Sydney Botulinum treatment (Botox for short) is rapidly becoming established amongst stylish Sydney society in fact it is becoming an essential part of any beauty routine for many in the city.
Nevertheless I never fail to be stunned by the various urban legends and half truths that have originated in connection with this procedure.
Below are some of the myths often encountered at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Myth no. 1: Botox will freeze the muscles in my face!
The human face has approximately sixty muscles. These muscles usually work in harmony, however over a period of time fine lines can appear. If excessive Botox is used the facial muscles may become a liile bit less taut. The amount used by most doctors are designed to make you appear refreshed, yet you will keep your facial expression.
Thus by employing the correct amount of the toxin in just the right tissues you can have a softening of any fine lines without reducing facial expression.
Myth no. 2: Botox is toxic!
There is a little truth in this argument. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the proper pharmaceutical nomenclature. An overdose may loosen muscles that you do not want loosened or may make you really sick.
However to maintain some perspective – an ancient chemist’s expression is that ‘everything is a poison – all depending on the dose’. A large amount of any medicinal drug may induce sickness. Even water can be fatal if you drink too much.
Myth no. 3: Botox injections hurt!
In our practice Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor uses a needle finer than a hair. Many people have said that the injections are not worse than being bit by mosquitoes. It is certainly not as painful as a procedure like a vaccination.
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Myth no. 4: My face will be less sensitive!
Completely false. Botox affects the neuromuscular junction, and not on the nerves of sensation. Only the ability to relax muscles is impacted by Botox.
Myth no. 5. You cannot stop having Botox or you will age quicker than before!
Also incorrect.
B.tox is believed to be effective for up to 3 months. Any injections after the first one should last a few weeks more. Gradually as muscle strength returns – the lines will return little by little. Even So they will not be deeper than when you started your Botox therapy.
In fact any lines will in general be less evident than if you had never undergone Botox injections – even if you don’t repeat the injections. This is obviously the case due to the fact your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ when the Botox was working.