Maintaining a healthy and confident appearance is an important part of overall well-being. Many people today are seeking safe, effective ways to support both how they feel and how they look as part of their broader self-care routine. At Silverado Medical Clinic, a trusted walk-in clinic in Calgary, AB, we believe that wellness includes caring for your physical health, emotional balance, and self-confidence — all of which can contribute to a more youthful appearance.
One option that continues to gain attention worldwide is Botox, one of the most recognized and widely performed medical aesthetic treatments. When administered by qualified healthcare professionals, it can help soften fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a refreshed and more youthful look. Despite its popularity and proven safety record, there are still many misconceptions about Botox and how it works — making it important to understand the treatment from a balanced, medically informed perspective.

Below we will shed some light on and dispel 5 of the mostcommon myths about Botox and Dermal Fillers.

1. Botox Injections Are Painful

When it comes to cosmetic injections there is always a slight amount of discomfort, after all a needle is being utilized to deliver the Botox treatment. However, most patients describe the injection as feeling similar to a quick sharp pinch. There is a sensation, but in no means is it considered painful. No additional anesthetic, or numbing agents are required with Botox injections.

2. Botox Can Only Be Used to Improve facial Wrinkle and Lines

Whenever you see Botox used in movies, television, and reality shows, it is being used on an individual’s face to smoothen out wrinkles and fine lines. This may have led to the misnomer that Botox can only be used on your face. However, this is not the case. Botox is used for several medical and cosmetic treatments. It can be used for treating strabismus, migraine headaches, neck pain, back pain, hyperhidrosis, weak eye muscles, and temporomandibular joint disorder.

3. Botox Injections Cause a Frozen Face

It is commonly assumed that Botox injections can cause you to look like you have a frozen face as you will lose the ability to make facial expressions and show emotions. This is not true, as long as the Botox is administered by an experienced physician. The injections will only relax the muscles in the treated area, leaving you with the full range of expressions including your ability to frown, smile, look surprised and so on, just with less wrinkles and lines!

4. Botox Injections Are Harmful

Even though Botox is derived from a purified protein of the toxin that causes Botulism, it is not harmful or toxic. The treatment itself is utilised to treat an array of medical conditions as well as a cosmetic treatment. As a medical-grade treatment, Botox has been approved by Health Canada and the FDA of medical and cosmetic use for over 25 years.

5. Wrinkles Will Get Worse After Botox Injections

One of the most common misconceptions is that once you have had Botox injections, you cannot stop as your skin will wrinkle more than it did previously. This is not the case, if you do not continue with Botox you can expect your skin to slowly look as it did previous to the injections, no better or worse.

At Silverado Medical Clinic in Calgary, all of our Botox injections are performed by experienced medical physicians, ensuring you receive the best possible outcomes from your treatment. If you are interested in Botox injections for firmer, smoother and younger-looking skin or to help treat a medical condition such as excessive sweating or chronic headaches, book your initial consultation with Dr. Pepple. We are your premier choice for Botox in Calgary!