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Why I Love Botox with CosmetiCare

February 22, 2018 By Sharon Garofalow 16 Comments

Although I’m still pretty new to it, I think I love Botox. I just got my second round and man, it’s definitely something that I feel like I want to continue. With my skin looking amazing now (thanks to microneedling!) I’m starting to see other areas that really stand out to me. My forehead lines are really prominent and totally age me. Botox fixes that and makes me look younger!Woman in a sleeveless blouse making tea at the kitchen counter.This post is in partnership with CosmetiCare in Newport Beach. As one of their #CosmeticareAmbassadors, I’ve received treatments and services. All opinions and results are mine! 

I often try to crop my forehead out of photos of myself. I’m a pretty expressive person and do a lot of eyebrow-raising and forehead scrunching. Over the years, deep lines have set in. Botox, however, virtually erases them. It does take some getting used to. But for me, I also feel like it is training me to not furrow my brow as much. To see before photos, head to this post on my final results from microneedling. Those photos of me were taken 2 days before I got this Botox! Blond woman before photo of Botox in her forehead.You can see my forehead lines in this photo too. This was right before I headed back to see Kat for my Botox. I think my microneedling treatments have also helped soften the lines a bit. The real hero is definitely Botox!
Box of Botox on a medical tray at CosmetiCare in Newport BeachBotox is such an easy fix for wrinkles! The whole process takes about 15 minutes and you can head right back to work if you need to. I headed right to the kid’s school to volunteer and no one screamed in horror. Nurse with gloves filling her needle with Botox at CosmetiCareEach experience with Botox will be different, especially if you have a different person administer it. If you really like one experience more than another, I encourage you to schedule your next appointments with that same person. With any type of medical treatment, you should feel totally comfortable with your provider! It makes the whole experience more positive and will most likely provide you with the best results. Blond woman getting Botox at CosmetiCare in Newport Beach.After cleaning my forehead and removing the makeup that I had on, Kat went to work with the Botox. I don’t feel like I handle pain well, but both times I’ve gotten Botox, it hasn’t been painful. If you are afraid that it will hurt, you really just need to give it a try and see for yourself! As with any type of shot, there is a tiny pinch and it’s done. There is a crackling sound that happens (and I have no idea why) that kind of grosses me out, but beauty is pain, right? Blond woman smiling after getting Botox in her forehead.So this happens. But the blood stops quickly and doesn’t even really leave a scab. I really love chatting with the nurses as they give me Botox. I think it’s really important to let them know what your trouble areas are because they might be looking somewhere else. Woman with ice pack on her forehead after getting Botox at CosmetiCare.It took only a few minutes and then she cleaned me up and gave me an ice pack. And then I was done and ready to head home! Women with slightly red forehead after Botox at Cosmeticare.This was me right before leaving the office. I think it’s so interesting that it doesn’t fully kick in for about a week! I’ve noticed that I get a headache pretty instantly but it only lasts for half an hour and I don’t need to take medicine for it. As a headache sufferer, this is no big deal. My forehead was tender to the touch for the first few days but again, no biggie. I imagine that there can be side effects, but I have not seen any myself. Blond lady in blouse making hot tea at the kitchen counter. This time, I don’t have quite the lift in my brow as I did the first time. But my eyes certainly don’t feel droopy like they did before Botox. I love Botox because for no downtime, and a smidge of pain, you get results for 2-4 months! While they suggest you get more Botox before the old wears off, I didn’t do that. And I still think my forehead looked great for longer than 4 months!
Blonde woman in mustard colored sleeveless blouse smiling and making tea.And with a smoother forehead, I think I look younger! If you have been interested in checking out Botox, now is your chance!Cosmeticare discount code

Use the code above to get 10% off any of the treatments I’ve done at CosmetiCare! Includes Botox, Restylane, Coolsculpting, Microneedling and CO2 Laser Treatments.

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Why I Became a CosmetiCare Ambassador

My First Time Getting Botox

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Microneedling with PRP for Acne Scars

Final Thoughts on Microneedling

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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I’m a huge fan of Botox. Must get these 11s smoothed out STAT!

    Reply
  2. cynthia says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    I had to cancel my appt earlier this week… def need a refresh!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie Sue says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:21 am

    You look amazing. This is exactly what I need for all the sleepless nights the new baby has kept me up.

    Reply
  4. Angela Bishop says

    February 25, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    You look great! I opted to cover my forehead with bangs, lol. I’m not opposed to giving Botox a try though.

    Reply
  5. monica hartzell says

    February 25, 2018 at 11:51 am

    I have a vertical crease between my brows that makes me look upset. It’s so deep. I think it goes down to the bone. My skull lolololol

    Reply
  6. Raquel says

    February 23, 2018 at 7:42 am

    You look great! I tried it once and I liked it too!

    Reply
  7. Melanie says

    February 22, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    This would be my first time. I’ve wanted to get botox for awhile!

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    Did once years ago, would love to start again! You look great!

    Reply
  9. Wendy Wise says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    I have the same issue with my forehead. I need Botox there desperately.

    Reply
  10. Cindi Sangenito says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    How long does this last? I HATE my wrinkled forehead & have been considering Botox for awhile but is this something I’d have to do every month, twice a year, or never again? I was also scared after reading horror stories about side effects.
    BTW- Your skin looks AMAZING!!

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    • Sharon Garofalow says

      February 23, 2018 at 10:25 am

      Thank you! It lasts for about 3-4 months, but I let it wear off fully the first time, and still think it helped to soften the lines a little bit. I didn’t have any side effects but I also fully trust CosmetiCare! I did hear there are ways to dissolve fillers if something doesn’t look good (although I don’t know for sure that you can do that with Botox). I think it looks SO good and literally only takes 15 minutes to do it!

      Reply
  11. Alina says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I think I should have started Botox 5 years ago. Pick me!

    Reply
  12. Alyson says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Looking forward to some Botox after the baby!

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    • Sharon Garofalow says

      February 22, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Yes, a baby will probably enhance the need. :)

      Reply
  13. Nicole says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    Your forehead looks AMAZING! How many units did each treatment take?

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      February 22, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      I think I do 30 units. But I have REALLY deep forehead lines! I think most people are good with a little bit in the brow furrow area and maybe by the eyes.

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