Botox: Myth Vs. Fact

The wrinkle-reducing treatment Botox is the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in the world. The Onion debunks some of the most common myths surrounding the injectable.

MYTH: Botox makes patients’ faces look frozen.

FACT: The majority of Botox patients can easily move their face around with the help of their fingers

MYTH: Botox is painful. 

FACT: At this point, most women wouldn’t trust a pain-free procedure.

MYTH: Botox is the most effective treatment for reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

FACT: A $2.99 photo-editing app that sells your data to Russia works just as well. 

MYTH: Only women get Botox.

FACT: While women represent the majority of patients, men are increasingly comparing photos of themselves to celebrities. 

MYTH: Botox injections can only be administered by a doctor. 

FACT: Technically, anyone holding a syringe is a doctor

MYTH: If you get Botox, you can choose a dose so light that nobody will even know it was done.

FACT: They’ll wait until you leave the room to bring it up.

MYTH: Botox is not covered by insurance.

FACT: Just say you have migraines, girl.

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