How I Changed My Face (lip injections & botox after 5 years...)
Jessica Vu
18 min, 20 sec
Jessica shares her personal experiences and advice on jaw botox and lip fillers, including dealing with botched procedures.
Summary
- Jessica has been receiving lip fillers and jaw botox since 2017 and shares her experiences and what she's learned.
- She talks about the potential for botched procedures, the importance of research, and details her personal preferences and techniques used.
- Jessica answers questions on the procedures' effects, maintenance, personal choices, and gives tips on choosing the right professional.
- She emphasizes the importance of finding a nurse who specializes in the style you want and suggests using Instagram as a resource.
Chapter 1
Jessica introduces her experience with lip fillers and jaw botox, sharing her qualifications to speak on the topic.
- Jessica has received jaw botox and lip fillers since 2017 and bases her advice on personal experience.
- She clarifies that she is not a licensed professional but has learned from her experiences, including a botched procedure.
Chapter 2
Jessica discusses her botched lip filler experience and the persistence of fillers.
- Jessica shares before and after photos of her lip filler procedures.
- She recounts a botched lip filler experience that left lasting effects, despite the common belief that fillers dissolve over time.
Chapter 3
Jessica explains the specific shaping requests, techniques used by her nurse, and post-procedure sensations.
- Jessica used to request a specific lip shape but now opts for a natural look.
- She describes the threading technique used by her nurse and the temporary hardness and swelling following the procedure.
Chapter 4
Jessica discusses how much filler she gets, maintaining a natural look, and the issue of filler migration.
- The amount of lip filler Jessica receives varies; she started with more and now adds less each time.
- She warns against overfilling and the need for dissolving fillers as they can migrate and distort lip borders over time.
Chapter 5
Jessica provides an overview of jaw botox and shares her botched experience that affected her smile.
- Jaw botox is intended to slim the face by weakening the masseter muscle.
- Jessica's botched jaw botox paralyzed a muscle in her face, affecting her ability to smile naturally.
Chapter 6
Jessica answers questions about the effects of jaw botox and its suitability for different face shapes.
- Jaw botox does not affect double chins or cleft chins but can even out asymmetrical jaws.
- The effects are temporary, and the procedure does not require recovery time.
Chapter 7
Jessica explains her preference for jaw botox over surgery and shares her approach to touch-ups and dosage.
- Jessica prefers non-invasive procedures like botox over surgery, although she doesn't rule out surgery in the future.
- She details her dosage adjustments over time and the importance of taking breaks between botox sessions.
Chapter 8
Jessica concludes with advice on selecting a nurse for procedures and answers general questions about pain and pricing.
- She recommends doing thorough research, particularly on Instagram, and shares her trusted nurse's contact.
- Jessica addresses concerns about pain levels and costs, emphasizing personal research and vetting.