Sydney Botulinum treatment (Botox for short) is now ingrained amongst up-to-date Sydney society in fact it is fast becoming an integral part of any beauty routine for those in the city.

But I am often surprised when I hear the various urban legends that surround this simple treatment. I have included below some of the more misunderstandings frequently heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Urban Legend Number 1: Botox can immobilize my facial expressions!

There are 60 or so muscles underneath the skin of your face. These usually function harmoniously, but over a period of time lines or wrinkles can begin to appear. The overuse of Botulinum Toxin have the effect of the facial muscles looking too relaxed. The amount injected by virtually all physicians make you look refreshed, but still you will of course keep your normal expression.

By using a carefully measured dosage of the preparation in exactly the right areas an expressive face is preserved whilst the lines are reduced.

Urban Legend Number 2: Botulinum is a deadly poison!
There is a little truth in this. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the proper pharmacological nomenclature. Too large a quantity may result in a decrease in muscle tone and may even cause illness.

Chemists have a famous saying that states ‘everything is a poison - it all depends on the dose’. A large quantity of any medicinal drug will cause illness. If you drink too great a quantity of water you will die.

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Urban Legend Number 3: Botox hurts!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the physician uses a needle smaller than human hair. Many people state that the shots aren’t worse than a mosquito bite. Definitely not in the same league as compared to having a vaccination.

Urban Legend Number 4: My face will lose feeling!
This is totally untrue. Botulinum medicine works on the neuromuscular junction, and not on the nerves of sensation. Just the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox.

Urban Legend Number 5. Once you start Botox you need to continue 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 further treatments after the first consultation should be effective for a few weeks more. Eventually as muscle strength returns to normal, the wrinkles will reappear little by little. Even So they will not be any worse than when you commenced your treatment.

As A Matter Of Fact the wrinkles should be be softer than if you had never undergone Botox injections - even when you never repeat the injections. Mainly due to the fact that your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the treatment.