Wise Observer

Botulinum medicine (abbreviated to Botox) has become a necessity amongst Sydney’s stylish set in fact it is becoming an essential part of grooming for many in the Harbour City. Nevertheless I never cease to be stunned by the absurd misconceptions surrounding the simple treatment. Here I have listed some of the errors often heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine located in Pyrmont, Sydney.

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Urban Legend no. 1: I could lose my facial expressions!

Research shows there are sixty or so muscles under the skin of your face. The facial muscles normally work in harmony, however with time expression lines can appear. The overuse of Botox have the effect of the forehead becoming over relaxed. The quantity used by most physicians will result in you looking less tired, nevertheless you will continue to look just as animated.

Indeed the proper dosage of Botox in the appropriate place means facial expression is protected whilst any fine lines undergo a softening effect.

Urban Legend no. 2: Botox is a deadly poison!
There is a grain of truth in this assertion. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the correct pharmacological nomenclature. In large amounts it may loosen muscles that you do not want loosened or may cause sickness.

Pharmacists have a well-known phrase that states ‘everything is poisonous - all depending on the dose’. A large dose of any medicine can induce sickness. Even water can be a poison if you drink enough.

Urban Legend no. 3: Wrinkle injections will be painful!
The needles we use at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter less than a human hair. Several people liken the shots to being bitten by bugs. Definitely not painful compared to having a blood profile.

Urban Legend no. 4: Botox will numb my face!
Not true. Botox affects the neuromuscular junction, not sensate nerve fibers. Botox just impacts on the ability to relax muscles.

Urban Legend no. 5. You must keep having Botox or else the lines become even worse!
Also incorrect.

You can expect the first treatment to be effective for in the region of 3 months. Any injections after the initial one normally last a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns to normal, the lines will slowly reappear. However they will certainly be no deeper than previously.

In fact any wrinkles will generally be less noticeable than if you had never had Botox injections - even if you never persevere with the injections. Due to the fact that your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.