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Sydney Botulinum therapy (Botox for short) is fast becoming in vogue amongst Sydney’s fashionable set and now it has become an integral part of a beauty routine for individuals in Sydney.

Nevertheless I never cease to be amazed by the amount of half-truths that have originated in connection with the procedure.

Here I have listed some of the more urban legends often heard at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Fallacy # 1: The muscles in my face will freeze!

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The human face has around 60 muscles. The unrelenting use of these muscles can cause fine line formation. When too much Botox has been used the muscular structure which are responsible for the expression of emotions can become over relaxed. More often than not physicians use relatively minute dosages to make you appear well rested, yet you will remain just as animated.

Therefore a carefully calculated amount of Botox in the right site means facial expression is retained whilst any lines are minimised.

Fallacy # 2: Botox is poisonous!
There is a little truth in this. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the exact scientific terminology. An overdose may relax muscles that you do not want loosened and may even cause sickness.

However to help you see the bigger picture – an old pharmacist’s saying states that ‘everything is poisonous – all depending on the dose’. A large dosage of any medicine will result in sickness. Even water can kill you if too much is taken.

Fallacy # 3: Botox will sting!
Your hair is larger than the needles we use at Star Cosmetic Medicine. Several individuals compare the treatments to a mosquito bite. It is unquestionably less sore than something like a blood test.

Fallacy # 4: My face will be numb!
Totally incorrect. Botox affects the neuromuscular junction, not sensate nerve fibers. Just the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox.

Fallacy # 5. Once you begin Botox you must continue otherwise you will age quicker than ever!
Once Again this is simply false.

Botox is thought to last for upwards of three months. Later treatments do last a few weeks more. The wrinkles will slowly reform as the muscle returns to normal. But they will certainly be no deeper than previously.

Even should you never have Botox shots ever again – any wrinkles will likely be a little less pronounced than if you had not been treated. In the main because your facial muscles and skin have had a rest whilst the Botox was working.