Under Pressure.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:12 am

I went to my doctors yesterday to enquire about having Restylane (cosmetic filler) for my frown lines and lines around my mouth area.

He has a private clinic at his practice, so i thought i'd rather go to someone i know and have a little trust in.

I stressed that i did'nt want Botox and the idea of having a harmless procedure appealed to me more.

I came away 90 minutes later with an appointment for next Saturday for Botox to my forehead, Botox to my upper lip and Restylane around my mouth area and a bill for £800!!!

The thing is, now i've calmed down after seeing all the wonderful before and after pics of the effects of botox, i really do not want it!

I feel as though i was really pressured into agreeing to having it done, and i'm embarrassed about calling him and telling him i'd really rather not.

Any idea's how i can go about it?

And more to the point resist his wiley ways with the botox needle.:-3

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:17 am

abbey;634379 wrote: I went to my doctors yesterday to enquire about having Restylane (cosmetic filler) for my frown lines and lines around my mouth area.

He has a private clinic at his practice, so i thought i'd rather go to someone i know and have a little trust in.

I stressed that i did'nt want Botox and the idea of having a harmless procedure appealed to me more.

I came away 90 minutes later with an appointment for next Saturday for Botox to my forehead, Botox to my upper lip and Restylane around my mouth area and a bill for £800!!!

The thing is, now i've calmed down after seeing all the wonderful before and after pics of the effects of botox, i really do not want it!

I feel as though i was really pressured into agreeing to having it done, and i'm embarrassed about calling him and telling him i'd really rather not.

Any idea's how i can go about it?

And more to the point resist his wiley ways with the botox needle.:-3

give me his number i will call and cancel for you

there is a wasps nest on the garage where i'm working

let me stick your head near it and bash the roof with a stick ,you will be stung multiple times your face will swell and all lines will disappear

total cost £50

saving you £750

what a good buddy I am :-6 :-6 :-6

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:22 am

jimbo;634382 wrote: give me his number i will call and cancel for you

there is a wasps nest on the garage where i'm working

let me stick your head near it and bash the roof with a stick ,you will be stung multiple times your face will swell and all lines will disappear

total cost £50

saving you £750

what a good buddy I am :-6:-6

Cheers mate....:rolleyes:

Can i add that i have a major aversion to pain.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:25 am

abbey;634379 wrote: I went to my doctors yesterday to enquire about having Restylane (cosmetic filler) for my frown lines and lines around my mouth area.

He has a private clinic at his practice, so i thought i'd rather go to someone i know and have a little trust in.

I stressed that i did'nt want Botox and the idea of having a harmless procedure appealed to me more.

I came away 90 minutes later with an appointment for next Saturday for Botox to my forehead, Botox to my upper lip and Restylane around my mouth area and a bill for £800!!!

The thing is, now i've calmed down after seeing all the wonderful before and after pics of the effects of botox, i really do not want it!

I feel as though i was really pressured into agreeing to having it done, and i'm embarressed about calling him and telling him i'd really rather not.

Any idea's how i can go about it?

And more to the point resist his wiley ways with the botox needle.:-3

Abbey, just call them first thing Monday morning and explain that you feel a little worried about having the procedure's done and that you'd like more time to think about it. They will be fine, after all they still want your business. If you have already paid just ask for the money back (they may try to keep a small deposit, but just state you thought that their was a 'cooling/thinking' period of 48 hrs(this does not include any non-working days such as Sunday).

When it comes to surgical treatments and financial matters never feel embarrassed, what is a little embarrassment compared to losing a lot of money or not fully checking out their testaments.

I have seen the results of botox and must say I have been quite impressed with what I have seen, but the best thing for the skin is drinking lots of water, a very good suncream and yes you guessed it no smoking.

I am sure that you are worrying over nothing, you are a great person inside, which makes you a beauty all round :-4 But a piccy would be cool, you are one of the FG's mysteries, no one knows what you look like :rolleyes: :wah:

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:26 am

abby have you paid? just ring him and tell them you have changed your mind,its no difference if you cancel a hair appointment good luck

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:27 am

SuzyB;634385 wrote: Abbey, just call them first thing Monday morning and explain that you feel a little worried about having the procedure's done and that you'd like more time to think about it. They will be fine, after all they still want your business. If you have already paid just ask for the money back (they may try to keep a small deposit, but just state you thought that their was a 'cooling/thinking' period of 48 hrs(this does not include any non-working days such as Sunday).

When it comes to surgical treatments and financial matters never feel embarrassed, what is a little embarrassment compared to losing a lot of money or not fully checking out their testaments.

I have seen the results of botox and must say I have been quite impressed with what I have seen, but the best thing for the skin is drinking lots of water, a very good suncream and yes you guessed it no smoking.

I am sure that you are worrying over nothing, you are a great person inside, which makes you a beauty all round :-4 But a piccy would be cool, you are one of the FG's mysteries, no one knows what you look like :rolleyes: :wah:

god suzy you and me sound alike well said

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:35 am

SuzyB;634385 wrote: Abbey, just call them first thing Monday morning and explain that you feel a little worried about having the procedure's done and that you'd like more time to think about it. They will be fine, after all they still want your business. If you have already paid just ask for the money back (they may try to keep a small deposit, but just state you thought that their was a 'cooling/thinking' period of 48 hrs(this does not include any non-working days such as Sunday).

When it comes to surgical treatments and financial matters never feel embarrassed, what is a little embarrassment compared to losing a lot of money or not fully checking out their testaments.

I have seen the results of botox and must say I have been quite impressed with what I have seen, but the best thing for the skin is drinking lots of water, a very good suncream and yes you guessed it no smoking.

I am sure that you are worrying over nothing, you are a great person inside, which makes you a beauty all round :-4 But a piccy would be cool, you are one of the FG's mysteries, no one knows what you look like

good post

neffy;634389 wrote: god suzy you and me sound alike well said

you and suzy must be long lost sisters seperated at birth your posts are exactly alike

:wah: :wah:

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:10 am

Just call and say you've changed your mind and cancel the appointment.

These treatments need to be re-done quite frequently, don't they? Every 6 months?

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:18 am

Just call and tell him you have had time to think about it, and you changed your mind about the botox. I really don't think he will mind. You usually talk to the receptionist anyway, she will change the appointment and he probably will not even remember talking to you about it.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:54 am

Abbey, just ring him tomorrow, and say you changed your mind. You don't have to say anything more for an explanation.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:29 am

Sweet Abbeynormal. Just cancel the appt and say have a nice day. Your not obligated to offer anything else. Ive never even seen you and your beauty is emblazoned in all my being forever more.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:45 am

Yup. What my buddy Nomad said.

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:05 am

He talked you into it once, DO NOT let him talk you into it again.

What is he a Doctor or a car salesman?

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:48 am

Thanks for all your replies,

Jimbo, yerra git!

Suzie, it was'nt exactly the money that worried me, it was the botox, i did offer a deposit but he told me " you're trusting me with your face, i'm sure i can trust you"

Neffy, same answer i gave to your sis.

Bill, Tater and Bunnygirl, i'll call 1st thing in the morning. :-6

Gonad and Acc, Thankyou, i miss you both, :-4

Jacksdad, it's funny but my mum said the same thing! And i think that's what i'm worried about, him talking me back into it, i'm such a pushover.

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:55 am

Don't make me post botox gone bad pics.

Call. Tell them you won't be there amd NEVER go back again.

That Doctor should be hung.

C'mon Jimbo. What say you pay him a visit?:sneaky:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:57 pm

Nice Nomie your a sweetheart.

[QUOTE]Sweet Abbeynormal. Just cancel the appt and say have a nice day. Your not obligated to offer anything else. Ive never even seen you and your beauty is emblazoned in all my being forever more.

Abbey sweetie it is your money, your time, and your body cancel you don't have to tell them why, you just don't want to do it.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:45 pm

JacksDad;634669 wrote: Don't make me post botox gone bad pics.

Call. Tell them you won't be there amd NEVER go back again.

That Doctor should be hung.

C'mon Jimbo. What say you pay him a visit?:sneaky:

no he might talk me into having hair extentions

ok lets go get him

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:40 am

+++++++++ UPDATE ++++++++++

I cowardly cancelled the appointment with my Dr by e-mail.

Made a couple with 2 other places and went last night for the treatment and i never knew such pain existed!

It was ruddy horrendous, i decided not to go for the anasthetic (cant stand needles in my mouth)

and omg i thought i was going to pass out from the pain, i had 3 hours sleep last night my face hurts so much. :-1

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:46 am

abbey;637826 wrote: went last night for the treatment -1

So you'll be going again in four or five months when it needs re-doing, then.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:05 am

abbey;637826 wrote: +++++++++ UPDATE ++++++++++

I cowardly cancelled the appointment with my Dr by e-mail.

Made a couple with 2 other places and went last night for the treatment and i never knew such pain existed!

It was ruddy horrendous, i decided not to go for the anasthetic (cant stand needles in my mouth)

and omg i thought i was going to pass out from the pain, i had 3 hours sleep last night my face hurts so much. :-1

Not cowardly, Abbey. Whatever way you needed to cancel was fine.

So I'm confused. Did you have Botox or Restylane? How long did the procedure take? Are you doing it again?! I hate to see you go through all that pain.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:26 am

Bill Sikes;637833 wrote: So you'll be going again in four or five months when it needs re-doing, then.Hopefully 9 months.

RedGlitter;637840 wrote: Not cowardly, Abbey. Whatever way you needed to cancel was fine.

So I'm confused. Did you have Botox or Restylane? How long did the procedure take? Are you doing it again?! I hate to see you go through all that pain.:-4

I Just had the restylane, although the Botox would have been quicker and less painful and cheaper! it took about 45 minutes, i have to go back in 2 week to finish, it hurt too much last night (cry baby :-1 )

I'll see how i feel in a month when i see the full effects wether or not it's worth it.

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:48 am

Oh my goodness, what a lot to go through, pain and rediculous amount of money a couple of times a year. Just have a fringe.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:53 am

crazygal;638272 wrote: Oh my goodness, what a lot to go through, pain and rediculous amount of money a couple of times a year. Just have a fringe.

i spoze people like me could always comb their eyebrows up

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:59 am

jimbo;638273 wrote: i spoze people like me could always comb their eyebrows up

lmfao. Not got one wrinkle yet, when I get crows feet or bags under my eyes I'd have those done if I had the cash.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:42 pm

crazygal;638276 wrote: lmfao. Not got one wrinkle yet, when I get crows feet or bags under my eyes I'd have those done if I had the cash.
If only i had skin as good as Jane Fonda. :rolleyes:

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:04 pm

I am sorry it was so painful for you, the results will be worth it though :-6

I may have some work done towards the end of the year