When I first started my exploration into Botox I was a nervous mouse, worried about so many things. Was I too young to be injecting my face? Would I turn into a waxen Danni Minogue clone? Would I look normal smiling? Would it hurt? Some time has now passed and I can fully answer all the above questions, thankfully in a positive manner.
The original lumps in the face caused by injecting water solution with the Botox dissipated as promised (within 4 hours) as the water got absorbed into my skin. My worries of looking like FrankenZara were over, but it was strange sensation nonetheless. As the first week with Botox took place, I noticed the slow freezing of my forehead muscles and the fact that when I tried to wrinkle my forehead nothing whatsoever happened. The after pictures look rather off in that respect as my forehead became truly immoveable, a slight shrug of the eyebrow being all that was possible.
Initially I was concerned that I'd look odd or weird, but I started to realize how unnecessary a lot of my facial movements were, and how I could express myself succinctly without wrinkling up my face. There were no side effects and it wasn't painful, though I did notice my forehead looking slightly more shiny than normal- perhaps due to the lack of movement.
I didn't turn into a wax dummy and nor did I look odd at all, I simply felt more youthful and relaxed, and the lack of frowning seemed to make me feel happier in general (a common side effect I'm told.)
The injections, though not pleasant were less painful than waxing, and the results speak for themselves. Though at my age it's not really necessary to get them regularly, I can see myself investing in Botox regularly as I age, and am glad to be working towards preventing lines right now.
After pictures
A session costs approx £200 at The Courthouse Clinic, and a consultation is completely free. 30b Wimpole Street, London W1G 8YB, 0845 555 50 50
Related: The Botox Diaries: Treatment at the CourtHouse clinic
