Botox Cosmetic Information
Q: What is Botox Cosmetic?
A: Botox Cosmetic is a natural purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, creating a smooth and natural look. It’s simple and quick, non-surgical treatment that delivers great, natural-looking results.
Q: Is Botox Cosmetic safe?
A: Yes! Botox has been thoroughly researched (more than 3,000 studies) and clinically used for over 20 years and is approved by both the HPB (Health Protection Branch of Canada) and FDA. More than 13 million procedures have been performed since 2002.
Botox is a natural purified protein that is extracted from bacteria and refined into a medicine (Similar to how penicillin is made).
Botox is a medicine that has been safely used for many years in children as young as 2 years old to treat cerebral palsy. These kids get up to 6 times an average cosmetic dose and receive this treatment every 3-4 months.
Q: How long will a Botox treatment last?
A: The effects will gradually wear off after 3-4 months.
Q: What is the treatment experience like?
A: Procedures only take approximately 10-15 minutes. Full results take up to 14 days after treatment
Q: Does the injection hurt?
A: No, it feels like an insect bite. It is the same kind of needle that diabetics use.
Q: What are the possible side effects?
A: Side effects are very rare and are not permanent. Possible side effects are tenderness at the injections sight, small bruising, short-term headache, and ptosis. If any adverse events occur it will be in the first week and will usually go away in 7-10 days.
Suggestions to Minimize Bruising Prior to your Injection
We will use a tiny needle. Although every effort is undertaken to reduce the chance of bruising, it is possible to receive a bruise from the injection. By following these instructions, you will reduce your chance of bruising.
- Avoid aspirin (ASA) and vitamin E for 7 days prior to your appointment. ASA thins the blood. Vitamin E also can result in more bruising.
- Avoid Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), anti-inflammatory dugs (ex. Aleve, naproxin) for 3 days prior to your appointment. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is fine, and does not increase bruising.
- Avoid herbal medications like ginko biloba for 3 days prior to your appointment.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment.
- Eat 2 Kiwi fruit per day for 2 days prior and after your appointment. Kiwi contains bromelain, which helps reduce bruising.
- If you are on blood thinners, or have any bruising problems, please notify us prior your treatment.
- Bruising can usually be covered with make-up.
- Avoid scheduling appointments prior important social engagements.