A Few of the Common Myths about BoTox Therapy
Botulinum therapy (abbreviated to Botox) is now popular in Sydney society in fact it is fast becoming an important part of any beauty routine for those in Sydney. Nevertheless I am often astonished by the amount of stories which have been heard in connection with the painless treatment.
I have included below a few of the more popular myths that I hear everyday practicing as a doctor at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Misconception Number 1: My facial muscles may freeze!
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Research shows there are 60 or so muscles in the human face. The facial muscles normally work in harmony, however from excessive movement expression lines can form. Too large a dose of Botox have the effect of the facial musculature looking less taut. The quantity injected by most physicians will result in you appearing less tired, yet you will keep your facial expression.
By injecting the appropriate amount of the toxin in precisely the right tissues you will achieve a reduction in the wrinkles without reducing facial expression.
Misconception Number 2: Botox is poisonous!
This to a small extent is right. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the exact scientific nomenclature. An overdose may relax facial muscles that you do not want loosened and may make you really ill.
But to help you understand the reality of the situation – a famous pharmacy expression states that ‘everything is a poison – it all depends on the dose’. A large quantity of any drug will cause illness. Water can kill you if enough is taken.
Misconception Number 3: Wrinkle injections hurt!
The needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter less than your hair. Many people say that the shots aren’t as sore as bug bites. It for certain is less painful than something like a vaccination.
Misconception Number 4: My face will lose feeling!
This is completely incorrect. Botox affects the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not the nerves of sensation. Only the ability to relax muscles is impacted by Botox injections.
Misconception Number 5. You have to keep having Botox or else the lines and wrinkles become more pronounced!
Also untrue.
Botox is expected to last for in the region of three months. Consequent injections do last longer. The wrinkles will eventually reform as the muscle regains its strength. But they will not be any worse than before the treatment.
In fact the wrinkles should be be less noticeable than if you hadn’t had Botox – even should you never continue the injections. This is typically the case because your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.
