Botulinum medicine (abbreviated to B.tox) is fast becoming popular amongst Sydney’s stylish set in fact it is fast becoming an essential part of a beauty routine for many in the Harbour City.
But I am frequently stunned when I hear the amount of stories and half truths which surround the procedure. Here I have listed some of the more common myths that I encounter working as a doctor at Star Cosmetic Medicine located in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Delusion # 1: The muscles in my face could freeze!
The human face has sixty or so muscles. Their excessive use may result in lines to form. Too large a dose of Botulinum Toxin may lead to the facial muscles becoming a liile bit less taut. Most doctors would use relatively minute quantities to make you look well rested, nevertheless you will still be just as animated.
Thus a carefully calculated dosage of B.tox in the right place means an expressive face is maintained whilst the fine lines undergo a softening effect.
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Delusion # 2: B.tox is toxic!
This to some extent is correct. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the proper pharmaceutical nomenclature. Too great a dose can relax muscles that you do not want loosened and may even make you extremely ill.
Chemists have an old saying ‘everything is a poison – all depending on the dose’. All medications in a large dose will make you unwell. Water can be a poison if too much is taken.
Delusion # 3: B.tox injections hurt!
The hypodermic needles we use at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter less than a human hair. Several people liken the shots to a bug bite. For Certain not painful compared to getting a regular shot.
Delusion # 4: My face will be less sensitive!
False. B.tox affects the neuromuscular junction, not the nerves of sensation. B.tox only affects the relaxation of muscular tissues.
Delusion # 5. You can’t stop getting B.tox or else you will have even worse wrinkles than before!
This is also untrue.
The first set of injections lasts around 3 months. Any treatments after the first visit commonly last a few weeks more. The lines will eventually reappear as the muscle returns to normal. However your wrinkles definitely will not be any more pronounced than when you began your treatment.
In fact any lines should be be softer than if you hadn’t had B.tox treatment – even if you never persevere with the treatment. This, of course is mainly due to the fact your facial muscles and skin have had a rest when the treatment was working.
