A Few of the Common Myths about B.tox Injections
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Botulinum medicine (abbreviated to B.tox) has become established amongst up-to-date Sydney society and has become a grooming essential for individuals in the city.
But I never cease to be amazed by the various stories which have been heard in connection with the treatment. Below are a selection of the misunderstandings often encountered at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Fallacy Number 1: I won’t have the ability to express emotions normally!
The human face has around sixty muscles. Their persistent use may result in the formation of fine lines. When excessive B.tox has been employed the facial muscles can occasionally become a liile bit less taut. Most doctors would use relatively minute dosages to will result in you appearing well rested, yet your face will continue to be every bit as expressive.
Therefore a carefully calculated amount of B.tox in the right site means you can have a softening of any fine lines without reducing facial expression.
Fallacy Number 2: Botulinum is a poisonous substance!
This to a small extent is right. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the proper scientific terminology. In very large amounts it can loosen muscles that you do not want relaxed or may even make one really sick.
Chemists have an old saying ‘everything is a poison – it all depends on the dose’. A large dose of any medicine will bring on illness. If you drink too great a quantity of water it can result in death.
Fallacy Number 3: B.tox hurts!
The hypodermic needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter smaller than your hair. Some people liken the treatments to bug bites. Certainly not as sore as having a regular shot.
Fallacy Number 4: My face will be numb!
Not true. Botulinum medicine works principally on the neuromuscular junction, and not on sensate nerves. Only the ability to relax muscles is impacted by B.tox injections.
Fallacy Number 5. Once you start B.tox you have to continue otherwise you may age faster than ever!
This is also untrue.
You can expect B.tox to last for upwards of 3 months. Any further treatments after the first consultation usually last a few weeks more. Eventually as muscle strength builds up again, the lines will eventually re-emerge. But they will not be deeper than before the treatment.
As A Matter Of Fact any wrinkles should be be less noticeable than if you hadn’t undergone B.tox – even should you don’t repeat the treatment. This is mainly so due to the fact you have given your skin a ‘wrinkle holiday’ when the B.tox was active.