Myths & FAQs

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Botox and fillers are not the same thing. Many people think they perform the same basic function of filling in wrinkles, but they don’t. It’s true that they lessen the appearance of wrinkles, but many people don’t realize that they work quite differently.

“Fillers fill and Botox relaxes. Once you understand that the muscle movement is what’s creating the wrinkle — especially on the forehead, then it’s clearer. Botox relaxes the muscle that’s creating the wrinkle,” as opposed to filler which fills in the wrinkle.

FALSE

If done correctly and in proper moderation, Botox will look natural and emotions will still be expressed on your face. The angry emotion that occurs when you furrow your brow will be diminished.Iin the right amount, Botox will get rid of negative emotions, but not affect any other movement in the face like lifting your brows or smiling.

When Botox gets into the hands of people that don’t have the right training, you’ll see overly-dramatic results and people that appear emotionless.

FALSE

A popular myth that many people think that Botox is a synthetic, terribly dangerous material. It is not — it’s found naturally in nature and used in proper doses it’s therapeutic and safe,

So what about the deaths from Botox you’ve heard about in the news ?

There has never been one death reported from Botox cosmetic [alone].” The deaths you might have heard about are associated with people who have cerebral palsy and take Botox to treat limb spasticity. So if you are healthy and using Botox to fight the signs of aging, it is safe.

(Dr. Jones) http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/quizzes/botox-fillers-myths/9292/page_8

FALSE

Fiction. “It has a very localized diffusion of about a centimeter of the area” and does not move much further.

Wrinkles arise overtime from the use of facial muscles when we express ourselves.After years, our expression lines linger longer and become more pronounced until they become exaggerated and permanent.BOTOX a dilute purified solution of Botulinism Toxin, is used to weaken muscles that cause the wrinkles .

With repeated injections of BOTOX the expression lines are softened.It is also used to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles when at risk areas are identified.

Injections are administered every 3-4 months for the first year and then at reduced doses and frequency.

Depending on the region to which it is injected the effect of Botox may last 3-4 months .For example the lip area experiences a lot of motion, in this area can last up to 3months. The effect of BOTOX on the forehead area may last 3-4 months depending onthe use of the forehead muscles.

Botox has a cumulative effect. The more treatments you have the more the effect will last. When the treatment is discontinued you will not look worse than if you had never had a treatment.

People do not look worse after Botox injections even if the stop their treatments. If BOTOX injections are stopped and the patient returns to their previous habits of squinting or frowning excessively , the muscles will become larger and stronger. In this case they will look as they did previously.

YES!
Our approach to BOTOX treatment of wrinkles is to obtain a refreshed and revitalized appearance without giving the patient a plastic Hollywood look. In fact only you and ourstaff will know you had Botox injections!

Dr Moyal always uses the smallest dose that will be effective and then graduallyincrease this dosage if necessary. This approach minimizes the occurrence ofcomplication and side effects.

In the first year we usually treat the wrinkles at intervals of 3-4 months. The intervals can vary according to the severity of the wrinkle.After one year we can diminish the number of BOTOX units administered or we can space out the treatments to 4- 6 months. This depends on the patient’s ability to stop overusing the muscles that cause the wrinkles.

Botox injections are not painful. In Canada they are usually administered with small insulin needles. Most patients are pleasantly surprised.

YES!

Botox injections usually do not cause bruising. Immediately after the injection theremay be some redness or swelling but this usually disappears within 20 minutes.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have:

• a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophiclateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eatonsyndrome). allergies to any botulinum toxin product

• had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past

• a breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema

• swallowing problems

• bleeding problems

• plans to have surgery

• had surgery on your face

• weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows

• drooping eyelids

• any other change in the way your face normally looks

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BOTOX® orBOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby.

• are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk.

Using BOTOX® or BOTOX®Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious
side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX®or BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.

Especially tell your doctor if you:

• have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months
• have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc®
• (rimabotulinumtoxinB) or Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) in the past. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received
• have recently received an antibiotic by injection
• take muscle relaxants
• take an allergy or cold medicine
• take a sleep medicine

Additional sources of information:

http://www.botoxfacts.ca/index.html
Botox.ca
Institut du visage http://www.faceinstitute.ca/flash/