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BoTox is now trendy in Sydney society and now it has become an essential part of any beauty routine for those in the Harbour City. Nevertheless I never cease to be astonished by the ridiculous stories surrounding this uncomplicated treatment.

Here I have listed some of the more mistakes which I encounter daily at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a doctor.

Mistaken Belief # 1: I will not be able to use my facial muscles normally!

Research has found there are 60 or so muscles in the human face. The continued use of these muscles may cause the formation of fine lines. Too great a dose of BoTox can result in the muscles of the forehead appearing a liile bit less expressive. Most doctors would use relatively small doses to will result in you looking well rested, but still you will maintain your facial expression.

So the right quantity of BoTox in the appropriate place means you can get a reduction in any fine lines and wrinkles without compromising facial expression.

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Mistaken Belief # 2: Botulinum is a toxic substance!
This to a small extent is right. Its pharmaceutical name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too great a quantity can relax muscles that you do not want relaxed and can even cause serious illness.

However to help us grasp the bigger picture - an ancient pharmacist’s expression is that ‘everything is a poison - it all depends on the dose’. A large amount of any drug can induce illness. If you drink too much water you will die.

Mistaken Belief # 3: BoTox injections hurt!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the physician only uses needles finer than hair. Numerous individuals say that the injections are not worse than bug bites. Definitely not painful compared to having a vaccination.

Mistaken Belief # 4: I will lose feeling in my face!
Totally untrue. BoTox works primarily on the neuromuscular junction, not the nerves of sensation. Only the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by BoTox.

Mistaken Belief # 5. You cannot stop getting BoTox or else you might age faster than ever!
This is also false.

One set of injections is effective for about three months. Any further treatments after the initial visit normally last a few weeks longer. The lines will gradually reform as the muscle recovers its strength. Nevertheless your lines won’t be worse than when you began your BoTox therapy.

In fact the wrinkles should be be softer than if you hadn’t undergone BoTox injections - even when you never continue the treatment. This is chiefly so because your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was working.