{"id":1080,"date":"2017-08-15T07:03:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T07:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2024-10-18T06:50:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:50:27","slug":"debunking-myths-about-botox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/debunking-myths-about-botox\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking Myths about Botox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-179057508.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1081 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-179057508-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Botox\u00ae Chicago, IL\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Debunking myths\u2014 especially about Botox\u2014 may be one of our favorite ways to introduce patients to the facts and fictions surrounding popular procedures. As three myths that we haven\u2019t previously addressed, this article will discuss how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/medspa\/wrinkle-injections\/botox\/\">Botox<\/a> isn\u2019t permanent, how it can\u2019t prevent you from developing wrinkles, and how it won\u2019t give you botulism. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>Myth #1: It\u2019s Permanent<\/h2>\n<p>No matter how many times you get Botox injections, it will not be permanent. One of the biggest things to be aware of when you are considering getting Botox is that it is temporary. Lasting around 3-4 months on average, Botox can give patients real results, but it will need to be re-administered every couple of months for you to maintain your youthful look.<\/p>\n<h2>Myth #2: It Prevents You From Developing Wrinkles<\/h2>\n<p>Although there is a common myth circulating the fact that Botox can prevent you from developing further wrinkles later on down the line, it doesn\u2019t work in the way that you think. Rather than actually preventing your skin from forming wrinkles entirely, Botox works on the muscular level to help constrict your muscle and facial movement which in turn, makes it harder for wrinkles to form.<\/p>\n<h2>Myth #3: It Gives Your Botulism<\/h2>\n<p>Botulism is a bacterial infection that is typically derived from food or soil and causes paralyzes or even death. Derived from this same bacteria, botulinum A (Botox) is a strand that is sterile and harm-free\u2014 meaning that you won\u2019t have to worry about getting sick.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have fine lines and wrinkles across your face and forehead, you want to restrict movement near your mouth, or you just want to look more youthful, Botox may as well be considered your best friend. To learn more about Botox and whether or not it\u2019s beneficial to you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a> Dr. Gregory Wiener today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debunking myths\u2014 especially about Botox\u2014 may be one of our favorite ways to introduce patients to the facts and fictions surrounding popular procedures. As three myths that we haven\u2019t previously addressed, this article will discuss how Botox isn\u2019t permanent, how it can\u2019t prevent you from developing wrinkles, and how it won\u2019t give you botulism. 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