‘I thought I had ruined my face', admits Ireland AM star as she shares Botox nightmare that left her ‘freaking out'
JAB JOLT 'I thought I had ruined my face', admits Ireland AM star as she shares Botox nightmare that left her 'freaking out'
AN IRELAND AM star has opened up about the cosmetic treatment that left her "freaking out".
Limerick native Muireann O'Connell is renowned for being honest about her use of Botox - but her latest appointment had her asking "what have I done to my face?"
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Muireann O'Connell has shared her Botox nightmare
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Muireann was left 'freaking out' after the incident
In a clip posted to her Instagram, Muireann revealed that she had received Botox in her forehead and temples.
The 41-year-old explained how she noticed her eyebrows were uneven a week after she got the treatment.
The popular presenter joked: "My eyebrows have never been twins, they have always been sisters, but I felt that the left one was incredibly arched."
The TV star told how she looked as though she was "constantly being wry" or like "Ace Ventura" - a reference to the hit Jim Carrey comedy movie.
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Muireann confessed: "I started freaking out, I was like, 'What have I done to my face? I've absolutely ruined my face.'"
Thankfully, the Irish host returned to her specialist for a check up.
Here, they told her she had "a little bit of pulling" over her eyes.
The Virgin Media star noted: "I had never ever heard of that term before, but apparently it's normal and it took 30 seconds to fix."
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Muireann then shared a snippet of herself a month later and the Botox had settled down over her eyebrow.
She highlighted: "So guys if this ever happens to you make sure to go back to your place."
Alan Hughes makes joke dig at co-host live on air
The breakfast show host wrote in her caption: "Hello! Have you ever been pulled by Botox? I'd never heard of it and it was an easy fix, TG.
"These sort of aesthetic treatments may not be for you. And that's great!
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"Jamie-Lee Curtis ain't wrong when she talks about the cosmeceutical industrial complex. Each to their own!"
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Fans all flocked to the comment section with praise for the star's honesty.
Teresa wrote: "Love your honesty, so many people lie about getting Botox."
Pattie said: "Love the honesty and you look great."
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Mary remarked: "You look amazing Muireann."
And Kellie gushed: "Your skin looks fab wow!!"
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