I spent my afternoon getting Botox-ed today. (Can you make Botox into a verb? Oh, well. Looks like I just did.)
You read correctly - Botox. To save you the trouble of scrolling down, yes, I'm only 24. So am I just getting an early start?
I wish.
About 8 weeks ago I had a little surgery. Long story short, I had a tumor on my neck. It was benign, but it was growing, so out it had to come, leaving me with a sweet scar (like, a pirate swashbuckling kind of scar. I look like I got slashed. :) ), a paralyzed vocal cord (read: permanent laryngitis), and something called First Bite Syndrome.
Save yourself the Google search. I've spent hours looking it up, and there's really nothing to find. It's not even on WebMD. What kind of syndrome is that???
Basically, it hurts when I eat. Or drink. Or brush my teeth. Or cough...you get the picture. When I talked to my doctor about it, he had one suggestion for how to fix it - Botox. Today was my second injection, and, honestly? I think it works. Apparently it was originally used to control muscle spasms and treat pain before the Ladies Who Lunch started having their Botox and Bagels parties and using it to erase any sign of aging from their faces.
Curious about it?
It actually isn't that bad. I was surprised. They put on a numbing cream first and the needle is TINY. The whole process takes less than five minutes, and I don't have any soreness or bruising or anything afterward.
Assuming this actually works, I'll be hitting the needle every three months or so for the rest of my life. There is no way I will EVER find a wrinkle on my left jaw line. :)
After discovering that the process is much less intense than I had thought, I'm now looking into the future. Would I use it to prevent wrinkles? Would you??? I'm curious to hear what you think.
Happy Thursday!
Elle
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You poor thing! I'm so sorry you had a tumor, but thank God it was benign.
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely do botox. I'm almost 30, and I'm already starting to see the first lines setting in on my face. I'd seriously consider it in a few years.
Hi Elle! I'm visiting from New Friend Fridays at THE GIRL CREATIVE and I'm your newest follower. I am looking forward to getting to know you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that your tumor was benign and hoping that you have found a treatment that will allow you to carry on without pain.
Bonus if it takes care of your pain and you're wrinkle free. :0)
I would totally do botox, I think, if the finances allowed. I sure could use some but I'm quite a bit older than you. Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend! Candace~♥
Awww I'm sorry that you had a tumor (but thats great it was benign) and sorry that you have the first bite syndrome. that is kind of funny that no one knows what it is though! Honestly I don't know if I'd try botox. I've heard good things and bad. Its very interesting to read about your experience with it though, especially because your getting it for something other than cosmetic, its just a plus now that you'll never get wrinkles! lol. If I did get it I think I would get it on my lips, I like that angelina jolie look with the big lips! Have a great weekend:) I'm following you right back!
ReplyDeleteHello! I am a new follower from New Friend Friday, so glad to have found your blog.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are OK and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Eloise
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I enjoyed looking through your posts.
I love your Father's Day post. I lost my dad a few years ago and totally understand how you feel. Sorry!
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Hi Elle...saw you over on Jen's blog!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the botox is making you feel better. I'm kind of embarrassed to say I would definately do botox if it was in my budget! Just a little. I lost some weight this year and I have a very deep (squinting) line on my forehead....looks like a war wound! I would love for that to go away!
Following you back - thanks for stopping by and visiting...I don't think I could do botox...needles bug me too much! Tummy tuck, I could do that, at least I'm asleep for that, but needles are not for me...glad you are doing better....sorry about the dog bowl idea ;)
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