The Synchronous Converter

Botulinum therapy (shortened to B.tox) has become ingrained amongst up-to-date Sydney society in fact it is fast becoming an important part of grooming for those in the city. But I never cease to be dumbfounded by the insane stories surrounding the treatment.

Here are a selection of the myths often heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Urban Legend no. 1: I won’t have the ability to use my facial muscles normally!

The human face has around sixty muscles. The repeated use of these muscles over a period of time may result in fine lines or wrinkles. The overuse of Botulinum Toxin can result in the musculature of the face becoming over relaxed. The dosage used by most doctors will result in you appearing refreshed, yet you will always keep your normal expression.

Thus by injecting a carefully calculated quantity of the toxin in exactly the right spot an expressive face is saved whilst any fine lines and wrinkles undergo a softening effect.

Urban Legend no. 2: Botulinum is a toxic substance!
This to some extent is right. Its scientific term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. In very large amounts it can end up in a decrease in muscle tone and may make one really sick.

However to put matters into perspective - a notable pharmacy expression states that ‘everything is poisonous - it all depends on the dose’. A large quantity of any drug will cause sickness. Even water can kill you if you take too much.

Urban Legend no. 3: Wrinkle injections hurt!
Your hairs are thicker than the needles we use at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Some individuals compare the injections to bug bites. It for certain is not as sore as a procedure like a vaccination.

Urban Legend no. 4: My face will lose sensation!
This is totally wrong. Botulinum medicine works on the neuromuscular junction, not sensate nerve fibers. Only the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by B.tox.

Urban Legend no. 5. Once you begin getting B.tox you have to keep it up or else you will develop worse fine lines and wrinkles than ever!
Again this is simply untrue.

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The first treatment will last around 3 months. Any treatments after the first one normally last a few weeks longer. The lines will gradually return as the muscle returns to normal. But your wrinkles certainly will not be deeper than when you started your treatment.

Even should you do not have B.tox again - any wrinkles should be smoother than if you had never been treated. Due to the fact that your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.