Neuromodulators (Dysport® & Botox®)
$9-$10/unit
Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) and Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) are both Health Canada approved neuromodulators; a purified protein used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by decreasing muscle movement in a desired area.
Before & afters
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Pre and Post-Injection Care
Pre-Care
Three to five days prior:
Avoid all substances that may thin the blood and increase the chance of bruising
Avoid Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, and Alcohol
Avoid Natural substances: Gingko, Garlic, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. John’s Wort, Flaxseed Oils, etc.
Let your practitioner know if you are on any prescribed anticoagulants (warfarin, coumadin). Never stop taking your prescribed medications before talking to a doctor.
Choose the right injector
Post-Care
Immediately Post-Treatment:
Do
DO continue facial exercises every 15 minutes, for the next 2 hours for Botox ®/Dysport® (not for other treatments).
DO keep the area clean until that injection points have healed (< 24hrs).
DO use Tylenol or Arnica and use ice to decrease swelling or bruising.
DO call with any questions or concerns.
Don’t
DON’T lay down for 4-6 hours.
DON’T do strenuous exercise for 24 hours (Including inversions like yoga or pilates).
DON’T touch the area where you were injected
DON’T use makeup.
DON’T use any agents that may thin the blood.
Normal expectations
Some swelling, bruising, and/or redness is normal. You may experience a sensation of stinging or tenderness at the site of injection, which may last for a few minutes to hours depending on how sensitive your skin is. Anything more than that, please call your injector.
Follow-up appointments
For Neuromodulator (Botox® / Dysport®) treatments, results have reached their full potential after 2 weeks. Please come in for your follow-up appointment for small tweaks and after photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
Decreases muscle excitability to reduce wrinkles and lines on the skin.
What areas is it used on?
Treatments helpful in reducing the appearance of:
crows feet;
glabellar (in between the eyebrows);
frown lines; and/or
downward lines around the mouth.
Who is suited for neuromodulators?
For people who are interested in reducing dynamic wrinkles, or have headaches, or have excessive underarm sweating; are 18 years old or older & in good overall health; and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Those who have a history of neuromuscular diseases, such as myasthenia gravis or multiple sclerosis, are not candidates.
What can I expect?
Treatments take 15 to 20 minutes depending on the area. Results typically last between 3 to 4 months, depending on the person and the area injected. Results take a full 14 days to reach maximum potential, which will happen subtly and gradually over that time. On average, patients notice effects within 3 days after treatment.
Patients immediately experience a small pinpoint, raised with redness, that will start to subside within minutes to hours after injection.
Are there any other uses for neuromodulators?
Botox® can be used for more than wrinkles. When treated correctly, it can correct brow asymmetry, minimize fullness above the eyes, turn up the corners of the mouth, and create less of a gummy smile. However, this does involve an in-depth facial analysis to identify your dominant movements with your anatomical musculature. Further, Botox® can be used to treat Hyperhydrosis (underarm sweating), which is often covered by insurance. For more information about this process, please call the clinic.