Botox anyone?

[Wahine]

Well, I know I've spent way more money than that on counseling services. I, like many of the women here on TE, am very au naturelle. But if it was something that I thought would make me happy, like spending thousands on counseling, then why not?

Having said that, if it's just a band aid that is covering up some insecurity such that in several months you're going to be looking for something else to "fix", well then, maybe botox and similar treatments would be a money pit that never led to true happiness.

I know plenty of women that have had breast implants that are happier for having done so.

People really do need to choose for themselves.

I wish we lived in a society where youthful appearance wasn't so coveted.

[lovelygamer]

I have considered it for migraines. I have a set of furrows between my eyes from constant tension headaches and I'm not even 40. They told me Botox might ease the furrows and headaches. I never did move forward with it but I don't think Botox is the worst cosmetic things you can do as you age. I know several ladies that do it.

[Crankin]

I've never considered Botox, as I don't have anything that would require it, at least anything that bugs me. I have considered fillers and I am still considering it.
At the risk of sounding "vain," I wear make up, and generally enjoy all things that have to do with making myself look nice. I, too, can be out of the house in 30 minutes, maybe because I have short hair that just requires wash, wax, and fingers. I look pale, with reddish skin under my eyes without a little make up help on my face.
I agree with Shooting Star, that being healthy and not overweight as you age is the most important thing, but I really do not understand why wearing make up or wanting to look younger is "bad." At almost 59, I sure don't want to look "old." I don't want to look 25, either, but I'm pretty happy with the way I look for my age. I attribute most of it to good genes and hard work, as in hard work with exercise and eating healthy. The make up and spending good $ on my hair just make it better. Since I also enjoy getting sweaty, dirty, and suffering in various forms of outdoor activity, no one can accuse me of being a girly-girl .