Botox
Do it for you.
You're not trying to impress anybody. And you have nothing to prove. You know who you are and you're comfortable in your own skin. In fact, you don't mind having a few lines that express the character and vitality in your face. Other lines, however, like the vertical frown lines between your brows, can make you look angrier and more stressed than you are. Or make you look perpetually tired, even when you're well rested.
You know that looking great makes you feel great. But that doesn't mean wanting to look like 18 again, or having a face that's so unnaturally smooth and tight that it looks frozen. You may have heard about BOTOX Cosmetic®, a simple, non-surgical, safe, and best of all, effective, way to help smooth out frown lines and give your face a more relaxed, refreshed look. A look that better reflects the way you feel inside and makes you feel more like... you. And isn't that who you're doing this for?
A long history of success.
You may have first heard of BOTOX® as an anti-aging treatment. But it's been around a lot longer than that! Over 10 years ago, the Canadian government approved BOTOX® (botulinum toxin type A) for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders associated with muscle over activity such as crossed eyes and contractions of the eyelids. Since then, it has also received approval to relieve a variety of conditions involving hyperactive muscles, including cerebral palsy in children. Its effectiveness in enabling these patients to resume normal, everyday activity is astonishing, and there are minimal side effects, all of which are temporary and reversible.
Like many medical advances, the wrinkle smoothing properties of BOTOX® were discovered by inquisitive physicians. One such physician, a Canadian ophthalmologist using BOTOX® to treat her patients, noticed how it also helped to smooth away the lines around their eyes. Following 10 more years of research and development, a remarkable new cosmetic treatment was born. In April 2001, BOTOX Cosmetic® was cleared for use in Canada for patients with (glabellar) frown lines.
Smoothing out the underlying problem.
Repeated muscular contractions such as frowning and squinting form lines known as dynamic wrinkles. BOTOX Cosmetic® works by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, giving the face a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. The procedure is so simple and quick that patients can often have it done on their lunch hour.
How well accepted has BOTOX Cosmetic® become? According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, BOTOX Cosmetic® continues to be the most popular among all cosmetic procedures (surgical and non-surgical combined). In North America it has been used by more than 2 million women and men like you, who want to take control of their appearance and look as good as they feel.
Frequently asked questions about BOTOX Cosmetic®
What is BOTOX Cosmetic®?
BOTOX Cosmetic® is air injectable treatment derived from a purified protein. It is manufactured under strict quality control standards and is administered in extremely dilute dosages by a licensed medical professional.
How is BOTOX Cosmetic® used?
A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic® is injected into the muscle that creates the dynamic wrinkle.
When BOTOX Cosmetic® is injected into a muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscle relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the dynamic wrinkle overlying the muscle is smoothed away.
Will BOTOX Cosmetic® give me a fake, frozen look?
Not if you are treated by an experienced doctor who will be able to determine the right dose and injection technique for you. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the frown line at the injection site, so the other elements of facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in the treated areas.
How long do the effects of a BOTOX Cosmetic® treatment last?
The effects of a BOTOX Cosmetic® treatment usually last three to four months, at which time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of BOTOX Cosmetic® may
begin to last longer.
Are BOTOX Cosmetic® treatments safe?
Yes! BOTOX® has been licensed in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective treatment for a number of disorders caused by overactive muscles, including in children as young as 2 years old to treat cerebral palsy. In 2001, Health Canada approved BOTOX Cosmetic® for wrinkle therapy and it has been proven to be very safe through extensive research and testing. In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the most common side effects, such as bruising, are temporary and localized to the area of injection.
Is this treatment for everyone?
There are very few restrictions regarding BOTOX Cosmetic® treatments. Patients who are pregnant or nursing, or have a neurologic disease should not be treated. Patients should discuss with their physician if BOTOX Cosmetic® treatments are appropriate for them.
What is the treatment like?
A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic® is injected, very precisely, into the muscles being treated. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site which can be easily covered with make-up.
How can I find out if I am a candidate for BOTOX Cosmetic®?
If you would like to learn more about your cosmetic options, or find out if BOTOX Cosmetic® treatments might work well for you, please call our office and schedule an appointment for a consultation.
Look as good as you feel!
A BOTOX Cosmetic® treatment takes just a few minutes, when administered by a trained practitioner. The wrinkle-smoothing result can be seen within days and can last for 3-4 months. It's a simple, non-surgical treatment that is revolutionizing the way doctors create more relaxed, refreshed-looking faces.
Today, millions of patients have discovered the beauty of BOTOX Cosmetic® injections in helping them look as good as they feel.
