Botox has become important in Sydney society and now it has become an essential part of a beauty routine for a lot of individuals in Sydney. Yet I am always surprised when I listen to the various myths and half truths that have developed in connection with the uncomplicated treatment.

Here I have included a selection of the popular stories that I encounter practicing as a doctor at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Delusion no. 1: Botox will immobilize all my expressions!

There are 60 or so muscles below the skin of your face. These usually work harmoniously, but over a period of time lines or wrinkles may begin to appear. If surplus Botox has been injected the muscles that are responsible for facial expression may become too relaxed. The amount used by most physicians result in you appearing ‘refreshed’, yet you will still look just as expressive.

Thus by employing the right amount of the preparation in just the right tissues you should accomplish a reduction in any fine lines without any compromise in facial expression.

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Delusion no. 2: Botulinum is a toxin!
Actually there is a grain of truth in this. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the exact scientific nomenclature. An overdose may relax muscles that you do not want relaxed and even may cause serious illness.

But to help you see the bigger picture – an old pharmacist’s expression states that ‘everything is poisonous – it all depends on the dose’. All medicinal drugs can make a person very unwell in large quantities. Water can kill you if you drink enough.

Delusion no. 3: Botox will be painful!
The hypodermic needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter smaller than a human hair. Some individuals compare the treatments to bug bites. Definitely not painful compared to having a vaccination.

Delusion no. 4: Botox will deaden the feeling in my face!
Untrue. Botox affects the neuromuscular junction, and not on sensate nerve fibers. Only the ability to relax your muscles is affected by Botox.

Delusion no. 5. You need to keep getting Botox otherwise you will age quicker than ever!
Again this is simply untrue.

You can expect the treatment to be effective for upwards of 3 months. Any further treatments after the initial one should last a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength returns the lines will return bit by bit. But they will definitely not be any more noticeable than previously.

Even if you never had Botox again – those lines should be smoother than if you had never been treated. This, of course is chiefly the case due to the fact your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the Botox was effective.