If you look around online or even if you have a conversation with someone and talk about Botox injections, you will undoubtedly hear some very disturbing statements. Some of the myths about Botox have reached the level of urban legends, and this misinformation may prevent you from considering this as a highly effective option to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles.
Many of the myths about Botox injections have been around since the late part of the 1990s and the early part of the 2000s. Some of these occurred because of people having injections by unlicensed professionals when the actual injection wasn’t an FDA approved Botox treatment at all.
By choosing a licensed and certified professional to complete your Botox injections, this is never a concern. Always verify the person administering the injection is trained and has experience with the injection, and do your research on the facility as well.
You can be Poisoned or Get Sick
A person cannot get sick from Botox injections, at least from the injection of the botulinum toxin. If it is consumed in food it can create food poisoning, but this is completely different than an injection.
There are a very few people that may have a reaction to Botox injections and feel nausea and other related side effects. However, this is not typical with aesthetic injections as they use such a small amount of the toxin in the injection. It is more common with medical applications where larger dosages are used.
It Makes Wrinkles Worse
In reality, the use of Botox injections over time may reduce wrinkles even if you stop using the injections. Botox only relaxes the muscles under the skin’s surface; it is not derma filler and doesn’t change the skin at all.
When the effects of the injection start to decrease after 4 to 6 months, the muscles contract again, creating the wrinkles. However, they do not increase more because of the use of the compound.
The Injection Sites Hurt
Botox injections are given without anesthesia or numbing agents, and they are painless when an experienced technician provides the injection. For some people with skin sensitivity, there can be a slight injection site pain, swelling and bruising that typically fades within a few hours to a day.
There is also no risk in having ongoing Botox injections in the same area of the face or the body. With over 11 million procedures completed since 2004, the research is very clear that this is safe, effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles.
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