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Botulinum therapy (shortened to B.tox) is now established in Sydney society in fact it is becoming an integral part of grooming for individuals in the Harbour City. Still I never cease to be surprised when I hear the rumours in connection with this procedure.

Here are some of the myths that I hear daily in Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a physician.

Misconception Number 1: B.tox can freeze all my expressions!

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There are approximately sixty muscles under the skin of your face. Their extensive use may result in fine lines or wrinkles. Too large a dose of Botulinum Toxin can result in the muscles of the face becoming less expressive. The quantity used by nearly all physicians make you look less tired, however you will still appear every bit as animated.

So a carefully calculated dosage of B.tox in the right site means facial expression is saved whilst the lines undergo a softening effect.

Misconception Number 2: Botulinum is poisonous!
Actually there is a little truth in this. Its scientific term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose may loosen facial muscles that you do not want relaxed or can cause illness.

Chemists have a well known saying that states ‘everything is a poison – all depending on the dose’. All medications in a large dosage will make you sick. Even water can be fatal if you drink too much.

Misconception Number 3: B.tox will hurt!
In our practice Star Cosmetic Medicine the physician uses hypodermic needles finer than human hair. Quite a few people say that the treatments aren’t as painful as mosquito bites. Certainly not as sore as getting a regular shot.

Misconception Number 4: My face will be numb!
Completely untrue. B.tox targets the neuromuscular junction, and not on the nerves of sensation. Just the ability to relax muscles is impacted by B.tox injections.

Misconception Number 5. You can’t stop having B.tox otherwise you will get even worse wrinkles than ever!
Also incorrect.

A treatment lasts approximately three months. Any treatments after the first one should be effective for a few weeks more. The lines will gradually return as the muscle recovers its strength. However they will certainly not be any more noticeable than before.

In fact the wrinkles should be be less evident than if you hadn’t undergone B.tox injections – even when you don’t persevere with the treatment. Principally because your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ when the treatment was effective.