Wrinkles gone

[Asiel]

Surgery is surgery no matter how minor so if anyone is thinking of injections please see a reputable qualified person to explain ALL the details to you beforehand. The internet is not the place to get the information you need, And the same rule applies to hair dyes...I'm so glad I was never tempted to use them, besides the fact that my allergies would have kicked in. But so many oncologists are now warning people of the dangers of hair dyes. It seems the dyes go through the scalp and into the system and can be the cause of many cancers or tumours. If someone does have cancer and goes for chemo the first thing they are asked is if they dye their hair, then they are told they can never use hair dyes again because of the danger of the dye getting into their system and reactivating the cancer cells.
I prefer to stay "au naturel" and save myself the grief of what will happen down the line. My self esteem doesn't need the boost from all that foreign junk in my body.
People have been searching for the fountain of youth since the beginning of times....

[pomtzu]

Before I start, just let me say that this is for everyone in general and no one in particular.

Just to add a little food for thought here. Even tho you may not be concerned with long term effects of injections, just think of what has been started by a simple procedure to get rid of a few wrinkles. It's really a never ending story - an endless work in process - if you would think of it in those terms.

So now you have a wrinkle free area about the mouth - for a year or so. Then what - have it done again? What about the rest of the face and neck that continues to age?? - now you have to fix that too - otherwise you have a younger mouth and an older rest of the face. Ok - so an injection to get rid of those frown lines (sorry, but everyone has them sooner or later) between the eyes might help for a while, but that isn't going to last either. Now there are lots of crows feet and bags under the eyes with the passage of more time, and don't forget that skin under the chin and the throat and neck area that is now drooping and sagging. All that's going to look really bad if you have gotten rid of the mouth and frown wrinkles and nothing else. So what to do - a face and neck job of course, and that means a cutting surgical procedure. Yikes - you've created an expensive monster here - and all because you wanted to get rid of some lines around your mouth. Face it - that's what's going to happen over time, and more and more procedures will become a way of life. It's either that, or just go back to your natural look, and be proud of what God gave you.

Take a look at old Joan Rivers! I wonder what she would really look like, if she hadn't had so many face lifts. Good grief, if she has any more to tighten things up, she will hardly be able to see, since her eyes will be mere slits. I don't know how she can even smile without it hurting.

[Asiel]

Never thought about it in that way but it does make sense doesn't it. Maybe that's when people start having immune problems, having the injections repeated time and time again.

Joan Rivers, Elizabeth Taylor for those who have seen her last pictures , and then there's MICHAEL JACKSON, oh my

[Medusa]

Let's not forget Priscilla Presley. Good grief! She admitted that she was operated on by an unlicensed cosmetic surgeon who injected her face w/industrial grade silicone used to lubricate automobile parts!

[Asiel]

I must have slept through that one. This is the first time I hear of it. That makes me wonder what she was using for brains to do something so dangerous.

[Marigold2]

Thank you again for all the nice comments. My friends who have seen me or pictures of me are now wanting it as well.

When I look it the mirror I like what I see. I did it for myself. A little treat for me. Hubby said I looked young before but he does admit that my mouth looks sexier now.
Will I have other work done, yes I will. Just like buying pretty new outfits or a new pair of shoes or lipstick I think most people want to look nice. It is just a matter of degree to how far one goes. I say if it makes you happy and you can afford it then go ahead.

Some people can buy $600.00 dollar Coach purses and some can't. Many women would say it is a waste of money for one reason or another. But it is their money and if they want to spend it on a purse good for them.

I work hard for my money and if I want to spend money on myself I am entitled. I just happen to like pretty things. I love my flowers I spend a lot of money on my yard.

I am enjoying life to the fullest. I want to look as good as I feel.

I do have a funny story to tell about my one friend who had a breast lift. She was always a big girl around that area, so after she turned 45 she decided a lift would be good. Lots of weight on her shoulders giving her headaches. Insurance paid for it in fact.

The two of us were out shopping and along comes a women from her church. (My friend is very involved in her church.) And she looks at my friend and it is so obvious she is staring at her chest. And the women says to my friend;

"I love your new hairdo"

Well my friend has worn her hair in the same style for over 20 years. It was all I could do to not burst out laughing. Once we left the store we howled with laughter.
And that is what people said to her especially it her church.

Your new hair do looks so great.
All the while everyone is looking at her firm D cups.

God that is funny. We laugh that she will have to keep her face as young looking now as her so called hair style.

She is so happy with her new look and can wear so many cute cloths now. She is one happy girl and so is her hubby.

I think we women need to be supportive (parden the pun) of one another and our choices.
I would suggest that anyone wanting to have work done to check out all the facts and do what makes you happy.

[Marigold2]

That sounds strange.
Someone with her money and connections to be so careless.

Let's not forget Priscilla Presley. Good grief! She admitted that she was operated on by an unlicensed cosmetic surgeon who injected her face w/industrial grade silicone used to lubricate automobile parts!

[pomtzu]

Different people - different priorities - different set of values.

Me?? - I'd prefer to have a kitchen stove that works!

Marigold's post where she mentioned a Coach bag, brought something to mind. Having the money to be extravagant is one story, but indulging yourself when you can't afford it, is quite another story. Unfortunately, this happens all to often.

My 30 something yr old niece is a prime example. She has 6 different Coach bags (at last count), has had a boob job, drives a fancy Mustang, both the kids (under 12 yrs old), have their own computers, cell phones, digital cameras, IPods, just to name a few examples, gym membership for the whole family, and on and on. Can they afford this??? - nope! Then hubby lost his job, they got behind on all their payments for everything, including the house, and were facing foreclosure. Daddy (my brother) had to "loan" them the money to catch up on the mortgage so they didn't end up losing everything. Of course he's certain that loan will never be repaid.

So yes - they had what they felt were the finer things in life - but at what cost?? Guess they're lucky that Daddy has deep pockets.

Okay - that was a little off topic, but just an example of what we spend our money on, whether we can afford it or not. I'm sure MANY women go deeply in debt just so they can nipped, tucked, plumped, suctioned, etc. - kind of like a gambling or drug or alcohol addiction - once you start, then you're hooked.

[pomtzu]

Let's not forget Priscilla Presley. Good grief! She admitted that she was operated on by an unlicensed cosmetic surgeon who injected her face w/industrial grade silicone used to lubricate automobile parts!

I missed this one too. What an idiot. I guess just because you have money, doesn't mean that you have brains or common sense.

There was a report on the news not too long ago, of women buying industrial grade silicone on the internet, and injecting themselves. It showed some of the results - not a pretty sight.

[Medusa]

Different people - different priorities - different set of values.

Me?? - I'd prefer to have a kitchen stove that works!

Marigold's post where she mentioned a Coach bag, brought something to mind. Having the money to be extravagant is one story, but indulging yourself when you can't afford it, is quite another story. Unfortunately, this happens all to often.

My 30 something yr old niece is a prime example. She has 6 different Coach bags (at last count), has had a boob job, drives a fancy Mustang, both the kids (under 12 yrs old), have their own computers, cell phones, digital cameras, IPods, just to name a few examples, gym membership for the whole family, and on and on. Can they afford this??? - nope! Then hubby lost his job, they got behind on all their payments for everything, including the house, and were facing foreclosure. Daddy (my brother) had to "loan" them the money to catch up on the mortgage so they didn't end up losing everything. Of course he's certain that loan will never be repaid.

So yes - they had what they felt were the finer things in life - but at what cost?? Guess they're lucky that Daddy has deep pockets.

Okay - that was a little off topic, but just an example of what we spend our money on, whether we can afford it or not. I'm sure MANY women go deeply in debt just so they can nipped, tucked, plumped, suctioned, etc. - kind of like a gambling or drug or alcohol addiction - once you start, then you're hooked.

To whom you give your money is to whom you give your power.

I missed this one too. What an idiot. I guess just because you have money, doesn't mean that you have brains or common sense.

There was a report on the news not too long ago, of women buying industrial grade silicone on the internet, and injecting themselves. It showed some of the results - not a pretty sight.

Ever checked out Priscilla's face? It looks like she's made of stone.

[pomtzu]

Ever checked out Priscilla's face? It looks like she's made of stone.

Stone - good comparison. I think most that have these injections, look like they just stepped out of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. And that's only if they had a good job done......