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Botulinum therapy (abbreviated to BoTox) is now established in Sydney society in fact it is becoming an important part of any beauty routine for those in the Harbour City.

But I never fail to be stunned when I listen to the plethora of urban legends that surround this treatment.

Here are some of the more myths often heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine located in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Mistaken Belief Number 1: I will not have the ability to express myself normally!

Research has found there are sixty or so muscles in the human face. The extended use of these muscles can result in fine lines or wrinkles. If an excess of BoTox has been employed the muscular structure which are responsible for the expression of emotions can become over relaxed. Most doctors would use comparatively small quantities to will result in you seeming ‘refreshed’, but still you will always maintain your facial expression.

Thus by injecting tiny quantities of the toxin in exactly the right areas one can get a smoothing of any wrinkles without compromising facial expression.

Mistaken Belief Number 2: BoTox is toxic!
This to a small extent is true. Its scientific term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. In massive quantities it may relax facial muscles that you do not want relaxed or can cause illness.

However to help keep matters in perspective - a well-known chemist’s saying is that ‘everything is a poison - all depending on the dose’. All medications may make anyone very sick in large enough amounts. If you drink too great a quantity of water you will die.

Mistaken Belief Number 3: Wrinkle injections hurt!
Your hairs are larger than the needles we have at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Many people say that the treatments aren’t worse than mosquito bites. It is certainly less traumatic than a procedure like a vaccination.

Mistaken Belief Number 4: My face will be numb!
Completely false. Botulinum medicine works principally on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on sensate nerve fibers. BoTox only affects the ability to relax muscles.

Mistaken Belief Number 5. You can’t stop getting BoTox otherwise you will wrinkle faster than ever!
This is also false.

One BoTox treatment will be effective for around three months. Any further treatments after the initial consultation should last a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength builds up again the lines will reappear bit by bit. However they will certainly be no more noticeable than previously.

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As A Matter Of Fact any lines will more often than not be softer than if you hadn’t undergone BoTox injections - even should you never persevere with the therapy. This, of course is primarily so because your facial muscles and skin have had a rest for a few months.