Botox & Fillers
Botox Injections
Facial expression lines are created by contractions of the underlying muscles, pulling the skin together when you smile, laugh or frown. Botox gently relaxes these muscles that cause the overlying skin to fold and crease – wrinkles.
Administered by a registered nurse, a minute quantity of the Botox protein is injected into the wrinkle with a tiny micro-needle. The treatment itself generally requires less than 10 minutes. You will see results between 5-14 days following the treatment, with a reduction in fine lines. Overtime, the ongoing progression of the wrinkle will also be prevented.
Botox is one of the very few cosmetic treatments that originated from the medical treatment of eye spasms and safely used for over twenty years. Due to the long term use of Botox, there have been many studies which have shown positive benefits of Botox, with relatively rare, temporary side effects.
The Botox Procedure:
Works effectively on wrinkles of the upper face (ie frown, worry and crow’s feet wrinkles)
Has been performed safely and effectively on thousands of patients for over twenty years
Health Canada & US FDA approved
Is a simple injection with a tiny micro-needle
Minimal discomfort
Requires no sedation or preparation
Normal activity may be resumed immediately
Effects last three to six months
Creates a more youthful and relaxed appearance
Can be safely used on all skin types, male and female
Slight bruising may occur
On rare occasions, there may be temporary transient weakness of nearby tissue