Three Misconceptions About BOTOX

It’s one of the most common and safest cosmetic procedures, but myths surrounding Botox still prevail.  Despite countless success stories,  millions of procedures, and decades of research, some people still believe these misconceptions about this non-invasive procedure.  So this week, we’re here to set the record straight on some of the more common misunderstandings about BOTOX.

Misconception #1 : Botox Will Freeze Your Face.

Whether it is Tim Allen’s inability to eat in Christmas With the Kranks or Kevin Nealon’s plastic-looking appearance in Just Go With it, Hollywood and other influences have created the idea that Botox freezes your face.

Although it makes for a funny scene in a movie, that’s not real life. Botox works by relaxing the muscle beneath the injection site, making wrinkles and lines less noticeable. It leaves you looking refreshed and younger. If someone does have a frozen face after a treatment, it is from incorrect dosing or placement.

At our Lakeland and Brandon locations, we have a trained MD who performs all injections after a 30-minute 3D medical consultation. The first series of injections is usually pretty conservative because all patients are schedule for a follow-up.  During the follow-up, Dr. Victoria will speak to you about the results and administer another dose, if necessary, according to your goals/wishes and the results of the first round.

With DayDreams, there is no need to fear the myth of the frozen face.

Misconception #2: Botox is Only for Older Women and Their Cosmetic Needs.  

There is more to Botox than just reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat eye twitching and spasms, Botox injections can be used for several medical conditions. If you experience excessive sweating under your arms that even the strongest deodorants cannot stop, Botox is for you. The injections can alleviate heavy sweating by blocking the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands.  Botox can also help those who suffer from migraines, an overactive bladder or teeth grinding.

Although the majority of Botox users fall within the 40 to 54 age group, those in their 30s and 20s are turning to Botox as a means of prevention. Rather than waiting for wrinkles to appear, younger women are getting Botox injections to stop them in their tracks.

Men also find themselves steering clear of Botox because they think it is a procedure just for women. But men age just like women, which means forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and frown lines. With cosmetic procedures becoming more destigmatized over time, the statistics for men receiving Botox are on the rise. There is no shame in your skincare game!

Misconception #3: Botox is Toxic and Unsafe.

Some may think Botox is toxic because it is derived from Botulinum toxin, the same toxin that causes botulism – a life-threatening form of food poisoning.  However, Botox injections are inserted directly into the muscle and are not absorbed into the blood stream. This means it would take hundreds of units of the toxin to cause you problems.

This cosmetic procedure has been approved by the FDA since 2002 and literally millions of procedures have been performed.  In fact, it is one of the safest medical procedures out there due to the low incidence of adverse reactions.   At DayDreams Day and Med Spa we offer a medical consultation with our licensed physician before the treatment, who can put your mind at ease and answer any questions you may have about the treatment.

Now that we have busted some of these Botox myths, come see us at our Lakeland or Brandon spas and see if Botox is right for you!  For the month of October we are running a massive sale!  Read more about how you can get BOTOX for $9 a unit here!