Who’d Have Thought? All regarding Botulinum Injections Sydney
Botulinum therapy (shortened to BoTox) is now ingrained in Sydney society and has become an integral part of a beauty routine for numerous individuals in the city.
Nonetheless I never cease to be astonished by the plethora of half-truths that have originated about the routine treatment. Here I have listed a selection of the myths that I hear everyday at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I am employed as a physician.
Urban Legend no. 1: I will lose my facial expressions!
Research indicates there are approximately 60 muscles in the human face. These muscles normally operate harmoniously, but over a period of time wrinkles may appear. The overuse of BoTox can lead to the facial musculature becoming over relaxed. By and large doctors use comparatively low doses to result in you looking less tired, but still you will of course maintain your facial expression.
So by employing a carefully measured quantity of the BoTox in precisely the right tissues an expressive face is maintained whilst the wrinkles are reduced.
Urban Legend no. 2: BoTox is a poisonous substance!
This to a small extent is correct. Its scientific name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too great a quantity can result in a decrease in muscle tone or may cause illness.
But to keep matters in perspective – a famous chemist’s expression is that ‘everything is poisonous – all depending on the dose’. All drugs in a large amount may make you sick. Even water can be fatal if enough is taken.
Urban Legend no. 3: BoTox will sting!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor uses needles finer than a hair. Some individuals have equated the shots to a mosquito bite. Definitely not as sore as getting a blood test.
Urban Legend no. 4: I might lose feeling in my face!
This is totally incorrect. BoTox works primarily on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not sensate nerve fibers. BoTox just affects the relaxation of muscles.
Urban Legend no. 5. You cannot stop having BoTox otherwise you will get even worse wrinkles than earlier!
Again this is simply untrue.
You can expect the first treatment to be effective for upwards of 3 months. Later treatments tend to last a few weeks more. Eventually as muscle strength returns – the lines will slowly reappear. However they will certainly be no more pronounced than before.
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As A Matter Of Fact the wrinkles should be be softer than if you hadn’t undergone BoTox – even if you never continue the injections. This, of course is mainly because your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.
