Important Information about Botox
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Botulinum medicine (abbreviated to Botox) has become trendy in Sydney society in fact it is becoming an integral part of grooming for those in Sydney.
But I am always amazed when I listen to the stories surrounding the treatment.
Here I have listed a selection of the popular myths frequently heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
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Misconception no. 1: My facial muscles may freeze!
Research has found there are sixty or so muscles in the human face. These muscles normally work in harmony, but from excessive movement lines or wrinkles can form. Too many injections of Botox have the effect of the muscles of the forehead looking less taut. Most doctors would use comparatively minute doses to result in you seeming well rested, yet you will still look just as animated.
By injecting a carefully measured dosage of the wrinkle injection in exactly the right areas facial expression is retained whilst any fine lines are smoothed.
Misconception no. 2: Botulinum is toxic!
This to a small extent is true. Its pharmaceutical name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose can relax muscles that you do not want loosened or may even make you extremely ill.
But to help us grasp the bigger picture: an old chemist’s saying is that ‘everything is poisonous – all depending on the dose’. Every medication in a large amount will make you ill. Even water can be fatal if you take too much.
Misconception no. 3: Botox hurts!
The hypodermic needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter smaller than a human hair. Many people state that the injections are not worse than bug bites. It is definitely not as traumatic as something like a blood profile.
Misconception no. 4: I might lose feeling in my face!
Completely false. Botox works principally on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on the nerves of sensation. Only the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox.
Misconception no. 5. Once you start Botox you must continue or you might wrinkle quicker than ever!
Also incorrect.
A treatment will be effective for around 3 months. Any further injections after the first one ordinarily last a little longer. The lines will slowly reappear as the muscle recovers its normal function. Nevertheless your wrinkles definitely won’t be more pronounced than before the treatment.
As A Matter Of Fact any lines will generally be less noticeable than if you had never undergone Botox – even should you never continue the injections. Principally because your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was active.
