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kittycat1 Nov 15th 2010 4:12 pm

Botox or not to Botox
 
Im not quite ready for it just yet, welll actually I could do with a bit of ironing out, however I like a few lines. My granny who has been an inspiration to me has got a face like a prune and has done since I can remember and as she says every line has a story and she has some cracking stories. SO do I want to be smooth forheaded unable to show any expression in my face or do I grow old gracefully?

caprice below looks to have been to see the doctor

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...owing-age.html

So would have have a bit of help or full on surgery? and if so what would you have done? No penis extensions please Ethos ;).

And I am sure we can all remember the bride of Wildenstein; WARNING Not for the feint hearted!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...ldenstein.html

commander Nov 15th 2010 5:06 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 
nope.

its for insecure people.

Alexa Nov 15th 2010 5:46 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 8983362)
Im not quite ready for it just yet, welll actually I could do with a bit of ironing out, however I like a few lines. My granny who has been an inspiration to me has got a face like a prune and has done since I can remember and as she says every line has a story and she has some cracking stories. SO do I want to be smooth forheaded unable to show any expression in my face or do I grow old gracefully?

caprice below looks to have been to see the doctor

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...owing-age.html

So would have have a bit of help or full on surgery? and if so what would you have done? No penis extensions please Ethos ;).

And I am sure we can all remember the bride of Wildenstein; WARNING Not for the feint hearted!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...ldenstein.html

Hmm, depends entirely on the kind of image you want to give people...."I don't care if I look wrinkly,although I know I don't have to"
or
"Yup, I actually AM xx years of age...and yes, I know I don't look like it"...which seems to be the thing to do these days...;)

If you do go for botox, don't overdo it, a completely smooth forehead and a slack jaw just don't go together.
And having your eyebrows in your hairline...as in full on face lift...IMHO a big NO.

And no matter how much you spend on face cream etc. , nothing beats a bit of botox. :)
And you feel better when you look in the mirror in the morning.
And I don't think it has to do with insecurity, just with making life a little easier.

commander Nov 15th 2010 5:48 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 8983537)
just with making life a little easier.

how does less wrinkles make life easier?

Alexa Nov 15th 2010 5:55 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 8983540)
how does less wrinkles make life easier?

Simple, you don't need to think about them.

commander Nov 15th 2010 5:58 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 8983550)
Simple, you don't need to think about them.

i get it, but why would it bother you unless you are insecure? you are what you are after all.

Alexa Nov 15th 2010 6:02 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 8983560)
i get it, but why would it bother you unless you are insecure? you are what you are after all.

No, not necessarily insecure, but possibly a little vain.
And why not use the help that's available?
I am pretty sure our grandmothers would have if it was available then.

Alexa Nov 15th 2010 6:03 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 
Plus "you are what you are " is well and good. But, you don't have to be what you are anymore...you can be what you want. Your choice.

commander Nov 15th 2010 6:05 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 8983570)
Plus "you are what you are " is well and good. But, you don't have to be what you are anymore...you can be what you want. Your choice.

spoken like an image consultant:D

i get your point.

Hello.Kitty Nov 15th 2010 6:59 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 8983570)
Plus "you are what you are " is well and good. But, you don't have to be what you are anymore...you can be what you want. Your choice.

but I'd want to remain what I am... and like it.

I think if you can grow old gracefully, then it's a good thing to do. I'm not sure I'd want to turn heads when I'm 70... unless I could swipe at them with my brolly. Hmm...

hnd Nov 15th 2010 8:13 pm

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 
No botox for me ... the lines on my face are a map of my life and, anyway, I don't have wrinkles - I have laughter lines :thumbup:

Blue Cat Nov 16th 2010 5:24 am

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 
not for me, what's the point in having a facing of a 30 year old and a neck of a 50 year old? your hands always give it away anyway :p

Bahtatboy Nov 16th 2010 5:27 am

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 
I really don't get this botox things. Christ, injecting toxin into your body.

**takes a draw on his Marlboro and a sip of his Jack***

MataHari Nov 16th 2010 5:40 am

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 
not to botox...

Alexa Nov 16th 2010 11:47 am

Re: Botox or not to Botox
 

Originally Posted by Hello.Kitty (Post 8983679)
but I'd want to remain what I am... and like it.

I think if you can grow old gracefully, then it's a good thing to do. I'm not sure I'd want to turn heads when I'm 70... unless I could swipe at them with my brolly. Hmm...

Oh no, not when you are 70, but how about when you are in your 40's - 50's?
And growing old gracefully...why does that have to involve deep wrinkles? I can't see much grace in those.
See, the way I look at it, everything in balance is the thing to do.
But as I said, it all depends on what you think it right for you. :)


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