--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I did have a go with Botox, but I…" description: "\"I did have a go with Botox, but I couldn't move my eyebrows. I also, at one point, had that filler stuff injected, but I looked like a hamster with wod..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/deborah-moggach-9536_also_i-did-have-a-go-with-botox-but-i-couldn_804423.jpg" --- # I did have a go with Botox, but I couldn't move my… ![“I did have a go with Botox, but I couldn't move my eyebrows. I also, at one point, had that filler stuff injected, but I looked like a hamster with wodges of food in its cheeks, so I stopped that.” quote by Deborah Moggach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/deborah-moggach-9536_also_i-did-have-a-go-with-botox-but-i-couldn_804423.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/deborah-moggach-9536_also_i-did-have-a-go-with-botox-but-i-couldn_804423.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/deborah-moggach-9536_also_i-did-have-a-go-with-botox-but-i-couldn_804423.jpg) > “I did have a go with Botox, but I couldn't move my eyebrows. I also, at one point, had that filler stuff injected, but I looked like a hamster with wodges of food in its cheeks, so I stopped that.” [Deborah Moggach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/deborah-moggach/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker tried Botox and facial fillers, found the results undesirable, and stopped using them. **In simple terms:** Tried cosmetic treatments, disliked results, quit. Key Takeaway Avoid procedures that don’t meet expectations. Themes beauty standards self‑image body autonomy Mood frustrated reflective Type personal anecdote cautionary When to use this quote - social events - career photo shoots - media appearances Key Concepts cosmetic surgery personal satisfaction Questions to Reflect On - What would you consider before another cosmetic procedure? - How do societal pressures influence your choices? A Different Perspective Results may not match expectations, leading to regret. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Food](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/) ## Related quotes > [I'd never judge anyone who did Botox, it's a personal thing. 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