Neuromodulator Treatments

Botox® Cosmetic is a cosmetic injection treatment that will reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and deep lines. Botox Cosmetic has indications to treat upper facial lines.

Botox Therapeutic, is a therapeutic injection treatment that be used for the prevention of migraine, excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis), muscle spasms and more.

The active ingredient is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes muscle movements for 3-4 months. This neurotoxin prevents communication between nerves and muscles by blocking the signal path. Botox for cosmetics has been FDA and Health Canada approved since the early 2000’s. Botox for therapeutic has been FDA and Health Canada approved since 1989.

Nuceiva is a cosmetic injection treatment that will reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and fine lines, similar to Botox Cosmetic. Nuceiva has indications to treat upper facial lines only.

The active ingredient is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes muscle movements for 3-4 months. This neurotoxin prevents communication between nerves and muscles by blocking the signal path. Nuceiva has been FDA and Health Canada approved since 2019.

Do you have unwanted wrinkles, crow’s feet, forehead lines, frown lines? If the answer is yes, then this quick procedure may be the right answer!

The patients who are appropriate candidates for this treatment will find that smoothing wrinkles giving a more youthful appearance.

Neuromodulator treatment benefits:

• Prevents wrinkles from forming or worsening
• Look younger, less tired, and less angry
• Results in as little as 48 hours*
• Nonsurgical
• No downtime or recovery required
• Safe, FDA & Health Canada – approved

Neuromodulators can safely and effectively relax dynamic wrinkles that, over time, may make a person look older and slightly angry.

The following areas can be treated with all neuromodulators:
– Forehead lines (horizontal lines that span over your eyebrows)
– Glabellar lines (the short vertical lines between your eyebrows, sometimes referred to as the 11’s)
– Around the eyes (also known as crow’s feet or laugh lines)
– On the bridge of the nose (also known as bunny lines)
– On the upper lip (vertical lines just beneath your nose)
– Sad mouth (muscles that pull the mouth down)
– “Peach Pit Chin” / “Orange Peel Chin”
– Platysmal bands in neck

Our injectors are using Botox and Nuceiva.

Individuals who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a known allergy to any ingredient in neuromodulator, or have certain neuromuscular disorders should not get neuromodulator injections.

During your consultation, our doctors will meet with you to understand your aesthetic concerns and create a treatment plan that will maximize your aesthetic goals.

The neuromodulator is injected through fine needles in targeted areas to address wrinkles, forehead lines, glabellar lines (between your eyes), crow’s feet, creases on the bridge of the nose and upper lip.

The actual procedure time is less than 15 minutes and you are able to return to most normal activity immediately.

Though results may vary, patients can typically see a noticeable improvement in their concerns between 48 and 72 hours and full effect occurring within 10 to 14 days.

Real results should be noticeable within 48 to 72 hours, with maximum efficacy apparent at two weeks. Typically, results can last up to 4 months and treatment should be repeated to maintain desired look.

Of course, we all want to have a youthful appearance for as long as possible, however, it is important to be mindful of setting appropriate expectations.

Once you have decided it is time to take action against fine lines and wrinkles, here are a few considerations to keep in mind.

Choosing a highly skilled injector is a must!

Botox can be a great solution for wrinkles that appear from repetitive muscle use, however, deeper wrinkles caused by volume loss may require additional treatments, like injectable fillers or lasers to build collagen.

The cost of each neuromodulator treatment varies by patient and only a personal consultation can give you a more specific amount.