Botox Cosmetic - Look and feel younger

Botox Cosmetic - Look and feel younger

Botox—it has become a household word. But what is it? Many misconceptions exist. In fact, it is a natural protein derived from a diluted and purified bacteria that relaxes muscles and causes a relaxed, softened and natural appearance.

Over the years, unwanted facial lines and wrinkles often develop as a result of repetitive movements of underlying facial muscles. Habitual expressions such as frowning and squinting as well as sun exposure, smoking and simply aging can all cause wrinkles. Over time, these wrinkles become deeper and more permanent. For many years the mainstay of treatment for these conditions has been cosmetic surgery which often did not result in a natural look.

Botox Cosmetic has become the world’s fastest growing cosmetic rejuvenation procedure. It has been the most common non-invasive cosmetic procedure in North America each year for the past decade. Canada leads the world in what is spent per capita on Botox injections and British Columbia leads the country! Chances are that many people you know (both men and women) are having Botox cosmetic treatments.

Botox Cosmetic is recommended to treat upper facial wrinkles, to relax frown lines between the eyebrows, and is also used for relaxing horizontal forehead lines, crows feet around the eyes, “bunny lines” (lines on the side of the nose), smoker’s lip lines and gummy smiles among other conditions.


It is injected with a very tiny needle into the muscle, causing almost no discomfort at all. The effect starts to take effect within several days and full resutls are usually apparent within 10 – 14 days after treatment. The results last about 4 months after which time re-treatment is recommended. Results may last longer with repeated injections. Although the results are not long-term, Botox  injections offer excellent results with no down-time and few side-effects. It can even be performed during your lunch break from work!

Dentists are excellent professionals to treat patients with injectables. It is a natural progression as dentists with their knowledge of the head and neck, and possessing superior hand skills, are ideal injectors for clients desiring these procedures. It is infact being formally entered into the list of duties by dental licensing bodies in some provinces/states/countries. Cosmetic dentistry and medical esthetics are a natural fit. What a perfect way to enhance your smile by softening the lines of your face also!

Today, men and women have a wide range of choices for temporary, rapidly performed, non-invasive procedures with little or no recovery time, to more permanent procedures. Many of these procedures can be used in conjunction with one another. As we are all getting older, the use of Botox Cosmetic will likely continue to rise. Studies have shown that people who feel good about the way they look lead more productive lives, are happier, are more successful and can actually live longer!

To find out what treatment option is right for you as a patient, talk to Dr. Roberts at A Smile Above Cosmetic here in Vancouver, BC  778-785-6295. We look forward to discussing the options with you.

[This article originally appeared at http://www.vancouver.healthchoices.ca/content/view/584/1/ ]

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