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B.tox has become the latest style in Sydney society and now it has become a beauty routine essential for numerous individuals in the Harbour City. However I never fail to be stunned by the stories about the painless procedure. Here I have listed a few of the more myths that we encounter day in day out at Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I practise as a physician.

Misunderstanding no. 1: I may not be able to use my facial muscles normally!

Research indicates there are around 60 muscles below the skin of your face. They ordinarily function harmoniously, but over a period of time fine lines can form. When too much B.tox has been employed the facial expression may become somewhat less expressive. Most doctors would use comparatively small amounts to make you appear ‘refreshed’, yet your face will remain every bit as expressive.

Therefore a carefully measured amount of B.tox in the right site means facial expression is retained whilst the fine lines are smoothed.

Misunderstanding no. 2: Botulinum is a toxin!
This to a small extent is correct. Its medical term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too large a quantity can loosen muscles that you do not want relaxed and may even make one extremely sick.

But to put the matter into perspective: an old pharmacist’s saying is that ‘everything is poisonous - all depending on the dose’. A large dose of any medication will result in illness. If you drink too great a quantity of water it will result in death.

Misunderstanding no. 3: B.tox hurts!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the physician will use a hypodermic needle finer than human hair. Some people have compared the injections to being bitten by a mosquito. It is definitely not as painful as a procedure like a blood test.

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Misunderstanding no. 4: My face will feel numb!
Not true. B.tox works on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, not sensate nerves. B.tox just affects the ability to relax muscular tissues.

Misunderstanding no. 5. Once you begin B.tox you need to keep getting it or you will develop even worse fine lines and wrinkles than earlier!
This is also untrue.

One B.tox treatment will last approximately 3 months. Any treatments after the initial one ordinarily last a little longer. Eventually as muscle strength builds up again, the wrinkles will slowly re-emerge. However they will certainly be no deeper than when you began.

Even should you never have B.tox shots again - any wrinkles will most likely be a little better than if you had not undergone the procedure. Due to the fact that you have allowed your skin to have a ‘wrinkle holiday’ whilst the treatment was effective.