Botox has become established in Sydney society and has become a grooming must for those in the city. Nevertheless I am often stunned when I listen to the misguided myths surrounding the routine procedure. Here I have included some of the more falsehoods that I encounter working as a physician at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Myth Number 1: I may lose my facial expressions!

There are about sixty muscles in the human face. The extended use of these muscles can result in the formation of wrinkles. Too great a dose of Botox may lead to the facial muscles appearing too relaxed. Most doctors would use comparatively minute doses to will result in you looking well rested, nevertheless you will always maintain your facial expression.

Therefore a carefully calculated amount of Botox in the right site means you will get a reduction in the fine lines without any compromise in facial expression.

Myth Number 2: Botox is toxic!
Actually there is a grain of truth in this argument. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the correct scientific nomenclature. An overdose can end up in loss of muscle tone and even can cause sickness.

But to help us understand the reality of the situation - an old chemist’s expression is that ‘everything is a poison - all depending on the dose’. A large quantity of any medicine will bring on illness. If you drink too much water it can result in death.

Myth Number 3: Botox will be painful!
In our clinic Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor will use needles finer than hair. Some people liken the treatments to a bug bite. For Certain not painful compared to having a blood test.

Myth Number 4: Botox will deaden my face!
Untrue. Botulinum medicine works principally on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not sensate nerve fibers. Only the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox.

Myth Number 5. You can’t stop getting Botox or you will have worse wrinkles than before!
This is also wrong.

The first Botox treatment is effective for around three months. Any injections after the first visit should be effective for a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength builds up again - the wrinkles will return bit by bit. But your lines will not be worse than before the treatment.

Even should you don’t have Botox treatments again - those lines should be better than if you hadn’t undergone the treatment. This, of course is generally due to the fact your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.

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