Medi-Aesthetic Solutions

What is BOTOX Cosmetic?
BOTOX Cosmetic is an injectable treatment derived from a purified protein. It is
manufactured under strict quality control standards and is administered in extremely
dilute dosages by a licensed medical professional.

How is BOTOX Cosmetic used?
A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into the muscle that creates the
dynamic wrinkle. When BOTOX is injected into muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse
from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscle relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the
dynamic wrinkles overlying the muscle is smoothed away.

Will BOTOX Cosmetic give me a fake, frozen look?
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 have normal feeling in
the treated areas.

How long do the effects of a BOTOX Cosmetic treatment last?
The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic treatment usually last three to four months, at which
time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of BOTOX may
begin to last longer.

Are BOTOX Cosmetic treatments safe?
Yes! BOTOX has been licensed in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective treatment
for a number of disorders caused by overactive muscles, including in children as
young as 2 years old to treat cerebral palsy. In 2001, Health Canada approved BOTOX
for wrinkle therapy and it has been proven to be very safe through extensive research
and testing. In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the most common side effects,
such as bruising, are temporary and localized to the area of the injection.

Is the treatment for everyone?
There are very few restsrictions regarding BOTOX Cosmetic treatments. Patients who
are pregnant or nursing, or have neurologic disease should not be treated. Patients
should discuss with their physician if BOTOX treatments are appropriate for them.

What is the treatment like?
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 injection 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 slight temporary bruising at the injection site which can be easily covered
with makeup.

How can I find out if I am a candidate for BOTOX Cosmetic?
If you would like to learn more about your cosmetic options, or find out if BOTOX
treatments might work for you, please call our office and schedule an appointment for
a consultation.