Another truth? No judgment, no shame—just helpful recommendations and honest information. I've never been a needle girl—until recently, that is. Growing up, my parents had to hold me down to get pricked by the doctor. The debacle I'd cause after routine bloodwork or a flu shot was embarrassing, and not even extra stickers from my pediatrician could calm my nerves. So it's safe to say that I didn't think I'd sit here years later with eight tattoos and counting , writing a story about all the injections I've stuck in my face.
I'm unsure when my fear of needles disappeared and when my pain-tolerance threshold suddenly increased, but somehow it did. It's probably much credited to my career as a beauty editor. Being exposed to different treatments and services is part of my job and one that I found fascinating when I started. Over the years, I've adopted a "don't knock it until you try it" attitude when testing various treatments, which has taught me some lessons the hard way.
Still, it's also opened me up to a world of cosmetic services I thought I'd never try, and overall I've had great experiences. Ahead, find everything I've done and a few things on my list to try. My last service was in August , a solid five months ago.
I visited Russak Dermatology to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Botox Cosmetic, where I got the neurotoxin injection in my forehead, and I also got Juvederm filler in my cheek, nasolabial folds the lines around the sides of my nose to the corners of my mouth, and chin. Before I get into my experience at Russak Dermatology, this wasn't my first time trying Botox or filler, but it was—by far—my favorite result.
In the past, I've gotten Botox on my forehead, specifically at the center of my brows, where I tend to scrunch. For my recent treatment, I saw Dr. Amanda Doyle, M. It was my first time working with Dr. Doyle, who was amazing at listening to my concerns and previous experiences. She took a conservative approach to Juvederm injections, which I loved. In the past, I've felt like filler enhanced my face in ways I didn't necessarily want until it was too late.
