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Botulinum medicine (shortened to BoTox) is swiftly becoming established in Sydney society in fact it is becoming an important part of any beauty routine for some individuals in the Harbour City. But I am often astounded when I listen to the amount of myths which surround the treatment.

I have outlined below a few of the myths frequently heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Mistake no. 1: BoTox can freeze the muscles in my face!

The human face has approximately sixty muscles. Their continued use over time may cause line formation. If an excess of BoTox has been used the muscles of expression may become too relaxed. In general physicians use relatively low quantities to make you look refreshed, however you will remain every bit as animated.

Therefore by employing tiny amounts of the toxin in exactly the right tissues an expressive face is maintained whilst any lines undergo a softening effect.

Mistake no. 2: Botulinum is toxic!
This to a small extent is correct. Its pharmaceutical term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too great a quantity can end up in a decrease in muscle tone and may cause sickness.

Chemists have an old saying ‘everything is poisonous – all depending on the dose’. All medicinal drugs may make an individual ill in large enough amounts. In fact water can kill you if enough is taken.

Mistake no. 3: It will sting!
The hypodermic needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter smaller than a human hair. Several people liken the treatments to mosquito bites. It is certainly less traumatic than something like a blood test.

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Mistake no. 4: My face will not be as sensitive!
Totally false. BoTox works on the neuromuscular junction, not sensate nerves. BoTox only affects the relaxation of muscular tissues.

Mistake no. 5. You must keep getting BoTox or else you will have worse wrinkles than before!
Also untrue.

B.tox is believed to be effective for up to 3 months. Any further injections after the initial one normally last a few weeks longer. The lines will eventually reappear as the muscle returns to normal. However they will definitely not be any more noticeable than previously.

Even should you do not have BoTox shots again – any wrinkles should be better than if you had not undergone the treatment. This, of course is primarily so because your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the therapy.