The Net’s Most Wanteds

Botox is fast becoming established amongst Sydney’s stylish crowd and has become an important part of grooming for individuals in Sydney. Nevertheless I never cease to be surprised when I listen to the various myths and half truths that have developed about the painless treatment. Here I have listed a few of the myths which we hear everyday in Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I work as a physician.

Error Number 1: I may not have the ability to express emotions normally!

Below the skin of the face are 60 or so muscles. Their continued use may result in line formation. Too large a dose of Botox can result in the musculature of the face becoming less expressive. Most doctors would use comparatively small doses to result in you looking ‘refreshed’, however you will still look every bit as expressive.

Therefore a carefully measured dosage of Botox in the proper place means facial expression is protected whilst the fine lines and wrinkles are minimised.

Error Number 2: Botulinum is poisonous!
This to a small extent is true. Its scientific name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too large a quantity may loosen muscles that you do not want loosened and even can make one very ill.

Chemists have a well-known expression that states ‘everything is a poison – all depending on the dose’. Every medicine in a big enough amount can make you ill. Water can be fatal if enough is taken.

Error Number 3: Botox injections hurt!
Your hairs are thicker than the hypodermic needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Many patients state that the shots aren’t as sore as bug bites. It certainly is less painful than something like a blood test.

Error Number 4: I will lose feeling in my face!
This is totally false. Botox targets the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not sensate nerves. Just the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox.

Error Number 5. Once you start Botox you have to continue or else you will have worse fine lines and wrinkles than before!
Also untrue.

Visit and check out this prime page for Sydney Botulinum injections info!

A set of injections lasts approximately 3 months. Any further treatments after the initial visit should be effective for a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns to normal – the wrinkles will eventually re-emerge. However they will not be any deeper than before the treatment began.

Even if you never had Botox again – any wrinkles will most likely be a little better than if you had not been treated. In the main because you have given your skin a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.