Walk up to someone on the street and ask him or her, “Can I inject some botulism into you? Don’t worry; it’s a toxin.” Odds are they will run away from you. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many people are afraid of Botox. After all, with a name like Botulinum Toxin, that’s already two dangerous sounding things in the title before you get to the fact that it’s delivered through syringes, one of Americans top phobias. In reality, what people think they know about Botox is pretty universally false. Here are the top ten misconceptions about Botox, debunked.
Botox is Dangerous
With the word “toxin” in the name, I would be a fool to say that there was no danger in Botox. However, too many Advil pills can kill you. Too much of just about any medicine can result in a possibly deadly overdose, and Botox is no different. Botox is FDA approved and regulated, and as long as a licensed practitioner is the one to administer the Botox, it’s no more dangerous than taking headache medicine.
Botox Will Freeze Your Face
To freeze your face as you see in countless sitcoms, Botox would need to affect the muscles in your face. It doesn’t. Botox is purely a skin treatment, and does not penetrate as deep as the muscles.
Spas All Provide Botox
Medical regulations for spas vary from state to state. Botox in Peachtree City can only be administered by a licensed physician, and you’ll have to go to a MedSpa to have it done. Since it’s a bad idea to have a layperson injecting you in the face with anything, it’s generally safer to go to a MedSpa regardless of where you are.
Botox is Addictive
Most people who get Botox go back for more Botox about twice a year. This isn’t evidence of addiction, though; Botox is simply a temporary treatment that wears off. It would be silly to say that a diabetic is addicted to insulin, even if it somewhat fits the definition. In the same manner, Botox is only addicting in that it’s not continually effective if you do not continue treatment.
Botox is Noticeable
Since Botox doesn’t affect the muscles, it really isn’t very noticeable. Botox is best for subtle fixes to small areas, and will not change your face in any significant manner.
