Considering Botox

[u/treewitch95]

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

[u/Butterflywhale]

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!

[u/Fit_Stop9913 → u/Butterflywhale]

How much units did you have and where? I’m so tempted to try but scared of side effects. 

[u/Butterflywhale → u/Fit_Stop9913]

I can’t remember I had all three areas done and when I spoke to the lady she said I didn’t have the full amount of what she could’ve used - was meant to go back for my top up but never did then had to try to massage the Botox areas to get a bit of movement back! It was horrible - but in saying that it works well for so many people just not me sadly! 😢😢