"Will my face look frozen?" That is almost always the first question I hear. Followed by: "Is it addictive?" I understand the concerns — there are plenty of frightening images online. But most of these fears are based on misunderstandings that I want to clear up.
Myth 1: "You end up looking frozen"
The truth: That outcome only happens with overdosing or poor technique. A well-performed treatment — for example, a frown line treatment or forehead line treatment — preserves your natural facial expressions. You can still smile, frown, and look surprised. Only the deep lines become softer.
The key lies in the right dosage and placement. I treat conservatively and prefer to approach gradually. A natural result matters more to me than a "perfect" one.
Myth 2: "Once you start, you can never stop"
The truth: You can stop at any time. If you discontinue the treatment, your skin simply returns to its original state. You will not "look worse than before" — that is physiologically impossible.
What is true: many patients choose to continue because they like the result. But that is a personal choice, not an addiction.
Myth 3: "It is only for older women"
The truth: There is no "right" age. Some patients come in their late twenties because they have a pronounced frown line. Others start at fifty. The best time is when something bothers you — not when you reach a certain age.
Incidentally, starting early with low doses can work preventively and help avoid deeper lines from forming. If you are interested in regenerative alternatives to traditional wrinkle treatment, you can find more there.
Myth 4: "It is dangerous and has terrible side effects"
The truth: Wrinkle treatments are among the lowest-risk aesthetic procedures available. The active ingredient has been used for over 30 years, including in much higher doses for medical purposes such as migraine and spasticity treatment.
Possible side effects are mild and temporary: redness, small bruises, slight swelling. Serious complications are extremely rare when the treatment is performed correctly.
Myth 5: "It always looks artificial"
The truth: You only notice the bad results — because the good ones do not draw attention. That is the whole point: a successful treatment looks like "well-rested" or "back from a relaxing holiday", not like "just visited the beauty clinic".
If you look at someone and think "they have definitely had something done", then it was probably too much or poorly executed. The art lies in what remains invisible.
My advice
Do your research, ask questions, and trust your instincts. A good physician will take the time to address your concerns and never pressure you into anything. If someone promises to make you "look ten years younger" — be sceptical.
The goal should be: you, just a touch more refreshed. Nothing more, nothing less.
