BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections
Premier is a leading provider of Botox® in Canada.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a non-surgically administered injectable treatment that temporarily smoothes moderate to severe lines and wrinkles in areas such as between the brows, crow’s feet, forehead and neck in people from 18 to 65 years of age. This remarkable procedure is a safe, simple, fast and effective way to reduce fine lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions.
One 10-minute treatment - a few tiny injections - and within days there's a dramatic improvement in those persistent lines on your face or neck. Results may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which safely reduces the activity of the muscles that cause these signs of aging to form over time.
The results are so gratifying that BOTOX® Cosmetic has become one of the most popular cosmetic medical procedures performed to date; in fact over one million people have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic since obtaining FDA approval in 2002. It is no longer just models and movie stars receiving these treatments, but people from all types of professions and age groups!
Of course, we know that seeing is believing, so take a look at men and women who have had BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments, and see for yourself!
Questions we will ask before knowing if BOTOX® is right for you:
- Do you have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles? These diseases may increase your chance of side effects with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
- Are you breastfeeding?
- Are you planning to become pregnant soon?
- Are you on any medications such as:
- antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin,
clindamycin, and lincomycin
- medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
- medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or
Alzheimer’s disease.
- As with all prescription medicines, you should also notify your doctor if you are
taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect during my Botox® Appointment?
Our physician or one of his highly trained Registered Nurses will first determine where to administer the injections and how much BOTOX® Cosmetic to use by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your face or neck. The location, size, and use of the muscles that create lines or wrinkles vary among individuals.
The product will then be administer through several tiny injections directly into the targeted muscles that cause those moderate to severe lines in the area of concern. Discomfort, if any, is minimal and brief.
You can expect to be in and out of Premier Medical Spa without downtime. You may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines within 7-10 days. Improvement may continue for up to two weeks, and can last up to 6 months, or longer with repeated treatments over time.
What's the difference between BOTOX® and Dermal Fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, or Juvederm?
BOTOX® Cosmetic targets and relaxes your facial muscles preventing them from creating the facial expressions that cause fine lines and wrinkles. Dermal Fillers smooth and fill in existing wrinkles that are there at rest and restores volume that has been lost through the natural aging process. Think of BOTOX® as both a corrective and preventive measure against future facial lines and Dermal Filler as a way to deal with lines already there.
Will it hurt?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers are injected into your skin in tiny amounts with ultrafine needles. There may be minimal discomfort and swelling, but the procedures are safe and normally tolerated well.
I don’t want to look like I've had plastic surgery. I just want to get rid of my wrinkles. Are BOTOX® and Filler still right for me?
Of course! Both treatments can freshen up your face without making you look unnatural. Facial expressions and sensations will remain unaffected. You will emerge with smoother, younger-looking skin. Plastic surgery and face lifts involve pulling skin tightly over bone, leaving an unnatural look, whereas fillers restore contours in your face such as cheek bones and jawlines that have been lost with age, a natural, youthful look will be the end result.
It's hard for me to make time for appointments. Can I get treatments during my lunch hour or between errands?
BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments are simple procedures that take very little time out of your day and because any visible side effects are minimal, you can return to work or normal activities immediately. Dermal Fillers can take a little more time. Although downtime is often minimal and you can return to your normal daily routine afterwards, you will want to allow for about an hour for these injections.
How soon will treatments work, and for how long?
Individual results may vary, but most patients usually notice improvements from BOTOX® within several days and immediately with Dermal Fillers. BOTOX® lasts for about four months. Dermal fillers can last anywhere from six to twelve months. When restoring volume in areas such as the cheeks it is possible for the product to last two to three years as Premier Medical Spa uses a very advanced injection technique for these types of enhancements.
Will one treatment be enough?
BOTOX® requires an average of three to four treatments within the first year for your face to show long-lasting improvements. After about six months, your body will absorb both products, and wrinkles and lines may return. Regular touch-ups are needed and recommended to maintain the desired results.
Who should not use BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) or in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation. Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, Myasthemia Gravis or Lambert-Eaton Syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
Will I experience any side effects?
Although rare, a patient may experience localized pain, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or temporary bleeding/bruising.
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 have "had work done." The muscle activity that causes the expression lines are 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 with time look like they did prior to your initial treatment.
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic affordable?
When considering your facial aesthetic options, BOTOX® Cosmetic is quite affordable. Like other appearance-related investments, such as hair colouring and cuts, teeth whitening, and chemical peels, the cost must be weighed relative to your expectations. All of our consultations are complimentary so if you have a budget, our professional, highly trained consultants at Premier Medical Spa will be able to advise you on how you can achieve the best results without breaking your budget.
Do treatment results differ?
The amount of product needed to achieve the desired results will differ from patient to patient as everyone has a varying amount of correction. The staff at Premier Medical Spa will discuss your personal results expectations with you prior to you being injected to ensure your complete satisfaction. To get the best results, it is important to go to a doctor who is experienced in administering BOTOX® Cosmetic, as well as a doctor having detailed knowledge of facial anatomy and experience injecting BOTOX® Cosmetic.