Some of the Common Myths about Botox
Botulinum medicine (abbreviated to Botox) is now fashionable amongst Sydney’s stylish crowd and now it has become an important part of grooming for many in the Harbour City. Nevertheless I never fail to be amazed when I hear the various half truths which surround the treatment.
To follow are a few of the more myths that I come across frequently at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I work as a physician.
Fallacy no. 1: I will not be able to express myself normally!
There are about 60 muscles in the human face. The excessive use of these muscles over a period of time may cause expression lines to appear. The overuse of Botulinum Toxin have the effect of the facial muscles looking too relaxed. In general doctors use comparatively low doses to make you appear refreshed, yet your face will remain every bit as expressive.
Therefore the right injection of Botox in the right site means you will get a softening of any fine lines without reducing facial expression.
Fallacy no. 2: Botox is toxic!
There is a grain of truth in this. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the correct pharmaceutical terminology. Too large a quantity may loosen muscles that you do not want relaxed and may even make you very sick.
But to maintain some perspective: an ancient pharmacist’s expression states that ‘everything is a poison - it all depends on the dose’. Every medicinal drug can make you ill in large enough amounts. Water can kill you if enough is taken.
Fallacy no. 3: Botox will sting!
In our clinic Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor will use hypodermic needles finer than hair. Quite a few people have said that the injections aren’t as sore as a bug bite. For Certain not painful compared to having a vaccination.
Fallacy no. 4: My face will lose sensitivity!
Totally false. Botulinum medicine works on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on sensate nerve fibers. Just the ability to relax your muscles is affected by Botox.
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Fallacy no. 5. Once you start Botox you need to keep getting it or you might age faster than before!
This is also untrue.
A set of injections will be effective for around 3 months. Any treatments after the first visit usually last a little longer. The lines will eventually reform as the muscle recovers its normal function. But they will certainly be no deeper than previously.
Even if you never had Botox again - those lines will likely be a little less pronounced than if you had not undergone the procedure. In the main because your facial muscles and skin have had a rest for a few months.
