The Info Examiner

Botulinum medicine (shortened to Botox) is now in vogue amongst up-to-date Sydney society in fact it is fast becoming a grooming essential for many in Sydney. Nevertheless I am often astonished when I listen to the various myths that have originated in connection with the treatment. I have included below a few of the more common mistakes that we hear all the time at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I am employed as a doctor.

Fallacy # 1: Botox might freeze my facial muscles!

Research shows there are 60 or so muscles in the human face. These ordinarily function harmoniously, but from continual movement wrinkles may appear. When too much Botox is injected the musculature that are responsible for expression can become a little less expressive. By and large doctors use relatively minute quantities to will result in you appearing less tired, yet you will keep your facial expression.

So a carefully measured dosage of Botox in the appropriate site means an expressive face is saved whilst any fine lines and wrinkles undergo a softening effect.

Fallacy # 2: Botulinum is toxic!
Actually there is a little truth in this assertion. Its pharmaceutical term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose may result in loss of muscle tone and may even make one very sick.

Pharmacists have an old saying that ‘everything is poisonous - all depending on the dose’. All medicinal drugs in a large dose can make you sick. Water can be fatal if enough is taken.

Fallacy # 3: Botox injections will be painful!
Your hairs are larger than the hypodermic needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Some people compare the shots to bug bites. Definitely not as painful as having a vaccination.

Fallacy # 4: Botox will numb my face!
Untrue. Botox works principally on the neuromuscular junction, and not on sensate nerves. Only the ability to relax your muscles is affected by Botox injections.

Fallacy # 5. Once you begin Botox you have to continue otherwise you will get even worse fine lines and wrinkles than ever!
Also untrue.

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You can expect the treatment to last for upwards of 3 months. Later treatments do last a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns - the wrinkles will eventually reappear. However they will definitely not be any more noticeable than when you began.

Even if you do not have Botox again - those lines should be better than if you had not undergone the procedure. This is mainly so due to the fact you have allowed your skin to have a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the therapy.