Botox® in Toronto
Millions of women have already found that when it comes to BOTOX Cosmetic® freedom of expression is what its all about. Of course, you may have your own questions about BOTOX Cosmetic® such as how it works, the kind of results you can expect, and its safety history. This guide will answer all the questions that you may have. For even more information and to find out if BOTOX Cosmetic® is right for you, we encourage you to speak to a qualified doctor.
HOW DOES BOTOX COSMETIC® WORK?
BOTOX Cosmetic® is the only product of its kind that is directed at the facial muscles that cause lines and wrinkles. It targets what are known as dynamic wrinkles, which are caused by repeated muscular contractions, such as frowning and squinting. BOTOX Cosmetic®; an injectable treatment derived from a purified protein, works by relaxing the muscles that cause these dynamic wrinkles, giving your face a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. Best of all, regular use of this simple treatment will soften expression lines and help to "stop the clock" on the development or further deepening of lines. In addition, treatment is so quick and easy that you can often have it done over lunch.
A HISTORY OF SUCCESS
While you may only know BOTOX Cosmetic® as a wrinkle treatment, it has actually been in use for over 18 years for the effective treatment of a range of medical conditions. In fact, its been approved for medical use in Canada and in more than 75 countries for 20 different applications. Today, BOTOX Cosmetic® has become the most popular physician-administered cosmetic treatment in North America with an estimated three million treatments performed annually.
FULL FACIAL REJUVENATION
As we age, our face slowly undergoes the "3 Ds" of aging: deterioration (wrinkles and texture change), descent (droopiness of the skin), and deflation (a loss of volume). A growing number of Aesthetic Practitioners find that using a dermal filler such as Juvederm™, in combination with BOTOX Cosmetic®, yields the optimal approach to facial rejuvenation.
The combination of BOTOX Cosmetic® to treat upper facial lines, such as crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead lines, along with Juvederm™ to treat volume loss and folds in the mid to lower face, has become the new approach to achieve a more pleasing, longer-lasting, and refreshed look.
The visible benefits of combined Juvéderm™ and BOTOX Cosmetic® treatment:
HOW MUCH DOES A BOTOX COSMETIC® TREATMENT COST?
The costs associated with a treatment are dependent on the amount of product needed and the areas of the face being treated. As an example, treating frown lines between the eyebrows typically costs $300 to $600 depending on the size of the area and depth of the lines. Since the treatment results generally last up to four months, it works out to less than $5 per day.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE THIS TREATMENT?
There are very few restrictions regarding the use of BOTOX Cosmetic®. Those who are pregnant, nursing, or have a neurological disease should not be treated.
HOW SOON WILL I SEE A DIFFERENCE?
You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. The appearance of wrinkles and lines may continue to diminish for up to one week.
DOES BOTOX COSMETIC® HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
A possible side effect is bruising, which is temporary, localized to the area of injection, and can be easily covered with makeup.
ARE THERE CREAMS THAT ARE BETTER THAN BOTOX COSMETIC®?
There is no scientific evidence that supports that creams work better than BOTOX Cosmetic®. Creams work well on the surface of the skin. BOTOX® Cosmetic works below the surface to relax the muscules that cause the lines and wrinkles to form.
HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT LAST?
The effects usually last up to four months. After repeat treatments at MCC Toronto Laser Hair Removal Clinic, the effects may begin to last longer.
WHERE CAN BOTOX Cosmetic® BE USED?
The most common treatment areas include the frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal worry lines that run across the forehead, and the crow's feet around the outer eyes.
Talk to your doctor about where BOTOX Cosmetic® might be right for you.
NATURAL-LOOKING RESULTS
The results from BOTOX Cosmetic® are natural looking and will give you a refreshed appearance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WILL MY FACE STILL HAVE EXPRESSION?
BOTOX Cosmetic® is intended to enhance the way you look, not change it. When administered by an experienced physician, you can still smile, frown, and be expressive. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection, so the other elements of your facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in the treated areas.
ARE BOTOX COSMETIC® TREATMENTS SAFE?
Absolutely. BOTOX has been licensed in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. In 2001, Health Canada approved BOTOX Cosmetic® for wrinkle therapy, and it has been proven to be very safe through extensive research and testing.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?
A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic® is injected very precisely into the muscle being treated. A very fine needle and a small amount of liquid is used so the pain associated with the injection is minimal. The sensation has been compared to a bug bite by our patients at MCC Toronto Laser Hair Removal Clinic. No sedation or local anaesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately.
HOW LONG DOES A TREATMENT TAKE?
A BOTOX Cosmetic® procedure is quick, simple, and there's no downtime. Following a facial analysis by your physician and a discussion on your desired outcome, the procedure itself only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to perform.
