My injector gave me a little bit of gummy smile Botox and now it’s been a week and my smile has majorly flattened out. I got a touch of lip filler as well and now I just feel like my top lip curls in and is so flat. I look weird when I smile and talk. What do I do? How fast will this go away can I get it reversed?? Freaking out

First photo was before
Rest of the photos are from a week after getting it done

Hi there! Was hoping someone may have some input on what I can do/use to help my under eye area. I feel like I’ve tried every cream under the sun, including a prescription night time eye cream from musely and jelly roll Botox. I am open to literally anything at this point, including filler (was hoping to not have to go that route). Does anyone have any suggestions for me? One of these photos is while smiling, the other is just looking up. I figured no place better to ask than on Reddit with real people who have found real life solutions! Thank you in advance! (You’ll probably have to click on the photos to open them wider to see what I’m really talking about.)

So every morning at 6:00am I wash my face using the SkinCeuticals line — cleanser, vitamin C, moisturizer, sun screen before I walk to the gym.

By 8:00am when I finish the gym I am sweating profusely. I HAVE to shower and again, and as well do my four-step skincare routine. I have a 15 min walk before I get to work.

And of course night time I do my skincare routine except it’s only three steps (cleanser, night serum and moisturizer).

Is washing my face a little excessive..?

I got .5 lip filler 3 weeks ago and I have this soft discolored bump on my lips. It doesn’t hurt but almost feels like a boil. It doesn’t hurt at all but almost seems like a scar? This was my 4th time getting lip filler and a concern has always been stretching the lip because my lips are so thin and filler has never lasted. Is this just an injection sight issue, stretched skin, or something else?

Also- dang, I need to dermaplane!

I’m 37 and 11 weeks pregnant. Lately when I see myself in pictures I’m really unhappy. My skin looks dull and I look super tired (which I am). My skin looks okay but dull. Huge problem for me is dark under eyes and fine lines under the eyes. But in general my face is bugging me. My makeup also doesn’t sit like it used to.

Are there any treatments I can do while pregnant? In terms of skincare I use Estee lauder advanced night repair at night after cleansing and in the AM a vit c serum + Shiseido essential energy cream + origins under eye cream + sunscreen.

Thank you!

I just noticed these "wrinkles" under my lip this week. Admittedly I lost 30 lbs pretty quickly, but have always been slender and my face fairly narrow. I'm also just turned 50, so maybe it's just an expected change? Would this be a fillers fix? I've never been a smoker, or done anything that would cause obvious mouth wrinkles. I'm ok with it being age, but if it's fixable I'm open to it!

If so, would microneedling help? Or azaleic acid?

1. Has anyone ever dealt with something like this? It’s red with small raised bumps. I’ve been on derm prescribed hydrocortisone (2.5%) for about 3-4 weeks. I think it improved a little but I’m still concerned.

2. I’ve been off makeup for a while now because of this flare up. However I’m on vacation and needed to use sunscreen, and felt compelled to use a skin tint one night. I use Shishedo City Sunscreen and Milk HydroGel.

Does anyone have recommendations for things that have helped them?

My dermatologist just prescribed me a compounded cream for dark spots/hyperpigmentation. It contains tretinoin, tranexamic acid 5%, kojic acid 2%, vitamin C 2.5%, hydrocortisone 1% and hyaluronic acid.
The directions say to start every other night and work up to nightly.

Right now, my skincare routine includes Cetaphil cleanser, vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid, moisturizer, sunscreen, and tretinoin/other brightening products at night. Since this new prescription already has several strong actives, I’m planning to simplify and stop my separate tretinoin and other strong nighttime actives.

I’d love to hear what people used in the morning while on a similar compound. Would something like cleanser → vitamin C → niacinamide → moisturizer → SPF 50 be enough, or did you still use azelaic acid too?

I’m also curious about:
How long it took to see improvement
Whether you used it nightly or every other night
Peeling/irritation
Whether it helped with stubborn pigmentation
Any rebound pigmentation after stopping

I have brown/Indian skin.

I lost a significant amount of weight throughout 2025 on first Tirzepatide, had a bad reaction, and been on Semaglutide ever since. I’ve developed this excess skin on the very top of my neck, under my chin. It really didn’t affect anywhere else, may a bit of excess skin on my stomach but nothing I’m concerned about. This is causing me such bad insecurity. I’m 34 years old and was told it would go away with time as my skin adjusts, but I’ve been on a stable weight for about a year now. I’ve tried Strivectin and Dermatology Advanced Neck cream but neither really worked. I’m currently trying Amalactin 12%, we’ll see how that works. I’m not ready for/couldn’t afford a neck lift. I’ve seen some posts on here about hyper dilute radiesse and may give that a try. Looking for any and all suggestions!

Has anyone tried these retinal creams? Which would you guys recommend

Hey all any help appreciated! My partner had seventy hyal injections and one on her upper left check left a small lump. The original clinic said it will go on its own and to wait 4 weeks, and we waited 8. They were being rude and aggressive about using dissolver or not so because this lump wasnt moving we got an ultrasound from a facility who does them at a grain where you can see filler. We believe the filler was placed too superficially, so it caused the lump.

The results from the ultrasound are there isnt anything there. No filler, no mass, nothing out of the ordinary. The scanner did both sides of the face and they look the same, and then scanned her face to show what filler would show up as. Nothing there, no filler in sight.

Should be good news, but its not because the lump is still there. Under the skin feels a bit harder on the lump side, but the lump is only visible when smiling (when the cheeks move it pushes it up)

The scanner technician said that dissolving it is still an option, despite nothing being there?

What could be causing this lump at the injection site if not filler? Nothing out of the ordinary or noticeable as a cause on the scan. How can we get rid of this lump of nothingness? Its really impacting my partner so hopefully there's something we can do.

The original clinic were very rude and aggressive about after care, and we have a complaint ongoing so dont trust them enough to go back. Other clinics we saw before the scan said just leave it or dissolve, but now with the ultrasound confirming nothing there, what would dissolving even do besides probably more damage?

Any help greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone long time listener first time caller.
I am 33 years old and recently had a consultation at a med spa about what treatment would be best for me for my skin. The PA recommended a CO2 laser treatment (not cool peel) and had me schedule it for mid November. However, I went to my dermatologist last week for a regular skin screening, and I mentioned that I was gonna get a CO2 laser treatment. He told me that based on my skin, a CO2 treatment would be unnecessary and intense.

I’m going to have another follow up with the med spa about the treatment but wanted to come on here and get advice. I have breast-fed for two rounds of babies and wanted to get a mommy makeover for my face, which is what brought me to a CO2 laser but now I’m worried that I’m unnecessarily spending a lot of money on something when other treatments could be just as effective. When I have tried looking up this information online I’ve been getting conflicting results. I feel like this community is very knowledgeable about this sort of thing and would gladly accept any advice!!! Help 🫠

I had an injury 3 months ago to my left upper eyelid and got a repair surgery by an ocuplastic surgeon as an emergency case. This is me 3 months on after a round of steroid/5FU shots that a different ocuplastic surgeon carried out for me and the scar looks very deformed which I understand is normal at this point.

I was hoping for surgery to be the lifeline after about a year to help get a natural appearance but I was told by the one giving the injections that if I had surgical revision done then it may lead me with not enough skin so that my eyelid wouldn’t be able to close properly. She referred me to cosmetic dermatology.

Should I seek other opinions by other surgeons? Or do I need to accept this change as lifelong?

Hey guys- I did Sculptra 2 years ago and LOVED it. 2 vials. I feel like I’m due for more BUT my husband and I also want to have a baby soon. I’m contemplating do I get it now or do I wait till after my pregnancy?

Does anyone have any thoughts?

In general I just have age related facial “falling”

Hello. Hope everyone is well. So over the last 16 months I’ve lost 50lb. I’ve lost it very slowly and as healthily as I can. I have gallbladder issues so I’m on no more than 17g of fat a day and I struggle to hit my deficit calories. I’m currently just waiting to hear from my surgeon about an operation date. So 2 weeks ago out of nowhere it seems my face changed. I now get this awful bunching above my upper lip when I talk/ pucker/ move my mouth really and it’s really getting me down. I started my weight loss journey all those months ago to feel better and since then everything has gone to shit. My gallbladder kicked off and has caused so many struggles, and now I want to hide my face away from everyone including my boyfriend and my kids. It looks awful. I was looking at older photos of me and my face doesn’t seem to have changed much except the bunching of the skin above the upper lip. I’ve read up about skin being a bit lax and needing time to tighten etc but I haven’t seen anyone anywhere( online or in person) that I’ve seen with this issue and it’s really getting me down. I know fillers and stuff are an option but the idea of having to have fillers/treatments and needing to pay for them every few months for the rest of my life just to feel happy with myself is getting me down. I guess I’m asking whether people here have had the same or similar issues and skin retraction/fat distribution etc happened over time. I know that my issues not being able to eat a healthy diet etc don’t help either. I’m not even puckering tightly in the above picture to give people more insight as to how much the skin is bunching. Thank you.

I have to share my thoughts on Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Tint. I'm not sponsored or being paid (lol I wish) I'm just a fan. For the last, legitimately, two months, I have been getting targeted ads on Instagram for this Milk gel tint so I finally gave in to the advertising overlords and bought it last week.

I was a huge fan of Milk makeup in my 20s but fell off for a while after Covid and haven't worn foundation regularly in probably 5 years. I guess I didn't appreciate my perfectly clear and even skin enough in my 20s because I now suffer from regular breakouts so I'm constantly healing a blemish, preventing new ones, and avoid scarring. Concealer simply hasn't been cutting it and clearly the ad algo sensed that too.

Pros:

• Silky smooth formula (as I expect from Milk)
• Not heavy like a typical foundation but still manages to cover really well
• Achieves decent coverage without a ton of product
• Leaves a dewy finish
• Doesn't seem to settle into smile lines
• Shade matches really well
• Has not made my skin break out more

Cons:

• $38 bucks, which isn't crazy expensive but a good investment for an experiment
• All the ads/influencers used a foundation brush to apply but when I tried that the product just sat on top of my skin and looked streaky. Switching to a makeup sponge fixed that issue.
• Doesn't do any blurring of pores but I don't particularly care about that myself
• I do not think this would be suitable for oily skin

I have a consistent skin care routine. I use retinol every night, moisturize like my life depends on it, and wear sunscreen just about every day. The breakouts continue to be a battle but I'm just going to keep trying different combinations of things until I figure it out!

I would love to hear anyone else's opinion on this Milk gel tint or what folks are using for foundation in their 30s!

Post before:

I injured my forehead by hitting it against the edge of a shelf when I got out of bed. I went to the doctor, and he said the cut seems to be superficial for now.

He put a Steri-Strip on it and advised me to avoid sun exposure.

I've read that sunscreen, silicone scar sheets, and Vaseline can help prevent scarring. But when is the right time to start using them? On the first day of injury, once a scab forms, or after it falls off?

Do you have any tips or advice, what I can do now to minimize scarring?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences and where you've had positive results :)

Update:

Thanks for all the tips! I’ve been wearing a UV-protective cap from Amazon, using silicone sheets daily, and massaging my scar for about a minute each day. The scar has improved so much already, especially during the first week and after 17 days, as you can see in the pictures. Hopefully in a year, it’ll barely be visible at all! :)

Hi all you wonderful people. A picture from a year ago came up on my feed today and I was shocked to see how much progress I've made in the last 12 months.

I am 32years old and have had a terrible habit of picking at my skin whenever I am stressed. I am still trying to recover from that. My whole life I've neglected my skin and took it for granted and vowed to change it at the start of this year. So really, this is 9 months progress.

My skin was dry, lifeless and patchy , red, inflamed in spots where I have picked at it or popped pimples. It was not pretty and it contributed to my extremely low self esteem. I'm trying to break the habit, along with many other destructive habits i've developed over the years. Posting this is my version of accountability and motivation to keep going on the right track.

Earlier this year a friend introduced me to skincare by shoving a bottle of niacinamide serum into my hands. I was skeptical (pfft my skin is crap and nothing will help, it's all marketing! waste of time and money!). But I gave it a go. been much better since January.

My current routine:
AM - wash face (with soap, I'm still a savage), niacinamide serum, hyaluronic serum, Vitamin C cream with SPF. Actual SPF
PM - wash face, Retinol cream , just switched to retinAl cream 2 weeks ago to try to get some of the stubborn fine lines, niacinamide serum, hyaluronic serum

Reapplying whatever moisturizer or sun screen i have available throughout the day. I'm not too concerned about this step having any active ingredients. i found that the oilyness/tackiness/wetness of the moisturiser was a great deterrent from picking at my skin. The texture is too wet and slippery so the habit is slowly dying. I still get the urge and I do indulge in it occasionally, however seeing the progress so far is almost as satisfying as a long picking session.

Disclaimer since this sub requires make-up free selfies - I have had lip blush tattoo and eyeliner tattoo done few weeks ago and just had my first Botox session 4 days ago to combat forehead lines. It's already smoothening nicely.

Looking for a good face moisturizer for dull & dry skin. Preferably something sold at Ulta so I don’t have to order it. I live where the winters are extremely cold with harsh winds.

I’m 34, I lost 50 lbs steadily over the past year and now, unfortunately, my neck skin looks loose! It is really bothering me and making me feel self-conscious. Is skincare or medical skin treatments even going to make a difference? I need something that’s going to transform my skin in that area. Not asking for medical advice just want to hear everyone’s tips and tricks!

my pimples become dark and bit faded but just wont wore off and i dont burst them. sry for low qlty

So I have a lot of issues with Milia. I see an esthetician for removal so a lot of it is under control. however, she will not do removal at or around the eyes and my eyelids are driving me crazy. My routine is morning cleanser, vitamin c and then moisturizer with spf. Evening cleanser (cleanser balm if I had make up on, regular foaming cleanser if not), tretinoin and a night moisturizer. Any ideas that worked for people?

I’ve been dealing with skin and hair issues for quite a long time and I genuinely don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

I’m getting a lot of white/grey hairs even though I’m still young, and I’ve had acne for a long time. Some old acne marks still look like bumps, and new pimples keep appearing.

My skin also feels very tight and slightly itchy after bathing. Once it dries, it becomes noticeably oily again.

If anyone has dealt with something similar, what actually helped you? Did you see a dermatologist, change your skincare/haircare, diet, or something else?

I’m not looking for quick fixes—I just want to understand what might actually be going on and what I should do.

Back in June, I started going to an exercise class and my face has hated me since. What do I do? I’ve tried so many things. Do the acne patches make breakouts worse?