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BOTOX®: 5 Myths and What You Need to Know Now

5 BOTOX Myths Debunked at Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery

BOTOX® is commonly used to successfully treat wrinkles and fine lines in the face. BOTOX® is injected beneath the skin in a fairly simple treatment when a qualified professional administers it.

After BOTOX® was approved for cosmetic treatments in 2002, it quickly became a popular procedure. Patients flocked to their doctors to hear about this magical serum that delivers a younger, and more refreshed, appearance. With this increase in popularity, BOTOX® has unintentionally gained a long list of myths, and you may have some concerns moving forward with a BOTOX® procedure. You should always discuss your personal questions with your doctor, but we hope this quick list of the most common myths about BOTOX® will help to put your fears to rest.

  1. Any physician can perform BOTOX® injections.

    2. With any medical treatment or procedure, you should be educated and informed; this includes the certifications of your healthcare professional performing the procedure.

    BOTOX® is a medical treatment that shouldn’t be taken lightly. You should feel at ease when you discuss your goals with your doctor, and make sure your expectations are understood. After taking a few extra measures, you are sure to have a safe and satisfactory result from your procedure.

  2. BOTOX® will freeze the muscles in your face.

    When BOTOX® is injected by a professional, you don’t need to worry about your face being “frozen” – an experienced and qualified professional will know how to administer BOTOX® safely for the most natural results.

    BOTOX® does weaken or block the nerves in the muscles that receive injections. That is how patients who have had BOTOX® treatment achieve a smooth or relaxed appearance.

  3. BOTOX® results are permanent.

    Results from Botox vary from person to person. The effects from treatment typically last 3-4 months, but they are nowhere near permanent. So if you decide BOTOX® is not right for you, or if you had a less than satisfactory experience elsewhere, the results are not altering your appearance forever.

  4. The results from BOTOX® happen immediately.

    BOTOX® is a quick treatment that delivers fast results. You will notice changes over the following several days, which include reduced lines and fresher appearance and this will last until your next appointment. The full effects of BOTOX® are not immediately experienced.

  5. BOTOX® can be deadly and is not safe.

    BOTOX® is a byproduct of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium. It is the same toxin as botulism, the small dose found in BOTOX®, but once it is diluted in a saline solution, it is deemed safe and is approved by the FDA. BOTOX® is safe for cosmetic treatments.

If you have any questions about BOTOX® or any other facial or cosmetic treatment, we’re here to help. Please contact our office in Charlotte, NC, to schedule a consultation and discover the right treatment options for you.

BOTOX®: the Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

Botox: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful at Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery

Did you know that BOTOX® is the most lethal neurotoxin? But it is also one of the world’s most popular beauty treatments.

When it comes to non-surgical procedures, plastic surgeons will all tell you that BOTOX® dominates the market. It’s usually applied to the forehead and around the eyes using a small hypodermic needle. BOTOX® is by far the most popular procedure among women seek a younger, fresher appearance to remove those unwanted wrinkles. In 2014 alone, BOTOX® injections accounted for about 40 percent of all procedures performed by plastic surgeons according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Its popularity continues to grow, particularly in recent markets that have increased in demand, such as men and younger people. All this adds up to a business that stretches worldwide and is worth billions of dollars. And numbers of people receiving BOTOX® are only going up.

So what is BOTOX®, exactly? And how is the world’s most toxic substance used as a safe beauty treatment every day?

Well, the short answer is: dilution. BOTOX® injections contain such a minute amount of botulinum toxin that once it is dissolved in saline, it can do no harm – except, to the wrinkles in your face! BOTOX® eliminates nerve activity in those muscles, which relaxes them and smooth’s out any age-related lines. (BOTOX® also has positive medical applications, such as treating migraine headaches and hyperhidrosis.)

BOTOX®, or botulinum toxin, is a byproduct of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria was identified in the 18th century by scientists examining poorly prepared sausages. (The Latin word for sausage is used in the name “botulinum” from botulus.)

BOTOX® is deadly in larger doses – and yes, it doesn’t take a very large dose, either. Just a few hundred billionths of a gram can cause respiratory failure in any healthy individual. And it’s still used as a safe treatment for wrinkles. It is FDA-approved and certain to be safe and effective.

But you should only ever receive any kind of BOTOX® treatment by a qualified and accredited professional. This will guarantee that your treatment is injected properly into the muscles and not the bloodstream – and that you will be able to relax in the safe hands of a professional.

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