We have all heard about the big, bad rumors
circulating about celebrities who get Botox or your friend’s friend’s sister
who got Botox and now can never smile… again. Well it’s time to put the rumors
to rest and to explain how the Big B procedure isn’t actually big or bad. In
fact, Botox is quick, painless and gives a very natural appearance.
Rumor #1: “I’ve heard
that Botox permanently freezes your face!”
Truth: Botox is a
prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the
look of the lines between the eyebrows or on the forehead. It works by blocking
nerve impulses to the injected muscles, reducing the muscle activity that
causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows. Therefore your face
still has movement, can make normal expressions, and is not frozen. Botox
results are temporary and will not permanently affect your face. Visible
results have been shown to last up to 4 months and your face will gradually go
back to its appearance prior to Botox (or even with the added perk of a bit
less wrinkles).
Rumor #2: “The reason
I’d never get Botox is because once you get treated you can’t make any
expression in your face, you can’t even frown!”
Truth: Results from Botox are visible; you
will look more youthful and refreshed, but treatments results will not
radically change your facial appearance and you will not appear as if you’ve
“had work done.” Botox works by temporarily reducing the muscle activity that
causes wrinkling. Therefore, you can still frown and/or look surprised, but
without the aging wrinkles and creases between your brows (seems like a pretty
great deal to us).
Rumor #3: “Botox
isn’t safe; you’re putting toxic material into your body.”
Truth: Botox is safe if it is administered correctly
by a licensed and trained professional. Botox is a purified protein whose
effects, when is injected correctly, are very precise and predictable, making
it very safe for our cosmetic patients.
Rumor #4: “I’ve heard
that once you get Botox your face will never go back to being the same as it
was before you got the treatment.”
Truth: Botox
results are temporary and will not permanently affect your face. Visible
results have been shown to last up to 4 months and your face will gradually go
back to its appearance prior to treatment with Botox.
Rumor #5: “When you
get Botox you never look like yourself, everyone looks fake and plastic.”
Truth: Botox
results are dependent upon individual patient needs and desired appearance. Our providers are skilled in treating clients
in a way to give them a youthful appearance without appearing as if they’ve had
any treatment at all.
Rumor #6: “Botox is
only for the rich and famous; I could never afford it.”
Truth: Botox is
the most common cosmetic procedure; over 11 million men and women have been
treated. Botox is not only for the rich and famous. A typical Botox patient is
the average mom looking to help treat and prevent her aging skin. Pricing
varies per office and is determined based on the amount of units needed to
treat a particular area. Schedule a
consultation with Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery to learn about the best
Botox treatment plan for you.
Rumor #7: “Botox is
the beginning of a downhill spiral in plastic surgery and invasive cosmetic
procedures.”
Truth: Botox is a
simple, non-invasive, preventative skin care treatment that can help you look
as young as you feel without needing surgery or other invasive treatments. Using
Botox as a preventative measure could help postpone or prevent the need for
plastic surgery later in life.
For more information on Botox or any of our other cosmetic procedures call
us (404) 296-8000 or visit www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com
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Written by: Mackenzie Stratton, Marketing Manager at Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery
