WITH my 40th birthday just around the corner I look in the mirror at my laughter lines and ask myself ‘what was that funny?’ I class myself as a non-smoker, even though I find myself puffing away when I’m having a glass of wine with the girls. I consider myself a social drinker, knowing full well that one cheeky vino will lead to a bottle.

That, combined with a busy full-time job and life as a single mum, has left my face telling the sorry tale of my eventful life. So, here started my search for eternal youth and I found myself researching anti-ageing treatments.

I always thought Botox would be out of my price range. I was pleasantly surprised. It starts at around £100 – a small price to pay for six months of a perkier, fresher looking me.

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