The Curious Case of the Botox-Free Forehead
There is a certain kind of comment that sticks with you, not because it is cruel, but because it reveals a fascinating truth about perception. One of the most common questions I receive is about my age. People are genuinely curious, and I welcome that—ask me anything, truly. The second most common question? Botox. And so, I found myself staring at a comment that said I looked older than I am, perhaps 45, and that I had clearly overdone it with the Botox. I could not help but smile, because I understood exactly why someone might think that.
I am turning 40 this September. How do I feel about it? I do not feel much either way. I have a child I love deeply, and I am simply grateful to be alive and here for him as long as possible. In that light, aging is a gift. The skin care and the looks—they are fun hobbies, little challenges to slow the process, but health is far more important. Yet, that comment sparked something in me. I wanted to share the truth about Botox, and perhaps show you a curious thing about my own face.
The Illusion of Botox
I can see why the commenter thought I had overdone it. In some of my videos, especially when I am testing a mascara, I make strange faces. My eyebrows go up, way up, but the middle part of my forehead does not move. It looks exactly like the appearance of someone who has had Botox in the forehead. I have seen it in others—that unnaturally smooth, immobile center. And there I was, on my own footage, looking like I had a frozen forehead. But I have never had Botox. Not once. I could give you reasons: I live in a small town, and to find a reputable injector, I would have to drive hours south to a bigger city. But more than that, I have never felt the interest. It seems oddly addictive, and sometimes it looks a little strange. No offense to anyone who chooses it—I am just not comfortable with it for myself.
To prove it, I tried to scrunch my entire brow area. It felt weird because I never do that. Normally, when I move my brows, the middle just does not wrinkle. It is a natural quirk, not a procedure. I can move them the other way too, but I never do. So when that comment came, I understood. It was a perfect illusion.
If I Had to Choose: Procedures I Would Consider
Now, if I were to ever have a professional procedure done, I would not choose Botox or filler. I have watched many videos, especially from the Victorian Cosmetic Institute, which shows both amazing results and cautionary tales. Filler can be done in a very strategic, artistic way by a skilled professional with a decade of experience. But I have also seen how filler stays in the skin for a very long time, and that bothers me. I would much rather explore natural options that use something from my own body, injected back in. That is a path I might discuss in the future.
What I would consider is a fractionated laser treatment. I am fascinated by the kind of results lasers can achieve. I would also love to laser off the sunspots and freckles on my back—they seem to have appeared all at once, probably from years of swimming in Vegas. That is something I would definitely have done.
So, no Botox, no filler—just a natural, peculiar eyebrow movement that fools the camera. And if you have any other questions, even ones you think might be rude, please ask. I am happy to answer them. Because in the end, these little curiosities about aging and appearance are just part of the story we all share.