BOTOX Calgary - FAQ

HOW DO BOTOX COSMETIC TREATMENTS WORK?

Important Note:
Botox Cosmetic Treatments are injection treatments derived from a purified protein. Botox is manufactured under strict quality control standards and is administered in extremely dilute dosages by a licensed medical practitioner.

Repeated muscular contractions such as frowning and squinting form lines known as dynamic wrinkles. During treatment, a tiny amount of Botox is injected into the muscle that creates the dynamic wrinkle. This blocks 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, giving the face a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.

The Botox procedure is so simple and quick (approx. 10 minutes) that patients can often have it done over their lunch hour. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local aesthetic is required and you can resume normal activities immediately. Some patients experience a slight, temporary bruising at the injection site which can be easily covered with make-up.

Source: BOTOX Cosmetic®/Allergan Inc.

If you would like to learn more about the options available to you, or find out if Botox Cosmetic Treatments might work well for you, please call our Calgary office and schedule an appointment for botox consultation.

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