WHAT IS BOTOX® COSMETIC?
Repeated muscular contractions such as frowning and squinting form lines known as dynamic wrinkles. BOTOX ® Cosmetic works by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, giving the face a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. The procedure is so simple and quick that patients often have it done on their lunch hour or at the end of their workday.
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BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used to treat hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) of the armpits and hands. Treatment for a "square jaw" can also involve BOTOX® Cosmetic. Patients with a large masseter muscle request BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments to give them a softer jaw line that is more cosmetically pleasing.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
- Complimentary consultations are offered by our Registered Nurse, Sharon Vandecasteyen.
- BOTOX® Cosmetic is derived from purified protein. It is a simple, non-surgical treatment administered by Dr. Ward or Sharon Vandecasteyen (Registered Nurse). Ice compresses or a topical anesthetic can be used for comfort but are not required.
- A tiny amount of BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the muscle that creates the dynamic wrinkle. It works by blocking the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and, as a result, the muscle relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the dynamic wrinkle overlying the muscle is smoothed away.
- BOTOX® Cosmetic is a temporary treatment lasting three to six months. With some patients the effect of BOTOX® Cosmetic appears to last longer after repeated treatments.
WHAT IS THE HEALING TIME?
- There is no recovery time required. Discomfort is minimal to nil.
- Rarely, a patient may experience a bruise or discomfort at the site.
- BOTOX® Cosmetic is not appropriate for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who have a neurological disease.
Contact us today at (604) 582-2762 to schedule your cosmetic enhancement consultation with Dr. David Ward.
Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Surrey, British Columbia (BC) near the Vancouver (Canada) area.