05/10/2020
Botox is a very effective and affordable way to keep unwanted wrinkles at bay. Even after decades of use, there are still some wrongly held beliefs about this treatment. Speak to your aesthetic practitioner to see if this treatment is for you.
Myth:
Botox is a poison.
Botox is actually a purified protein. When in the hands of a licensed, trained professional Botox is safe. It’s actually used for both medical and cosmetic procedures to help patients.
Myth:
You’re too young to start Botox. You don’t have any wrinkles!
That’s the point of Botox. Start this preventive treatment early before crinkles and creases become too deep and Botox becomes less of an option.
Myth:
Botox is going to freeze my face.
We’re in the business of helping our patients look natural and beautiful. We give you just the right amount of Botox to smooth away unwanted crinkles and wrinkles, while still allowing facial movement.
Myth:
Botox starts working immediately.
Contrary to popular opinion, it takes time for Botox to start working its magic on your muscles. You’ll begin to see results in about a week or so.
Myth:
My friend sells a cream that works just as well as Botox.
The point of Botox is to limit the way your muscles move. There’s no cream on the market that works the way the medicine in Botox does.
Myth:
Botox is forever.
The beauty of Botox is that it’s temporary. Effects from Botox only last on average 3-4 months. After that things reverse to how they were before.
Myth:
Botox can be used anywhere on the face.
As mentioned above, Botox has a very specific purpose: to limit the movement of the muscles in the face. Because of this, Botox is perfect for:
Between the eyebrows
Above the eyebrows
Around the eyes (crow’s feet)
Fine lines caused by lip movement (smoker’s lines)
Frown lines
Myth:
Botox has alot of side effects.
Botox rarely has side effects. The most common are headache, tenderness at the injection site, and mild bruising.
Myth:
Botox is very expensive.
Back in the 80’s when it first launched, Botox was something only celebrities could afford. But now that it’s been around for so long and technology has advanced, Botox is very affordable.