Botox Clinic in North York

Botox Cosmetic is a product from Allergan that has been used therapeutically in Canada for more than 17 years to treat various medical conditions. In 2002, the exact formulation – under the label Botox Cosmetic – was approved by the FDA for treating moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65.

Botox can correct several signs of aging on the face and neck, including lipstick lines around the lips, horizontal forehead wrinkles, vertical frown lines, crow’s feet around the eyes, vertical neck bands, chin wrinkles, and bunny lines on the nose. It can also reduce fullness in the jaw and jawline by relaxing the masseter muscles.

In addition to these cosmetic uses, Botox is often used to treat migraine headaches and hyperhidrosis (excess sweating in the armpits and other regions).

The lines between your brows result from muscle movement and the passage of time. When powerful muscles between the brows contract, they draw the brows together, causing the skin to fold or furrow. As skin becomes less elastic with age, those folds or furrows result in stubborn lines. Because frown lines are dynamic lines caused by overactive muscles, they can usually be treated with tiny injections of the Botox. Static lines, on the other hand, are lines that are visible even when the muscles are at rest. These lines are usually treated with a dermal or lip filler, such as JUVÉDERM injectable gel. Examples of static lines include wrinkles on the cheeks and around the nose and mouth, like marionette lines and the nasolabial folds. Filler injections are also better for treating tear troughs under the eyes.

During treatment at our office in Toronto, very low doses of Botox are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles responsible for frown lines between the brows. By blocking the release of a chemical that causes these muscles to contract, Botox Cosmetic enables them to relax. The effects are very localized and, when administered by an experienced physician, do not affect your ability to smile, laugh, or otherwise show expression. Botox is the only product of its kind that has been approved for use in this area.

Botox requires no downtime or recovery time. The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection.

Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton Syndrome may be at increased risk of severe side effects.

If you are between 18 and 65 and live in Toronto with moderate to severe frown lines between your brows, you may be a candidate for Botox Cosmetic.

Botox injections involve minimal discomfort. Most patients feel only a slight pinch or sting during the procedure. 

Results typically last between 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual needs and the area being treated.  

Botox smooths wrinkles, improves facial contour, lifts eyebrows, softens jawlines, reduce the appearance of dimples, and smooths out the lines on the forehead, eyes, and around the mouth. 

Botox gradually breaks down and wears off, without any lasting effects. The body metabolizes it into harmless amino acids which are either excreted by the kidneys or absorbed by the body.

No, Botox is not permanent. Its effects last about 3 to 6 months. 

No, getting Botox once a year is often not enough as it gradually wears off, allowing new wrinkles to come in. To maintain the desired results, most patients get the Botox treatment after every 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual skin type and goals.