What are the Most Common Myths Surrounding Botox therapy?
What is Botox?
Botulinum toxin, or better known as Botox, is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure. Having grown in popularity around the world, Botox in Singapore has been a topic of interest and also a punchline for jokes. Often touted as a miracle procedure, Botox therapy have been thought to tighten loose or sagging skin, remove wrinkles, and create a more youthful appearance. However, there are many misconceptions about what Botox really is and what it can do.
Botox treatment in Singapore should be administered by a qualified professional. It is a prescription medicine and cannot be bought off-the-shelf.
Myth #1: Botox is Immediate
We often think that cosmetic treatments involve walking into a room, getting the treatment done, and walking out completely youthful and unrecognisable. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case. Botox may sound like a quick fix, but it actually does not provide immediate results. You can expect to wait for three to five days before seeing any results, with full results usually taking from seven to ten days to appear. Sometimes, more than one Botox therapy may be necessary to achieve the desired results.
Myth #2: Botox is Permanent
The desired results will not last forever, either. Botox therapy only produce temporary results for three to six months, after which the effects will wear off and the muscles will begin to tense up again. As such, it is common to go for recurring Botox therapy every few months to touch up the effects.
If you are concerned that a Botox therapy will be irreversible, don’t worry – you can always try it out once to decide if it is right for you, without having to live with the results forever. Ultimately, maintaining the desired effects is a long-term commitment, so it may not be ideal for everyone.
Myth #3: Botox is Dangerous
Yes, Botox is short for botulinum toxin, and the same botulinum toxin can cause botulism food poisoning. In any case, it’s usually unwise to inject something labelled as a “toxin” into your body…right? Understandably, people are often worried that Botox is unsafe and carries health risks. However, Botox is not actually the entire botulinum toxin itself, but is instead derived from a protein found in the toxin. Additionally, the amount of Botox that is typically injected in a Botox therapy is not high enough to cause any health risks.
Botox as a cosmetic treatment has been researched for more than a century and it is FDA-approved, along with several other products that contain proteins of botulinum toxin as well. That being said, it is still important to find a qualified practitioner to perform the Botox therapy and advise you on dosage. Never try to inject Botox yourself due to the high precision needed to avoid side effects – if injected into the wrong place, Botox can result in dangerous side effects that could potentially be life-threatening. Furthermore, each botulinum toxin product uses different dosages, so it is important to confirm your recommended dosage with a professional. In some cases, Botox may trigger allergic reactions, requiring urgent medical aid.
Don’t be discouraged by the potential side effects, however. Be sure to check with your practitioner if you are medically eligible to receive Botox, and only receive treatments under a properly certified practitioner. When administered by an experienced professional, Botox is perfectly safe.
Myth #4: Botox is Painful or Uncomfortable
The thought of having your face injected with Botox can sound scary especially if you’re afraid of needles, but the treatment is not excruciating or overly uncomfortable. The needles used in Botox injections are very thin due to the small amounts of Botox used. Most people report feeling only mild discomfort at most. One Botox session typically consists of multiple injections, so you may feel slightly uncomfortable from having to sit through more than one injection, but it should not be too unbearable even for those with low pain thresholds.
Myth #5: Botox is Only for Beauty
Botox is often associated with removing facial lines and wrinkles, but did you know that Botox therapy are also prescribed for other medical conditions? Most of these medical conditions are not even cosmetic at all! Botox works as a muscle relaxant, by paralysing the nerves and blocking the nerve signals that tell the muscles to contract. It has many uses in treatments for muscle spasms or stiffness, urinary incontinence, excessive sweating in the armpits, migraines, and other neurological disorders. Both men and women use Botox for cosmetic and non-cosmetic reasons. There is no age restriction for Botox either – while Botox is generally not recommended for children unless prescribed for a medical condition, it can be used by adults of any age, even as a pre-emptive measure against wrinkles.
Conclusion
If you are considering Botox, don’t let these common misconceptions hold you back. It definitely pays to do your research on Botox therapy in Singapore. When done correctly, Botox can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience!
