BoTox has become the latest craze amongst fashionable Sydney society and now it has become an important part of grooming for people in the city. But I am often astounded by the rumours about the treatment.
To follow are some of the common stories frequently encountered at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Mistake # 1: I may not have the ability to express emotions normally!
There are 60 or so muscles in the human face. These usually work harmoniously, however from continual movement wrinkles may form. Too many treatments of BoTox have the effect of the muscles of the face becoming somewhat less taut. The quantity injected by almost all physicians result in you appearing less tired, but still you will keep your natural expression.
By employing small quantities of the wrinkle injection in precisely the right areas you can have a reduction in any wrinkles without any reduction in facial expression.
Mistake # 2: Botulinum is poisonous!
Actually there is some truth in this. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the exact pharmacological nomenclature. In very large amounts it may relax muscles that you do not want relaxed and may make you extremely ill.
Chemists have an old saying that ‘everything is poisonous – it all depends on the dose’. A large dosage of any medication will result in illness. In fact water can kill you if enough is taken.
Mistake # 3: BoTox hurts!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor will use hypodermic needles smaller than a human hair. Some people compare the treatments to mosquito bites. Definitely not as painful as getting a regular shot.
Mistake # 4: I might lose feeling in my face!
Untrue. BoTox acts on the neuromuscular junction, and not on sensate nerve fibers. Just the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by BoTox injections.
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Mistake # 5. Once you begin getting BoTox you need to keep it up or the wrinkles become even worse!
This is also untrue.
The first treatment will last about three months. Subsequent treatments tend to last longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns – the lines will slowly re-emerge. But they will certainly be no more pronounced than when you began.
As A Matter Of Fact the lines should be be less pronounced than if you had never undergone BoTox – even if you never persevere with the injections. This is typically so due to the fact your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the treatment.