Botox

It's all about freedom of expression...

Almost 3.3 million BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures were performed in 2005 alone. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all types of professions.

BOTOX® Cosmetic can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between your brows for up to 4 months. Of course, we know that seeing is believing. So, take a look at men and women who have had BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments, and see for yourself!

Results may vary

If you're planning on being treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic, you might want to take pictures of yourself before your first treatment. Then a week later, take new pictures so you can see the results. Your doctor might even do this as part of the procedure. Chances are, you'll like what you see!

Do not use BOTOX® Cosmetic if you:

have an infection where BOTOX® Cosmetic will be injected
are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic
are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

Only your doctor can decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you. Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you:

have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles. These diseases may increase your chance of side effects with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
are breastfeeding
are planning to become pregnant soon.

Be sure that your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you are using, including:

antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin, and lincomycin
medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s disease.
As with all prescription medicines, you should also notify your doctor if you are taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal products.
This is not a complete list of medicines that can interact with BOTOX® Cosmetic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for the Professional Package Insert for complete information.

For more information, you may want to read Frequently Asked Questions and see How BOTOX® Works.

The beauty of a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is that it's a simple, 10-minute, non-surgical process. A few tiny injections, and within days there can be a noticeable improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between the brows that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary. And there’s no recovery time. You can even do it on your lunch break.

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Introduction

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a Perennial Favourite at Bense Medical Aesthetics.
Bense Medical Aesthetics under the directorship of Kristine Feaver-Noseworthy has become the top user of Botox in Atlantic Canada for the past many years.

Smiling is a positive feature; however with time and squinting, smile lines in the crow’s feet area become permanent at rest. Frown lines give the impression of being sad, mad or worried, some patients refer to this genetic or habit pattern as their thinking, concentration, or squinting lines. This negative look makes patients looked stressed and unapproachable. This demeanour is nothing about how you feel but it does transmit a message to others. BOTOX® Cosmetic can soften and relax these dynamic lines. Botox creates a much more approachable confidant look to your face.

Many of the more novel uses of BOTOX® Cosmetic only require small doses of Botox so it becomes only a relatively small expense to the BOTOX® Cosmetic client.

BOTOX Cosmetic™ relaxes muscles to smooth away wrinkles. BOTOX Cosmetic™ is a novel therapeutic product (protein) it has been studied extensively for facial rejuvenation since early 1990s. 90% of treated patients report a positive patient response to improvement of wrinkles

BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved for use in Canada for other muscle related medical conditions with over 20 years of clinical experience. These include:

Focal Spasticity
Cerebral palsy
Cervical dystonia
Blepharospasm
Hemifacial spasm
Strabismus
Hyperhidrosis

BOTOX Cosmetic™ is the leading treatment for facial wrinkles.

Tell me of the ever-popular Combination treatments involving Botox

BOTOX® Cosmetic is often used in combination with other facial procedures.

RESURFACING: BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments for smile lines and frown lines will greatly enhance the end result of laser resurfacing for exaggerated wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, and the mouth area.

BLADE FREE iLIDLIFT™ (Laser Assisted Blepharoplasty) for baggy upper and lower eyelids are often combined with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to relax the smile and crow’s feet areas. A BOTOX® Cosmetic brow lift is an excellent option to enhance the effect of laser eyelifts.

Deep frown folds and wrinkles: persistent lines and furrows at rest in the frown area after Botox treatments can be smoothed and filled with the newer injectables like Juvederm, as well as Perlane and Restylane. BOTOX® Cosmetic plus fillers create synergy where one sees 1 + 1 = 3

Photo rejuvenation: At Bense Medical Aesthetics we often combine BOTOX® Cosmetic with IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatments. You can return to work without any observable negative effects.

Droopy mouth corners: Tiny amounts of BOTOX® Cosmetic at the angles of the mouth combined with fillers lift the grumpy appearance.

The ‘Aging Neck’: Horizontal necklace lines, vertical neckbands and the ‘turkey neck’, appearance combined with blotchy sun damage, can be improved. BOTOX® Cosmetic combined with Thermage, IPL, and the Threadlift procedure, can create an excellent result without open face-lift surgery at a fraction of the cost.

Headaches: Tension and Migraine
Excess Sweating (Hyperhydrosis): armpits and palms
Hemifacial spasms
BOTOX® Cosmetic eyebrow lift
Breast lift and posture improvement

How does BOTOX Cosmetic™ work?

BOTOX Cosmetic™ works at the root of the problem:

BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles (deep wrinkles caused by overactive muscles)
A tiny amount is placed precisely into the overactive muscle, through a fine needle
The muscle relaxes and the overlying skin becomes smoother, giving your face a more relaxed look
Most common side effects are mild and temporary
Headache - less than placebo
Drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) - less than 1%

Can you show me some results please?

Sure. We have many before and after pictures that reveal the true power and mystery of Botox

How fast does Botox smooth out your wrinkles?

It works - fast! See results in 2-14 days

How about procedure and recovery times?

It is a quick treatment with no recovery time

Duration of effect is 3-6 months, and may increase over repeated injections
Highly safe and effective• Predictable and precise - dramatic results!
Eliminate frown lines, crow's feet, forehead lines, neck lines and much more

Do you use Botox Cosmetic™ for Abnormal Sweating?

Sure we do. We use it for excess sweating of the Palms and Underarms

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The use of Botox Cosmetic™ to block nerve impulse to sweat glands is today a valuable treatment for abnormal sweating of the underarms, palms and soles. Two to six days are needed for the injections to take effect. Please contact us for more details.

Do you give Botox injections for Brow Elevation?

Sure we do, and quiet often, it also cost but pennies as we use low doses in these cases.

Often, the forehead and eyebrows can be rejuvenated with non-surgical efforts using Botox® Cosmetic. Unlike surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic is fast, simple and minimally invasive with no downtime or recovery.

Do you treat migraine headaches at BMA?

Sure we do!

Can you give me some expert advise on treating Migraines with Botox Cosmetic™

Although we do not know exactly how Botox Cosmetic™ relieves headache pain, there is little question on how effective it is. Botox Cosmetic™ is emerging as a safe and effective treatment for migraine and may offer significant advantages over other preventative treatments, especially as it relates to safety and tolerability.

Please call us for details if you wish to learn more about this exciting technology.

Do you use Botox for other reasons?

Sure we do! We use it for Breast lifts and other more obscure ophthalmic conditions like spastic entropion, hemi-facial spasms, posture issues and a few more obscure reasons.

AS mentioned, BOTOX® was first approved in Canada in 1990 for blepharospasm and strabismus. Since then, Health Canada has approved BOTOX® for the following indications:

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