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What You Should Know if You’re Going for Sydney Botox

August 31st, 2009

Botox has become established in Sydney society and now it has become a beauty routine must for people in the city. Yet I never fail to be dumbfounded when I hear the number of urban legends which surround the uncomplicated treatment. Here are some of the more misunderstandings that I hear all the time practicing as a physician at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Delusion # 1: I could lose my facial expressions!

Research has determined there are 60 or so muscles below the skin of your face. The continued use of these muscles can result in line formation. If surplus Botox is used the musculature which are responsible for expression may become a liile bit less taut. The dose used by almost all doctors will result in you seeming well rested, yet you will always keep your facial expression.

By injecting the right dosage of the wrinkle injection in precisely the right spot you should have a smoothing of the lines without reducing facial expression.

Delusion # 2: Botulinum is poisonous!
There is some truth in this argument. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the proper scientific terminology. In massive quantities it can loosen facial muscles that you do not want loosened and may make you extremely ill.

But to put everything into perspective - an ancient chemist’s saying is that ‘everything is a poison - all depending on the dose’. All drugs in a large enough dosage can make you ill. Water can kill you if enough is taken.

Delusion # 3: Botox will hurt!
Your hairs are larger than the needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Some individuals liken the treatments to bug bites. For Certain not in the same league as compared to having a regular shot.

Delusion # 4: My face will feel numb!
Not true. Botox works on the neuromuscular junction, not sensate nerve fibers. Just the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by Botox.

Delusion # 5. You need to keep getting Botox or else the lines become even worse!
Once Again this is simply untrue.

You can expect the first treatment to last for up to three months. Any injections after the first visit usually last a few weeks more. Gradually as muscle strength returns - the wrinkles will slowly reappear. But they will definitely not be any worse than before.

Even if you never had Botox shots again - any wrinkles should be less severe than if you had not undergone the treatment. This, of course is chiefly so due to the fact your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the treatment.

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