Does botox hurt?

[locki]

I've read that botox works by paralysing the muscle. Does the muscle you paralyse actually keep on hurting for the 3-4 months botox works for?

[doctornev]

Hi Locki,

Botulinum toxin works to block the neuromuscular junction between your nerve and the muscle. Commonly the facial muscle. It does this by stopping the release of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, so the muscle cannot contract.

A lot of big words. But essentially botox is not a "toxin" in the normal sense of the word. It does not "kill" muscles or nerves. It merely sits on the nerves and prevents the release of acetylcholine. The action is very specific and there is no pain as such from the neuromuscular blockade.




Regards,


DrNev

[Kim]

The only thing that really hurt was the sting of the needle. Much less than I expected. I am a bit of a wimp so when my eyes were closed at 1st I thought my GP had just pinched my forehead but it was actually the sting of the needle.

Not much pain really but definitely still there.

Afterwards of course there was absolutely no change in sensation/pain or anything else.

[locki]

Tnanks guys

[jomol31]

I was thinking about getting it for some early crow's feet around the eyes. I was a bit concerned about this too

[piffany678]

Yeah I have that problem too. I heard the procedure is safe, but I'm still kinda worried cos the needle is going near the eyes. How long is the needle used going to be?

[doctornev]

Piffany678,

The needle used in our medical spa is a 28 guage needle. About the width of your hair. Its the same type used by diabetic *****ren 3 times a day. The needle stings but not much more than that. There is no physical way you could force the needle anywhere near the eyeball.


regards,


Nev

[Kimmy]

I've read that botox works by paralysing the muscle. Does the muscle you paralyse actually keep on hurting for the 3-4 months botox works for?


Hi Locki. Are you one of the males on the forum? Nice to see.


After I got my frown totally immobilised you can sometimes feel the inability to frown. Its a bit strange at first. But after about a week the sensation totally disappears.

[sally]

Hi Locki. Are you one of the males on the forum? Nice to see.


After I got my frown totally immobilised you can sometimes feel the inability to frown. Its a bit strange at first. But after about a week the sensation totally disappears.



Gee I was away for a fortnight and this board has just exploded into activity. Jomol30 you are a true trooper in posting. I hope everyone keeps posting great info.