There’s media pressure, ageism, misogynythe works.
There’s also Facetune,Instagram, and HD cameras.
But there’s another question to contend with as well.
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If Botox is going to make you feel good, why not go for it?
I say do you.
Meet the Experts
Lisa Goodman is an LA-based injection specialist and the founder ofGoodSkin.
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I thought when I traveled to Paris to assist there, I’d know everything."
Not the case, she found out once she arrived.
“They think long-termhow will this help in five to 10 years?
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It’s not about a quick fix.
That’s why everyone in France looks so good and things here can go a bit overboard.
It’s about your genetics and your bones.
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It’s science.”
To be frank, she had me at “Paris.”
Is it purely about aesthetics?
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Is there something deeper going on?
verify to ask yourself these questions and discuss them with your provider.
Find a provider whose aesthetic and philosophy you align with
“Do your research,” advises Goodman.
“Check their Instagram and before-and-after photos.
Do they do Botox and fillers the way you’d like them done?
Are they too subtle or too obvious?
These are all things to think about.”
Truth be told, I’d been contemplating Botox for months before actually taking the plunge.
I simply hadn’t met the person whose philosophy I felt especially comfortable with.
After about 10 minutes with Goodman during an office meeting, I decided to get injected on a whim.
Learn about the science of aging
“Be an educated consumer,” Goodman says.
“Decide: What purpose you are doing this for?
Are you interested in injections to look good for an event coming up?
Is it purely preventative?
Are you trying to fix one thing that bothers you?
So many things can be helped withproper skincareand make note of that before deciding to get injected.
Have you talked to your provider or a dermatologist about your skin first?
Are you happy with the products you’ve been using?
All of these are helpful questions to address before making an appointment.
Also, take your facial bones into accountGoodman did a full few minutes just feeling my face.
Instead, pick your top priority and start with that.
For example, I walked in lamenting my issues with my forehead lines and dark under-eye circles.
That, and certain age demographics, are actually more heavily targeted for different treatments.
My obsession with my forehead lines stems from that.
The next time I see her, if I still want to, we can go for the forehead.
Look to your family members to see how you may age
“It’s genetics!”
“Everyone is going to age differently, but family plays a lot into that.
For me, my entire family has anissue with under-eye circles.
It’s in our DNA.
“This all comes down to you as an individual and your expectations.
This is all based on your ability for downtime, expectations, and overall treatment goals.”
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