5 Common Botox Myths

Myth #1: Botox has been recently developed

Botulinum toxin has actually been around since the end of the 19th century for therapeutic reasons. When Botox was discovered it was used for the purpose of blocking neuromuscular transmission. The U.S. approved Botox for medical purposes in 1989 and Canada followed shortly after in 1990.

Myth #2: Botox isn’t a safe product

As stated in the first myth, both the U.S. and Canadian government deemed it as a safe drug for medical purposes. This is because Botox is a natural protein, which is found in improperly handled meat products. Of course keep in mind Botox can be dangerous if a professional doesn’t handle it then there will always be room for mismanagement. Always use a licensed technician for safe and effective results.

Myth #3: Botox is used exclusively for the cosmetic industry

Botox is most commonly used for cosmetic purposes, but in 1980 Dr. Allan Scott treated uncontrollable blinking and crossed eyes with it. Among those disorders it has been found to treat asthma, muscle pain disorders, achalasia, as well as excessive sweating.

Myth #4: Botox is new to the cosmetic industry

The fact is, no pun intended, that in 1989 Dr. Richard Clark used Botox to smooth wrinkles and frown lines.

Myth #5: My facial tissue and muscles will be damaged from injections

Knowing how Botox works will help dissuade this belief. It blocks nerve impulses to relax the muscles. When the muscles are relaxed the activity with that muscle is minimized and so are lines or wrinkles. All that Botox does is limit muscle activity therefore it won’t cause irreversible damage to your facial muscles.