Botox® Frequently Asked Questions

  QUESTION: Is Botox safe?

ANSWER: Botox® has been licenced in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. Botox® is the most popular physician administered cosmetic treatment in North America. Approximately 17 million treatments have been performed since inception with a 97% satisfaction rating. Botox® has proven to be safe through extensive research and testing.

  QUESTION: Will my face still have expression after Botox® injections?

ANSWER: Botox® is intended to enhance the way you look and when administered by an experienced physician you can still smile and frown. The treatment relaxes the muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection so your facial expression remains active.

  QUESTION: Is Botox® painful?

ANSWER: No. A tiny amount of Botox® is injected into the muscle with a very fine needle and a small amount of liquid. The sensation has been compared to a bug bite. There is no sedation and you can resume normal activities immediately.

  QUESTION: How long does a Botox® treatment take?

ANSWER: The procedure is quick and simple with no downtime. The Botox® treatment takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to perform.

  QUESTION: How much does Botox® cost; is it expensive?

ANSWER: The cost for a Botox® treatment depends upon the amount of product needed and the areas of the face being treated. A typical price range for Botox® to treat frown lines between the eyebrows is $300.00 to $500.00 The treatment can last up to four months.

  QUESTION: Can everyone use Botox® treatments?

ANSWER: There are very few restrictions regarding the use of Botox®. People who have a neurological disease should not be treated.

  QUESTION: How soon will I see a difference from my Botox® treatment?

ANSWER: You can see results from Botox® within a few days and the wrinkles and lines may continue to diminish for up to one week.

  QUESTION: Does Botox® have side effects?

ANSWER: Botox® side effects are rare and should be discussed with your doctor.

  QUESTION: Do creams work better than Botox®?

ANSWER: There is no evidence that creams work better than Botox®. Creams work on the surface of the skin whereas Botox® works below the surface to relax muscles that cause lines and wrinkles.

  QUESTION: How long does a Botox® treatment last?

ANSWER: Botox® usually lasts up to four months but after repeat treatments the effects may begin to last longer.

  QUESTION: Is Botox® a facial filler?

ANSWER: No Botox® does not fill in facial lines and does not restore volume; rather it relaxes the muscles underneath the skin that cause the lines. Facial Fillers like Juvederm® help to fill in facial lines and restore volume that is lost over time.

  QUESTION: Can Botox® Injections be given anywhere?

ANSWER: No. Make sure you visit a well trained aesthetic physician for your Botox® treatment and discuss the results you would like to achieve. Botox® should only be administered in appropriate medical settings.