We are all going to get older (I’m not crazy about the alternative) so the big question is, do I do it gracefully or fight each step? The answer for me, a little bit of both!
I know every day is a gift and I am grateful for each one that I get. Some mornings when I look in the mirror I have to remind myself of that! Now in my 40’s, the sun worshipping I did in my teens is catching up with me! The smile and worry lines around my eyes are more than just lines they are full on crow’s feet! The worry and grief I have carried have settled right in the middle of my forehead. All of these things team up and make me look old and tired.
I know every day is a gift and I am grateful for each one that I get. Some mornings when I look in the mirror I have to remind myself of that! Now in my 40’s, the sun worshipping I did in my teens is catching up with me! The smile and worry lines around my eyes are more than just lines they are full on crow’s feet! The worry and grief I have carried have settled right in the middle of my forehead. All of these things team up and make me look old and tired.
A couple of years ago I started to look at options for the lines around my eyes, they bother me the most. I went for a consultation saying I would not be doing anything right away. When the Dr explained all the benefits of Botox, I was sold and had to try it.
The price for Botox is done by the unit. I needed around 20 units around my eyes at around $10 per unit. For $200 that’s not bad! The good and the bad of the pricing, if you shop around you may be able to get it as low as $9 per unit (membership plan at Elaise Medical Spa). The bad news, it is addicting. When the lines look better around your eyes, you start to notice the lines on your forehead, and then the ones between your eyes, and then the ones around your mouth, and then… you get the idea. I have worked myself up to 50 units. 50 units at $9 each equals $450 (the reason for the membership program).
The price for Botox is done by the unit. I needed around 20 units around my eyes at around $10 per unit. For $200 that’s not bad! The good and the bad of the pricing, if you shop around you may be able to get it as low as $9 per unit (membership plan at Elaise Medical Spa). The bad news, it is addicting. When the lines look better around your eyes, you start to notice the lines on your forehead, and then the ones between your eyes, and then the ones around your mouth, and then… you get the idea. I have worked myself up to 50 units. 50 units at $9 each equals $450 (the reason for the membership program).
Research and ask around, getting Botox is truly an art. My favorite way to get it is to have more injections with lower dosages that give more control over the total result. I always have a short consultation with the nurse and we determine together where the strongest coverage is needed.
We begin by wiping away any makeup and sterilizing the area. I lay my head back and the injections begin. It is a very tiny needle; you feel a little poke when it goes in and a tiny bit of pressure when they put the Botox in. The pain level is minimal, maybe a 3 on the scale of pain. The area bubbles up a bit and you might have very minor bleeding. Within minutes after the procedure you can’t see anything and don’t know that anything was even done.
Other than making sure you do not lie down for a few hours after, there is nothing more you have to do to take care of yourself afterwards.
Sadly, the results are not obvious immediately; it takes about 7 days for you to see full results, the improvements last between 3-4 months.
Sadly, the results are not obvious immediately; it takes about 7 days for you to see full results, the improvements last between 3-4 months.
I personally love the results and it is clear when I need to go in for more. To make it easier to afford I have joined the Elaise membership program. They take money directly out of my account each month and all of it goes toward the cost of the procedure. I have found a nurse (Sherry) I love, she is an artist and also super nice and knowledgeable.
Don’t take my word for it, read all the details at the following link http://www.botoxcosmetic.com/home.aspx
Don’t take my word for it, read all the details at the following link http://www.botoxcosmetic.com/home.aspx
