There are more questions and myths surrounding botulinum neuroproteins than almost any other aesthetic procedure—some more unbelievable and frightening than others.
I’ve decided to dispel some of the most common myths and provide you with clear answers to your most frequent questions. Since there are many, I’ll be sharing a series of posts to help you distinguish fact from fiction.

❓Myth-Question:
“Will Botox give me a ‘frozen’ or ‘mask-like’ face?”

❗️Answer:
✔️All botulinum neuroproteins have a dose-dependent effect.

✔️The more units of the product administered, the stronger the effect—meaning the more pronounced the ‘freezing’ of facial expressions.

✔️However, using too few units to ‘save’ on the product can result in a less durable outcome, and you may need to return to your doctor much sooner than expected. On average, the effect of botulinotherapy lasts about 4 months, provided the correct dosage is used and you don’t have individual factors that reduce the duration of neuroprotein action.

✔️The results of botulinotherapy depend entirely on the doctor’s skill, qualifications, and experience. Only a knowledgeable specialist can select the right dosage for you and predict your results.

✔️It’s important to note that when people say “get Botox,” they usually mean the procedure itself. However, Botox is also the original botulinum neuroprotein, the first to be registered in Russia.

✔️Most of my patients choose Botox because it’s reliable and I know exactly what to expect from it.

Stay tuned for more myth-busting posts about Botox in the upcoming series.

Author: Chief Physician of the clinic, Elena Alexandrovna