or my age perhaps. it seems as though the second it was 09/02/2009 at 9:06 a.m. i begin to change on a cellular level. the gray hairs began to come in droves and yes, my first real smile line, although if it's only on one side, is it still considered a smile line? i'm finding myself wondering if i will allow myself to grow old gracefully. i have colored by hair for 17 years, and see no need to stop now. my concern is my face, more so the lines and/or wrinkles. i truly find myself debating botox and/or restalyne. how insane is that?
i am not one who looks down on plastic surgery, obviously (hello!!), as long as it's tastefully done and you do it truly for yourself and no one else. while i have been blessed with pretty amazing skin (thanks grandma and dad!), i realize that i am not getting any younger and given that i decided to wait until nearly mid-life to try and finish school, now, for the first time in my life, i find myself wondering if, and at what point my age will become an "issue". i do not think it is that far fetched of a thought, ageism exists, as does sexism and homophobia, etc. but is it time for me to add that to the list of already growing worries?
so, i'm looking into it, i have an appointment today to have another session on my ankle tattoo (i want it gone!), and well what do you know, it's a full service surgical center/medical spa. so, i've also made it a point to meet with the doctor regarding botox/restalyne. just an appointment, i've committed to nothing. but i am curious. nothing wrong with curious, right?
The Charlie Calendar Lives On!
2 months ago
Nothing wrong with curiosity! Man, I don't know if I have gray hairs yet or not, because, well my hair is blonde and the ones that I wonder about could very well just be really light blonde hairs. But, I have a line on my lip that annoys me to no end!! I would do botox, for sure. Especially is another one pops up anytime soon.
ReplyDeletei understand the stresses of looking older, and i have my fair share of worries/insecurities---society is a lot harder on us than the menfolk, but dudes, we're THIR-TEE! and just think of all the celebs you've made fun of (nicole kidman, anyone?) who look cray-cray because of botox. and even so, she probably didn't start getting botox in her early 30s.
ReplyDeletei think yall are gorge and yall don't even look 30!
Check out this book. It gives lots of options (from drugstore creams all the way to surgical procedures). It's written by a reputable dermatologist, and gives ALL the alternatives, describes them, shows before and after shots, etc.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Youth-Equation-Take-Years-Your/dp/0470191805/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269559760&sr=8-2
Oh, and another thing - BOTOX PARTIES! "Real Housewives" style.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing wrong with a little preventive measures, but I say treating your skin texture is probably the better way to go then just focusing on one tiny line that most people have when they smile and doesn't look related to age whatsoever. In fact, I'm still not convinced that you didn't always have it. heh heh.
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