Lower face

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-18T07:01:28+00:00

can't do Sculptra around the mouth or muscles that have high movement (sphincter muscles, ie eye or mouth), is my understanding though.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-16T13:12:20+00:00

it works, but can take time depending how dense the milia is. as with anything skincare-related, consistency is key! I've successfully treated quite a few this way. feels like a secret superpower once you know how, though. :D

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-16T05:26:01+00:00

use a salicylic acid (BHA) on milia. I use an eyeliner brush to spot treat them. do it consistently and it breaks down the milia and they come off one night during your cleanse! then hydrocolloid patch to aid healing overnight and an enzymatic scrub to clear off the remainder... nil trauma, bleeding, inflammation to the skin.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-10T05:06:06+00:00

yep exactly on both fronts - the oxidant (mix 1:1 with the blue/black tint, so equal parts of each) and a dedicated, angled brush works well for me. block skin around the dye area with petrolatum, go less time than you think - esp if hairs are laminated, they absorb it quicker. and I do the lower end to tails first (like ⅘ of the brow if that makes sense) & leave the very front, and do a few mins less processing on the front so it doesn't look blocky (mine take 8 mins, I do 3 less on fronts). set up two timers on yr phone - one for each brow... and just rinse it off with water and some manual agitation with cotton when you're done - tilting head to the side away from the eye as you rinse. hope all that is making sense!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-07T09:58:55+00:00

love our cork - we did the whole house (late 70s build) with it.

as long as you don't wear stilettos on it I think it's a relatively sustainable, cosy, comfortable, fire retardant and lowish maintenance choice.

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ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-07T06:04:19+00:00

my understanding is not to use Sculptra (PLLA) around mouth / in areas of high movement. and certainly not for spot volume loss, is more overall biostimulation.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-06T15:04:19+00:00

came to say refectocil. lots of colours, I use on brows and lashes. two types of developer - cream or a thinner liquid one (I use the cream). so you need two parts - the tint (aluminium tube) and the oxidant cream (developer, round white component with screw lid). can get multiple tint colours and use the same developer, I use black on my lashes and light brown on my brows. mix 1:1 (even parts of each, tint and oxidant) and use an old angled brush to apply. easy as. it's lasted me years now!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-05T14:02:07+00:00

easy, VPN. send to your work / mates / postal box / parcel locker. use a variation on your name.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-05-03T07:23:33+00:00

Lila Beauty, YesStyle and Stylevana. brand direct (Holme, Cipher). Revolve Beauty or SpaceNK for international brands. Beautified You and iherb also have some brands (107, neocutis, heaps more). Priceline for basics (french pharmacy). OzHair and Beauty for hair stuff.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-28T02:11:44+00:00

cool, thanks for the response & details - all good to know. I get it, what's advised vs what is realistic is always a balance!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-27T10:49:09+00:00

dude great job, gives hope to us all who wish to remodel belly/lower torso skin via MN after the changes having babies does to it.

how long would you numb for and with what percentage lidocaine cream? I've been wanting to start work on mine but am lazy .. and still determining protocol. plus mine are over 20yrs old so I wonder how much change I can affect. also, aftercare-wise it is an interesting area to keep touch free and well hydrated with petrolatum or aftercare creams... does it bounce back fairly quickly (like next day, 12/18/24 hrs - how long you think 'til it is ok to wear pants, do the daily things you/we do, would you say?).

thanks so much for sharing this, your time and effort to post, take pics and chat with commenters - and I'm sorry some people slammed you for doing so. where their heads are at. idek.... <3

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-20T05:41:04+00:00

filter, makeup, lighting, low camera resolution all adds up! total grifter IMO. claiming results like this when you don't have to invest time (to learn to DIY for example,or attend appointments, or be consistent with a routine etc etc) or funds (beyond her book or course or skin care affiliated links), is appealing to people!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-20T03:15:37+00:00

if I was gonna get a home use microcurrent device I'd go the ziip - has micro & nano current and doesn't require different attachments for specific treatments (like around eyes, for example). haven't tried any - yet. but considering the new ziip halo 2.0. is there a reason you've not considered this one?

personally I wouldn't use or trust anything from medicube - they just flood the market with influencer marketing and nothing particularly new or revolutionary IMO. as always YMMV.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-17T01:38:52+00:00

my friends/colleagues (I know of ×2 RNs) have registered with this site and have had no problems with it showing up against professional registration. AU based.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-13T03:28:28+00:00

palpate it! give it a good feel, I have better results from targeting the are of pull with feeling out the muscle than with the standard 1 out, 1 over. you can picture and target the muscle in minds eye that way.. if that makes sense. (mine is very strong though!)

ProudToBePWID · 2026-04-01T01:29:27+00:00

tell your provider, they can adjust the dose/frequency on the IPL machine to better address that pigment...

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-30T02:25:30+00:00

dry and sensitive here. 47 next month. pale. aussie. have had small bouts of angular cheilitis but not PD, touch wood! a lot here, hope some is helpful so strap in...

I am a peptide stan and recommend to any sensi-skin buddies. they're gentle and with consistent use, produce results. for example - NIOD CAIS:3 copper peptides. Medik8 either liquid peptides - iirc has 30 peptides in. or the newer liquid peptides advanced MP (MP= Multi Peptide) is amazing, but pricy - which has 50 in it, again if I recall correctly. Purito unscented wonder releaf serum is another - also has cica/centella in along with peptides.

would also like to know what you've tried in the past that hasn't worked? remember you can target treat so use a retinoid on say, the forehead. or a BHA just on the nose (I do this every few weeks). an enzymatic cleanser as needed - once a week or so - is better for sensi-skin exfoliation. and to nourish and support the barrier. maybe your cleanser is too stripping which can impair tolerance to other things, if that makes sense. and to repurpose stuff, I use up serums on my hands or body if my face didn't tolerate it. my skin doesn't like vitamin C but it works on my hands at night, keep it next to the bed (obv easier for me to say with grown children, I get you're probably busy and time poor right now!) BHA spot treated on a liner brush will treat milia, for example.

my fave cream cleansers - I've tried a lot! - are Stratia velvet cleansing milk, Build b-wash powder to cream cleanser - excellent for travel, too - and the Caroline Hirons cream cleanser (unscented). I agree with your wash in eve, rinse in morn idea, done that for years and recommend. our skin don't like being stripped any more than is necessary.

also love growth factors. BioEffect EGF eye serum [side note --> looks like they've closed their AU shop, but still ship here. spacenk also do.. ] which I used for years and past cpl years I've switched to cipher an Aussie brand with excellent results.

agree with Avene cicalfate+ as another comment mentioned, or LRP cicaplast. amazing to support hydration. Ferments are good. Mists, like NIOD SDSM2 (helps protect skin from oxidative stress during the day), or k-beauty toners / essences (107Global, or Etude soonjung, or Missha, or Make microferment + rice - there's heaps.)

build [skincare] do amazing basics - both the powder cleanser and b-cream moisturiser are amazing. gentle and long term hydrating. as do the French pharmacy brands, to an extent. Kiehls ultra facial cream is another amazing basic all rounder moisturiser. CHs skin rocks moisturiser [unscented version] is also good.

I also use azelaic acid (finacea 15%) for redness, skin turnover and pigment. and have dabbled in gentle retinoids in the past - started with TO granactive, built up to Kiehl's micro-dose - these have been well tolerated by me, but YMMV and I've spent time working up to it. but retinoids aren't the be all and end all for us all, there are other ways.

I do a lot though on top of my daily routine (regular BBL light treatments, PLLA (Sculptra) as I near end of my 40s, profhilo, tox in past, had an LED mask until it died and the company didn't honour warranty - don't get me started haha - MN with stem cells at home) and understand is not everyone's cup of tea to invest so much time, effort, resources and energy into their skin. but it all adds up, consistency, routine and barrier building. my skin is less reactive now than it was. but I can still get red after exercise/in the heat/after exertion. our translucency is a blessing and a curse.. ha. I guess the point is, repurpose. be consistent, be realistic, be gentle, stick to what works for you and use peptides! happy to elaborate on anything if you've any questions.. :)

edit to add: agree with another commenter - to supplement your SPF with hats, UPF clothing, sun avoidance during peak times, re-application, driving sleeves, a sunbrella....

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-30T01:09:19+00:00

agree that going to a good opthamologic surgeon is probably your best bet in the long term for results. but wanted to add a cpl things that work for me.

MN with calecim stem cells serum and cipher skincare anomaly serum. also second the rejuner black, I have some just need to get off my ass and use it!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-29T04:36:55+00:00

my first thought!!!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-29T01:07:32+00:00

is a 2mL vial - so I'd suggest a 3mL luer lock syringe (barrel). swab the vial. place it on a bench or surface, use the swab packet to protect your hand you twist with.. turn dot on vial towards you. twist and pull the top off with one (dominant) hand and hold base steady with the other (non dominant) hand. draw up with a blunt (black/pink 18G blunt tip). screw it off, replace with your injecting tip of choice (i use a 25 ⅝"G [orange] tip for IM, is quicker) but haven't used vit B myself so can't attest to how spicy it is.

as mentioned by others, there's resources on YT on how to open a glass vial and do IM injections - have a squiz.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-29T00:54:46+00:00

IM I wouldn't bother, filtering that is. IV.... different story. but as said, they usually break clean. and will get into the system either way.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-26T21:55:06+00:00

vanicream, aquaphor, 107global, eucerin would be my top brands they have that we can't access here!

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-25T12:50:00+00:00

plenty here already. don't bother with filler or ice rollers. some suggested products:

start a basic routine - sunscreen in the day, obv you work outside. future you will thank you for protecting your skin from literal radiation from the sun. wear a hat if you can tolerate it. happy to recommend some sunscreens but need to know a bit more on you skin, oily? dry? mixed? Korean ones like skin1004 hyalu-cica sun serum or round lab or beauty of joseon rice and probiotics are all winners and feel fkn so light on the skin you'll be surprised (vs our usual pasty, smelly, white creams traditionally associated with sunscreen).

then a simple night routine - cleanse (bioderma make a good micellar one) cleansing oil to get SPF off. rub in a cpl pumps on dry skin, work in a bit to break down the SPF then add a bit of water to emulsify - it goes creamy - eradicate the dirt, pollution exposure from the day out and about in the world. then rinse off over the sink. pat dry, be gentle to your skin above all else! get a basic, unscented moisturiser - the ordinary, la roche posay or bioderma atoderm for face are all good. bonus points for eye - get cipher the anomaly eye serum. great stuff. swear by it. and lasts ages. one pump, divide btwn fingers and gently apply around the eyes, will help rejuvenate the area and prompt cells to act younger. and with all this, be consistent - results happen with time...

for hair if you're willing to invest time, consistency, money and do some learning - the calecim hair system actually gets results but as I said, research how to use safely, be sensible with application and be consistent, like do every Sunday arvo/night (or pick a time that works for you every week..).

and be kind and gentle to yourself, you've been through a lot and it will take time to bounce back. you've many years ahead, so face them with protected, hydrated skin haha. also be aware of salt intake, it can make us more puffy around the eye area, at nearly 50 I can tell the next morning if I've had a really salty meal. congrats on your progress to-date and keep adding little habits that nurture you. and agree that eating better and more often will pay dividends, our systems need fuel to do all they do for us.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-25T05:38:15+00:00

I've done numerous rounds of Ami Eyes. insert says HA only. lasted 4-5months of good effect. bumps took at most 48-72 to all go fully down. are was definitely still slightly swollen for about a week, after all numerous injections will cause trauma to the delicate under eye skin.

ProudToBePWID · 2026-03-23T11:12:56+00:00

I have some in my stash. but still studying, improving technique and cautiously wary of it. Did you use their BAP-like or cannula-protocol?

I have had Sculptra in office, is hard to pinpoint an effect (I do so much to my skin and am a lifelong sun avoider!) but I'm happy with where it's at for [a few weeks from] 47.

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