Sydney Botulinum therapy (B.tox for short) has become ingrained in Sydney society and now it has become an essential part of grooming for those in the city.
But I am always dumbfounded when I listen to the ludicrous tales in connection with this simple procedure.
I have included below some of the more myths that I hear day in day out practicing as a doctor at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Myth Number 1: My facial muscles might stiffen up!
The human face has 60 or so muscles. The extended use of these muscles can result in wrinkles. When excessive B.tox has been used facial muscles may occasionally become a little less taut. Broadly speaking physicians use relatively minute dosages to are designed to make you look ‘refreshed’, yet you will continue to be every bit as expressive.
By employing small quantities of the B.tox in precisely the right muscles you should get a reduction in the lines without compromising facial expression.
Myth Number 2: Botulinum is poisonous!
Actually there is some truth in this argument. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the correct pharmacological terminology. Too great a dose can relax muscles that you do not want loosened and may even make you very ill.
Pharmacists have a well known phrase that states ‘everything is a poison - all depending on the dose’. Any drug will make anyone ill in large enough dosages. In fact water can be a poison if enough is taken.
Myth Number 3: B.tox injections hurt!
Your hairs are larger than the needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Some people have compared the shots to being bit by a mosquito. Certainly not painful compared to getting a regular shot.
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Myth Number 4: My face will be numb!
Untrue. B.tox affects the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on sensate nerve fibers. Only the ability to relax muscles is affected by B.tox.
Myth Number 5. You have to keep having B.tox otherwise you will get even worse fine lines and wrinkles than ever!
Also wrong.
Botox is expected to last for upwards of 3 months. Any treatments after the first visit should be effective for a little longer. The lines will gradually reappear as the muscle regains its strength. But they will definitely not be any worse than previously.
Even if you never have B.tox shots ever again - any wrinkles should be smoother than if you hadn’t undergone the procedure. In the main due to the fact that your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was active.
