A Few Common Myths Surrounding Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum therapy (shortened to Botox) is swiftly becoming popular amongst fashionable Sydney society and these days it has become a grooming necessity for many people in Sydney.
But I am often astonished by the rumours in connection with this uncomplicated procedure.
Below are some of the more myths often encountered at Star Cosmetic Medicine located in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Mistake Number 1: My facial muscles will freeze!
Research has found there are about 60 muscles under the skin of your face. The repeated use of these muscles may cause the formation of wrinkles. If surplus Botox is used the facial expression may become somewhat less taut. Broadly speaking physicians use comparatively small dosages to make you appear well rested, but still you will keep your facial expression.
Therefore by employing conservative quantities of the toxin in precisely the right muscles one can accomplish a smoothing of the lines without compromising facial expression.
Mistake Number 2: Botulinum is toxic!
This to some extent is right. Its pharmaceutical name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. In massive amounts it may loosen facial muscles that you do not want relaxed or may cause sickness.
Pharmacists have an old saying ‘everything is poisonous – it all depends on the dose’. A large amount of any medication may result in sickness. If you drink too much water it can be fatal.
Mistake Number 3: It will hurt!
Your hair is thicker than the needles we use at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Some people liken the injections to bug bites. For Certain not as sore as having a blood profile.
Mistake Number 4: My face will feel numb!
Completely false. Botox affects the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on sensate nerves. Only the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by Botox injections.
Mistake Number 5. Once you start Botox you must keep getting it otherwise you will develop worse wrinkles than earlier!
This is also false.
The first treatment lasts approximately three months. Any injections after the initial one should last a little longer. The wrinkles will gradually return as the muscle returns to normal. However they won’t be any more pronounced than when you started your treatment.
Even if you never had Botox treatments again – those lines should be less noticeable than if you hadn’t undergone the treatment. Mainly because your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ when the Botox was active.
