Botox injectable is a purified non-animal protein derived from the bacterium clostridium botulinum. When expertly injected into select face and neck muscles, it induces temporary relaxation of the muscles, which helps to soften unattractive animation lines and minimize any depressive or “pulled-down” appearance.

There are different types and manufacturers of Botox-type injectable products. They all work in very similar ways. At We Spa Toronto we identified and offer only the brands best for our clients. During your consultation, our experienced injectors will identify which product is best suitable for you. Botox by Allergan, Dysport or Nuceiva are used depending on what’s best for the client.

Botox is often combined with dermal soft tissue filler injections. Energy-based devices, like photo facial, fractional RF/Radiofrequency (Fractora, Morpheus8) or laser resurfacing (Fraxel, CO2) and bulk heating RF lifting technologies (Thermage, Forma) or Ulthera can be combined with Botox injectables, but best done before, or 1 week after injection so the Botox or dermal filler is not directly heated. Your SpaMedica coordinator and injector can recommend the best combination program to address your concerns.

The full effect is typically seen in two weeks after treatment, and the result typically lasts up to three-four months. Once the results of BOTOX® injections begin to fade, follow-up treatments can help to maintain results.

While most patients require no recovery time following the procedure, there are rare possibility of some side effects from BOTOX® Cosmetic. Common side effects include temporary pain, swelling, bruising, and/or redness in the treatment areas. Patients are advised to contact our practice if any side effects linger for one week or more after treatment.

Contrary to popular belief, there’s no optimal age to start Botox treatments. Although many patients who undergo Botox are in their 40s and 50s, a better rule of thumb is to pay attention to the signs of aging–regardless of your actual age. It may be the right time to consider starting Botox treatments once you begin to notice the formation of your first fine lines. If you wish to stop even the faintest fine lines from becoming wrinkles, preventative Botox may be the way to go. Many experts agree that patients in their mid to late 20s and early 30s tend to be strong candidates for preventative Botox injections.

While Botox and dermal fillers are both popular injectable treatments used to treat facial wrinkles, both options are better suited to different cases. Botox is a muscle relaxer made from bacteria and is commonly used to treat wrinkles caused by the repeat animation of our most expressive facial muscles. These typically occur around the eyes and mouth and between the eyebrows. Dermal fillers are also primarily used to treat smile lines or other facial lines caused by natural effects of aging, but they can also boost volume in the lips or the cheek area. To determine the best injectable treatment for you, schedule a consultation at Me Spa Toronto today.

There is very little discomfort and, in most cases, little to no bruising caused by Botox injectables. You can apply makeup immediately afterward and return to regular activities immediately and heavy exertion after 3 hours. All medical procedures have some degree of risk, and there may be complications. Fortunately, in qualified hands, these complications are very rare.

Virtually anyone with animated muscles that causes unattractive lines, wrinkles or cause an area of the face to look pulled down can be treated with Botox injectable. These include lip lines, cheeks, jowls, neck, and even chest lines.The most common areas for Botox treatment (and those that Health Canada has approved treatment for) are the “frown lines”, crow’s feet around the sides of the eyes, and the worry lines which occur horizontally across the forehead.

Me Spa Toronto Botox injections are generally charged per unit and range from $10 to $12 per unit depending on the number of units injected.