
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@LindsayInNY: every now and then I'll decide to make an effort not to frown when working. I realized I just raise my eyebrows in an effort to keep the 11s away, creating a new issue. I'm in trouble either way.
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I have the worst smile lines and I can't stand them but I'm too scared to get anything done...even though I want to.
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I have had Botox. Love the results and doesn't hurt.
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@littlek: Finally, someone!! Was it expensive? How long did it last? I don't know if they charge by injection, vial, etc.
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I've had botox. Just not recently. I had it done twice the year I turned 30...lol. I must have been freaking out about age, even though I didn't feel like I was. Anyway, I'm 33 now so it's been a while.
The results were very, very subtle. No one knew I did it at all, but I noticed a difference. I had a small amount--just in my crow's feet and like two places in my forehead. The results aren't immediate---it takes about 24 hours to feel a bit tighter and then about a week before your skin where the wrinkle was starts to really relax (because you aren't able to squint the same way).
Anyway, it's not like those Hollywood stars with crazy faces AT ALL. Those people are having major work done or a whole lot of filler in the wrong places.
My sister was horrified I did it.....and then a couple years later she did it herself. heh. I'll probably consider it again when I'm done having babies.
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@LindsayInNY: Mine was about $250 (they were running promotion), but this was in Dallas.
Oh, and I'm a weenie so I did think it hurt. I mean....nothing terrible but a definite major sting.
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@LindsayInNY: it lasted about 6 months. It wasn't crazy expensive but also not cheap. I spent $500+ each time. I stopped going because I was pregnant than breast feeding. But I plan on doing it again once we are done having children.
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I'm curious about this too. I'm getting Botox next week but for migraines. My friend gets it done for her migraines as well and she has a super smooth forehead but it doesn't look unnatural. I must secretly admit I'm kinda excited about getting it done. My 30 birthday is next Friday and I'm getting self-conscious about my forehead wrinkles. I'll take no migraines and wrinkles for a little pain. About cost, my neuro said its $2,500 for it if insurance won't pay but it's for a ton more than is used for cosmetic purposes (25+ shots vs maybe 5 for cosmetic) since she puts it so many places.
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@littlek: That's not too bad for 6 months of effects!
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@LindsayInNY: If you search around you can find good deals. The first time I tried it, I had a groupon.
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@littlek: I'm always iffy about Groupons for beauty treatments, not sure why. I'll have to look at the place closer because that might be a good option.
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@LindsayInNY: I just saw this and I would caution against groupon for stuff like that! A friend used it for a similar treatment and the results were disastrous, and she had a really hard time getting the company or groupon to deal with it. Eeek!
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@mjane: Oh eek! That scares me. Dare I ask what happened?
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@LindsayInNY: ha. It was laser hair removal, and it changed the pigmentation on her legs in a very odd pattern... Stripes, basically. Do not recommend.
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@mjane: I think the only reason I would go with any sort of online deal is if the company looked good enough on its own. Not any of these med spas that just train whoever to do these procedures.
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@LindsayInNY: Did you ever end up getting this done? I have the 11 between my eyes and lately really notice other wrinkles around my eyes. Want to get it done so badly but my husband is really against any kind of work or maintenance. Even noninvasive kinds. His best friend is a high-end plastic surgeon and would do it for basically nothing. I'm considering just getting it done regardless of what he says. And my body, my choice, right?
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@SweetiePie: I bet he wouldn't notice. I mean, unless you do something crazy with fillers. eta: you can read my experience above. My now husband, then boyfriend, was SUPER against it at the time. Like, unbelievably against it. But I went and did it anyway and he didn't notice at all. Didn't even make a "is something different" comment. I told him about 3 weeks after the fact. But as I said above, I definitely noticed a difference, but it was subtle.
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@SweetiePie: No. When I posted this, we were entering IF treatment land and it's been that, pregnant or BFing since! I would still consider it though.
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I have. My college roommate is a dermatologist in the city (happy to give you her name) and I totally trust her. I did it right around my 40th birthday near my eyes and I really liked it. It was very subtle, as it should be, but I looked refreshed. I did it a few weeks ago between my eyes because I felt like I was sqinting. It looks nice. It lasts between 4 and 6 months. I think they charge based on how many cc's they use from the vial but it will run a few hundred for sure. Did not hurt at all. It's very preventative if you start early and do it subtly with a good doctor. And honestly I would only do it with a derm not a spa. Dermatologists understand the underlying muscle and facial structure.
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