Some Common Myths about B.tox Procedures
Sydney Botulinum injections (Botox for short) has become a necessity in Sydney society in fact it is becoming a beauty routine necessity for those in the city. Nevertheless I am frequently amazed by the stories in connection with the treatment. I have listed below some of the myths which I encounter frequently at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a physician.
Mistake no. 1: I might lose my facial expressions!
There are about sixty muscles in the human face. Their excessive use over time can cause fine lines or wrinkles. When excessive Botox is injected the facial muscles may become less taut. Broadly speaking doctors use relatively small dosages to will result in you looking ‘refreshed’, yet you will still be just as expressive.
So by using the proper dosage of the wrinkle injection in just the right areas an expressive face is preserved whilst any wrinkles are reduced.
Mistake no. 2: Botox is a poisonous substance!
This to a small extent is right. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the proper medical nomenclature. Too large a quantity may relax facial muscles that you do not want relaxed and can make one very ill.
But to maintain some perspective - a notable pharmacy expression states that ‘everything is poisonous - all depending on the dose’. A large dose of any medicine will cause sickness. If you drink too much water it will kill you.
Mistake no. 3: Botox will be painful!
In our practice Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor uses a hypodermic needle finer than a hair. Several individuals liken the shots to a bug bite. It certainly is not as traumatic as something like a vaccination.
Mistake no. 4: Botox will numb my face!
Totally incorrect. Botox works principally on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not sensate nerve fibers. Botox just impacts on the ability to relax muscles.
Mistake no. 5. You must keep having Botox otherwise the lines become even worse!
Also false.
You can expect Botox to be effective for up to 3 months. Any further treatments after the first one commonly last a little longer. Eventually as muscle strength returns, the wrinkles will reappear bit by bit. However they definitely will not be worse than when you commenced your Botox therapy.
As A Matter Of Fact the wrinkles should be be softer than if you had never undergone Botox injections - even if you don’t repeat the therapy. This is generally because you have given your skin a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.

