August 30, 2009
Some Common Myths with Regard to Botulinum Toxin
Sydney Botulinum medicine (Botox for short) is now established in Sydney society and these days it has become an integral part of grooming for numerous individuals in the Harbour City. Still I am frequently astonished when I hear the various half-truths that surround this uncomplicated procedure.
Here I have included some of the myths which we come across daily at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a doctor.
Delusion no. 1: Botox might freeze all my expressions!
The human face has sixty or so muscles. These muscles normally work in harmony, however over a period of time fine lines can form. When an excess of Botox is injected the muscles of expression may occasionally become too relaxed. The quantity used by almost all doctors make you look well rested, but still you will always maintain your facial expression.
Therefore a carefully calculated amount of Botox in the appropriate place means you can have a reduction in any wrinkles without reducing facial expression.
Delusion no. 2: Botulinum is a deadly poison!
This to some extent is true. Its pharmaceutical name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too great a quantity may relax facial muscles that you do not want loosened and can make you very ill.
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Chemists have a well-known expression that states ‘everything is a poison - it all depends on the dose’. A large quantity of any medicine can bring on illness. If you drink too much water you will die.
Delusion no. 3: Botox injections hurt!
The needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter smaller than a human hair. Many people have said that the treatments are not worse than being bit by bugs. For Certain not as painful as having a vaccination.
Delusion no. 4: I might lose sensation in my face!
False. Botox acts on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on the nerves of sensation. Just the ability to relax your muscles is affected by Botox injections.
Delusion no. 5. You cannot stop having Botox or you might age faster than ever!
Once Again this is just wrong.
You can expect the treatment to last for upwards of 3 months. Any further injections after the first one should be effective for a little longer. The lines will gradually return as the muscle recovers its strength. However they certainly won’t be more pronounced than when you started your treatment.
In fact the wrinkles will more often than not be less pronounced than if you hadn’t undergone Botox - even if you never continue the therapy. Due to the fact that your facial muscles and skin have had a rest when the Botox was effective.