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BOTOX: YOUR QUESTIONS & OUR EXPERT ANSWERS

What Does a Botox® Treatment Feel Like?

Botox® Treatments are non-surgical injections which are simple once the face is assessed and mapped out. We provide our patients with one of the best Botox® in Mississauga & Oakville.

The procedure itself can be completed in only a few minutes and the results start to show about 4 days after the Botox® injections.

Some patients will experience a bit of redness at the injection site but this resolves quickly.

There is a very small possibility of bruising. Bruising can be managed by stopping all pain medications (other than Tylenol) and supplements (ginseng, omega oils, vitamin E) of a non-medical nature about a week prior to the Botox® treatment.

You will know that the Botox® is working when you start to experience a relaxation in the treated muscles and softening of any lines and wrinkles in the overlying skin.

How long with my Botox® Results lasts?

In most people Botox® will last anywhere between 3-6 months. You will require less Botox® as you continue to inject as the muscles contraction weakens over time.

Am I the right candidate for Botox?

Botox® is number the 1 cosmetic treatment worldwide. Botox® or Botulinum Toxin Type A has been in use for decades. It was and is used to treat excessive sweating, tension headaches and migraines, and muscle spasms in both young children and adults. In other words, it has a very long and, in the right hands, clean history of use. It is only recently that it has become the #1 cosmetic treatment.

The ideal patient for Botox® is over the age of 18, in good health, and has dynamic lines and wrinkles that are appropriate for this type of treatment. Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not get Botox® injections. Patients with skin disorders that are not treated or neuromuscular diseases should also avoid Botox® use. It is important that you tell your doctor about your medical history before getting a Botox® injection.

Important Note: Botox® is not just a one time thing! Ask yourself if you are cool with seeing your injector every 3-6 months for another treatment.

How Much Does Botox® Cost?

Botox® cosmetic injection cost in The GTA range between $6-14 per unit (prices vary by expertise of Botox® cosmetic injection practitioner). I strongly recommend that experience and medical qualifications be your guide when choosing an injector, not price alone.

Time is not your friend. Prevention is key to success.

There is no magic age to have Botox® done but we do feel that an ounce of prevention helps early on. Waiting for your wrinkles to appear before taking preventative measures is backwards thinking.

The younger you start the further you get to keep your youthfulness. The ideal scenario is always prevention. To maintain a younger & smoother look, most patients will get 3 to 4 Botox treatments per year.

Consistent Botox® use actually prevents formation of lines and wrinkles. Botox® is used as a powerful lines and wrinkles preventative measure amongst young people more than ever before.

I got Botox! What can’t I Do?

After getting Botox® it is recommended that you don’t do strenuous exercise, lay down or manipulate the area injected for approximately 4 hours. Also do not bend forward because the product can move.

Mineral makeup can be used directly after Botox® to help hide any redness or light bruising,.. both of which are normal.

Frozen Face Syndrome – Botox® has a Bad Rap

Botox® has been used for decades and does not carry with it any significant risks related to the substance itself. The risk to any Botox® patient is actually the education level of their injector. All Botox® injections at our locations are physician administered. An MD is required to have a superior knowledge of facial anatomy. This includes knowing how nerves and muscle work and where exactly they are in the face.

Untrained injectors can inject into the wrong facial muscle causing many terrible outcomes. These outcomes can last for up to 6 months! Complications from Botox® include:

• nerve paralysis
• eyebrow or eyelid droop
• asymmetrical facial expression due to uneven treatment

Patients can also have poor treatment outcomes when the injector uses too much product in one area and creates that, “wooden face look”; the patient will no longer be able to show genuine facial expressions.

I use Botox® to soften and smooth the skin in areas where you have dynamic wrinkles. I do not want to paralyze your muscles. Rather I aim to relax their contraction so that the wrinkles don’t form and the face still looks genuine and expressive.

Prior to receiving injections of Botox® for medical condition, I highly recommend speaking to your doctor. Botox® serious side effects are increased when used incorrectly. It’s advisable not to seek treatment of medical conditions at skin clinics, med spas or by anyone who is not a physician. Make sure you locate healthcare professionals who are trained in injection of botulinum toxin.

What is the Difference between Botox, Dysport and Xeomin?

The differences between the brands is really not significant. They all have the same main ingredient. Botox® is best known because it was the first one on the market!

You will not be able to tell by looking at someone which brand of neurotoxin they had injected.

The difference: Why you should choose The Lip Doctor for your Botox

At the Lip Doctor Cosmetics Clinic we do not want people to know that you got Botox. We want people to think that you are well rested, hydrated and aging well!! If you get compliments from your friends about how great you look and they ask “what’s your secret?” we know we did a great job!

Nowadays there are photos posted everywhere of Before / After pictures of different cosmetic treatments. The concern is that these photos are only showing the best case scenarios or show people with too much product injected. We want you to look like yourself – just more fresh, rested and young!

Three Complementary Procedures That will Transform Your Botox® Results From Great To Unbelievable!

You can more than triple the results of Botox® with complimentary procedures using various rejuvenation techniques such as laser techniques, PRP Microneedling (Vampire Facial), Facial Peels, and use of medical grade skin care products which allow us to improve the overal texture of your skin. We use your genetics and science to maximize the effectivenes our products and techniques in our patients.

Botox® can be used along side a number of aesthetic treatments without worry. It is a great treatment to combine with Fillers, Threads, PRP face and Lasers to take good results to exceptional results.

Dynamic vs Static Wrinkles – Botox®® is NOT Dermal Filler! Pick the Right Product

The type of wrinkles that concern you fall into two different and distinct categories. A dynamic wrinkle / dynamic line, forms when a muscle contracts under the skin. This is often seen when making different facial expressions. When you smile, you get lines on the side of the lips (smile lines) and you will also get lines under and around the eyes called crow’s feet. These lines are created by muscle contraction and are more visible as we age. This is because the collagen and elastin in the skin has decreased. The repeated expression eventually causes creases to stay in the skin.

Static lines and creases tend to be visible even when no muscle contraction is occurring. They are always visible and are thus static. These lines occur with age, as we have reduced levels of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid present in the skin. These lines cannot be treated with a Botox® injections – there is no muscle contraction to begin with. If you want treatment of these lines, your doctor should be using an Dermal Filler. Dermal Filler fills the line or crease in, to create a smoother contour. Sometimes you can have static lines that are made deeper with certain facial expressions – these are both dynamic and static – and a combination of Dermal Filler and Botox® may be used to treat these