7 Myths and Facts about BOTOX
By Shannon Anderson
With constant publicity and a rise in popularity of the well-known skin treatment, BOTOX, it can be a challenge to separate the myths from the facts and make an informed decision about its safety and usefulness. If you, like many, have considered having BOTOX injections but have some lingering reservations, look no further. This month, we’ve taken the guesswork out of BOTOX by asking Dr. Talia Emery of Kalologie Skincare in Thousand Oaks to share her expertise. Here, she answers some common questions about the treatment and dispels a few widespread misconceptions.
Myth #1: Is BOTOX botulism (food poisoning)?
Fact: Not at all. BOTOX is actually a purified protein that has been developed by scientists and comes prepared as a finished medical prescription product.
Myth #2: Is BOTOX very painful?
Fact: Hype about the pain associated with BOTOX has been perpetuated by today’s media. In fact, many patients experience little or no discomfort.
Myth #3: BOTOX is too new for doctors to use safely. We don’t know enough about its effects and side effects to make an informed decision about its uses.
Fact: Scientists have been exploring the uses of BOTOX for more than 30 years. By and large, the protein is actually used to treat other medical disorders rather than cosmetically, and many research studies have been conducted in both the lab and the field. BOTOX has been given approval by the U.S. FDA, which verifies that food and pharmaceutical products are fit for human consumption.
Myth #4: BOTOX is a filler.
Fact: In reality, BOTOX is a muscle relaxer and does not fill in facial lines. With BOTOX, the facial muscles underneath the skin that cause frown lines are relaxed, allowing for a natural expression.
Myth #5: BOTOX can build up in the body.
Fact: BOTOX clears completely out of the body within four to six months, at which time another series of injections will be needed to maintain results.
Myth #6: BOTOX leaves you with an unnatural, startled-looking expression.
Fact: BOTOX, when administered correctly by an experienced provider, should result in a youthful, natural looking appearance. When the results appear unnatural, chances are the BOTOX has been misused and the patient has been overtreated. With a well-trained provider, the results of BOTOX should appear natural and your facial expressions should be unrestricted.
Myth #7: BOTOX is only used by very wealthy or conceited people.
Fact: Studies have shown that the majority of women who are getting BOTOX injections are actually working women who have children. In addition, a typical BOTOX treatment runs between $200 and $300, which breaks down to about $3 a day. Far from being unaffordable, BOTOX is a very realistic solution to the problems with personal image many women face on a daily basis.
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Kalologie means “the study of beauty”. At Kalologie Skincare, we specialize in the study of beautiful skin. Our treatments include line-erasing Botox and Restylane injections, medical-grade peels to boost skin’s radiance, IPL Photo Facial Rejuvenation, laser hair removal with guaranteed results, medical-grade chemical peels and custom result-oriented facials, and more traditional skin services such as waxings and brow shaping. We also offer the latest products from lines such as ReVive, Arcona, IS Clinical and Prevage. All at convenient hours-and all under one roof!
The Lakes Shopping Center 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
For more information on BOTOX and other treatment options, contact Dr. Talia Emery at Kalologie Skincare.
Phone: 805-497-9400 or visit us at www.kalologie.com
