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Sydney Botulinum medicine (Botox for short) has become a must have amongst Sydney’s fashionable set and these days it has become an integral part of grooming for individuals in the city.

But I am often stunned when I hear the various half-truths which surround this treatment. Here I have included a selection of the common myths that we hear everyday in Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I am employed as a doctor.

Misconception no. 1: I could lose my facial expressions!

There are sixty or so muscles in the human face. The extended use of these muscles may result in wrinkle formation. Too large a dose of Botox have the effect of the facial musculature becoming less expressive. The dosage used by most doctors are calculated to make you look ‘refreshed’, but still you will maintain your facial expression.

Therefore a carefully calculated injection of Botox in the right place means an expressive face is preserved whilst the lines are softened.

Misconception no. 2: Botox is poisonous!
There is some truth in this. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the exact scientific terminology. Too great a quantity may end up in a decrease in muscle tone and may cause serious illness.

But to help us understand the reality of the situation: a well known pharmacist’s saying states that ‘everything is poisonous - all depending on the dose’. All medicinal drugs can make an individual extremely sick in large dosages. Water can be fatal if you drink too much.

Misconception no. 3: It will hurt!
In our practice Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor utilises needles finer than hair. Some individuals compare the treatments to a bug bite. Definitely not in the same league as compared to having a regular shot.

Misconception no. 4: Botox will deaden the sensation in my face!
Totally false. Botox affects the neuromuscular junction, not the nerves of sensation. Botox only affects the ability to relax muscles.

Misconception no. 5. You can’t stop having Botox or you may age faster than ever!
Also wrong.

One Botox treatment lasts approximately three months. Later injections do last a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns the wrinkles will reappear bit by bit. But they will definitely not be any deeper than previously.

Even if you never had Botox ever again - those lines should be smoother than if you had not been treated. This is typically the case due to the fact you have given your skin a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the therapy.

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