My Guidance Apropos of Sydney Botox Clinics
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Sydney Botulinum injections (B.tox for short) is swiftly becoming ingrained in Sydney society and has become an important part of a beauty routine for some individuals in Sydney. But I am always astounded by the stories surrounding this treatment. To follow are some of the more urban legends which I come across everyday in Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I am employed as a physician.
Delusion no. 1: My facial muscles might freeze!
Under the skin of the face are sixty or so muscles. The facial muscles usually work in harmony, but over a period of time crow’s feet and wrinkles may start to appear. If excessive B.tox is used the muscular structure that are responsible for the expression of emotions may become over relaxed. Most doctors would use comparatively small doses to will result in you looking less tired, however your face will continue to be just as expressive.
Thus the right dosage of B.tox in the right place means you can get a smoothing of any wrinkles without compromising facial expression.
Delusion no. 2: Botulinum is toxic!
Actually there is a grain of truth in this. Its pharmaceutical name is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose can result in a decrease in muscle tone or can even make you extremely sick.
Pharmacists have an old saying ‘everything is poisonous – it all depends on the dose’. All medications will make a person ill in large enough quantities. If you drink too great a quantity of water it can result in death.
Delusion no. 3: B.tox hurts!
The hypodermic needles used at Star Cosmetic Medicine have a diameter smaller than your hair. Some people liken the treatments to getting bitten by bugs. It definitely is not as sore as something like a blood profile.
Delusion no. 4: I will lose sensation in my face!
Not true. B.tox works principally on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not the nerves of sensation. Just the ability to relax muscles is impacted by B.tox.
Delusion no. 5. You have to keep having B.tox otherwise you will have even worse wrinkles than before!
Once More this is just false.
The first treatment will be effective for around 3 months. Later treatments tend to last a little longer. The wrinkles will eventually re-emerge as the muscle recovers its strength. However they will certainly be no worse than previously.
As A Matter Of Fact the lines will more often than not be softer than if you hadn’t had B.tox – even if you never persevere with the therapy. Due to the fact that your skin has had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the treatment.