The Info Examiner

Botox is fast becoming established in Sydney society in fact it is becoming a grooming necessity for people in Sydney. Nevertheless I never fail to be startled by the stories in connection with this procedure.

Here I have listed some of the more falsehoods that we hear frequently in Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a physician.

Myth Number 1: I will lose my facial expressions!

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There are around 60 muscles underneath the skin of your face. Their excessive use can cause fine line formation. Too many treatments of Botox have the effect of the facial muscles becoming less expressive. The quantity used by virtually all physicians result in you seeming less tired, nevertheless you will still appear every bit as animated.

Therefore a carefully calculated injection of Botox in the proper site means an expressive face is protected whilst any fine lines are reduced.

Myth Number 2: Botulinum is a deadly poison!
There is a grain of truth in this. Its scientific name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose can loosen muscles that you do not want relaxed and may even make one very ill.

But to put the matter into perspective: a notable pharmacy expression states that ‘everything is a poison - it all depends on the dose’. All medicinal drugs can make you extremely sick in large dosages. Water can be a poison if enough is taken.

Myth Number 3: Botox will hurt!
In our clinic Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor will use a needle finer than a hair. Some people have likened the shots to being bitten by a bug. For Certain not as painful as having a regular shot.

Myth Number 4: I might lose feeling in my face!
Not true. Botulinum medicine works principally on the neuromuscular junction, and not on sensate nerves. Just the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox injections.

Myth Number 5. Once you begin getting Botox you must continue otherwise the lines and wrinkles become worse!
Also wrong.

One treatment will last approximately three months. Any injections after the first visit should last a little longer. The lines will gradually reappear as the muscle regains its normal function. Nevertheless your wrinkles certainly won’t be any deeper than before the treatment.

Even if you never had Botox injections again - those lines should be smoother than if you had not been treated. This is obviously the case due to the fact your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was working.