Maybelline Beauty Review - Nose & Chin
by Maybelline | 5 Dec 2013
My 1st Experience with Botox and Fillers
I had always wanted a sharper nose and smaller face but never had the guts to do anything about it.
I was very glad to visit Dr Matthew Yap for some facial enhancements.
All thanks to My Fat Pocket and aesthetics hub! It was like a dream come true for me~~~~
As I was looking into the mirror, I was more determined that I needed a smaller and sharper face.
And take a look at the dark circles around my eyes as well. I need to do something about it before it gets worst.
![M1.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_fd49b33c199e48efb8f5b3bf49db8173~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_507,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/M1_JPG.jpg)
![M2.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_7633478284a641ce99f6bd348d4d9d76~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M2_JPG.jpg)
![M3.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_5e524f2270d74b8c9942a9a4c7df3195~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M3_JPG.jpg)
This picture below shows a very clear view of my side profile. I feel that I have a button nose. The peak is a little sharp but the nose bridge just isn't high enough. And my jaw line, it sure is far away from small and sharp. Lol
![M4.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_dbc790464e774405a86e256658461ade~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M4_JPG.jpg)
The very young doctor, Mr. Matthew Yap, consulted me and told me what I needed for my face. He was also very friendly and patience towards me. As it was my very first time, I kept emphasizing on the pain score and time and again, he would assure me that it wouldn't hurt a bit.
He also has very nice complexion himself!
![M5.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_eaab1f70575e4b048e3080e73ff2c77e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M5_JPG.jpg)
I also wanted to try some fillers to soften the very visible smile lines so that I can look younger as the folds made my face look old and tired. Lesser lines also mean a clearer and cleaner look!
![M6.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_d7b62fae9a244e81905f3635d4bf368d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_61,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M6_JPG.jpg)
I was also really comfortable with him. He told me all I needed for my nose was a higher nose bridge
![M7.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_963ab8899bce44a49382222f57b90b9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M7_JPG.jpg)
The numbing cream was applied for 10-15 minutes and I was very skeptical of its effect because I really can't bring myself to believe that a topical cream can actually stop all the pain that would come later.
![M8.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_c33e0cee512b4f948707ee9b28b33b30~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_93,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M8_JPG.jpg)
I was of course, proven wrong. After the numbing effect has set, it was time for the the jaw botox. I am quite petite in size (but not short!) as you can see from my pictures, but I have quite a fat and big face. Who would complain that they have a sharp or small face anyway?!
I can hit 40kg and still have a chubby face. I don't know why.
The numbing cream effect can last one for hours. It lasted me for nearly 4 hours i think, so there was no need for another application of numbing cream for the injections.
![M9.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_a1a437fd996f439ab24fa8bd7bba5fa5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_56,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M9_JPG.jpg)
Biting my teeth to estimate the size of the muscle on my jaw before deciding on the amount of botox to inject.
I tend to chew on the left size of my face more, so the muscle on my left was almost twice the size of the muscle on my right! :O And this can result in a bigger face on the left (which was what happened to me). I realized that my left face was much bigger than my right even before the doctor told me that but had absolute no idea that what was the cause.
I could feel nothing when the needle went in. I did not know and refused to believe that I felt nothing at all! To think that I used to have SO MUCH fears for them.
I can only see the results for botox 2 weeks later. So hold on, I will do up another post to show you the huge difference!
And I am very much in love with the side profile of my face!
For fillers, Juvederm was used on me and it was said that the effect would last me between 6 months to a year
![M10.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_5a0fc956d613428a83f856c27bbffda9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M10_JPG.jpg)
I was really excited to see the final results. A higher nose bridge was always what I wanted.
![M11.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_8e6a4d45b76f4212bab8cbb6af45c9ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M11_JPG.jpg)
You see, I could still laugh, so you should be able to guess my pain score.
![m12.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_16cad4989dfd4ab18f4089894f122603~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/m12_JPG.jpg)
To be honest, on a scale of 10, I would gladly rate it between 0 to 1. Likewise for the chin filler.
The chin filler was done to give the face a more almond-shaped kind of feel.
Pretty much the same for both fillers - Injection, Clean and Massage.
Below are some pictures for comparison.
Pre-procedures.
Nothing was done to the face. You can see visible cleave on my chin
![M13.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_3884d8cc6bf246c482ff273f5c5391a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M13.jpg)
![M14.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_a9fa179473094b5e95370ac267933d49~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M14.jpg)
Post procedures.
Do observe the chin in this picture. Cleave gone and the whole face looks sharper. This was exactly what the Doctor wanted to achieve.
I really love the prominent chin.
![M15.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_28e1a07a14e64f03bc8f07318c31ac7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M15.jpg)
![M16.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_278822603b444352b25ea2dd0d5ebd1f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M16.jpg)
Now, look at the side profile of the nose again. Can you see the higher nose bridge? I look so good in most pictures now! Save me some time on highlighting the nose bridge. Heh.
These procedures have certainly boosted my confidence level and I am really loving how I look now.
I can't wait to hear what Dr. Matthew has for me next!
![M17.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea950d_4cbd1033fd8d4878bfb5d244f69d9016~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_93,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/M17_JPG.jpg)