BOTOX
Botox Cosmetic® has revolutionized the way doctors are able to improve the look of facial wrinkles and lines, ultimately creating a more relaxed, natural and youthful face. The effectiveness of the treatment and its excellent safety track record has made Botox injections one of the most popular aesthetic procedures in the world.
Botox injections have many uses in reducing the appearance of dynamic facial lines and wrinkles, including frown lines, forehead wrinkles, brow furrows and eye wrinkles. Botox injections are also used for medical issues such as hyperhidrosis.
What is Botox?
Botox Cosmetic is a prescription medicine consisting of botulinum Toxin Type A. It is a naturally occuring purified protein that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox is injected directly into the muscle using a very fine needle. It works by blocking nerve signals to muscles resulting in their temporary relaxation. As the muscles loosen up, they lose their ability to contract and the lines and wrinkles overlying them are smoothed. When correctly injected, the effects are natural looking and won’t radically change your appearance or affect your ability to make facial expressions.
Botox Injections for Eye Wrinkles, Expression Lines and More
Botox injections are an effective and easy way to minimize the signs of aging around the eyes, such as crow’s feet and other dynamic eye wrinkles. If skillfully injected, it can help lift the brow and smooth expression lines around the eyes.
Botox injections are also popularly used for other expression lines such as frown lines around the mouth, lip puckering, forehead wrinkles and brow furrows. In these areas Botox is sometimes used in conjunction with a dermal filler such as Juvederm in order to further smooth wrinkles and folds. In other parts of the face Botox injections can lessen gummy smiles and minimize the appearance of neck creases.
Botox Injections for Hyperhidrosis
Botox has a multitude of medical or ‘therapeutic’ applications including excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis. A localized Botox injection to the affected area (commonly the armpits, forehead, hands and feet) has been proven to be a very effective treatment to reduce sweating for up to seven months.
What To Expect
The procedure takes about ten minutes and involves minimal discomfort and no downtime. After your treatment you can return to your regular activities immediately. Botox takes from three to five days to take effect, peaking by the end of two weeks. Results last upwards of three to five months.
Why Choose Us for Your Vancouver Botox Injection
Although Botox injection treatments seem relatively quick and simple, the expertise and artistic eye of the practitioner is critical in achieving superior results. Dr. McGillivray and Dr. Rivers perform all Vancouver Botox injections themselves. Both are highly qualified and have extensive experience working with injectables.
Contact us today for more information or to book your consultation with one of our doctors.
