Vancouver Botox Treatments Lower Mainland
Botox Cosmetic® is a highly effective procedure that can reduce facial wrinkles. It is indicated for the temporary relaxation of injected muscles so that the appearances of wrinkles are reduced or removed. The treatments are administered by an experienced medical doctor. Results can last for 3 to 8 months. Botox has been used to treat over 1 million patients worldwide and has both cosmetic and medical indications.
How Botox Works
Botox
blocks the release of acetylcholine which is released by nerve cells,
causing muscle contraction and thus frown lines and wrinkles. Botox temporarily
haults this process, smoothing lines and wrinkles.
Cosmetic Indications
- frown lines
- crow's feet
- facial lines
Medical or therapeutic Botox is used to prevent hyperdrosis (excessive sweating), and migraine headaches.
Botox Efficacy and Safety
Botox
cosmetic treatments are highly effective. Botox can reduce the
toughest wrinkle between your brows in one 10-minute treatment. BOTOX®
Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance
of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines and crow’s feet) associated
with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity.
Botox is extremely safe. Though Botox is a toxin, it's used in such small amounts and is not spread throughout the body. The injected muscle is the only affected area.
