Botox

BOTOX® (Botulinum A) has been used safely by physicians for 20 years to treat patients with certain medical conditions such as eye spasms, central nervous system disorders and excessive muscle contractions. The more recent use of BOTOX® to reduce wrinkles was discovered almost by accident.

Vancouver dermatologist, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, began using BOTOX® to treat signs of aging in 1986 after his wife Jean, an ophthalmologist, observed that her patients who were treated for eye spasm lost their crow's feet. According to Dr. Carruthers, one patient actually commented that she looked "much happier" and "less angry" because the BOTOX® also improved the wrinkles between her eyebrows.

How does BOTOX® work?

BOTOX® is injected in minute quantities into the contracted muscles that cause wrinkles and the results are impressive. The muscles relax and wrinkles improve. Within five to seven days, lines of facial expression are reduced. The effect does wear off within three to six months and then BOTOX® needs to be injected again. Most patients, however, do request additional sessions. Studies appear to show that with continued treatments, there is a greater length of time between injection procedures.

What is the treatment like?

Because the toxin is injected in such small amounts, the safety profile for this medication is high and side effects are minimal. There may be a slight sting at the injection site in about half of the people undergoing the procedure. There may be a mild bruise at the injection site but this is uncommon.

Are BOTOX® treatments safe?

There are really no contraindications to the procedure. In other words, it appears that all people can have the procedure performed. There is even one report of a pregnant Alaskan woman who developed botulism and delivered a normal baby. The same toxin in botulism is used in BOTOX®, except there are higher amounts of the toxin in botulism. This reassures us that BOTOX® is indeed a safe agent.

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This is what patients have said about BOTOX® treatment.

"...As I age, I have noticed wrinkles around my eyes and smile lines. Botox made me look 10 years younger!"

"...Growing up in AZ, I have always squinted from the sun which caused wrinkles on my forehead. I never thought I would get Botox, but after I did, the lines just disappeared."

"...I have deep crow's feet, and Botox has greatly reduced these lines!"

"...I hated the lines I get when I smile. My friend suggested Botox, and now I am a believer!"

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