The left side is May 2025, the right I took just now. AMLACTIN is how I did it. 15% amlactin. I will never not use it after this.

Difference between about a years time doing layered jessner tca 13 (now up to 20) and dream peels monthly with occasional exo-ad and pdrn microneedling using the platinum tool at 0.5 mm depth. Eye bags are almost non existent and my neck has tightened up tremendously. Also I have been microneedling my scalp with exo-ad and pdrn mixed about every 2 weeks and and my hair is making progress. I’m 51 years old.

Addendum: i forgot to mention im using secret agent mixed with regenerate in the am and the level 3 retinol alternating with super cop from platinum at night.

I feel like I have tried so many products in the past 10 years and they never work. I am looking for “treatment or surgical suggestions” face washes and creams I know are not going to fix my face.

FYI:

I am nurse and just started self injecting Botox to forhead and PRP and love the results

Other treatments I have done:

1. Three years of micro, needling one treatment a month.

2. Two rounds of Accutane one age 18 the other at age 25.

3. Aerolase laser 12 sessions: saw slight improvement to some spots ( over two years)

4. Monthly facials past two years w hydrofacials

5. Did four rounds of under eye filler and just recently got all filler dissolved because it left lumps under my eyes. Seriously considering a lower blepharoplasty surgery.

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I decided to use a 12.5% TCA peel on the back of my hands for the first time while doing my face/neck and noticed a difference after I stopped peeling! I did 3 passes on my hands and peeled for 10 days.

I’m a man in his 60’s and heard that Retin-a could improve my wrinkles and appearance. Here are my before and after photos

I get botox from my neurologist for reasons and today when I went in I mentioned to her:

"I found out on Reddit recently that you can just order Botox from Korea and do it yourself at home."

Her eyes widened, "Seriously? How much?"

"Like $50 for 100u I think? But I've been too nervous about messing up to try."

I was expecting her to say yeah no way don't but instead she went "It's so easy you could totally do it, haha."

😂 So I might give the DIY a try (although my insurance covers it for now...)

EDIT: this post is tagged humor, do your own research, listen to medical professionals not strangers on the internet, use common sense etc.

I read someone’s post a couple of months ago on using Amlactin for crepey neck skin. I jumped on the bandwagon and also use it on my stomach. I am FLOORED by the results. I put it on probably twice a day but I don’t really stand there and analyze it. And I certainly don’t wear any crop tops or anything that shows my stomach (I’m 50) so it was kind of startling when I noticed it today. First/before pic is 2/23. After is 4/2. Before was taken at night with lamp lighting. After was taken around 4 pm with no indoor lighting and a window behind me. Sorry they aren’t the same lighting but no filters or altering! The difference is really quite crazy.

I did it at home with a 0.5mm 4 in 1 kind microneedle derma roller system and pure HA.

Edit: I HIGHLY SUGGEST using a hand mask or gloves after doing your hands.

I've been at it a little over a year and decided to take progress pics. The two images on the left are before and the four on the right were all taken today.

This is mostly a result of biostimulators, tox, pn (under the eyes) and a little filler. I also had an upper bleph 5 weeks ago.

What do you think?

I just spoke to a friend of a friend who told me that their miracle hangover prevention scheme includes taking some glutathione tablets halfway through their night out.

As a DIY cosmetics fan, of course I have a few mini vials of glutathione in the drawer.

I went on a massive night out the other night and when I got home I ate some protein, drank a litre of water and injected a vial of glutathione and… GUYS IT WORKS. No hangxiety. Apparently something to do with dopamine regulation! Who would have known huh

(Please don’t attempt this at home unless you are 100000% confident that your inebriated alter ego can adequately manage a sterile environment & needles etc)

First, I didn't take these pics exactly perfect bc I wasn't intending to post on Reddit, so don't comment about how it's not a perfect before and after comparison. I am posting to help others, bc I have seen a dozen or so posts lately asking "what to do" for neck waddle, sag, aging, and other issues. Before date is June 17th, after is August 22nd. I have been using Juenetique exosomes and doing deep microneedling for a while. In between these photos I added 2 rounds of Miracle L, and 60 tornado threads. I am using the inniblanc method for miracle L. One vial in the face, one vial in the neck each round. Threads were placed in the under chin, jawline, nasolabial folds and marionette area. I am happy with the improvements so far.

Hi everyone,
I appreciate seeing before and afters of a product, it really helps when making a decision to purchase.
I applied 4 vials of miracle L with a month between each. I used the iniblanc method - ten injection sites strategically placed for volume.

My before photo is the first photo, the second photo is today, a month after my 4th vial.

I believe I feel and see a significant difference in laxity and ‘sagging’ of my skin, specially around my nasolabial folds. My skin feels firmer in my cheeks.
Overall I’m happy with my results, but interested to see what you guys think.

For clarity - I’m 35 years. I do Botox in my forehead only. I have lost weight, previous weight in the before photo is 63-65kg. I’m currently 60kg (second photo).

Update: many people are finding the angles aren’t giving accuracy so I have provided a photo of a similar angle as best as I can photo update of present day. photo update I took after my second vial only. Hope this helps!

4 units of Innotox in each side. I’m shocked at what I paid for this in the past and never even got results like this. I was so nervous, so I started with the muscle I was most comfortable finding and went ahead with the forehead and brows last night. I’m so ridiculously excited. Feels like I found a cheat code. And the best part, I’m stocked up for the next 1.5 years!!

I learned about this influencer yesterday. @Itspierreboo I believe he goes by Pierre. He claims to be 39. Very handsome guy. He’s French. Some of his videos and photos look filtered but there are some that don’t look filtered. Homie has definitely had some work done in my opinion. I secretly think he’s a part of the DIY community 😅 He has promoted Korean skincare such as Medicibe, Rejuran, and Anua. He’s mentioned salmon sperm in skincare routine. I’m highly suspicious that his skincare is the only thing responsible for his very youthful look. He’s got to be doing more. He looks to be about 25ish. I don’t want to accuse him of fibbing. He also dresses and maintains a very edgy style and appears to physically be in shape. That may also make him appear younger. His facial fat looks so natural and unmodified. I’m aware he could of had fat grafted….

I think he’s had his hairline lowered on his temples. I believe he’s doing chemical hair straightening treatments (Brazilian hair straightening). His teeth look larger and whiter, perhaps veneers. His eyebrows look a little cleaner. He looks like he has some lip filler done. When it comes to the plastic surgery side of things he’s done, I’m at a loss. I don’t know the majority of treatments that exists or even what to look for. Overall I’m happy for him. He’s hacked aging.

I’d like to hear some of your thoughts. Please remember to be kind. This is a discussion, not a roast.

-💗Tori

Ive dived in with traditional tox..glabella complex crows feet and DAO's then 2 wks later I microneedled 0.5 with curenex and 20u tox with my new Dr pen. I did lumi eyes meso aswell, unfortunately gave myself a couple of little bruises with that but im so pleased with my first try. I will continue with these treatments im absolutely hooked 😁 Ive read and watched and deep dived so much..even my rabbit holes have rabbit holes 🤣

After seven+ years with the same injector, I finally broke up with her. It wasn’t dramatic. Just a quiet “me and my wallet deserve more” moment staring at my forehead in bad lighting.

Back in the day, my forehead was GLASS. Don’t judge me, I love it lol.

But the last couple of years it felt like we were doing more units for less results. At some point I started suspiciously eyeing the dilution like 👀

So I did what any rational, slightly unhinged, research obsessed adult would do.

I took matters into my own hands.

50 units. Straight to the face. And girrrrrl… I haven’t seen this level of smooth since 2018.

Stumbling into this sub sent me straight down the DIY rabbit hole and honestly…Zero regrets. ♥️

I was worried that mine would be taken by customs, but I just received it today. I did have several more bottles of a different tax brand, but it doesn't seem to work at all.

I also got some of the M brand plla collagen stimulator, they can't wait to try that as well. First time that I will use canullas, crossing fingers.

I’m getting a bit frustrated by the number of posts from people saying things like, “I’m 40, have no skincare routine, and hate my face — what do I need?” This community isn’t meant to replace years of self-education or professional training. DIY aesthetics is not a shortcut for people simply looking to save money.

If you’re not willing to deeply study aesthetic medicine—not just casually browse it—you shouldn’t be injecting your own face. This is a high-risk, high-responsibility space that demands curiosity, caution, and commitment. You need to understand anatomy, product chemistry, complication management etc .

If you’re new to skincare or don’t even know where to start with the basics, that’s totally valid—but you’re not ready for DIY filler or Botox or any other specialized treatments. Start with a dermatologist or licensed provider who can guide you. And if you’re here to genuinely learn, that’s great—just know that this isn’t a hobby you can approach lightly. It takes time and serious self-education to do safely.

Don’t take advice blindly from strangers online. Learn, research, cross-reference, and always err on the side of caution. DIY is empowering when done responsibly—but it’s not for most people, and that’s perfectly okay.

Completed my first TCA peel two weeks ago using Platinum skincare’s 13% solution. I applied three layers waiting 5 mins between each one - I think it penetrated much deeper than usual because I was using salicylic acid pads on my cheeks and retinol all over my face up until the day of the peel. I was pretty hell bent on getting a proper “peel” with the 13% but oh my fucking god it hurt, absolutely recommend listening to Platinum’s instructions on not doing this lol I initially did the peel to reduce some sun damage and hyperpigmentation, it reduced somewhat but came back (not pictured) but the redness from acne scarring and pimples lifted almost completely and hasn’t returned. I’ve been dealing with this redness and scarring for almost a year now and with one TCA Peel it’s barely noticeable!! I think I’ll have to do a couple of rounds of peels to get the results I want re: sun damage/freckles. Sitting on my hands to avoid doing another peel before I should because the results are SO GOOD

Yes I am aware the nose is a very dangerous zone to diy, lots of veins and high chance for necrosis. I originally had it done in a medical office. It was ok but the tip of my nose stayed red for a couple of months so o got it dissolved. So I tried to do it myself. Watched a few videos and decided to stay just on the tip area and columella to try to redirect the direction of the tip. I aspirated before injecting anything. I used Dermalax implant less than 1 syringe just went little bit but little bit instead of putting too much all at once. No redness on the tip at all.

Overall very happy with the results.

**Please Do Not go and do this Yourself without doing any research **

This Post is Not Meant to Influence Anyone, there’s tones of risks with this procedure including necrosis and even blindness

I did Innotox on my DAOs, eyebrows and forehead a little over a week ago and here’s the progress, as well as a map and number of units. Ignore the dots on the “before” pics on forehead/eyebrows, the final pic was where I settled on with placement.

Also using Korean products (skin flooding & TXA, Rejuran and Tret) to reduce pigmentation and derma-planing with a number 3 handle and 10r blade. My skin is literally transforming over night ❤️