Botox - Facial Surgery and Cosmetic Centre of Ottawa, Inc.

Botox - A working solution for frown lines and crow's feet and more

Does the mirror reflect how you feel?

Like most people, you find that looking as good as you possibly can is a real confidence booster. But that doesn't mean wanting to look 18 again, or having a face so unnaturally smooth and tight that it looks frozen. In fact, you don't mind having a few lines that express the character and vitality in your face. Some lines, however, like the vertical frown lines between your brows, can make you look angrier and more stressed than you are. And perpetually tired looking too, even when you're well rested. The good news is that you can have a face that better reflects the way you feel inside. That's because there is a truly exciting option -- a simple, non-surgical and safe way to help smooth out frown lines in minutes. It's called Botox Cosmetic© and it's changing the face of cosmetic rejuvenation.

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The patient is trying to frown in both these pictures.

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A long history of success

Botox Cosmetic© has long been a trusted therapeutic choice for non-cosmetic use. Over 10 years ago, the Canadian government approved Botox© (Botulinum toxin type A) for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders associated with muscle overactivity such as misalignment of the eyes and contractions of the eyelids. Since then, it has also received approval to relieve a variety of conditions involving hyperactive muscles -- including, most recently, cerebral palsy in children. Its effectiveness in enabling these patients to resume normal, everyday activity is astonishing, and there are minimal side effects, all of which are temporary and reversible.

Like many medical advances, the wrinkles-smoothing properties of Botox© were discovered by inquisitive physicians. One such physician, a Canadian ophthalmologist, using injections of Botox© to treat ophthalmic conditions in her patients, noticed how it also help to smooth away the lines around their eyes. Following 10 more years of research and development, a remarkable new cosmetic treatment was born. In April 2001, Botox Cosmetic© was cleared for use in Canada for patients with (Glabbellar) frown lines.

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The patient is trying to frown in both these pictures.

Smoothing out the underlying problem

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 can often have it done on their lunch hour.

How well accepted has Botox Cosmetic© become? According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Botox Cosmetic© continues to be the most popular among all cosmetic procedures (surgical and non-surgical combined). In North American it has been used by more than 2 million women and men, like you, who want to take control of their appearance and look as good as they feel.

Frequently asked questions about Botox Cosmetic©

What is Botox Cosmetic©?

Botox Cosmetic© is an injectable treatment derived from a purified protein. It is manufactured under strict quality control standards and is administered in extremely dilute dosages by a licensed medical professional.

How is Botox Cosmetic© used?

A tiny amount of Botox Cosmetic© is injected into the muscle that creates the dynamic wrinkle. When Botox Cosmetic© is injected into a muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscles relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the dynamic wrinkle overlying the muscle is smoothed away.

Will it give me a fake, frozen look?

Not if you are treated by an experience doctor, who will be able to determine the right dose and injection technique for you. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the frown line at the injection site, to the other elements of facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in the treated areas.

How long does a Botox Cosmetic© treatment last?

The effects of Botox Cosmetic© usually last three to four months, at which time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of Botox Cosmetic© may begin to last longer.

Botox Cosmetic© has been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology for over 10 years, and for wrinkles therapy for over 6 years. With the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the most common side effects, such as bruising, are temporary and localized to the area of injection.

Is this treatment for everyone?

There are very few restrictions regarding Botox Cosmetic© treatments. Patients who are pregnant or nursing, or have a neurologic disease should not be treated. Patients should discuss with their physician if Botox Cosmetic© treatments are appropriate for them.

What is the treatment like?

A tiny amount of Botox Cosmetic© is injected, very precisely, into the muscles being treated. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site. This can be covered with make-up.

If you would like to learn more about your cosmetic options, or find out if Botox Cosmetic© treatments might work well for you, please call our office and schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Look as good as you feel!

Botox Cosmetic©, when administered by a trained practitioner, takes just a few short minutes. The wrinkle-smoothing result can be seen within days, and can last for 3-4 months. It's the simple, non-invasive treatment that is revolutionizing the science of creating more relaxed, refreshed looking faces.

Today, millions of patients have discovered the beauty of Botox Cosmetic© injections in helping them look as good as they feel. For more information on how Botox Cosmetic© might be right for you, please contact our office today.