when your botox does you dirty
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- čas přidán 3. 10. 2023
- getting botox is seen as almost as normal as grabbing a coffee. get it on your lunch break! throw a botox party! 13 years old? so what! inject yourself with botox! but does anyone actually know WHAT they're injecting into their faces? only one of the most poisonous substances known to man, that's what. what are the long term effects? side effects? what's so bad about having facial expressions anyway? kylie jenner went so far with her fillers and botox that she could barely keep her eyes open. kendall jenner is barely recognisable. kim kardashian is so expressionless that aside from her flared nostrils, I can hardly tell what expression she's trying to portray. bella hadid looks more like carla bruni than carla bruni looks like carla bruni. basically - wtf is going on. when is enough, enough? repeat after me folks, botox AINT for everyone, and it certainly ISN'T a requirement.
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ok guys, gimme your thoughts on botox. love it? hate it?
Hate it. Scary to be injecting toxins in my face.
Would never. It is a literal neurotoxin. People can make their own choices but if someone I loved wanted botox I would probably develop second hand anxiety for them.😅
I love how it does reduce wrinkles and what not and how it makes my face look. But I don’t love the thought of it being a toxin and having to pay for something temporary & possibly face side affects… it’s not just natural. It’s really just not worth it. Better to invest in good skincare and age with grace.
I really did LOVE Botox. But, I started asking myself what the heck am I trying to prove? That I’m not aging? Am I doing it for other people?
If no is the answer, then okay that’s good. But for me, it wasn’t.
I never had botox. 😁
I'm happy how I look and it is enough when many people compliment on my smile. Yes I smile most of the time haha, just a happy woman I'm. 😜
It does scare me and I love saving money for traveling. 🤭
Botox, no love no hate but not interested. 😃
IMO, botox is only good for medical reasons like migraine from scalp muscle tension
"I'm not a young person. I'm 27" I used to say this all the time when I was 27. Now I'm 37 and honestly think it's hilarious
Listen, I'm 18 and it just sounds SO jarring. Like, actual mental maturity comes at 25, she was only 2 years older than that!!
I'm 27, and even I had a "Hold up. Can we rewind the tape?" moment.
this is reassuring at 25!
Then at 47 you’ll laugh at your 37 year d self and at 57 you’ll laugh at your 47 year old self! 😂
I started thinking it at 24 lol
Audrey Hepburn was notoriously against any plastic surgery & I remember reading a quote where she said "i EARNED these wrinkles" so that became my philosophy. If i have forehead lines at 20, I've had a surprising life so far, and im glad my face reflects that!
I love this so much
That's a good saying to live by!!
That's good to hear. I love lines on people's faces, but I'm 27 and already have lines in my forehead for a while now. Which I think is kinda early. But never thought to think like you did.. it helps, thanks :)
That's absolutely lovely and so right!❤❤
Anna Magnani, famous Italian actress, would say something quite similar to her make up artist: "don't hide my wrinkles, it took me a lifetime to get them"
this video is so necessary! people have become too obsessed with looks and are willing to overlook very dangerous possible consequences. and to be quite honest, fillers and botox in excess make people look uglier than they would with no work done. aging is a privilege of the living, and we should start wearing our wrinkles with pride! they tell the stories of our lives ❤
Beautifully written
I decided against botox for good (I'm 33 and I've never had it) when I noticed body language experts talking about face lines as a way to express emotions. When certain lines are NOT showing during displays of emotion, then that might be interpreted as deceptive by those watching them. I already worry about being misinterpreted when I speak as it is and I realised that neuromodulators could potentially lead to people thinking I'm lying or being inauthentic. No thanks!
As a therapist and someone who as a pretty expressive face, I won't do Botox it for those exact reasons. I am convince it would interfere with my work, as mirroring emotions (and other type of non-verbal interactions) is so fondamental in establishing and living an intimacy bond....
Yesss. Just came to my mind that it could possibly really affect you when you're trying to make new connections- for example in dating! We don't need anything more that is messing us up our already difficult/sometimes messed up dating culture!! Could be really damaging😬
it’s interesting u say that because whenever there is a person who gets over done botox i get bad vibes from them. i can’t help it but like you said it’s natural. they cannot move and express in a human way so i naturally distrust them and feel weird interacting with them. feels like a robot. again no disrespect or shade to those people i’m sure they don’t even realize 😢
body language experts aren’t a thing anyway, so you’re good! ❤
Thats so insightful honestly. For me i personally feel like i neeeed botox, my face is way too expressive!! 😢😢😢
"I am 27 by the way, Im not a young person" - wow. Just wow.
Lmao I would love to be 27 again just to say this and see other people's reaction 😂
But she obviously is lol
@@cosmicbeauty5682as a 26 yo I'm so happy that someone on the internet doesn't think that anyone over 25 is old
It's crazy, and very un-selfaware.
I'm 31.
I’m one of the few people that think people look weird without lines…it’s just how faces are meant to be🤷🏼♀️
Agreed
I appreciate that. I make a lot of expressions and I’ve noticed a huge smile line from my nose to my lips. I don’t see it in my mom so it’s been pretty insecure about it because I’m only 23
I don’t like my pre jowl lines lol
agreed. adding to the frozen expressions, it's making people look so similar to each other.
I agree! And when I notice someone’s face doesn’t move, it makes me mad lol
this is crazy important!!! thank you so much for taking the time to talk about this
This is the best explanation ive seen thus far regarding problems with botox side effects and botox culture. I worked in a cosmetic derm office for over 5 years and can second this information.
I'm just growing old gracefully....no botox, no fillers. Just a relatively healthy diet, exercise, sleep and plenty of water. 😉
That'll help you look younger than botox or fillers would, promise.
@@mistypedhi appreciate that!
Me too! ❤
And sunscreen too!🥰
@@mistypedhiit could but also genetics play a role.
Oh girl, I have never noticed the bunny nose thing until you pointed it out. That’s one more reason for me to not waste my money on Botox. I love my skin care routine. Retinol, SPF, and all those other wonderful things truly make a huge difference. I look younger now at 34 than I did at 24. I have also quit smoking cigarettes since then and broke up with my toxic ex so I’m sure that’s helping everything as well.
Girl I am the same age as you! I also use loads of skincare and look younger than I did in my twenties!
Bunny nose could be a natural thing for some people. No botox needed.
I’ve always noticed it but never understood how filler and Botox could cause nostrils to do that until now
I actually find the bunny nose kind of cute, but I feel the same way about "crow's feet." I don't know why. I just find some wrinkles cute, I guess. 😄
@@saaga2235yes could be, but when the rest of their face has 0 lines, it is most likely botox. Look at Merideth Duxburry, same thing.
I've never heard anyone else someone explain this topic so well. Thank you for the excellent and very informative video, Stephanie!
Saying “I’m 27, I’m not a young person” literally defeats the point of your video 😢
She said that when she was 27 years old. She is around 35/36 now. She said in another video.
My 18 year old cousin was telling me about all the procedures her friends get, botox, lip fillers, cheek fillers, and I was in shock for the rest of the night. An 18 year old should not be getting botox!!! It's sad.
Aww this is why the 18 year olds look older than 30 year olds now
Your hair is very beautiful...
Holy Shit.
Text her one of Stephanie's videos, just say she's done it and says the risks. Just so you, friends know cause doctors lie, and never tell you all the risk
kyle jenner laughing is so scary omg....
Watching her laugh and talk is so weird. Her face was created for still photos and seeing it in motion gives away just how botched up it is.
She is already deep in Madonna territory. She looks like a lot of things, but unfortunately "young" is not one of them.
All the kardashians look scary without filters. Everybody talks about how Kendall is the best looking but you guys should see her without filters. The jenners are nothing without photoshop
Smiling too. She only looks good for the sexy pout for photos
Lol she really is so weird
thank you for this video ! i love honest conversations like these because the internet can be such a place of make believe.
honestly it's all so confusing to me because i'm terrified of needles and blood, so all of those cosmetic works and surgeries basically terrify me. i also don't want any bad side effect to happen, i don't like how it looks on a day to day basis, i also don't want to erase my heritage because i'm proud of my lineage. But also there are things about my face i just have a hard time with.
so it's all just so confusing
Instant subscribe!!! Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic. It seems people don't realize the severity or the implied possible side effects of such cometic procedures... we see it everywhere, the normalization and glamorazation of botox like it's nothing and honestly makes me a little mad as I believe it perpetuates the idea that geting older (or simply having a few wrincles) isn't beautiful, when there are plenty of things that are about aging and just being "au naturel".
Don’t be afraid of wrinkles. Having bright skin, clear eyes, and a few wrinkles is better than the dead looking mannequin face. Eat healthy and drink your water. That’s how you shine at any age!
Add a good spf daily and enough sleep to that - 100% agree :D
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Yes! Love you Kali ❤
My problem with cosmetic Botox and fillers is the odd movement of the face (like “bunny nose”) in conversations in real life. I’ve also seen friends get odd cheek dimples after lip filler. Im sure it makes you look better for still photography, but it’s a bit weird interacting with people in real life
What is bunny nose??
Edit: just got there. Oh my lord such a cute name for a strange face
@@remiinisc3ok...
I’ve noticed that too. It’s like overlining your lips. It looks great in photos and crazy in real life.
I've seen plenty of Hollywood women with odd movements and scrunched up noses. It's weird
”Bunny nose” isn’t an ”odd movement of the face”. Some people have them naturally
I really admire your honesty stephanie. You empower so many people in a healthy, natural way! Bless you ❤😊
Thank you so much for making these videos. You don't know how much these help me. I feel like esp when I am on Instagram, or CZcams or TikTok or watching celebrities documentaries and so on I start to feel insecure, fear aging and all of these are pushed by these brands and celebs as women empowerment and so on. But in reality I feel like these makes me just chase others, continue to please the masses by doing everything to stay young, stay relevant and so on (and not to mention what you explained how they will promote one beauty standard and then change it and the affect it has on us average people). But when I step away, and get reality check, and see the behind the scenes work by channels like these, and realize how much I don't know. And how much they influence me without me even knowing. So I always appreciate these videos and always think of it whenever aging fear starts to get me
"Im 27 by the way. I'm not a young person. I'm almost 30."
Haha as a 27 year old, I'm guilty of saying this and people laugh😅 I'm sure it's like when a teenager says they're not a kid anymore😂
I’m turning 52 on Saturday. You are young, enjoy every damn second of it. One day before you know, you will e 50! I don’t feel super old and I look late 30s. But 50 is not 27!
It's like when little kids say "when I was younger". haha they're already young. So everyone laughs.
I'm 30 and feel plentiful young :')
I’m 30, it’s really not so bad. Acceptance happens and you quit caring about it. Lol
Enjoyed this video so much.
This video needs to be shown at schools! I just learnt so much!
As a 30 yr old who is beginning to get a few wrinkles, it’s weird and takes getting used to but like Julia Roberts said, I want my face to tell a story. And I also don’t want to inject crazy toxins in me either for a shiny forehead 😂
Shiny forehead! Haha true true!
Yes- the tell-tale sign of Botox for sure imo
julia roberts literally had work done lmfaoo her and her niece did 😂
Natural is so much easier. And prettier. I am going to die with the wrinkles I have earned.
Yes because botox hasn't been villainized enough in the past century
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. We need to be fully aware of the risks. I've been getting botox once a year but now probably won't be getting it again!
thank u for doing these Stephanie, i’ve thought about getting my lips done even though i’ve always been complimented on them they’re my favorite feature but seeing everyone else’s lips is making me feel a bit left out like maybe they are not big enough. but these videos really help people who feel this way in my opinion. love ur guts 💗
As someone who's mid 30's now, i still get asked if I'm early 20's. Always wore sunscreen, never tanned and dont touch Botox. I think all of these "youthful" procedures end up aging people drastically.
Love your videos Stephanie! ❤
Have you ever been overweight?
@@pyromaniac709 I am currently a bit chunky but I've never been severely overweight. Why is that may I ask?
I am 35 and still get carded 😂 I always tan and never wear sunscreen (I am at least ¼ native to be fair), and for the person that asked about weight, I used to be 100 lbs overweight, but have been at a healthy weight for about 5 years now. I don't have a good skincare regimen, but I do eat tons of fruits and veggies. I also fully believe that I will age well. The mind and beliefs are powerful, y'all. Think of the placebo effect, if ya don't believe the mind can do great things. 😉
@rae5757 They're asking because when you're overweight the extra fat prevents wrinkles. Not having enough fat in your face is a cause of wrinkles. For example, when women get older they have less estrogen, which causes fat loss in the face = wrinkles.
@@saltypea33Yep. I'm aging worse than my mom because she was overweight in her 20s-40s and I've stayed at a slim weight. She's 51 and I'm 34. She looks younger than I do. It's wild.
As a 50 year old woman that thought she needed Botox back when I was in my early 40’s, I decided to try it. Here’s how it went: first time, my eye brow drooped and one eye looked bigger than the other plus a constant mega migraine the entire time it was in my system. Years passed I decided let me try it again, maybe this time is different. One eye looked like Spock (look him up young ones) the other eye smaller than the other and constant migraine headache day and night the entire time it was in my system. Years went by again and said third time is a charm right? Same reaction, funny looking eyes with such intense banging headaches that I literally could no longer function in life!!! That’s where it ended for me and I said “ I love and accept myself” never looked back and now I look better and younger than ever ❤ trust your body listen to its signals and learn to accept yourself just the way your creator made you, perfectly imperfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤
That's crazy, I've heard that Botox actually helps with migraines for some people. Everyone has such varied reactions to it.
perhaps botox just isn't for you.
MY CONTENT IS BETTER THAN STEPHANIE!
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@AE-yp8ty that's placed in different areas though for that
Thank you so much for this video! There are risks involved with botox, which is generally seen as being very safe and effective. Whenever I mention these potential adverse effects in the 30s + skincare subreddit I get so many clap backs! People do not want to accept this, but I think it’s better to make an INFORMED decision rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. This is your face, for crying out loud. I care a lot about educating myself when it comes to cosmetic procedures because I had a really bad reaction to a lip blush tattoo that thankfully resolved, but I had no idea that something like that could even happen from a procedure that was advertised as being hypoallergenic, safe and temporary.
great video Stephanie! thanks for bringing awareness to this side of botox. more people need to be talking about what it actually is and does, and what the side effects may entail.
You should talk about how many clinics sell illegal or counterfeit botox. It's a huge problem that most people aren't aware of.
I’ve gotten it! What a waste of money.
@@KB-tf8vpwhat was your reaction!?
@@toxicemotions2888 just didn’t last. Had to almost immediately go pay to have it redone. So sad.
That’s interesting because Kim is trying so hard to be expressive in AHS but mostly she can just open her eyes wide and look serious. She’s not bad in the show but it explains what I couldn’t put my finger on.
I was thinking the same thing while watching. Her face is so frozen
Thank you for making these videos, it's a great reality check. So many people aim to look like instagram filters without ACTUALLY thinking about possible side effects and long term effects it's scary.
you are so polite and so real for speaking this up. sending love and respect❤
Thank you ❤❤❤
How I wish facial expressions will trend again🤦🏼♀️🫠
Lmao I agree
Also, wouldn’t it be nice to see actual different faces again instead of a copy paste everywhere..
MY CONTENT IS BETTER THAN STEPHANIE!
😂😂😂 agree! Faces are supposed to move!!!
Just be a trensetter😊❤
Once Botox is accessible for all the “peasants”, the trend is over
I’ll be 44 on Sunday and have never used Botox. I was “fortunate” enough to have a super greasy face most of my life and it’s kept the wrinkles at bay. I certainly didn’t feel very fortunate with all that grease while I was going thru it, but I do now! 😂
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@@libriamantis Thank you! ❤️
@@katejagger You're welcome💕
Happy birthday!
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Hi five with 45❤
Thank you for these videos 💖 It's not only educational to learn about plastic surgery (which is surrounded by misinformation) but also super encouraging for young people like me to NOT follow these dangerous trends because you feel the social pressure of aging 😓
Thank you for bravely shedding light on the consequences of botox 🙏🏻🌸
Honestly? I already have enough trouble with dental needles. I can’t imagine having them in my face 😭
That’s my number one reason for never going the Botox route.
Also, I see aging as a blessing at this point. I didn’t think I would make it to 30 (let alone 31 where I’m at now) due to mental health struggles and almost giving up. So any wrinkle is a signature in my life book to me :)
I agree🫶
So true! It is a privilege to get to age! We are lucky to have our fine lines and wrinkles. I’m glad you made it through that point in your life
I recommend injections into your eyeballs and the palm of your hand. When you've had those nothing other will phase you.
I can relate to this so hard. My twenties were nothing but an awful struggle with mental health and constant suicidal thoughts. It was so horrible, I also was convinced I would never make it to thirty. Im also 31 now. I just wish that I could have seen in my twenties that life isn't so awful and dangerous. Tbh, I sometimes still have dark thoughts, but they have gotten a lot better and more manageable for me.
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I got several rounds of Botox in my early 20's for chronic migraines. It did help initially (I had not yet formed many wrinkles!) But, I stopped getting them because the muscles in my neck and shoulders had gotten so weak I could hardly hold my head up!
I had gotten the injections in my face and neck/shoulders, but now that they say it could migrate I thought I would share my story.
This is good to hear. I get migraines and have always been very curious about using Botox for them. Thanks for sharing what happened to you. I don’t think I’ll use it for my migraines then
Have you found anything that has worked for your migraines? I also suffer and not sure what else to try
Thanks for sharing that info
And I wonder why I feel humanity is lost.
@@xxxEmstarxxx Nothing works for me. I resigned to just take ibuprofen at the very first signals that a neuralgia or a migraine may be about to "bloom", and it helps most of the times, but if I miss that "window" I'll be still getting the entire 7+ days of pain, nerve pulsating, twitching and shit.
Thank you for shedding light, it’s sad.
I am SO glad somebody is bringing this to light. I hope you earn many more million subs so you can bring these issue to light to a much larger audience
I work in the youth-obsessed field of tech in my 50s. I had it done twice. The second time, I had weird tingling in my wrists and ankles for weeks. It freaked me out beyond reason. As much as I loved the results, I think that cured me of doing it ever again. And this was done at a derm - no way would I have anyone but an MD do this.
Tech is a youth-obsessed field?
@@vocexseta Absolutely.
@@vocexseta I can't tell if that's sarcasm. The age discrimination in tech is amongst some of the worst.
Regardless of your opinion on the topic, HUGE respect to Stephanie for the growth in maturity and self-awareness to not only change her mind on a topic but then call her self out in such an open and public way! ♥♥♥It's amazing to see how your life has progressed and changed from the "egg brush" days and the real reason I have and will continue to watch your content☺❤
Absolutely love this video.
I just love the way you approach this topic. You are so kind and informative and honest. 😘
I love how open you are about this and u look better now than u did back then.
I also read about a study where they found a link between getting cosmetic botox and a decreased ability to recognise emotions in oneself. So our facial expressions are an important marker of our own feelings, too, which I find fascinating. Also, expressiveness and liveliness are a huge factor in attrectiveness, so botox takes away from that, too.
Yeah! That's very true. They teach us in psychology (I had a specific course called "emotions and motivations" in my degree), that expressions are also giving us clues about how we feel, as much as how we feel affects our expression.. it goes both way!
"I am 27 by the way, Im not a young person" - I'm sorry this made me laugh so hard)))) Turning 35 this year...
I’m turning 52 on Saturday. Happy birthday to you!
wow thank you so much for this video, i am 27 and i was going to get botox next month i was planning on getting it when i reach 25 .first time hearing about all the side effects that you said in the video clinic always promote botox as 100% safe. again thank you
I love love LOVE that you made this video because im 14 and it is SO good to know this and to be aware of this in this generation. Thank you for making this video honestly❤
Great work as ever.
Kim at photo: 😬
Steph: ...are you chillin'?
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Please, please, please be careful if you have an egg allergy.
My daughter was due to have botox for her migraines. While we were at the hospital, I asked the nurse who was about to inject her, if botox was grown on egg protein (as my daughter is highly allergic to eggs), and apparently, it is. Had I not asked, she'd have gone into anaphylactic shock.
Then botox would be no go for vegans, wouldn't it...
We are vegan. However, when it comes to medicine, we will take it if it is safe to do so. One's ethics sometimes have to take a backseat to one's health.
I think that's a very wise conclusion.@@moonbeammuse2767
You at 27 was so chaotic lmao 🤣 I love it, chaotic queen. You've chilled out alot in the past few years, that's a good thing. 😅
I’m 37 this month and don’t even feel tempted to get Botox. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who feels like it is a good thing to look my own age.
Might I add I’m 41 and proud to look how I look as well. Empower yourself ladies and realize you shouldn’t have to change your looks so whoever glances in your direction thinks you are more worthy 😊
We got a lot of folks in from LA (including celebrities) at my old work, and I always just thought they were vapid/emotionally detached. But your video made me reconsider that maybe it's just the Botox causing lack of expression. I'm going to have to reevaluate when I make that assumption going forward.
I’m 38. People like my face or they don’t - point blank. The equation I use to determine my self-worth does not include the opinion of the ever changeable masses.
Self love - all the way baby!
Exactly i think so too
Stephanie, I'm from the Netherlands and I really LOVE to watch your videos because you really helped me to finally realize that nothing is more beautiful than NATURAL BEAUTY!!😍😍 Your content really motivates me to don't go to the clinics!!💉
I’m 32 and have seriously considered Botox as everyone and their mother in my circle has. Now Im not so sure. Thanks for the honesty ❤
Re: Botox as a neurotoxin and its proximity to the brain, studies have looked into the impact of botox injections on (fully developed, adult) brains, and the articles I looked at were really interesting. A few studies have touched on the idea that those who get botox may have increased difficulty interpreting the emotions of others, but I feel that this may be more about socialization than physical brain damage. If you're getting botox, it's likely that other people in your life also have botox, which means that the facial expressions you're attempting to interpret on a daily basis are already stunted/flattened. Hopefully more studies are done in the future examining long-term effects of botox treatments. Anyways, fascinating topic!
Excellent point!!!
Oop, with how profitable this industry is, I’m sure there will be lobbying to prevent damaging studies coming out
I mean, the brain is protected by the thickest, strongest bone in the body, muscles and at least 2 centimeters of derma, the botox ain't getting into the brain lmao
It doesn't even migrate around, since it's just a toxin injected in specific areas and stays there as decades of studies have proven(botox is used in neurology, to lessen some muscle problems and even stop teeth grinding).
So I don't believe for a second that it causes brain damage if injected on your forehead, surgeon need to try a lobotomy to actually get into your brain lol
It's still probably not good to get LOADS of botox, very frequently, it's never good to exaggerate.
i love ur videos!!! someone being totally honest, we need more of this
I’ve been getting botox since 22 and not gonna stop ever if it’s up to me. Im fine with lines and wrinkles, I love them actually but what I have is way worse than fine lines and wrinkles. I have deep folds, very deep folds. I looked like I lived a long life of sorrow and heartbreak at 22. The folds were so deep colleagues and friends always put their creditcard through them as a joke. I looked like a sharpei dog. Now at 35 I look like a normal human being, still with lines and wrinkles but no longer the very deep folds. For me it’s a blessing.
Love this! I think it’s a privilege to get to age, not everyone does. The only thing is I was waiting for you to talk about the droopy eyes a lot of people seem to get when they use Botox constantly. It’s a telltale frozen forehead and the outer corners of the eyes start to turn down, because Botox can’t stop gravity. I think this is a big reason for all these foxy eye lifts too
As someone who really likes strength training, I cannot wrap my head around deliberately killing off muscles. Also, I find it very useful that a simple frown can be enough to make someone annoying back off...
im glad this video exists. im been very self conscious lately and knowijg the side effects of botox is important to know. thank you. ❤
I had botox in my late 20’s because my mother in law told me I needed to start “preventative botox” ( not sure why I listened because my family has great genes when it comes to wrinkles and I barely had any) … well my left eye has never been the same. It droops slightly, I get migraines in that eye, and my jaw starter locking on the left side. That was almost 10 years ago and I still have nerve damage from it. I had it done at a well known doctor in NYC. I wish I listened to my own mother when she told me never to touch my face.
Anybody notice Selena’s face looking different ☹️
She has been going through medical treatment that causes her face to look like that.
Girl it's bloating from her lupus meds.
Yea but I just thought it due to her Lupus and her Lupus medication that causes her lose and gain weight when we she on and off of it .
@@marymewskers2477Dream on. It's obviously plastic surgery.
Girl Selena has a disease called Lupus. She has weight fluctuation. Your comment isn't nice
i just gained so much more respect for you when you put in that past clip of yourself which shows not only growth but self-awareness. thank you for being honest on a platform that is usually not
Your best video ever! Love the research, love your energy!
I've been using it religiously since I was in my early 30's outside of pregnancy and breast feeding. I swear by it in small amounts in the right places. I'm currently 40 and am very happy with the way my face looks...
I'm 39 and have never used Botox (or fillers or any professional treatment). In my mid-20s I decided I would go the natural route to maintain my looks. Changed my diet, prioritized exercise, sleep, stress management and gut health, started a skincare routine with things like cupping, massage, microneedling, etc.
By 30 my mom had noticeable wrinkles between her eyes and on her forehead. I have none. As I enter my 40s I may decide to do additional treatments, I don't know yet. But I'm a firm believer that your outer beauty and vitality is a good reflection of what's going on internally. And, of course, we're all going to age, there's just no getting around it. You do your best and let go of the rest.
Lol not the person above calling you obsessive because you… started taking care of your health? 😂 we all should do that anyway regardless
@@EmyN Right? How dare I 😂 It's been working pretty well for me, I think I'll stick to this lifestyle.
@@pm8401sounds like you’re lazy lol
Great advice! I’ll be 40 soon and doing everything you suggest with the addition of retin-a. It’s been a game changer alongside derma rolling ❤
That's great.. these celebs getting facial paralysis. Capitalists making money out of people who are manipulated easily. South koreana, for an example, have gone nuts!! You must accept ageing. Mentally investing soo much in outer beauty leads to various psychological and physical diseases
52 here - no botox or fillers - would I like them to look younger... of course. But they scare the shit out of me. I'll rely on good make up and lots of sleep! Good on you for these videos Stephanie!
40 here and no injectables even though I can aford it. It makes me happy when I see normal faces.
@@babdullah5025 Good for you hon. Yep stay as good as we can for as long as we can! x
Stephanie can you do one about hair dye? I love hearing you talk about the history of stuff as well as the effects it has on society
As always, thank you for bringing awareness for such burning topics, Stephanie, what you're doing is amazing and must be applauded 👏❤️
It is incredible...
I have gotten botox or dysport a few times since I turned 35. I hate it. I have hooded eyes and no matter what type of toxin I've used and how few units, I always have my brow lowered when I've gotten it. After about 4 or 5 weeks the heaviness does alleviate, but I hate how I look when my brows lower. The worst part is, there is nothing you can do if this happens but wait until it wears off. I'm starting to really focus on other things like red light, microchanneling and skin care instead of the neurotoxin route. I don't think enough injectors focus on if it is right for the individual and how it will affect their anatomy. It is not right for everyone.
Being able to see how one's face changes due to different expressions or aging is such a beautiful thing. The frozen unmoving face trend is scary.
Thank you, I really needed this, especially since I'm becoming a primary school teacher and facial expressions are so important for social interaction. Still a little insecure about my forehead wrinkles though..
I really want to thank you for making this video. I think you saved me.
Thank you Stephanie! I was just considering botox, this was really helpful for me to reconsider!
I wanted to try it for years but held back. I decided to wait and learn about the long term effects through other’s experience with this toxin. Your video just confirmed to me what I suspected all along, that injecting chemicals in your skin is never a healthy thing to do. The adverse ramifications are scary and I will continue to pass on botox.
Thank you for this video Steph. I am just appalled time and time again regarding these cosmetic procedures that are labelled as 'harmless' and have become so normalised in society like botox and filler. Botox is a drug - I don't understand why it isn't regulated when it comes to the cosmetic industry. And filler can have side effects too. All of these procedures have risks and the lack of regulation is so harmful to those people who don't have a good understanding of such risks. Often times the proceduralist isn't even trained in any way medically - that is just so scary. The logic for why you just wouldn't go to any old surgeon, doctor or nurse for plastic surgery should apply here as well. These aren't just purely cosmetics procedures, there is a medical aspect to them and they should be regulated as such.
I love you Stephanie, your video is so inspiring ❤
Not a fan of Botox or fillers at all. I don’t think it’s necessary & I love myself enough to welcome getting older with wrinkles & smile lines included. I’m 27 & it’s so crazy to hear people younger than myself getting it to “avoid getting wrinkles when you’re older.” Like, that’s just INSANE to me. I think older women that age naturally look sooo much better than women who fill themselves up w Botox. They start to look a little weird because they’ve been doing it for such a long period that it starts migrating & forming little dents or bumps on the skin.
Wait another 10 years you may feel different then.
@@Adhara740why can't people not want botox and 37 years old is pretty young annual anyway
@@Adhara740 I’m sure I’ll feel exactly the same
Here's the thing... I think Botox is fine, & I get it done. But it can DEFINITELY be over-done. Also, getting it done @ a "Botox party" just sounds crazy to me. I get it done by a Nurse Practitioner who I know & trust, & she knows that I want a more natural look, so I definitely can still move my face & make all the expressions I need to make.
I'd have to do a lot of research on whoever I was gonna get it from if I ever did get it. I can't imagine getting it at a botox party, either 😂 that's scary
Thank you for this comment because I get it those and I told my nurse practitioner that I didn’t what to be frozen so I still have movement however I agree that people should be informed of what they are getting injected to make an educated decision. If it’s over done I’m sure that can cause issues down the line .
This is not meant to be a criticism at all, so please don't take it that way, but I am curious: do the potential side effects from prolonged use make you nervous at all? Or the ingredients, which are literal toxins, do they make you nervous? To me, it seems like little reward for major risks, but I'd love to get the perspective of someone who gets it done.
@alissamutton3059 Oh, no offense taken. Botox has been in use since ~1982- & based on the research I've done, there just aren't a lot of adverse events associated with it, if done by a responsible, well-trained practitioner. Personally, I started getting Botox because I used to grind my teeth in my sleep, to the point of doing tooth damage & giving myself chronic migraines from all the tension in my jaw, head & neck muscles. So I started off getting it for a medical reason (for which it works beautifully, by the way- I get full relief from the grinding & migraines for 5-6 months after getting the Botox injections in my jaw muscles!). But after awhile I was noticing that I was getting 3 horizontal lines in my forehead, & everyone kept asking me why I was angry or upset, when I wasn't. So then I started getting Botox in my forehead, as well. It also works incredibly well, to smooth those lines & make me not look like I'm upset, 24/7. Now, that said- I would only get Botox from a licensed medical practitioner (so, not a hair salon or day spa), whose work I have seen & trust.
Same ! I get more of a natural look done, I can still more my eyebrows and frown a little, I just don’t have the deep frown lines anymore
I AM SO GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO! I wanted Botox so thank you so much! I watched it 2x in a row. The bunny nose thing 😮 so crazy. Again TY
Thank you for bringing awareness to this epidemic. I won't do botox because of muscle atrophy, however, there are many occurrences of hearing laughing from expressionless faces at my kid's back to school night. I would rather have wrinkles. To each their own. I wonder if the frozen Botox face will become a normal standard of beauty rather than having expression filled faces.
I laughed waaay too hard at you trying to figure out Kim/Kylie’s expressions 😂🤣 I can imagine that in a short skit, which makes me laugh more 😂🤣💀
Thanks for another wonderful video!! I always feel positive and empowered after watching you. Love your blonde locks btw! 💗💗😊😊
It's so good that you are spreading this great information
watching your videos stephanie literally has made me have so much self love. i literally always look forward to ur videos ❤
Thank u for talking about it so openly, finally there is someone who spreads awareness about the bad sides of using plastic procedures
You just boosted my confidence 🤍 thank god i found ur channel 🥺
I am against botox before 35-40 years old. But to be honest the claim “she cant even raise her eyebrows to open her eyes” is sowewhat bothering me. I am from Slavic ethnicity, I have a round face with youthful cheeks (not to full, but still they make me look very young, something that would be erased with buccal fat removal) . Whenever I laugh I get mocked being a Chinese, because my cheeks cause my eyes to shut, so this might not be the effect of botox. Please don’t mock people for having closed eyes when they laugh… Im am 27 years old and after all these years without any procedure I look younger and more pretty (obviously I was lucky with genetics) then those people who were mocking me. So please don’t do any procedure because other people you don’t care about make you insecure about it. Do it only if it is your personal opinion. Bless you all
You routinely do us a great service... Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video. I am in my late 30s and was seriously considering this without fully understanding all the negative affects!
thank u for this, I needed this!
This is such an important video you made Steph, really!! Wow I didn't know a lot about this. I knew it was a neurotoxin, the same that causes botulism I believe, but I never realised the consequences over time like muscle atrophy and the thing possibly spreading to other nerves where it wasn't injected.
I'm 39 and personally I've never been interested in intrusive anti-aging procedures because they make me squeamish and I'd worry if I'd like the results, if the doctors know what they're doing, if it turns out bad and it's permanent and I no longer recognize myself in the mirror, stuff like that... But like you said this really has become a concerning trend so it's important that people know what they're possibly signing up for.
This new hair color is so flattering on you!
I appreciate this as I have stopped getting Botox for many reasons as well. It is expensive and upkeep becomes more frequent so does the spending. Also unintended side effects as well as reactions (which started me on the journey of no longer getting it) also I began to look to weird and frozen- very delusional, dysmorphic self image of myself began shaping and increasing. I actually think you look a million times better without Botox. Your wrinkles are perfect and I love the expression. Wrinkles are normal and it’s amazing what simple face care routine, sunscreen and retinoids/retinols will do to help revitalize and antiage the skin. This video was well put together and beautifully done. Best I’ve seen on this subject👏
Thanks for making this video Stephanie!
I thought about Botox for when I’m in my mid 40s but this scared me enough , thank you Steph!
I really love watching your videos. Very informative, thank you and lots of love from Germany