Botox®Cosmetics
Treatments
Botox injected into the masseter muscle can soften a square jaw, creating a more feminine silhouette in the lower face
Jawline Slimming
Botox above the lips can refine a gummy smile by relaxing the muscle, which helps prevent the upper lip from lifting too far above the gums
Gummy
Smile
For a rested, refreshed
and younger appearance, the Botox brow lift raises the eyebrows and opens up the eye area
Eyebrow
Lifting
Botox for frown lines smooths the muscles between the eyes that tend to create “11 lines” when you’re frowning or concentrating
Frown
Lines
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Botox treatment work?
Botulinum Toxin (Botox ®) when injected into a muscle temporarily relaxes the muscle by blocking nerve impulses. As the nerve impulses are blocked, the muscle is temporarily unable to contract so that dynamic wrinkles are not formed. This gives the overlying facial skin a softer, smoother and more youthful appearance.
Who can have Botox?
Botox Treatment can be used for treating wrinkles in men and women, however men often need slightly higher doses than women.
Does the injection hurt?
Botox injections are relatively painless as the injections are performed using a very fine needle. Patients therefore do not require any anesthesia. The full treatment takes about 10-30 minutes to perform and you are able to drive and go to work the same day.
Are there any side effects?
Most people find that the injections cause only mild local pain and tenderness. Immediately after the injection there may be mild swelling at the injection site which usually subsides within 48 hours. Slight bruising is also possible. Side effects of these treatments are extremely rare. Occasionally, the treatment may relax nearby muscle groups causing temporary drooping of the eyebrow or eyelids. This may last for a few weeks but will resolve with time. As with any medicine an allergic reaction may occur - this is however quite rare. Conversely there may be some unintended benefits in some people such as easing of tension type headaches as the muscles in the forehead relax.
Is Botox treatment safe?
Botulinum Toxin as a muscle relaxant has an excellent safety record and a long record of use in medicine. It has been used successfully in adults and children in various medical conditions over the last 20 years. It has been used cosmetically to treat facial wrinkles for about 15 years and has become one of the most popular and frequently used cosmetic treatments.
Who can't have Botox?
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People with infection at the proposed injection site.
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People who have previously had an allergic reaction to Botulinum toxin type A injections.
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People with muscle problems or chronic diseases affecting the muscles, such as Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome.
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Children under the age of 18 years.
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Women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
Does the injection hurt?
It can take about 2-14 days to see the full effects after the initial treatment. The cosmetic effects can last up to six months but typically range from three to four months. Eventually most people require re-treatment as the wrinkles reappear.
Will I still have expression in my face?
Botox treatments are designed to smooth dynamic wrinkles in the forehead and around eyes - they do not affect your facial expression. The final result can be tailored to each patient and can be discussed at the initial consultation.
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Una Cosmetics is localized in Una Medical Clinic.
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Una Cosmetics Clinic
1027 West 15th Avenue,
Vancouver, BC V6H 1R7
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