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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Will my face still
have expression? |
| BOTOX Cosmetic®
is
intended to enhance the way you look, not change it. When
administered by an experienced physician, you can still smile,
frown, and be expressive. The treatment only relaxes the
muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection, so the other
elements of your facial expression remain active. It also has
no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in
the treated areas. |
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Are
BOTOX Cosmetic®
treatments safe? |
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Absolutely.
BOTOX has been licensed in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective
treatment for a variety of medical conditions. In 2001, Health
Canada approved BOTOX Cosmetic® for wrinkle therapy, and
it has been proven to be very safe through extensive research and
testing. |
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| What is the
treatment like? |
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A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic®
is injected very precisely into the muscle being treated. A
very fine needle and a small amount of liquid is used so the
pain associated with the injection is minimal. The sensation
has been compared to a bug bite. No sedation or local
anaesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities
immediately. |
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| How long does the
treatment take? |
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A BOTOX Cosmetic®
procedure is quick, simple, and there's no downtime. Following
a facial analysis by your physician and a discussion on your
desire outcome, the procedure itself only takes about 10 to 15
minutes to perform. |
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How much does a
BOTOX Cosmetic®
treatment cost? |
| The costs associated with a treatment
are dependent on the amount of product needed and the areas of
the face being treated. As an example, treating frown lines
between the eyebrows typically costs $300 to $600 depending on
the size of the area and depth of the lines. Since the
treatment results generally last up to four months, it works out
to less than $5 per day. |
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Who should not
use this treatment? |
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There are very few
restrictions regarding the use of BOTOX Cosmetic®.Those
who are pregnant, nursing, or have a neurological disease should not
be treated. |
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| How soon will I see
difference? |
| You can expect to see
results within days after your treatment. The appearance of
wrinkles and lines may continue to diminish for up to one week. |
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Does
BOTOX Cosmetic®
have any side effects? |
| A possible side effect
is bruising, which is temporary, localized to the area of injection,
and can be easily covered with makeup. |
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Are there creams
that are better than
BOTOX Cosmetic®
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There is no scientific
evidence that supports that creams work better than BOTOX Cosmetic®.
Creams work well on the surface of the skin. BOTOX Cosmetic®
works below the surface to relax the muscles that cause the lines
and wrinkles to form. |
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| How long does the
treatment last? |
| The effects usually
last up to four months. After repeat treatments, the effects
may begin to last longer. |
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