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Botulinum therapy (shortened to Botox) has become trendy amongst Sydney’s fashionable set and now it has become an important part of grooming for many in Sydney.
Even so I am frequently amazed when I listen to the various urban legends and half truths that have been heard in connection with the treatment. Here I have included some of the myths that we come across everyday at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I work as a doctor.
Mistake no. 1: I won’t be able to use my facial muscles normally!
There are around 60 muscles underneath the skin of your face. Their persistent use can cause the formation of expression lines. If surplus Botox is injected facial expression may become too relaxed. The quantity used by most physicians result in you looking ‘refreshed’, but still you will always keep your facial expression.
So by injecting tiny quantities of the preparation in precisely the right tissues facial expression is maintained whilst any fine lines undergo a softening effect.
Mistake no. 2: Botox is a poisonous substance!
This to a small extent is right. Its scientific term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose may result in a decrease in muscle tone or may even make you extremely sick.
However to put things into perspective – a well-known pharmacy saying is that ‘everything is a poison – all depending on the dose’. All medications in a large dose can make you ill. Water can kill you if too much is taken.
Mistake no. 3: Botox hurts!
Your hairs are thicker than the hypodermic needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Several individuals have likened the treatments to a bug bite. It is certainly not as sore as a procedure like a blood profile.
Mistake no. 4: I will lose sensation in my face!
Not true. Botulinum medicine works principally on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on the nerves of sensation. Botox only affects the relaxation of muscles.
Mistake no. 5. Once you begin getting Botox you need to keep going or else you will develop even worse wrinkles than earlier!
This is also wrong.
A treatment lasts approximately 3 months. Any treatments after the first one should last a little longer. The lines will gradually reform as the muscle returns to normal. However they will certainly not be any deeper than previously.
In fact the wrinkles will more often than not be less noticeable than if you had never had Botox – even when you don’t persevere with the therapy. This is generally the case because your facial muscles and skin have had a rest during the treatment.
