Common Botox Myths Debunked: Clearing Up the Most Common Questions

Wrinkle relaxers have been used for many years, yet there are still many misunderstandings about how they work and what they actually do. These myths can make people feel unsure, overwhelmed, or worried about looking unnatural. At bŏdze, we believe that education and honest conversation help our patients feel more confident and informed before making any decisions.

This is one of the most common concerns patients share. In reality, looking “frozen” usually comes from over-treatment or using the wrong injection points for someone’s natural expressions.

In thoughtful, precise treatments, the goal is not to remove expression but to soften the lines that feel heavy or tired. You should still look like yourself, just a bit more rested.

At bŏdze, we take time to study your expressions before treatment so the results support balance and natural movement.

Wrinkle relaxers are optional tools, not commitments. Many people enjoy the results and choose to keep up with them, but nothing forces your body to rely on them long-term. If you stop, your muscles simply return to their usual movement patterns, and lines gradually come back at their natural pace.

Nothing becomes “worse” because you paused. You simply return to your starting point.

While products like Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, and Daxxify work in similar ways, each has small differences in formula, spread, onset time, and longevity. Some patients respond better to one than another.

Choosing the right one depends on your anatomy, your goals, and how your body naturally responds. Your provider will help guide you based on experience and a careful look at your facial movement.

Wrinkle relaxers help soften lines caused by movement, but they don’t improve skin texture, sun damage, pores, or pigmentation. They are only one part of facial wellness.

For concerns like texture and skin quality, skincare and supportive treatments—like IPL, microneedling, or facials—often play a helpful role. At bŏdze, our licensed aesthetician, Faith Sunter, creates personalized plans that are practical, simple, and tailored to each person.

It can be obvious—but it shouldn’t be. When matched to your natural anatomy and expressions, the result is subtle and blends into how you normally look.

Most “overdone” results happen when treatment doesn’t match someone’s natural structure. Gentle, balanced dosing usually leads to the most natural outcome.

At bŏdze, the goal is always to enhance what makes you feel like yourself—not to change your features.

Most relaxers take a few days to begin working and about two weeks to reach full effect. This timeline is normal and simply reflects how the medication interacts with your muscles.

Understanding this helps set realistic expectations and prevents worry during the first few days after treatment.

Lines usually form because several muscles work together. Treating only one spot can sometimes lead to imbalance, which may look unnatural. A broader—but still conservative—approach usually looks the most natural.

This doesn’t mean “more product.” It means placing treatment in a way that supports harmony across the face.

Relaxers soften movement, but they do not permanently change your facial structure. Once the product wears off, your muscles return to their usual activity.

Some people feel their expression looks calmer even after the treatment wears off, but this is simply from learning to relax certain muscles—not from a permanent physical change.

Wrinkle relaxers are tools that can help soften visible tension in the face. They are not meant to change who you are. The most natural outcomes come from a thoughtful understanding of anatomy, gentle technique, and clear, unrushed communication.

At bŏdze, we focus on helping you feel comfortable and informed. Whether you choose treatment or not, our goal is to support your well-being and guide you along the way.