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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:12 am
by abbey
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

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:17 am
by Carl44
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

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:22 am
by abbey
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.

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:25 am
by SuzyB
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:

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:26 am
by neffy
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

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:27 am
by neffy
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

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:35 am
by Carl44
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:

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:10 am
by Bill Sikes
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?

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:18 am
by Tater Tazz
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.

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:54 am
by chonsigirl
Abbey, just ring him tomorrow, and say you changed your mind. You don't have to say anything more for an explanation.

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:29 am
by Nomad
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.

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:45 am
by Accountable
Yup. What my buddy Nomad said.

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:05 am
by JacksDad
He talked you into it once, DO NOT let him talk you into it again.

What is he a Doctor or a car salesman?


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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:48 am
by abbey
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.

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:55 am
by JacksDad
Don't make me post botox gone bad pics.:mad:

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:

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:57 pm
by CARLA
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. :cool:

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:45 pm
by Carl44
JacksDad;634669 wrote: Don't make me post botox gone bad pics.:mad:

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 :D







ok lets go get him


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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:40 am
by abbey
+++++++++ UPDATE ++++++++++

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

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

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:46 am
by Bill Sikes
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.

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:05 am
by RedGlitter
abbey;637826 wrote: +++++++++ UPDATE ++++++++++

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

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.

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:26 am
by abbey
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.

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:48 am
by crazygal
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. ;)

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:53 am
by Carl44
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 :thinking: :thinking:

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:59 am
by crazygal
jimbo;638273 wrote: i spoze people like me could always comb their eyebrows up :thinking: :thinking:


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.

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:42 pm
by abbey
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:

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:04 pm
by SuzyB
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 ;)