Thank you to Allergan and Dr. Lily Talakoub at McLean Dermatology for partnering on this post!
First things first, hi! I know I've probably lost a lot of you all in my recent hiatus, but any post featuring Botox usually gets a lot of action, so here we go :)
I recently had the opportunity to attend a breakfast with Allergan and Dr. Lily to discuss the Allergan brand and what products they own. Their most popular: Botox.
I've been a huge fan of the product for the past year and have always loved the results, so when Allergan reached out to see if I would be up to partnering with one of their favorite doctors, Dr. Lily, I was super excited! McLean Dermatology is located in..you guessed it..McLean. When you arrive, the lobby is fresh, chic, and smells so good (I know, weird). Someone kept commenting on it and the girls at the front desk said that the practice just released a candle..and I was super tempted to buy..but that's not why I was there. Just wait until you see the pics of their product walls. The pictures don't do it justice, but let's just say I stayed a little longer than I planned going through all they sold..
After a short wait, I was greeted by a medical assistant and was taken back into one of the service rooms. Very typical of most medical offices, but these rooms were sterile..in a good way. Everything was super clean and tidy.
After going though the basics (why I was there, allergies, etc..), Dr. Lily came in to perform the injections. I guess the medical assistant had told her my past history with Botox, so she just got down to business. Total, it took about 45 seconds (check out my Instagram stories) and I was done. I received 20 units and let me tell you..no pain. It's weird..like I was thinking "is she actually doing anything??". Well, yes..the results show up in about two weeks and I was told to come back in for a check-up at that point. Honestly, if I like the results, it's no biggie not to go back, but any patient is welcome to.
To be honest, I don't think I really needed to start getting Botox, but now that I've started, I'm not going back. I feel as if it makes me look more awake, alert and fresh. It's also like a semi-permanent makeup primer. And it doesn't hurt at all! I highly recommend getting Botox if you've been thinking about it. Start small, see a reputable doctor, ask questions..and you're good! But be careful, you won't be able to go back ;)
Also, if you're a nerd like me and want to learn more about Allergan, their products and the industry as a whole, check out this interesting report their team worked on!
Also, if you're a nerd like me and want to learn more about Allergan, their products and the industry as a whole, check out this interesting report their team worked on!
Thank you again to Allergan and Dr. Lily Talakoub!
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