FAQ for BOTOX® in Toronto
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How long has BOTOX® Cosmetic been used in Canada?
How do I find a good doctor to administer BOTOX® injections?
Who can receive BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections?
How long does one treatment take?
When will I see the results of an injection with BOTOX® at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic?
After the BOTOX® Cosmetic Injection procedure, can I go home?
What are some common side effects?
How often can I get treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® used in Toronto is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, type A (BTX-A), which is combined with sodium chloride, and Albumin Human (a plasma protein). The toxin works to prevent the targeted muscles from contracting, forming wrinkles.
How does it work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic works by preventing the muscles that have formed the wrinkle to contract, thereby relaxing the area.
How long has BOTOX® Cosmetic been used in Canada?
BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by Health Canada in 2001 to treat glabellar lines.
How do I find a good doctor to administer BOTOX® injections?
The right cosmetic surgeon for you should be a physician who is a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The cosmetic surgeon should work out of modern and clean facilities, have good knowledge of facial anatomy, and be someone you feel absolutely comfortable with and can trust. They should also be licensed to administer BOTOX® in Toronto.
Who can receive BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections?
Adults who are unhappy with the appearance of glabellar lines, and are in relatively good health.
How long does one treatment take?
One BOTOX® injection procedure at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic takes about 15 minutes, depending on the patient and the severity of the wrinkle.
When will I see the results of an injection with BOTOX® at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic?
You'll see the results within a few days. The more severe the wrinkle, the more improvement you'll notice.
How long do the results last?
After a BOTOX® Cosmetic injection, results normally last for up to 4 months. However, this depends on the individual. Speak with your cosmetic surgeon for more details.
Are the results permanent?
No. If you discontinue treatment, glabellar lines will gradually reappear after a few months.
After the BOTOX® Cosmetic Injection procedure, can I go home?
Yes! As soon as your medical professional has completed the procedure at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic, you can go home, or even go back to work.
What are some common side effects?
A common side effect from BOTOX® Cosmetic are droopy eyelids, but this will gradually disappear.
How often can I get treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Patients can receive subsequent treatments with a minimum of 3 months between each one.
More BOTOX® Cosmetic Information
BOTOX® Injections at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
About BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic FAQ
The BOTOX® Injections Procedure at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
Who Shouldn't Use BOTOX® Cosmetic
Other Uses for BOTOX®
FDA and Health Canada on BOTOX®
All About Glabellar Lines
Brief History of BOTOX®
