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Since becoming pregnant with her daughter Rowan, Canadian journalist and author Rebecca Eckler has penned three hilarious books, including the best-selling Knocked Up. Catch Rebecca’s weekly unique perspective on motherhood and single parenthood.
Botox
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(Jan.28.10)
I was SO close to at least THINKING about it.
Months ago, I had booked my first Botox consultation. I thought maybe it’s time. I especially thought, "Now’s the time,” after my daughter asked why I was “frowning.”
“I’m not frowning. This is my face!” I replied.
In any case, I received a message from the doctor’s office, reminding me of my consultation, which I had completely forgotten about.
Did I really need this? Did I really want this? Sure, I’m 35. Maybe Botox is preventative. But I still can’t get over this whole Botox thing, which is odd because I am superficial about certain things. I will STARVE myself for three days before a photo shoot. I love designer handbags and shoes. I freak out when I get a pimple. I lie about being 35. (I’m 35 plus one year.)
I have wrinkles on my forehead that weren’t there when I was 20. And yes, apparently, I have frown lines. But will getting Botox actually make me feel better about myself? I do have a feeling that what goes on in my head isn’t going to go away with no frown lines.
I have friends who get Botox occasionally, and I don’t have a problem with it. But I also have acquaintances, my age, who have had so much work done that I barely recognize them anymore, which I find truly sad. (And, also, they look WORSE.)
When one of my good male friends started dating a girl who actually blogged that Botox was, basically, the greatest invention since tampons, I asked him what he was doing with a woman like that?
It’s one thing to get Botox quietly, but it’s another to announce on a blog that one of her favorite things to do is get injected. Please.
Then this news came out about Heidi Montag, who, at age 23, has undergone 10 procedures in one day, including a mini brow lift, Botox, nose job revision, fat injections in cheeks and lips, chin reduction, neck liposuction, ears pinned back, breast augmentation revision, liposuction on her waist and thighs and a butt augmentation.
I almost threw up my fat-free Special K! What is this world coming to, when a 23-year-old with an already enviable body and cute face, actually decides to get liposuction she definitely doesn’t need, Botox, and a new set of boobs so large they might cause back problems AND then announce it in People magazine?
What are we mothers teaching our daughters? That, hey, you look like your father and me, but if you don’t like it, no worries! Just buy a new look?
Honestly, if you have tiny boobs, I get why you might want a boob job. After you have children, I understand getting a tummy tuck or new breasts. If you really hate your nose, I get that too.
I cancelled my appointment. I just can’t wrap my head around getting rid of my lines. I’m not saying never. I’m saying I’m not ready. And, if I do it, I’m certainly not going to brag about it.
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