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Sydney Botulinum injections (BoTox for short) has become ingrained amongst stylish Sydney society in fact it is fast becoming an essential part of grooming for some people in the Harbour City.

Nevertheless I never cease to be surprised by the stories in connection with this treatment. Here I have included a few of the more errors often heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Misunderstanding # 1: I might not be able to express emotions normally!

Research indicates there are about 60 muscles under the skin of your face. These normally work in harmony, however over time lines may appear. If an excess of BoTox has been employed the muscular structure which are responsible for expression can become over relaxed. By and large doctors use comparatively minute amounts to are calculated to make you appear well rested, nevertheless you will still be just as animated.

Thus the right injection of BoTox in the right site means one can get a reduction in any wrinkles without reducing facial expression.

Misunderstanding # 2: BoTox is a poison!
Actually there is a grain of truth in this assertion. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the correct medical nomenclature. An overdose can end up in a decrease in muscle tone and even may cause serious illness.

But to put everything into perspective - an ancient pharmacist’s saying is that ‘everything is poisonous - it all depends on the dose’. A large dose of any drug may result in sickness. Water can kill you if you take enough.

Misunderstanding # 3: BoTox injections will be painful!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the physician will use needles finer than a hair. Numerous people state that the shots are not worse than a mosquito bite. Certainly not painful compared to getting a blood profile.

Misunderstanding # 4: I might lose feeling in my face!
Not true. Botulinum medicine works primarily on the neuromuscular junction, not the nerves of sensation. Just the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by BoTox injections.

Misunderstanding # 5. Once you start BoTox you have to keep going otherwise the lines become even worse!
Also wrong.

The first set of injections will last around 3 months. Any treatments after the initial one should be effective for a few weeks longer. Eventually as muscle strength builds up again the wrinkles will slowly reform. But they will certainly not be any more pronounced than previously.

Even should you don’t have BoTox shots again - those lines should be less pronounced than if you hadn’t undergone the procedure. This is mainly because you have allowed your skin to have a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the therapy.