4 things I wish I knew before getting Botox for the first time

I got a few small bruises on my forehead after my Botox injections.

Julia Pugachevsky

• After years of wondering about it, I finally decided to get Botox.
• I thought I knew what I was in for, but during my appointment I learned things that surprised me. 
• Looking back, I wish I researched some of the potential risks and side effects before I went.

After years of trying to smooth my forehead lines with face-taping and retinol, I finally decided to book my first Botox appointment at the age of 32.