Some of the Common Myths with Regard to BoTox Procedures
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Botulinum medicine (shortened to BoTox) is rapidly becoming popular amongst Sydney’s fashionable set in fact it is becoming an integral part of a beauty routine for those in the city. However I never fail to be dumbfounded by the various stories that have originated in connection with the treatment.
Here are some of the more mistakes often heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Mistake # 1: BoTox might freeze my expressions!
There are around sixty muscles beneath the skin of your face. The excessive use of these muscles over time may cause expression lines to form. If excessive BoTox has been employed the muscles of expression may sometimes become a little less taut. In general physicians use comparatively small doses to result in you looking well rested, yet you will still be every bit as expressive.
Therefore a carefully calculated amount of BoTox in the appropriate place means facial expression is saved whilst the fine lines undergo a softening effect.
Mistake # 2: Botulinum is a deadly poison!
This to some extent is correct. Its medical term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too large a dose may loosen facial muscles that you do not want loosened and even may cause sickness.
Chemists have a well known expression that states ‘everything is a poison - it all depends on the dose’. A large quantity of any medicine will bring on illness. Even water can be a poison if you take too much.
Mistake # 3: It will sting!
Your hairs are larger than the hypodermic needles we use at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Several people compare the shots to mosquito bites. Definitely not as painful as having a blood profile.
Mistake # 4: I might lose feeling in my face!
Completely false. BoTox acts on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not sensate nerves. Just the ability to relax muscles is affected by BoTox injections.
Mistake # 5. Once you begin getting BoTox you need to continue otherwise the lines become more pronounced!
This is also false.
A set of injections will be effective for approximately three months. Any further injections after the initial visit usually last a few weeks longer. The wrinkles will gradually reform as the muscle recovers its normal function. But they will definitely not be any more noticeable than previously.
As A Matter Of Fact any wrinkles will generally be less noticeable than if you hadn’t had BoTox - even should you never repeat the treatment. This, of course is primarily so due to the fact your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the treatment.
