Botox myths and reality
There is a lot of buzz around its name! In just haring it, we all want one regardless of age… but which of the following myths are true and which are not? We have gathered the most popular myths regarding the Botox… Let’s see what is valid and what is not:
Myth: Botox is not safe
Fact: Botox has been proven safe and been used for many years, without any side effects
Wrinkle smoothing injections with botulinum toxin are FDA approved and have been the No. 1 non-invasive beauty treatment since 1993. Botox is 100% safe when administered by a specialized plastic surgeon, who follows all the recommended protocols regarding its storage, dosage, and method of administration.
Prerequisite: specialized and experienced plastic surgeons
Myth: Botox creates an expressionless and rigid face
Fact: Botox relaxes the facial muscles so that we look refreshed and relaxed
Botox targets specific muscles in order to deal with dynamic wrinkles, ie expression wrinkles. It soothes the forehead wrinkles, the frown wrinkles, the surprise and denial wrinkles, as well as the wrinkles formed at the edge of the eye, also known as the "crow feet".
If the result is abnormal after a treatment, it may be due to incorrect dosing or wrong application. Botox should be administered very carefully so as to maintain muscle harmony and natural balance.
Myth: It is only suitable for the older people
Fact: Botox can also be used as a preventative treatment in younger ages
Many people mistakenly believe that Botox is only applied to more mature skin. Botox treatment can also work preventively. Baby Botox is one of the most popular treatments for wrinkle prevention.
It is aimed at people aged 25-30, who want a small, discreet touch to correct the wrinkles which have been created on their face, due to their intense expressiveness.
Myth: Botox builds up in the body over time
Fact: Botox has a specific duration inside the body
The Botox effects are temporary, but their duration depends on how each organism responds to the treatment. They become visible from the 5th day and their duration ranges from 4 to 6 months on average.
This depends on how the facial muscles are arranged. That is, if you have an orthomotor, hyperkinetic or hypertonic type. However, lines and wrinkles look less visible over time.
Myth: Anesthesia is required during application
Fact: Botox treatment is non-invasive
Botox treatment is a non-invasive beauty treatment. It only takes a few minutes to administer and no anesthetic is required.
Myth: Botox treatment is painful
Reality: The feeling is tolerable to the maximum extent
Regardless of one's level of pain endurance, Botox treatment is a tolerable procedure. The sensation of administration is described by most as a slight sting that lasts a few seconds. This is because the needles used, are very thin and only a small amount of Botox is injected.
Myth: Botox is only for women
Fact: Botox is a treatment for both women and men
There is a belief that women invest more in maintaining their youthful image. Now this is far from reality. Today, both men and women want to look refreshed and relaxed.
Many men want to be treated with botox to look more attractive. Some of them often say that wrinkles make them look more strict and "angry".
Myth: Anyone can apply a Botox treatment
Fact: Botox treatment is a medical procedure
Of all the myths surrounding Botox, this misconception is the most important! There is a belief that all you need for Botox application, is someone to perform the injection! This is far from the truth and it is dangerous!
So be careful…. Although it is a non-invasive procedure, it is still a medical affair. Therefore, it should only be administered by an experienced, trained and certified plastic surgeon.