In my intro I said, I'm open to who I am, what i've done and what I plan to do...so I wanted to be open in sharing something that has become apart of my life.
Yes...Botox & Fillers :)
I've been getting fillers (lip injections) for almost 2 years now, and I couldnt be happier with how they are now. Everyone has their own reasons as to why they want lip injections, mine being that my top lip was much smaller, unproportioned with my bottom lip, so I wanted to even them out. My lips were also uneven and I wanted a fuller & poutier look, but still wanted them to be as natural as possible! Unfortuneately I had a bumpy road along the way...literally. The first place I went to which was recommended, was a great first experience but I ended up developing small bumps in my upper lip, which is a common risk in lip injections. It started showing when I would smile and it bugged me so I went to get it fixed with a different doctor and it was a success! I was so glad I explored my options and went to a few different places. Not every doctor uses the same product either, and everyone normally has a preference, and some are better products then others. Its important to do your research and find out (go for a consult) to see which product would work best for you.
I usually go for touch ups every 6 months, to maintain the look i like. I have a fast metabolism so unfortuneately mine done last as long as I hoped they would. Lip injections fade the fastest cause your always using your mouth with talking so that slowly breaks down the product. Fillers are said to last from 6-12 months, but again depending on the person and the product.
Most places charge around the same, but look around to see who is the most affordable and of course has a good reputation.
I found 3 pictures that best show the differences. The first picture is before any injections, the middle picture is in between the process, and the last one is with the best results and the most recent.
Before & After (full face)
Here are a couple more before & after examples of women with lip injections:
Fillers can be used many other places of the face like this picture below shows...
All these treatments are non-surgical.
I havent tried any other filler treatments, but if and when I do I will definitely share that with you!
Botox:
Botox is mainly used on the forehead, crows feet & frown lines. First, it weakens the muscles that cause the creases. Second, and even more important, as the muscles get weaker, the person gets out of the habit of creasing and using those muscles. In this way, Botox actually prevents the progression and deepening of creases
I have recieved very minimal botox in my forehead and I dont have any pictures to share with you of a before and after since it was very suttle, I will be doing touch ups in the future I will definitely share pictures and talk about it!
Here is a picture showing the other treatments you can recieve with botox!
Botox & Fillers are definitely a quick fix and an easy way to get the look you want, but it can be very addicting for some people, and the results can get ugly. So just be wise in whatever you choose :)
(Note: I am definitely not a professional, these are just my personal experiences & knowledge, along with information and pictures found from the internet)
The Beauty Queen
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