Botox® is the brand name of a type of anti-wrinkle injections. Dr McKeating uses Botox® in his clinic as he believes that it is the most relaible and effective brand of anti-wrinkle injection available in the UK.
Botox® is used across the world for both medical and cosmetic purposes but is often portrayed negatively in the media.
There are lots of myths surrounding Botox® and anti-wrinkle injections and we wanted to clear some of these up:
MYTH 1: Botox® ‘freezes’ your face and stops you showing emotion
While we are often bombarded with celebrity magazines showing the frozen faces of stars such as Kim Kardashian, Courteney Cox and numerous other high profile clients who have had Botox treatments, it is not the reality of the vast majority of people who use anti-wrinkle injections.
If Botox® is administered in the correct dose in the correct sites, and by a properly qualified and experienced doctor, the effect will be completely natural and you will still be able to move your face and express emotion.
MYTH 2: Botox® is painful
Many people associate needles and injections with pain, but most people receiving Botox® treatment report that the procedure is almost pain free.
The injections use a very tiny needle, of the same type used by diabetic patients for their daily injections. The procedure will only normally take a few minutes, and often the response we hear is “was that it?”.
MYTH 3: Botox® lasts for between 6 months and a year
Botox® only lasts for around 3 -4 months, although many people insist they can still feel the effects long after that time. This isn’t because the Botox® is still in your system – it’s usually because your muscles have retrained themselves after having restricted movement for 3 months.
MYTH 4: Botox® is a poison and not safe
The medical name for Botox® is botulinum toxin type A. This is a naturally occurring toxin which is produced by bacteria. The doses administered for medical and cosmetic purposes are tiny and have been used for years, with no serious illness and not one single death reported from the use of cosmetic Botox® alone. The toxin is taken up by the muscles and doesn’t reach the circulation in significant amounts. There is a tiny risk of an allergic reaction in the same way as some people can react to wasp stings or peanuts.
If you are healthy, use a trusted and tested anti-wrinkle toxin such as Botox®, and it is administered by a fully qualified doctor, you can rest assured that your treatment is safe.
MYTH 5: Botox® can get rid of all my lines and wrinkles
Botox® can only really be used to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles that develop due to movement. The anti-wrinkle injection works by reducing the movement of certain muscles in the face, which in turn relaxes the associated lines and wrinkles.
Wrinkles that occur because of aging, sun damage or gravity will be need to be treated with a different type of procedure, such as a dermal filler.
If you have any questions about anti-wrinkle injections or Botox then arrange your free, no obligation consultation with Dr McKeating at the RejuvaMed Health & Wellness in Chorley. Book your consultation now by calling 01257 367460.
