View Poll Results: Have you had botox?

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  • No and I don't plan to

    32 37.65%
  • No, but I'm thinking about it

    39 45.88%
  • Yes, before the age of 20

    0 0%
  • Yes, between the ages of 20-24

    4 4.71%
  • Yes, between the ages of 25-29

    5 5.88%
  • Yes, between the ages of 30-34

    4 4.71%
  • Yes, between the ages of 35-39

    1 1.18%
  • Yes, between the ages of 40-44

    0 0%
  • Yes, between the ages of 45-49

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    poll: have you had botox?

    I'm thinking about getting botox, but I was wondering if anyone had any experiences to share. I've been looking into it and from what I've read it's best to get it when you're in your late 30s+. (I'm still in my early 20s.) My doctor said that I was too young to even be considering it, but I still want to get it.
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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I picked "no, but I'm thinking about it." This choice isn't perfect though, because if I do get it, it will be in like 10 years! I definitely don't need it any time soon, but I have no qualms about getting it when I do.

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    I put no, and I don't want to.

    Before, I always thought I'd do it someday, but I'd really rather just... get old gracefully.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Nope. The idea of injecting botulism in my face just freaks me out.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    No and I'm 36. However I am considering fillers.


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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I haven't yet but totally wanna get it, as well as IPL or fotofacial for a few little sun spots, Im only 28 but already have a little sun damage. I need the plumpy lips too, I made a list for all the things i need before i turn 30, it's my 30 crisis, lol.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Quote Originally Posted by virgoamm View Post
    Nope. The idea of injecting botulism in my face just freaks me out.
    Yes me too! We try to avoid botulism in canned foods and stuff, and then inject it into our faces? I don't know about that.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I checked no, but thinking about it.

    Like austinnatalie, it would be in 10+ years...

    I'm currently researching botox and animal testing, too. I read in a Whole Foods publication that every batch of botox made has to be tested on animals per FDA regulations before it can be asministered to humans... Animal cruelty isn't a passion of mine whatsoever, I think it would be hypocritical of me since I consume a lot of animal products... but personally, I think that animal testing for Botox, if it's true, is just too extreme for me to be comfortable using it...

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I put "No, but I'm thinking about it". Maybe one day I will...

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mia M View Post
    Animal cruelty isn't a passion of mine whatsoever, I think it would be hypocritical of me since I consume a lot of animal products... but personally, I think that animal testing for Botox, if it's true, is just too extreme for me to be comfortable using it...
    I'm the same way. I eat meat, but during my senior year of college I had an independent psych research class where I was testing the cognitive function of infant macaques. I loved it. Then at the end of the quarter I got to visit the adult monkeys. I was absolutely horrified. They were giving them mercury to be able and deduce what were safe amounts for humans. Those poor things. Left in little bitty cages, losing their hair, teeth and just looked so sickly. I left in tears and never went back.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I heard that there is a way to get Botox where it looks like you've had a slight eye-brow lift. I kinda want higher arches.

    Anyone know if this is possible?
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    ^What Sophia said.
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    I wish there was an "auto-like" setting that I could just have applied to all of your posts Sophia....

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Yes, I've had it done. About 3 months ago and I'm ready to go back for more.

    There's no ideal age to start it at, it is totally dependent on your face. I tend to get deep lines in my forehead and between my eyebrows because of all the faces I make when I talk. <Like the smiley!

    It can help your eyebrows arch more, but again it does depend on the structure of your face.



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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I picked "no but thinking about it" too because when I get older I would have no problems getting it. I'm WAY too young to be considering it now.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mia M View Post
    I checked no, but thinking about it.

    Like austinnatalie, it would be in 10+ years...

    I'm currently researching botox and animal testing, too. I read in a Whole Foods publication that every batch of botox made has to be tested on animals per FDA regulations before it can be asministered to humans... Animal cruelty isn't a passion of mine whatsoever, I think it would be hypocritical of me since I consume a lot of animal products... but personally, I think that animal testing for Botox, if it's true, is just too extreme for me to be comfortable using it...
    This is absolutely true. Every single batch of all vaccines--not just botox--must undergo an animal trial since they are often made by weakening, inactivating, or detoxifying a virulent microorganism or toxin.

    From the website of the Humane Society:

    Yet whether for therapeutic or cosmetic application, each batch of Botox must be tested before Allergan releases it to doctors and dermatologists; to determine the right potency of Botox-the key ingredient of which is botulinum toxin, the most poisonous substance known to mankind-Allergan uses a highly questionable test known as LD50, whose sole purpose is to find the dose that kills 50% of the animals used in the test.

    You read that right: The end point of the LD50 test is death to 50% of the animals used. The test's full name is Lethal Dose 50 Percent.


    http://www.hsus.org/animals_in_resea...kills_animals/

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    I have heard that about vaccines. A non-vax community I read had a lot of vegan members, and there was a link to an article about it.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I put no but thinking about it, I have these 2 lines between my eyebrows that drive me crazy. If I put makeup on and then frown I get like a permanant crease, it's so annoying. I didn't know about the animal testing though

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Google "GFX". It's a new technique that paralyzes the nerves with radio waves instead of immobilizing the muscles like botox does, but it acheives the same thing and lasts longer without injections.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Maybe one day I will. I've though about getting it in my armpits to stop my excessive sweating but that's it so far.

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    I'd love to get botox or a similar procedure. But I don't need it as of yet so there isn't much of a point. I'll wait a decade or so and see what happens.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Quote Originally Posted by la429 View Post
    Maybe one day I will. I've though about getting it in my armpits to stop my excessive sweating but that's it so far.
    It has not been approved by the FDA for any use beyond the forehead (someone correct me if I'm wrong). So finding a reputable doctor to do it might be difficult.



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    I've had it. I'm in a Puretox study right now - it's a new competitor to Botox, but the same thing, basically. I get it for a year for free and then I get $800. Cool.

    It really doesn't last more than 2 months, in my experience. Same with Restylane.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dottie Rebel View Post
    This is absolutely true. Every single batch of all vaccines--not just botox--must undergo an animal trial since they are often made by weakening, inactivating, or detoxifying a virulent microorganism or toxin.
    See, I have no problem with vaccines, but with Botox, it's just not kosher for me... Again, it's a personal thing. I pass no judgement on those who are aware of the amimal testing and still have the procedure done.

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    Default Re: poll: have you had botox?

    I was thinking about it...but the animal testing thing bothers me too much. I hate the lines on my forehead and the lines around my mouth(BJ lines!)and would really like to smooth them out. I am considering(someday when I have the time and money) possibly fillers or microdermabrasion or something else that doesnt have such a continuing legacy of cruelty.I will have to research.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hardkandee View Post
    It has not been approved by the FDA for any use beyond the forehead (someone correct me if I'm wrong). So finding a reputable doctor to do it might be difficult.
    It was FDA approved several years ago.

    Next week a family member will start receiving botox injections to (hopefully) alleviate his Spasmodic Torticollis (Cervical Dystonia.)


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    ^Hey thanks! So it's just crow's feet that it isn't supposed to be used on?



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