5 Common Fears About Botulinum Toxin

Although Botulinum Toxin is proven safe and effective in reducing wrinkles, many are still hesitant on undergoing the treatment. For some it’s the fear of looking weird or frozen, while for others it’s the belief that Botulinum Toxin can make them look older if they stop getting injections. Do you have the same fears or concerns?

Misinformation can sometimes cause fear and prevent you from pursuing your beauty goals. Continue reading as we list and put to rest the most common fears about Botulinum Toxin.

1. The results might look frozen or unnatural. 

This is the biggest fear among Botulinum Toxin patients, especially first-timers. The frozen face look happens when a patient is unable to move a part of his/her face (commonly in the forehead or mouth) as a result of Botulinum Toxin injections. This often results in an overdone or robotic appearance.

While the dreaded frozen face can happen, this is unlikely when you go to a trained and skilled injector. This is why when getting Botulinum Toxin, it is important to do your research and only consult a licensed aesthetic doctor. Choose an injector with a conservative technique, as the less is more approach helps provide natural-looking results. 

2. I’m worried about the side effects of Botulinum Toxin. 

The side effects from Botulinum Toxin are uncommon and minimal. These include minor swelling, redness and bruising at the injection site. More serious side effects like asymmetry and droopy eyelids are rare and are associated with wrong placement and technique. You can avoid this when you go to a trained and skilled injector. 

The Botulinum Toxin or the product itself does not cause these side effects. Disappointing results like frozen face and drooping eyelids can only happen if you let an inexperienced injector administer the treatment. 

3. Botulinum Toxin injections are painful.

While Botulinum Toxin is administered through injections, the pain is usually minimal. This is because the procedure is quick and the needles used are very small. Also, a topical anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure to numb the area. This makes the procedure tolerable, so you don’t need to worry about pain.

A consultation with an aesthetic doctor can help ease your fears about Botulinum Toxin injections. S/he will explain the specifics of the treatment, as well as things you can expect from the procedure. Being an informed patient matters when undergoing any cosmetic treatment for the first time.

4. I will look older if I stop getting Botulinum Toxin.

This is nothing but a misconception. If you stop or discontinue the treatment, it is not true that Botulinum Toxin will make your lines and wrinkles worse. When the effects of Botulinum Toxin wear off, the treated area will return to its original state or appearance. Getting touch-up treatments can help keep the youthful effects of Botulinum Toxin. 

The results of Botulinum Toxin can last between three and six months. After this period, you’ll notice that your previous lines and creases will become more visible again. Getting the treatments every few months can help you maintain a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. 

5. I can become addicted to Botulinum Toxin. 

Botulinum Toxin has no components that will make you addicted to it. This is why it is impossible to become physically addicted to the injections. Botulinum Toxin, however, can help improve your appearance and boost your confidence, so you may want to continue getting injections for a more rejuvenated appearance. 

Many Botulinum Toxin patients get the treatment once more to treat the lines and wrinkles that have reappeared after three to six months. This does not make Botox addictive. You may also be glad to know that the treatment makes the lines and wrinkles appear less prominent or severe, as the muscles relax. 

Don’t fear Botulinum Toxin. If your facial lines and wrinkles bother you, don’t hesitate to undergo the treatment. Contact Cutis Laser Clinics in Singapore today and schedule a consultation with our aesthetic doctor to ease your fears about Botulinum Toxin and other anti-aging treatments.