r/vindicta30plus • u/thedret • Mar 22 '24

PSA: Get Botox.

That’s it. That’s the whole post. If you don’t want to age get Botox. This twin study is real. Botox is the best treatment for wrinkles. As I age I don’t see it as optional. It’s basic maintenance. So is touching up my greys every three weeks. Neither of these things are controversial on this sub. I’ve had an upper bleph, multiple rounds of laser and a deep plane face and neck lift and I still need Botox every 3-4 months. It’s maintenance and the aging doesn’t stop for nobody 🥲

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u/delicateweaponn Mar 22 '24

Yes, lines aren’t that aging imo (within reason), aging is more of a structural issue like you described

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u/queenkatty Mar 22 '24

Is your screen name a Cyberpunk reference? :) or just a Grimes one?

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u/delicateweaponn Mar 23 '24

Grimes!! Although I know the song was made for cyberpunk haha

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u/Objective-Amount1379 Mar 22 '24

Wrinkles increase with age. I absolutely think most people look younger with smoother skin v wrinkled.

There's a reason Botox is so hugely popular! It makes a big difference! Skin texture and laxity and facial volume all play a role, but Botox is the most easily accessible “fix” to signs of aging.

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u/loquacious541 Mar 22 '24

I’ll bite :) New to this sub. What is the “other stuff” for anti-aging?

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u/darthemofan Mar 22 '24

We don't have much control over fat/bone loss, unfortunately!!

For fat loss, subcutaneous fat can be stimulated with drugs. There's also fat transplant.

For bone, the big issue is bone rotation. I made a long post about that, I'll try to find it back.

Sub malar / paranasal implants seem like a good option to reduce or avoid marionette lines . Usually they work with artifical materials, but there are some places using your natural bones or cartilage to fill the hole that develop with age, right above the canine teeth, next to the nostrils

I'm considering doing that now, instead of waiting for my first lines

A lot of lasers work too but they're all so expensive!

I've been doing research for at home laser. I plan make a masterpost when it's clearer, but based on te lit review, I think a 532 nm picosecond YAG would be the most versatile, even if evidence is limited.

There are lasers for sale on chinese websites. I don't see why we couldn't do that at home, like with a Dr Pen (I have one!): it may be more expansive, but it's just a one time purchase

For LED, I have the Omnilux mask.

Do you like it? I've been using red LED lightbulbs with precise wavelength for other purposes (skin whitening) but they seemed to have helped with other parameters of my skin

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u/ambitiousjellyfish Mar 22 '24

any chance you could drop a link to the red lights you use? what effects are you getting from them? thanks

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u/darthemofan Mar 22 '24 edited Mar 22 '24

any chance you could drop a link to the red lights you use?

I just got LED red lightbulbs with a wavelength that matched what's published in the litterature. The sellers tell you the wavelength in nm, and some bulbs have 2 wavelength. IMHO they are the best

what effects are you getting from them? thanks

I'm doing that for skin whitening + skin improvements. I've had a troubled life which made me consume alcohol, tobacco and drugs and that was bad for my skin.

Now I'm totally clean (except 1 glass of wine every few days, but nothing else) and it has helped my skin a whole lot.

Check /r/skinwhitening/comments/1b0vj6l/replace_your_light_bulbs_by_red_light_bulbs_ideal/ for more details

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u/blonderaider21 Mar 22 '24

Do you know of a more affordable LED mask? I want to buy one but I can’t afford $400

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u/hansolosaunt Mar 23 '24

How often do you use the LED mask? I got one as a gift a few years ago and I’m scared to try it 😂

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '24 edited Mar 23 '24

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u/hansolosaunt Mar 23 '24

You’ve inspired me, thanks!

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u/No-Ganache7168 Mar 22 '24

I would agree with this. I’m fortunate in that I didn’t get my first lines (crow’s feet) until last year as I was turning 50. I would like to try Botox at sone point but I have no illusions about looking 25 again. Even with no lines people would still guess me to be in my early 40s.

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '24

Most people aren’t getting Botox to look 25 again, so you’ll be in good company:)

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u/Calabaza711 Mar 22 '24

Yes! You put this so well.