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Wrinkle Correction Giving true expression to the way you feel inside. Does the mirror reflect how you feel? Like most people, you find that looking as good as you possibly can is a real confidence booster. But that doesn't mean wanting to look eighteen again. Or having a face that's so unnaturally smooth and tight that it looks frozen. In fact, you don't mind having a few lines that express the character and vitality in your face. Some lines, however, like the vertical frown lines between your brows, can make you look angrier and more stressed than you are. And perpetually tired looking too, even when you're well rested. The good news is that you can have a face that better reflects the way you feel inside. That's because there is a truly exciting option - a simple, non-surgical and safe way to help smooth out frown lines in minutes. It's called BOTOX Cosmetic™ and people like you are raving over its subtle, natural looking results. A long history of success BOTOX® has long been a trusted therapeutic choice for non-cosmetic use. 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 misalignment of the eyes and contractions of the eyelids. Since then, it has also received approval to relieve a variety of conditions involving hyperactive muscles - including most recently, 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 injections of BOTOX® to treat ophthalmic conditions in 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™ is the most popular non-surgical procedure in North America, used by more than 500,00 women and men like you who want to take control of their appearance and look as good as they feel. Injectable Fillers |
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is BOTOX Cosmetic™ A: BOTOX Cosmetic™ is an injectable treatment derived from a purified protein. It smoothes out frown lines by preventing the muscles between your eyebrows from contracting into a wrinkle. Q: How is BOTOX Cosmetic™ used? A: 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. Q: Where can BOTOX Cosmetic™ be injected? A: The most common areas for the use of BOTOX Cosmetic™ are the frown lines between the eyebrows and on the forehead. On occasion, some other areas may be treated as well; however, in Canada, BOTOX Cosmetic™ is only cleared for use for frown lines between the eyebrows. Q: Will it give me a fake, frozen look? A: 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 still have normal feeling in the treated areas. Q: How long does a BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatment last? A: The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic™ 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. Q: Are BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatments safe? A: BOTOX Cosmetic™ has been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology for over 10 years, and for wrinkle therapy for over 6 years. In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the most common side effects, such as bruising, are temporary and localized to the area of injection. Q: Is this treatment for everyone? A: There are very few restrictions regarding BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatments. Patients who are pregnant or nursing, or have neurological disease should not be treated. Patients should discuss with their physician if BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatments are appropriate for them. Q: What is the treatment like? A: 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. This can be covered with make-up. Q: How can I find out if I am a candidate for BOTOX Cosmetic™? A: 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. |
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