Botox, myths about the use of this poison

Despite the fact that botox (botulinum toxin) is one of the safest and most sought-after techniques in the treatment of aging, there are still many doubts and false rumors about its use.

Research on the use of botulinum toxin for non-cosmetic conditions is promising and, although not yet approved, supports the promotion of its use beyond aesthetic purposes.

Mary Amado Echenique, specialist in aesthetic medicinehe explained via e-mail that the doubt that exists is partly a consequence mythsmany of them unfounded and due to improper application of toxins.

Among the most common myths is that botox it paralyzes the face, this is fake, just the opposite, it relaxes some muscles And when there is a kind palsy this is because excess product has infiltrated.

“That’s why it’s so important to go to aesthetic doctorsin the right doses and in the right places,” added Amado Echenique.

Another reason why some have certain suspicions This is because they think that since a toxin is dangerouslyHowever, this is not true, since it is complications they are rare and minimal, besides their application in medicine, in various specialties, dates back more than 20 years.

As for its application as such, according to experts, there is a misconception that it is for giving volume to the lips, but no, there are others treatments for this purpose botox is used to temporarily relax and remove the muscle wrinkles.

The effect of botox is temporary, it delays and prevents the appearance wrinklesTherefore, it is necessary to apply it from time to time, but there is a myth that after the effect of toxins stops, wrinkles will be more pronounced than before, this is not the case, they will be smoothed again.

Botox can be applied by anyone, it works only on mature and wrinkled skin, yes addictive and painfulothers are myths that are false, because they are a drugit is not available over the counter, and can only be applied by a doctor or nurse, the application is painless because very fine needles are used, and young skin can also use it, the results are more effective.

Finally, there isn’t chemical property which produces addictionwhat can happen that the desire to maintain results patients resort to its use more often, in case the doctor must avoid unnecessary and excessive treatments.