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Sydney Botulinum treatment (B.tox for short) is now in vogue amongst Sydney’s stylish set in fact it is becoming a grooming necessity for many in Sydney.

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Nevertheless I never cease to be astonished when I listen to the various myths which have originated in connection with the painless procedure. To follow are a few of the more urban legends frequently heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine located in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Misconception # 1: I may not be able to use my facial muscles normally!

Research has determined there are 60 or so muscles beneath the skin of your face. These muscles ordinarily work in harmony, however over a period of time crow’s feet and wrinkles may appear. Too many treatments of Botulinum Toxin may result in the muscles of the forehead looking a little less expressive. Most doctors would use relatively minute doses to will result in you appearing refreshed, however your face will continue to look just as animated.

So by injecting conservative amounts of the wrinkle injection in precisely the right areas an expressive face is protected whilst the wrinkles are reduced.

Misconception # 2: B.tox is toxic!
There is a little truth in this argument. Its scientific name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. In large quantities it may loosen muscles that you do not want relaxed and may even cause illness.

However to keep matters in perspective – an ancient pharmacist’s saying is that ‘everything is a poison – it all depends on the dose’. A large dosage of any medicinal drug will result in illness. Even water can be fatal if you take enough.

Misconception # 3: B.tox injections hurt!
The hypodermic needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter less than your hair. Several people liken the shots to mosquito bites. It is unquestionably not as painful as something like a blood profile.

Misconception # 4: My face will not be as sensitive!
Completely untrue. B.tox affects the neuromuscular junction, not sensate nerve fibers. B.tox just targets the relaxation of muscles.

Misconception # 5. You must keep getting B.tox otherwise you will develop even worse wrinkles than ever!
This is also untrue.

The first set of injections will last about 3 months. Any further injections after the initial one should be effective for a little longer. The lines will eventually reappear as the muscle returns to normal. But they will not be deeper than before the treatment began.

Even should you never have B.tox again – any wrinkles should be better than if you had not been treated. Due to the fact that you have allowed your skin to have a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was working.