I’m having a moment of struggle here, y’all. Clearly, I’ve made the decision in the name of Full Beauty Disclosure to make this post. I’ve never shied away from discussing my use of Botox because I love it. I’ve been cursed with Thelma’s “worry lines” between my brows (aka “elevens”). I wouldn’t trade any of the great times and hearty laughs that have given me my own bunny lines and crows’ feet/eye crinkles, but the elevens make me gasp. So, sparingly, Botox has been my friend for the past nine years. I don’t think I can be accused of motionless facial expressions or using it to the point of forehead paralysis, because that’s not my bag. I love facial expressions. I just never liked when my kids would ask me why I was mad, and it was because of the static worried look on my face. So, I decided to partake. Not news.
But now, two days ago, I did what I said I’d never do: have my lips done (just my top lip, actually). Despite the bruise I’m showing y’all, I have zero regrets, and I’m growing to love my new fuller lip. I will tell you that in the world of lip-plumping, this is a very insignificant amount. I’ll never be the duck-lips girl. I’m the girl who wants just a tad, just for symmetry. But I’m also a bruiser. Happens most times I have an injection. And I wanted you to see one of the temporary, downsides to this procedure.
I took these pics this morning in my sun room, facing different windows. The first pic is with zero makeup, purple bruising in full effect; it’s counterpoint is after some color correction, plus some lipstick. Fuck it: I did this knowing full well that I’d have a bruise and that I’d have to deal with it for a few days. At the very least, it gives me some real-life practice with color theory and color correcting. It might even make me a smarter makeup artist.
Thanks for the reminder that I need to make an appointment 😉
Have you had this done before, Betty? I’d love to hear some other experiences!
Go you!! And so awesome you pushed past your concerns for sharing this post!!
Thank you, Aimee! I’m trying to be completely honest in my own beauty “journey” so I’ve decided to lay it all out as I experience it.
So, I’ve not taken the road down any of these beauty enhancements, but the other day I noticed how saggy my eyelids are getting . . . What are your thoughts there? I told my Honey that I think that’s making me feel “tireder” because my eyes just feel heavy all the time.
Hey, Ann! Depending on how saggy your lids are, there is a product to “instantly” help with the crepey-ness of that area. They are called eyelid tapes. They are small adhesives that are double-sided and physically lift/pull your lids back into the crease. Do a You-Tube or Google search to see if that’s something you may be interested in. It’s the least invasive; other than that, a surgical lift is the next step. I’ve seen some amazing results, but it is surgery. Depends on how much it’s bothering you. . . keep me posted 😉 Coffee-clinks, gf!
Makes me wonder what a little can do for s much older person.
Sandy, the fillers (Juvederm, Voluma, etc.) would give you an immediate result. . . even just a little. Botox, I’ve heard, may not have as good results on skin 65+. That being said, I know MANY 65+ women who still LOVE their Botox!!!
Thanks for sharing Pamela! It’s so nice to read an honest beauty post online.
So welcome! Just trying to keep it real and share my experiences. xo, P
Hi there. It’s me, your sister from Georgia. Wow, I have been wondering how to put it into words about my own “11”
You did it for me. Could you please make a suggestion as to possibly how even I could somehow partake in a little botox aid myself?
Hey, Nee. Botox would probably be categorized as a “luxury beauty item.” Depending on where you live, the prices vary greatly. To have your “worry lines” or “11s” treated would probably cost somewhere around $300+.