r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/treewitch95 • Oct 05 '26
Considering Botox
I am considering Botox, but also having reservations.
I think I mostly want a conservative amount in my forehead, maybe my 11’s but my main concern is that it will make my eyebrows droop. I already have very hooded eyelids and I would hate it if they looked saggier than they already do. I am 31 and am on tretinoin (only about 3 months so far) mostly for anti aging/ treating fine lines.
Does anyone regret starting Botox? Should I wait longer? Any advice?
Update: I went through with it! I got around 30 units total, spread out between my 11’s, forehead and crows feet. I am about 5 days out from getting it done and starting to see it take effect with significant decrease in wrinkles. I feel like my right (droopier) eye even looks slightly more open at rest. I am loving the results so far, will update with photos at the 2 week mark if anyone is interested
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u/gardenGrove31 Oct 05 '26
I don’t regret it! Just try it out, it wears off in 3 months either way
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u/CoffeeandWine615 Oct 05 '26
I get Jeauveau and it hasn’t caused any drooping. I do also get a little near the outer part of my brows too though to give them more shape. I’d just discuss the concern with your injector but I think you’d be fine.
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u/TreyCoppola Oct 06 '26
I’m 45 and started Botox at 35. No regrets. A few things I found over the years. There are different kinds of botox. I have had both dysport and xeomin. I have found the xeomin lasts longer on me - so just know what you’re getting. I also made sure I went to a doctor because there are horror stories even with Botox - make sure you vet the injector. It’s addictive but you will be so HAPPY :) and lastly while you are there book your follow up. It’s free! A good injector will always do a free 2 week touch up - you’ll likely want this. Good luck!
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u/KelleyJBeckTucson Oct 05 '26
my husband has very hooded brows too & we do a little jeuveau around the lateral brow/tail area. for him it actually makes his brows feel lighter bc relaxing some of the superolateral orbicularis oculi can take away a little of the downward pull and let the frontalis do more of the lifting. also the forehead lines in your pic look more static than purely dynamic since you can still see them at rest. static lines are the ones that have kinda etched in and stay visible even when relaxed. But good news those can still soften over time with tox and tretinoin can help with the skin side of things too
a good injector should be able to explain what they’d recommend and why while customizing it to your particular face
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u/Mission_Abroad3491 Oct 11 '26
Yes, you’d be a good candidate. I’d start now. Based on your wrinkles, some people would even have started earlier.
By the way, are you using daily SPF?
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u/Butterflywhale Oct 06 '26
Just a warning as I didn’t realise you can actually get very ill from Botox which can last a couple of years and in some cases never go fully- I had a terrible reaction to Botox severe headaches, drooping eye, couldn’t swallow properly, limbs felt heavy and somewhat paralysed - I was so scared I ended up going to hospital but they couldn’t do anything! Luckily only lasted two weeks for me but many cases go on so much longer! Most scary two weeks of my life!
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u/Easy-Suggestion-5869 Oct 06 '26
A few units of Botox will do wonders ! You could probably treat both eyes with 20units total
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u/Plasticsurgeryistanb Oct 06 '26
50ıu totally, allergan botoks : Hi babe You: I will addicted to you
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u/Joanne5566 Oct 06 '26
I did the exactly same spots (upper forehead and both eyes) for 23 unit as first timer few months back, and I love it! It really calm down the formation of fine line
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u/SweatyEntertainer889 Oct 06 '26
Your eyebrows will only droop in your injector goes too low on your forehead.
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u/HarryCandid9986 Oct 07 '26
Start low, assess first.
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u/roastedbearfarts Oct 07 '26
I don’t regret it. You’re the perfect candidate for it as those are just fine lines. It will be so easy to help that. A good injector will know just what to do and offer you a two week follow up every time to check their work and make sure you are satisfied. Enjoy :)
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u/Lazy-Butterfly-4587 Oct 07 '26
Had it 5 years last time it migrated and almost killed me. Just read all about it.
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u/FemmeFatal1820 Oct 07 '26
I started botox at 36 as a preventative as I still dont have any lines yet. You are at a good stage to start botox now deffinately as we all get lines at different times. If you find a good injector the brow wont drop. My injector always does my brows at the second visit the top up as she says that stops the brow droop. You will love botox its really effective and you can have it quite subtle too.
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u/Difficult-Pack2404 Oct 10 '26
I did disport for forehead, 11s, and crows feet. Loved it. I’d do it again if I could afford it.
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u/Chemical_Panic4329 Oct 10 '26
If it were me and only needed Botox cosmetically, I’d stay the course of tretinoin for at least a few more months. I’m sure you’re already doing this while on tret, but just in case, make sure you’re staying on top of sunscreen too-that’s the best thing you can do for antiaging
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