BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, healthcare professional-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) estimates that, in 2005, almost 3.3 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.
One 10-minute treatment - a few tiny injections - and within days there's a noticeable improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time.
In British Columbia, dentists, such as us, who have received further training, and have been certified, can administrate BOTOX Cosmetic. Centrally located in Tri-Cities, our office has been providing excellent services to Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam for over thirty years. Many of our clients also come from surrounding Metro Vancouver Communities, such as Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Adding Botox Cosmetic to our list of services is just another way of showing our commitment to bring you advanced therapies to enhance your quality of life.
Following are the answers to some frequently asked questions. You are always welcomed to call us if you have any further questions or concerns.
• What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a non-surgical, doctor-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. The treatment is usually done in about 10 minutes, and no recovery time is needed. Within days, you may see an improvement that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
• How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows form over time as the result of muscle activity. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into the muscles between your brows. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles; this reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those persistent lines to form.
• When will I see results from a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to 4 months. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.
• How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last for up to 4 months. If you discontinue treatment, the frown lines between your brows gradually will look like they did before treatment.
• Is treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injecting, your physician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anaesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Many people are in and out of the physician's office without downtime following BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
• Who should not use BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation. Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
• Will I experience any side effects?
The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
• Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work done." The muscle activity that causes frown lines between the brows is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.
• What will happen to the frown lines between my brows if I choose not to continue treatments?
If you do not continue treatments, the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.
• Do treatment results differ?
To get the best results, it's important to go to a doctor who is experienced in administering BOTOX® Cosmetic. You may want to consider choosing a doctor whose practice focuses on facial aesthetics. As dentists with special interest in cosmetic dentistry, we have detailed knowledge of facial anatomy and smile design. Administering BOTOX® Cosmetic fits perfectly in our scope of practise.
• Why should I get Botox injection from a dentist?
Dentists have extensively studied anatomy of head and neck regions. They treat not only dental problems, but also concerns regarding facial muscles and nerves on a daily basis. As important as knowing facial underlying structures, dentists deal with injections everyday! Their experience will insure an accurate and painless injection.
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