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Great Genes! (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
I was so glad to find this old, but most useful review of yours! I have always thought that your picture was lovely, and just assumed that you inherited Moppsy's good looks and genes. :)
I don't mind my lines between the eyebrows. It is the nose to mouth lines that are driving me crazy!
I'm thinking about it.
My best,
Deborah~
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Mar 24 '03
7:05 pm PST
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I'm sure I could find the $400 (Reply to this comment)
by remnjava
somewhere. I'm now "officially over the hill." When I looked at my face with my reading glasses on the other day, YIKES! I'm aging just the way my mom did. It ain't a pretty sight!
Something to consider.
Carol
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Jan 24 '03
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hmmm (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
I'm looking for a fountain of youth...That would be the perfect answer!!
Botox does sound interesting at least the way you describe it..Who knows maybe one day I'd get the courage to pursue it,but like Az, travel makes me happy and that makes me feel young...maybe even makes me look younger..LOL
Great review as usual
Thanks
Barbara
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Jan 23 '03
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Re: Well at 48 I had a face (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
I haven't tried collagen, but it's certainly something I would consider. I heard about a new product that's supposed to be even better than collagen called "Artecol," but haven't heard of it being available around here. We're lucky to have technology on our side. I hope that one day, we will have drive-through face lifts!
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Jan 23 '03
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Well at 48 I had a face (Reply to this comment)
by jo.com
lift. I don't need to look 25 again, but I agree..staying at 45 would be nice. I have never tried Botox, though I had collagen injections before the lift. I just wish Botox was more permanent. Even once every 6 months. Thanks for the review. jo
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Jan 23 '03
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Re: but ... ? (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
I agree, too much plastic surgery makes people look pretty strange. I'm happy with everything I was born with and it's doubtful that I'll ever feel the need for any permanent alterations. But Botox is a temporary measure, and no bravery is required, as I said in my review. Getting novocaine from the dentist is torture by comparison, and even that's not all bad. My goal is to be a good looking old lady -- not to look like Cher or Joan Rivers.
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Jan 23 '03
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but ... ? (Reply to this comment)
by hollynz
You have written a very informative review about the merits of Botox as opposed to cosmetic surgery but I wonder why people have to worry so much about aging in the first place.
I am aware with the obsession with youth that is rampant in the USA, here in New Zealand we are slightly more relaxed about aging naturally.
Sure, the Botox and cosmetic surgery clinics are doing good trade over here but the overall feeling of our culture is that an aging face is something to celebrate, not be fearful of.
I find it quite disturbing seeing the likes of Cher, Joan Rivers and a host of other older women looking like 30 year olds.
There is no doubt they are absolutely drop dead gorgeous but as they age, they tend to look more and more freakish.
Some patients of Botox are actually starting to resemble embalmed corpses ~ it is scary.
I'm sure when they look in the mirror they see a lovely youthful face gazing back at them, what they don't see is the whole picture. When they talk their faces have no expressions, it's like a blank canvas.
At 43 years old, I am comfortable with the few laughter/smile lines around my eyes, the deep frown/squint line between my eyes and hopefully, will not feel a need to turn to botox in the years to come.
I don't know how you can cope with the injections anyway, you must be pretty brave.
Good luck and I hope it's not too painful.
:)Christine
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Jan 22 '03
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Re: I have been considering botox (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
Bonnie, thanks --this could be a good way to stretch out the visits to the doc -- I'll check it out!
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Jan 22 '03
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Re: Most excellent review (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
Thanks, Kristina! I looked all over for a category for Botox, but had to dig through the archives of my old stuff to find a category for this review -- maybe some women don't want to tell they had Botox, but it's no biggie for me.
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Jan 22 '03
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Most excellent review (Reply to this comment)
by kristinafh
Ms. Hooter - I can't believe that we don't talk more about this in the beauty area!
Kristina :)
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Jan 22 '03
1:08 pm PST
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I have been considering botox (Reply to this comment)
by bonniesayers
And just learned of a cream that I will try first and see how it works. Because of my eczema and my face break outs I am not sure what the heat lamp and pricking on my face will result with.
I had thought I developed Rosacea but the derm said no. I joined a list for Rosacea and have learned a lot though.
The cream is here:
http://www.ddfskin.com/Pages/productPage.aspx?productId=120
Faux-Tox™ (Also known as Wrinkle-Relax™) Key Ingredients
Argireline
Magnesium ascorbyl (collagen builder)
Hyaluronate
Shea butter
Faux-Tox™ (Also known as Wrinkle-Relax™)
(Also known as Wrinkle Relax™) A non-toxic, anti-aging peptide chemically combined from naturally derived amino acids. Works in a non-paralytic way through a reduction over time of neurotransmitters that mediate or initiate muscle contractions. Helps prevent fine lines induced by repeated facial movements without loss of natural expression.
It costs about $75 and is to be used twice a day for a month I think.
Once I get it will have to get it added to the site so I can write about it.
After watching a late nite episode of Entertainment Tonight about plastic surgery and Botox I decided to look around. Being in Los Angeles there are lots of choices here.
Thanks for explaining this process and sharing your experience. Good to know of positive results.
Bonnie - turning 43 in a couple of months!
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Jan 22 '03
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Re: This was very well written and answered all my (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
Glad it helped, and happy travels, Gorgeous!
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Jan 22 '03
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This was very well written and answered all my (Reply to this comment)
by azielinski
questions. I still don't like the idea of this - for me. (I would rather spend the money on travel, which makes me very happy, which improves my already stunning beauty;)).
Well done!!
az
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Jan 22 '03
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Re: Thanks for sharing (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
Glad I could be helpful! When you use Botox in your 20s, you can actually help prevent some lines you might have been headed for in your 40s -- it's certainly not going to hurt you and maybe a couple of times a year would be enough for you at your age.
But Botox does help people of EVERY age -- no matter how old you are, it can take off 10 years.
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Jan 22 '03
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Re: ... military grade neurotoxins ... (Reply to this comment)
by MsHooterville
I'm 46, and my picture is about seven years old. I still look pretty much the same - at least POST BOTOX, haha! I loved that Twilight Zone episode!
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Jan 22 '03
11:40 am PST
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... military grade neurotoxins ... (Reply to this comment)
by fountain-head
Good One ! And an excellent review! And ... your photo says ... you're a hottie! ... 40 ? really ?
My memory can't help but wander back to (I think it was) an old Twilight Zone episode ... wherein a similar "fountain-of-youth" serum was discovered ... BUT ... the "catch" was that you had to keep repeating the treatments - forever - or you reverted back to your former looks ... or even worse !
You provided valuable information about the ongoing maintenance of Botox injections.
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Jan 22 '03
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Thanks for sharing (Reply to this comment)
by daisymae76
your experience about Botox. I would never ever get plastic surgery, but I am interested in Botox already. I'm only 26 but have noticeable frown lines on my forehead already. It's good to know that it can be done safely without any problems.
Thanks!
Christine
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Jan 22 '03
11:10 am PST
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