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Botox Cosmetic Presentation
Dr. Sharnell Muir, DMD
Frequently asked questions:
Will my face still have expression?
BOTOX Cosmetic is intended to enhance the way you look, not change it. When administered by an experienced doctor, you can still smile, frown and be expressive. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection, so the other elements of you facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in the treated areas.
Are BOTOX Cosmetic treatments safe?
Absolutely. BOTOX has been licensed in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. In 2001, Health Canada approved BOTOX Cosmetic for wrinkle therapy, and it has been proven to be very safe through extensive research and testing.
What is the treatment like?
A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic is injected very precisely into the muscle being treated. A very fine needle and a small amount of liquid is used so the pain associated with the injection is minimal. The sensation has been compared to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately.
How long does a treatment take?
A BOTOX Cosmetic procedure is quick, simple and there’s no downtime. Following a facial analysis by your doctor and a discussion on your desired outcome, the procedure itself only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to perform.
How much does a BOTOX Cosmetic treatment cost?
The costs associated with a treatment are dependent on the amount of product needed and the areas of the face being treated. As an example, treating frown lines between the eyes typically costs $300-$600 depending on the size of the area and the depth of the lines. Since the treatment results generally last up to four months, it works out to less than $5 per day.
Who should not use this treatment?
There are few restrictions regarding use of BOTOX Cosmetic. Those who are pregnant, nursing or have a neurological disease should not be treated.
How soon will I see a difference?
You can expect to see the results within a few days of treatment. The appearance of wrinkles and lines may continue to diminish for up to one week.
Does BOTOX Cosmetic have any side effects?
A possible side effect is bruising, which is temporary, localized to the area of injection and can be easily covered with make-up.
Are there creams that are better than BOTOX Cosmetic?
There is no specific evidence that creams work better than BOTOX Cosmetic. Creams work well on the surface of the skin. BOTOX Cosmetic works below the surface of the skin to relax the muscles that cause the lines and wrinkles to form.
How long does the treatment last?
The effects usually last up to four months. After repeat treatments, the effects may begin to last longer.
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