We’ve all heard of Botox, but we’ve also all heard the rumours and myths surrounding this common appearance medicine treatment.
At Vein and Skin Clinic, we have been working with Botox for years, literally giving thousands of treatments in that time. We have heard many different questions about Botox from people, most of them based on misconceptions or half-truths.
We want to set the record straight on Botox injections, so we’ve taken the top 5 myths surrounding the treatment and busted them for good.
At Vein and Skin Clinic, we have been working with Botox for years, literally giving thousands of treatments in that time. We have heard many different questions about Botox from people, most of them based on misconceptions or half-truths.
We want to set the record straight on Botox injections, so we’ve taken the top 5 myths surrounding the treatment and busted them for good.
Myth - Botox is unsafe
There is a simple way to dispel this myth; if Botox was unsafe, we wouldn’t use it.
Botox injections have been used in appearance medicine daily, all over the world, for the last 20 years. With millions of treatments administered in that time, along with thousands of clinical papers on the subject, there is plenty of evidence to show that Botox is safe to use.
The confusion may come from the early days of the treatment, when people were told that Botox comes from the botulinum toxin, which is associated with food poisoning. While Botox is derived from a protein found in botulinum toxin, the levels injected into the body are not high enough to be considered toxic.
Botox injections have been used in appearance medicine daily, all over the world, for the last 20 years. With millions of treatments administered in that time, along with thousands of clinical papers on the subject, there is plenty of evidence to show that Botox is safe to use.
The confusion may come from the early days of the treatment, when people were told that Botox comes from the botulinum toxin, which is associated with food poisoning. While Botox is derived from a protein found in botulinum toxin, the levels injected into the body are not high enough to be considered toxic.
Myth - Botox gives an unnatural look
The goal of Botox isn’t to “freeze” your face but to rejuvenate it and make you look younger. The problem this myth persists is because of the small percentage of people who either over-do Botox or don’t get it right in the first place, usually celebrities.
When administered with experience, the result is noticeable – it’ more of a result that says – “you look great”. The myth exists because only the bad results are noticed and not the overwhelmingly good results of Botox.
When administered with experience, the result is noticeable – it’ more of a result that says – “you look great”. The myth exists because only the bad results are noticed and not the overwhelmingly good results of Botox.
Myth - Botox is only for crow’s feet
While mainly used for wrinkles around the eyes and forehead, Botox was actually first used in medicine. The toxin was first studied clinically in 1820 by a German medical officer named Justinus Kerner, who realised it caused paralysis in muscles, but with no loss of sensation.
This meant it could be used to treat certain medical conditions, such as spasms, ticks, and nervous twitches. Today it is still used for medical purposes, including excessive sweating, headaches from muscle tension and teeth grinding.
This meant it could be used to treat certain medical conditions, such as spasms, ticks, and nervous twitches. Today it is still used for medical purposes, including excessive sweating, headaches from muscle tension and teeth grinding.
Myth - Botox is for women only
This myth is slowly facing but is still popular among the general public. More and more men are having Botox treatments, and it’s not necessarily older men. Men in their thirties are more proactive about their appearance than they were a generation or two back, and with less stigma around appearance medicine for men, they are lining up to look and feel younger.
Myth - Botox injections are painful
Botox injections are relatively painless compared to other appearance treatments. The needles used are extremely thin and only inject a tiny amount of liquid. Most Botox lovers say the injection is comparable to a slight pinch and is definitely worth a small amount of discomfort. Even if you’re especially sensitive to injections, you can opt to have an ice pack or anaesthetic cream applied to the area before treatment.
Talk to the experts in Botox Injections
When it comes to Botox injections in New Zealand, there is no one better to talk to than us.
Always remember that the safe use of Botox depends on how it is stored, the correct dose given, and being properly administered by a qualified Doctor or nurse.
We’ve been administering Botox treatments in Wellington for many years, with our highly-experienced Doctors and nurses delivering excellent results and advice.
If you have any questions about Botox, or perhaps there are some other myths your have heard about the treatment that concern you, we can help put your mind at rest.
Contact us today and speak to one of our friendly and qualified staff members, who will be happy to help in any way they can.
Always remember that the safe use of Botox depends on how it is stored, the correct dose given, and being properly administered by a qualified Doctor or nurse.
We’ve been administering Botox treatments in Wellington for many years, with our highly-experienced Doctors and nurses delivering excellent results and advice.
If you have any questions about Botox, or perhaps there are some other myths your have heard about the treatment that concern you, we can help put your mind at rest.
Contact us today and speak to one of our friendly and qualified staff members, who will be happy to help in any way they can.
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