Botulinum medicine (abbreviated to BoTox) is now a must-have in Sydney society and now it has become a grooming must for individuals in Sydney.

Nevertheless I am often astonished when I listen to the stories surrounding this treatment. I have outlined below some of the more misunderstandings which we encounter frequently at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a doctor.

Misconception # 1: BoTox might immobilize all my facial expressions!

Underneath the skin of the face are about sixty muscles. Their continued use can result in the formation of fine lines. Too many doses of BoTox have the effect of the face becoming a little less expressive. The dosage used by nearly all doctors result in you looking well rested, but still you will maintain your facial expression.

So by injecting small amounts of the BoTox in exactly the right spot one should have a reduction in the fine lines and wrinkles without compromising facial expression.

Misconception # 2: BoTox is toxic!
This to some extent is right. Its scientific name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose can end up in loss of muscle tone or can even cause sickness.

Chemists have a famous expression ‘everything is a poison - all depending on the dose’. All medicinal drugs in a large enough amount will make you sick. If you drink too much water it can kill you.

Misconception # 3: It will sting!
Your hairs are thicker than the needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Some individuals liken the treatments to being bit by bugs. It certainly is not as sore as something like a blood profile.

Misconception # 4: I will lose feeling in my face!
Totally untrue. Botulinum medicine works on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on sensate nerves. Only the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by BoTox.

Misconception # 5. Once you begin getting BoTox you need to continue or you will age faster than before!
This is also untrue.

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A set of injections will last around 3 months. Any injections after the first one should be effective for a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns to normal - the lines will reappear bit by bit. However they will certainly not be any more pronounced than before.

As A Matter Of Fact any wrinkles will generally be softer than if you had never undergone BoTox treatment - even should you don’t continue the therapy. Due to the fact that your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was effective.