Botox for Beginners: Let My Mistakes Guide You

[@TXoilrises]

I couldn’t WAIT to see this post. Thank you! I didn’t start Botox until I was 54-I didn’t want to inject botulism into my face! But, I just got sick of looking ‘angry’ all the time so I took the plunge. Admittedly, I waited too late. The trench has softened but it will never go away. I like looking my age but I DON’T like having an angry facial expression.

[@marilynlarson9781]

I love your videos. You are so real and honest. This is a great video. Your confidence and especially your honesty are amazing. Thank you.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you so much!!

[@EllenMRangel-ew8de]

Love your advice. I'm saving the video and showing it with to my aesthetician so she knows what to do and what not to do. This will be my first time experience with botox.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Keep us posted❤

[@jennicrow2946]

I do love to do the platysmal bands in the neck - it makes a big difference 👍🏻

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I hear it does! ❤

[@jennifermoss8684]

I love that you talked about this! I don’t do anything like this to myself because I wasn’t clear on what it does to you. Thank you for the education - if I ever take that plunge I will let you know! ❤

[@marilynlarson9781]

Me too! I’m afraid to do anything in case it gets botched up!!

[@jennifermoss8684]

@@marilynlarson9781 it can be scary when you don’t know what to expect!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You are so welcome! i’m glad this helped, its really for women like you who never have done it OR ones who walked away from it because it wasnt flattering ❤

[@mariamartides2580]

So trueful I tried these things about ten years ago and I hated on me especially in photos I looked so unreal great video as usual love you millions love Maria from Cyprus ❤❤❤xxxx

[@pattizeman1840]

A big NO to lip flips!!! You described it perfectly.

[@compactbeauty]

You're the best, Michelle! I love your honesty and transparency. You look soft, natural and beautiful.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you so much!❤

[@luze.spitzer9321]

Thx so much for the education! Im going to turn 56 and looking into injection for my 11's. This helps, your so real and i love that.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You are so welcome!

[@kathystclair9485]

I started at 56 having my 11s botoxed. I am 67 now. It has worked great for me, because I stay conservative. Like ahe said just have the triangle area done. Through these years I have not been able to have the same injector. Once I had it done across the top of the eyebrow and when I smiled I did not look like myself at all. Hated it and was glad when it wore off. I know go to a dentist, believe it or not and he has been the best. He's never caused me to bruise nor does he push anything else on me to do. He very well trained in this along with his dentistry. It's best to look at reviews or if you hear from woemrd of mouth of someone who knows what they are doing. I might add, in the past 10 or 11 years, it has allowed me to be less expressive in that are and also my forehead. Best of luck if you go for it. I have no regrets.

[@sairralax8215]

Love the blonde hair

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks ❤

[@leannebeil1529]

You are STUNNING as a blonde!! ❤

[@Stephaniepephani]

You have helped me a lot with skincare. Thank you for what you do!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You are so welcome!

[@sandycross3871]

What a great video! I have not had the best luck with botox, but at 54 I'm liking the idea of the soft approach that you discuss. I am also in Nashville (actually Brentwood), would you be comfortable sharing your injectors information. Thanks!

[@monicapatton1405]

Would you be willing to do a video on the silicone patches, how to used them-if you put skin care under them etc. I have some and haven’t used them because I’m not sure how. 😅

[@pennytaylor9693]

Helpful

[@RebeccaMurphy-xj7yx]

Love this video!! I'm 42 and haven't had any injections yet, but I am very interested in starting. You are so knowledgeable and this video is a great help 😊 Thank you, Michelle!! You're beautiful ❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks for being here ❤

[@DeborahBaxley-w3k]

Great video! I do exactly what you do and love it! Dysport in only that area. It's under $200 every 2 to 3 months. Can you please do a video on what you did during the time of the first photo to second photo with skin care and peels! What a difference! You look amazing ! I know it's your year of Peels! Can you talk about that soon unless I missed a recent video... thanks a bunch!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Sure, I’ll do a big peels video in December because Ill need 10 days downtime but Ive done a mandelic peel video here back in spring ❤

[@shopgirl5283]

@@maturemakeupmasterclass can't wait to learn about peels!

[@ChrissyGrace2611]

She did have a facelift. You can see her journey with that on her videos.

[@crystalhillman9084]

How often do you do a chemical peel at home

[@Steph18844]

Ok. So, I asked someone here, who said they use filler on their lip lines what they used and got no answer. Can those who use filler for lip lines share which one they use? Thanks!

[@KristinaHamilton-s2z]

Very informative! Even if I never choose to get Botox I love learning. 😊.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

It helps to be informed ❤

[@crystalhillman9084]

I lived in Charlotte also

[@midlifemom5829]

So very helpful! Thank u!🙏

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You're so welcome!

[@anni1937]

Totally agree about the lip flip. Did it once, because I have lost lip volume. My daughter said I looked like Daffy Duck! Thanks Michelle😊

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Love it!!

[@lisacampagna5972]

Great viedo, very informative! Thank you for sharing with us what you did, to get rid of the 11's and the forehead wrinkles.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You are so welcome!

[@CatherineKarpman]

Thanks, Michelle. Your skincare suggestions have made my skin bouncier and minimized the elevens on my face. I'm 56, and my husband has noticed a difference. I get compliments on my skin, and yesterday, two women in their 40s said I looked much younger. I don't have the courage to do Botox, but I can see the difference it has made for you and I appreciate your explanation. 🙏❤️

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

What a testimony!!!! 🎉

[@seriouslea73]

Thank you so much for this info! I've had botox twice. The first time, my brows were SO heavy. Every time I looked up, I could see my brows/lids! I didn't go back until a year later. This last time she went lighter, but it still changed the shape of my brows. I felt like an angry bird character! Thanks to this video, I'll know what to ask for next time. Also, may I ask what you use to exfoliate? I feel like I have my skincare down except for that piece.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I love Sonia Roselli Sexapeel in the morning OR Paula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Liquid Exfoliant ❤

[@mollywhitman5219]

Thanks for the info! Gonna give it a try. Any suggestions on how to find a good injector? And I always look like im frowning. Not sure how to handle that area. Also what do you think about using castor oil as face moisturizer?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I hate castor oil, I cant do the smell or the stickiness and it makes me eyes itch like crazy. Im not a fan ❤of

[@mollywhitman5219]

@@maturemakeupmasterclass thanks!

[@shannonwhite7605]

I saved this video to take with me to my esthetician... THANK YOU so much for educating us all!!🩷🤗👏🏻 I agree with everything you said, Michelle. I listened to a video you did a while back, so when I went back for my yearly Botox/Filler, I explained to my esthetician that the Dysport she was placing above my eyebrows was causing my eyes to be more hooded... so I told her what you had suggested about only putting it in the triangle of my "11's" and I was much happier. I think I also need it above my forehead (in the frontalis area) at my hair line to lift my brow area... I've learned so much from your videos... 🥰❤️👑💐

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Wonderful news! Thanks for telling me❤

[@anitab2398]

Would you do a video on skin care. Thank you

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

My pleasure ❤

[@marinascannapieco4337]

Great video Michelle !

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you!!

[@joycolli2023]

My CHELLE❤❤ you are beautiful no matter WHAT!! My gorgeous friend!! In my opinion, you basically look the same but your skin says it all to me! You have taught me so MANY things I wasn’t doing for my now 74 yr old skin!! I can’t do the sun but I’m religious with my skincare and SUNSCREEN!! You stay beautiful with that bouncy skin and like you, I want to look like a glazed donut😂😂😂!! I don’t believe in Botox but I have used Trentinoin since it came on the market and I have some fine lines around my eyes and beside my mouth but I take care of those with Solawave and massage!! THANK YOUUU for being the BEAUTIFUL, SMART, FUNNY, and LOVING FRIEND WHOM I TREASURE MOST DEEPLY!! I love you Chelle❤❤❤🥹🙏🙋‍♀️😘

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You have beautiful skin ❤ thanks Joyce

[@loripasienza4944]

Great info!!! Thanks so much! Will Botox/ Dysport help a horizontal line at the bridge of the nose? Thanks!

[@biner59]

Yes...that is what the middle injection deals with.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes. Immediately it will start decreasing and over a year or two the line will be so shallow. You’ll barely notice it.

[@janagibson3167]

Can you tell us more about the lip flip? I have major lines above and below my lips as an ex smoker and I am sick of them ruining the rest of my face

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

It flattens the muscles around your mouth which does smooth out lines a bit. I say try it once, some women love it but I can always spot it a mile away because they cant form words and theyre area between nose and mouth is flattened.

[@cindysharp4466]

If you get just a couple of units on the top lip on each side it will soften the lines and not affect your speech. Too much can make it hard to hold liquids in your mouth or drink through a straw. I get 4 units total and it’s the perfect amount.

[@lauriemacpherson9600]

Good info, thank you!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Inquisitive3131]

Great video, Michelle! I have to ask you. What's wrong with your eye? Are you okay? I hope all is well.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you for asking. I got a burst blood vessel last week, my inner eye was red/purple for days and is lightening to red/pink and today its quite yellow. It takes 1-2 weeks to heal but the show must go on

[@melissawoods610]

Also remember if you freeze around the eye, those muscles eventually atrophy so you’re causing some drooping of the eye tissue. I did around the eye and it seemed my eye dropped down at the outer corners. And I had that trench look as well. Same experience as u with lip flip as well. I ONLY do between brows (glabellar?) now.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks for pitching in. Its an important topic ❤

[@valtomaso976]

I recently just got Botox and she went easy on me and then I went back in two weeks and needed more in my 11’s. I have a deep set line on my forehead and wanted that done too. I honesty feel like it brought my brows down. They feel heavy. So I won’t do the middle of my forehead again. I may do by the hair line like you to give that subtle lift.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

We have to be our own guinea pigs ❤

[@mauritaedwards8917]

At 59, I've been getting BOTOX for my MIGRAINES. The benefits of getting 46 injections around my head, back of my neck and shoulders with the 11's area and upper forehead, my forehead wrinkles are almost non-existent. I do drill down on skincare, no sun, PLENTY OF SPF always, and lots of water. I miss your blonde hair after seeing these pictures.

[@jennifermoss8684]

@@mauritaedwards8917 does botox help with migraines Maurita? I don’t get them as often as I used to, so i probably couldn’t justify it.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I’ll go lighter as more gray grows in while staying strawberry or honey ❤

[@bethrivka68]

Botox did help my migraines tremendously, but my eyebrows did droop. If I get it again for cosmetic purposes I’m going to try these suggestions.

[@jennifermoss8684]

@@bethrivka68 thank you!

[@mauritaedwards8917]

@bethrivka68 The BOTOX does decrease the severity of the pain. They still come but not the sharpe pain as much. My head, neck, and shoulders still hurt.

[@JB11334]

How many shots did you do at the top of the forehead?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Not sure, possibly two on each side

[@JB11334]

@@maturemakeupmasterclassthank you!!

[@tuesdayheck457]

I'm never going to do any injections. I'm 56 n I see the aging process. I eat right n exercise n use sunscreen. Enough said.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Some women dont need it, I meet them daily. i grew up in the sun and am super expressive so I want them for smoother skin. Also, in the before picture where I am dry and have deep lines, I was actually a health coach and at the pinnacle of health eating, very clean and exercising with weight training, so how you eat an exercise doesn’t always reflect the aging on your face.

[@tuesdayheck457]

That is so true. I'm mainly concerned about the long term effects of injection when I'm elderly. God willing. I really enjoy your content. Your haircolor looks so gorgeous. Sending love n hugs from Cumberland Gap, Tn.

[@Steph18844]

I have "smoker lines" from chewing on my lips for years. (never smoked) I don't care about any other wrinkles at 68 except for those. I just ordered an at-home IPL and although I know it isn't as strong as a spa IPL, do you think it will help? I was told to get a lip flip but now what you shared has made me second guess. But I really want to get rid of the "smoker lines"! I also do use Retin A 0.1%

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

IPL is more the sunspots but let us all know if you notice a difference. The only thing that minimizes my fine lines is a little lip filler. The lip flip wont help much

[@melissawoods610]

Ugh a lip flip only resulted in elongating the space between my nose and lips because it relaxed those muscles Not a good look.

[@monicapatton1405]

I use filler for mine. I don’t do filler other than that. She puts some into the lines around the mouth and what’s left a tiny bit into the lips so they are even (one side is lower) and more hydrated looking. I love it. I do it once every year or so and it makes all the difference.

[@Steph18844]

@@monicapatton1405 Can you share with me what filler you use?

[@Steph18844]

@@monicapatton1405 Can you share what filler you use?

[@GraceStephens-vy7ff]

Can you do a video on how you have diminished yr forehead lines and got bouncy skin? Thank you

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Sure but go check out my recent essence video

[@cindywright14]

Ok I’m 50 years old and got three lines instead of two on my 11s just like you have OK so she only puts three injections there correct? I have got to start doing this. Thank you so much for your help.

[@cindywright14]

How many injections do you get in the top of your forehead?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

@@cindywright14 Im not sure at the top, maybe 2 and 2, but yes, between the brows I just do 3-4 spots

[@cindywright14]

@@maturemakeupmasterclass thank you so much. If you know anybody in the Cincinnati Ohio area that has a good reputation for Botox please please let me know.

[@biner59]

The three point technique is called the C pattern ...developed by the famous anatomist Dr. Cotofana

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Awesome! Thank you! I wish more injectors followed suit

[@MadreY1871]

I live just south of charlotte. Can you share Courtney’s business info? I am in my 50s never done botox/dysport. Would love to try it but also very nervous. Courtney sounds like someone who is caring and knowledgeable. 😊

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

She’s amazing. Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte. Tell them I said Hi. I miss them ❤

[@MadreY1871]

@@maturemakeupmasterclass thank you so much!

[@apriljohnson8650]

😂I had the 111 as well! About how much do you get on top of the forehead? Thank you for doing this video .

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I dont ask the amount, I just let her decide but its not much, the 11s and top of forehead is under $250

[@ChrissyGrace2611]

I actually noticed your mouth and what it did. I never touch anything except for the very top of the forehead.

[@ChrissyGrace2611]

To be fair…..You should disclose that you had a facelift last year as women will think skin care and botox alone will give you these results.

[@SusanneGehrig]

Without you do look much prettier!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you! Im still figuring it all out ❤

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

That area between the eyebrows is exactly where I’ve had Botox done. I’ve had the brow lift and thought it looked weird.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

If it looks weird, stay away from it. Everyone’s face is so different ❤

[@justme8837]

I did a lip flip once, one, it hurts and two, it made my smile feel/look weird.l I love have the elevens done

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yep! I HATED the lip flip. Good thing is because we use our mouth so much. It does wear off much quicker than the rest of the face, but I was still stuck with an ugly smile for 8 to 10 weeks.