BOTOX COSMETIC INJECTIONS

Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles every time you smile, laugh or frown. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. While you may have earned every one of your worry lines, you don't have to show them anymore. Now, thanks to a new use for an approved drug, dynamic lines can be dramatically softened. The procedure known as cosmetic denervation uses Botox injections to improve the appearance of worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines, crow's feet and other dynamic wrinkles. Botox treatment for chronic headaches and hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating from the underarms) is also available here, at laser Health Works.

Botox Cosmetic Drastically Reduces Frown Lines

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What is BOTOX Cosmetic™?

BOTOX Cosmetic™ is a novel therapeautic product (protein)
Has been studied extensively for facial rejuvenation since the early 1990's
90% positive patient response to improvement of wrinkles
Approved for use in Canada for other muscle-related medical conditions (blepharospasm, strabismus, cervical dystonia, juvenile cerebral palsy, adult spasticity) and hyperhidrosis with over 20 years of clinical experience

HOW DOES BOTOX WORK?

Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

BOTOX Cosmetic™ works at the root of the problem

Relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles (deep wrinkles caused by overactive muscles)
A tiny amount is placed precisely into the overactive muscle, through a fine needle
The muscle relaxes and the overlying skin becomes smoother, giving your face a more relaxed look
Most common side effects are mile and temporary

Headache - less than placebo
Drooping of eylelid (ptosis) - less than 5%

ARE BOTOX TREATMENTS SAFE?

Botox injections have been used safely and effectively for fifteen years to treat many ophthalmologic and neurological disorders. Each year thousands of patients receive Botox treatments for a variety of conditions(club feet, post stroke spasticity). It is now becoming a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?

Cosmetic temporary denervation with Botox is a simple and safe procedure. Using a tiny micro needle, a very small amount of Botox is injected, very precisely, into several locations on the face. 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.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. In some cases, the toxin can migrate and cause a temporary weakness of nearby muscles. In rare cases, there can be a drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression. The risk of any side effect depends on the muscles injected. Your doctor will discuss this with you in length before your treatment. Because the effects of Botox are completely reversible, any side effects are temporary, lasting only a few weeks.

WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?

If dynamic wrinkles make you look older than you are, cosmetic denervation can smooth these out and give you a more youthful and pleasant appearance. However, this procedure cannot improve wrinkles due to aging and sun-damaged skin since they are unrelated to facial muscle contractions. Botox injections will not improve sagging skin or replace the need for a facelift or brow lift.

WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS OF BOTOX INJECTIONS?

Unfortunately, Botox injections are a temporary solution for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. The effects of the injections last from three to six months. You will need to have injections about two to three times a year. The early clinical studies indicate that the duration of treatment benefits is increased over time so that you should require injections less frequently in the future. Also, the duration of effect varies from patient to patient and may be less effective for those over 65 years of age.

IS BOTOX USED TO TREAT OTHER SYMPTOMS?

Yes. Botox has been used for fifteen years on thousands of patients to treat blepharospasm(chronic blinking).It is also used to treat migraine headaches, chronic neck and back pain, hyperhydrosis (excessively sweaty underarms) and post stroke spasticity.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF I'M A CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX?

If you would like to learn more about your cosmetic options, or find out if Botox treatments might work well for you, please call our office and schedule a consultation with one of our doctors.

POST BOTOX TREATMENT

We suggest that for 6 weeks the Botox client follow a very specific program to support the skin tissue. This is done to maintain the skin’s tone and vitality. This program includes cleansing exfoliation and hydrobalancing of the skin to ensure its health. The restorative program, which entails the use of Ecoprotective cream and concentrates will target the condition of the skin and strengthen the skin’s defenses. Peau Vive uses botanical ingredients such as Dextrin which act as mechanical tensors to tone cutaneous tissue and improve the visible signs of aging. A botanical ginseng which is used stimulates tissue metabolism and tones the cutaneous muscular system. Thus, nightly use of Peau Vive's Toning Concentrate 404 and Contour Toning Cream 304is recommended after the correct cleansing product has been used. We will assist you in these choices depending on your skin type.