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Myth #1: BOTOX Cosmetic is unsafe.

FACT: BOTOX Cosmetic has a long and well-established safety history. While you may know BOTOX Cosmetic as a wrinkle treatment, it has actually been in use for over 18 years for the effective treatment of a range of medical conditions and is one of the most widely researched medicines in the world.

Myth #2: Botox Cosmetic is botulism (food poisoning).

FACT: Botox Cosmetic is not botulism. It is a purified protein and a finished medical prescription product proven to be very safe through extensive research and testing.

Myth # 3: BOTOX Cosmetic treatment is painful.

FACT: A BOTOX Cosmetic treatment is quick and simple. A very fine needle and small amount of liquid is used, so the pain associated with the injection is minimal. No anaesthetic is required, you can resume normal activities immediately.

Myth # 4: BOTOX Cosmetic will result in the loss of facial expression.

FACT: BOTOX Cosmetic is intended to enhance the way you look, not change it. When administered by an experienced physician, you can still smile, frown and animate. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection, so the other elements of facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in the treated areas.

Botox is also succesfully used for treament of excessive sweating. The procedure involves the injection of Botox around the sweat glands. Common areas include underarms, palms, and soles. Most private insurances cover the cost for Botox. After the treatment the person feels dry and comfortable for 6-8 months.