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My First Botox Experience - I LOVE IT!

I went to my beautiful, Russian collagen nurse, Irene Komsky in Lafayette, California, to get Botox for the first time. I had heard nothing but raves reviews by my good friend Francesca. Yippee!! It was my turn! I wanted a little collagen as well over my already existing Gore-Tex and Perlane inflated lips for a special event for the site (Boobapalooza Viva Las Vegas).

I wanted the glabella area (between my brows) injected since I started noticing a faint line forming when I frowned, was in the sun or yelled at my boyfriend, Marc. I simply could not have that! I want to still look good and be able to yell at the same time for goodness' sake! So away we went!

Irene thought perhaps we should start off with 20 units for this particular area. My treatment consisted of 5 injections. It actually hurt more than I thought it would. I has just gotten 1 cc of collagen in my lips so I thought for sure Botox would be easier since the needle is so tiny.

It actually hurt a little bit more than the collagen. But not as much as the Perlane I had gotten the week before. In my opinion, Botox injections feels more like applied pressure, like someone stepping on your forehead when it gets injected. But under the skin, it is hard to explain.

I had been told by other patients to be prepared for little tiny popping noises. I never heard one sound at all. Irene was quiet gentle and her voice very calming. It seemed to be over before I know it!

Irene told me not to lie down or bed over for at least 3 - 4 hours and to refrain from exercising for this period as well. I told her I had to do Tae Bo that night so she said make sure I wait at least 3 hours. She also told me that I may not see the effects until 2 to 3 days from now. I had heard this very same thing on the YTF! message board. I went away with barely any noticeable pin pricks.

2 Days Later! It Works! I LOVE It!
We were leaving for Vegas in less than a day. I was so happy with the Botox, it was SO WEIRD! I mean I was for sure trying to make the facial expressions -- on purpose. But it wasn't happening. I could feel myself doing it but visibly, nada. It was too cool. Now I could yell all I wanted and be wrinkle free! Now, I know why this stuff is all the rage! Marc kept laughing when he told me to try and frown -- he could see the rest of my face move somewhat but my glabella was out of action!

Botox: Don't Leave Home With Out It!
A couple of days later in Vegas - Botox prevailed. The reason I say this is because we left Las Vegas on probably THE sunniest and hottest day of the year. I had lost my sunglass. For many hours I was on the Interstate driving in the car squinting just so that I could see. Lo and behold I look in the passenger side mirror and not ONE line could be seen. I was squinting my eyebrows off, too! Long Live BOTOX®!

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