Update on my facial treatments...

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I have been waiting to give you guys an update. However, my skin is still patchy and rough. I saw my derm today and I was told I could start using a mild exfoliator. I plan to do that daily bc I want my skin to look even in tone and less crackly.

I also got a little botox and some fillers. They are very natural looking and I am quite pleased. She is a wonderful derm and I would recommend her to anyone.

I will post pictures once everything returns to an even skin tone and my face swelling goes down.

Thanks for all of your support, experiences and thoughts!

You all are the best and I would not know what to do without you! big ((((HUGS)))) to you all!

Amy

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Vibration uses “gate control” pain relief by confusing the nervous system, decreasing sharp pain. When nerves get non-painful sensation like vibration or cold, the brain closes the gate on pain signals. Similar to how rubbing an injured area helps decrease pain.

Vibration can help even distant from the site by Descending Noxious Inhibitory Control which uses the brain’s ability to decrease unwanted signals.

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So glad the results are starting to show.
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Hugs back! 🥰 Glad it’s getting better!
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gsciencechick
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Good to hear!
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mtnrdredux_gw
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take good care Amy!
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nini804
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Awesome to hear! Can’t wait to see!
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Arapaho-Rd
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Sounds like the reveal is getting closer - can't wait either!
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Ida
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So happy that your treatments are producing great results, beautiful lady! 💖
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OutsidePlaying
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Happy to read your treatments are giving you good results. Can’t wait to see your reveal!
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Ally De
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You're braver than me. 😆 I'm following along and keep hoping you'll inspire me. I'm turning into beef jerkey here.....

So glad you're happy. 🙂
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amykath
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I wanted to add something I thought was funny while getting my injections yesterday. The derm and the nurse were in the room. Once she did the first shot of botox the nurse was on my other side and starting tapping me on my shoulder. I said "do you need something bc I am kind of the middle of this right now." She then told me she was just doing it to help distract me while the derm was injecting the needle bc it does hurt. She tapped on me throughout and kept switching sides while putting a cold compress on my face.

Even though it hurt a bit, I felt pretty pampered!!
Allison0704
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My dermatologist(s) I've used for Botox us small hand held vibrating devices. One is about the size of a disposable razor, and it is placed next to the injection site. The other uses an egg shaped one. If I don't see them with it, I always ask.
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Bunny
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I have had Botox with and without the buzzer thing. Was it supposed to distract me? It didn't do the job last time. I'd just as soon have my Botox straight. Yes, it hurts, but it's over so quickly and the pain doesn't linger. In fact, it feels really good when they stop. :)
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amykath
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I agree the botox is a quick sting and done. The filler is a bit different. They numbed my lips so much that I could not feel a thing. My cheeks did not get as numb so I could feel that. It was not intolerable and it was over pretty quickly.

I do not like pain, but if I know it is for a good outcome I will take it like a champ!
Bunny
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Fillers have a numbing component in them. You feel the needle initially, but then you're numb.
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Honu3421
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I’m very glad that you’re happy with your results. And nice to hear that you felt pampered. That’s a plus.
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amykath
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Very interesting MDLN!
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Has been used, especially in peds for years. Can buy "buzzy bee" device.
OllieJane
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Botox injections don't bother me one bit! But, last time I got a little FILLER, my esthetician gave me a dental block and it was SO much better. I've done the filler with the numbing components and it still hurt! Bad!

My really good friend's husband is a dentist, and he gave me a dental block before my appt to get filler a few years back and it worked really well, but I'm just so glad my esthetician does it now for the convenience. It really kept me from getting filler for some years-the tiny bit I get in my lips. For my marionette lines-filler didn't hurt as bad as my lips, but still hurt! Maybe my lips are just super, super sensitive.
amykath
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Ollie, That is interesting. Whatever numbing cream they gave me (and they left in on for quite a while) made it so I could hardly tell they were even touching my lip and marionette lines much less putting a needle in and injecting filler. That part was a piece of cake.

The cheeks are a different story. That is pretty uncomfortable! I must have a high pain threshold. They take the needle down to the bone. The sounds and the way it feels is something you just have to push through.
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OllieJane
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I always ”thought” I had a high pain threshold but not when it comes to filler! lol I’ve never had filler in cheeks, but that does sound painful. I could do Botox all day long-no pain at all.
amykath
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Ollie, i found the botox to be painful. The cheek fillers are not the most comfortable but not unbearable and in my opinion make a huge difference in looking more youthful.

i have never been through childbirth but if anyone has, this would be a walk in the park! The pain doesn’t last that long. the non ablative laser treatment i got was definitely more painful!

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