Why Botox & Dysport?
As we age, our skin naturally develops lines and wrinkles, caused by changes to our skin and our facial muscles contracting.
Good news! Pearl on King offers Botox and Dysport injections that smooth and soften facial wrinkles and frown lines.
Botox and Dysport are leading brands of medications known as neuromodulators. Not only do Botox and Dysport help treat facial wrinkles, but they also effectively limit hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching).
Treatments are minimally invasive and last for several months.
Cosmetic procedures like Botox and Dysport are widely used in clinics in Toronto and around the world.
How Does Botox & Dysport Work?
Botulinum toxin is a medication that helps eliminate facial wrinkles. It is more commonly known by leading brand names like Botox and Dysport. Injection of botulinum toxin into a facial muscle causes it to relax, making the surface of your skin smoother. You’ll start to see effects within a few days of the treatment. Optimal results will be visible in about two weeks with results lasting about three or four months.
Botox & Dysport Areas of Treatment
Botox and Dysport can be used to treat a number of common aesthetic concerns, as well as some medical conditions.
Forehead: Lines and creases appear in the forehead over time. These are caused by repeated movement from the muscles in the area, including when the eyebrows are raised. Botox treatments can help smooth out these lines and creases.
Around the Eyes: Fine lines and wrinkles develop around the eyes over time as a result of smiling, laughing and squinting. Botox treatment can help to relax the muscles around the eye, smoothing out your features.
Between the Eyebrows: Also known as the “11s” or glabella, this area develops lines and creases from movements like frowning and squinting. In some cases, we develop tension and even headaches caused by repeated contraction of the muscles in this area. Botox treatments work to eliminate these lines and creases and can also bring relief to the muscles in this area.
Eyebrow Arch: Botox can be used to emphasize the arch in your eyebrows, making your eyes appear bigger.
Lip Flip: Botox can be injected into the upper lip area to “flip” your lip upward, making the upper lip appear fuller. The lip flip is sometimes used as an alternative to dermal filler in the upper lip. It can also be used to complement and enhance lip filler.
Hyperhidrosis: Botox injections can be used to block the sweat glands in the underarms, hands and feet. This treatment is effective in reducing sweating. Results from this treatment last up to six months. Hyperhidrosis treatment is covered by some health benefit plans.
Nurse Jo explains the basics of Botox and Dysport anti-wrinkle injections.
What Happens During a Botox & Dysport Consultation?
Our injection specialist will review the intake forms that you complete in advance of your appointment. This review is used as a starting point to discuss your concerns and treatment goals.
Our registered nurses then assess the area you wish to have treated. We always review the benefits and risks of the treatment, as well as any potential complications.
Our goal is that the consultation will make you feel educated and empowered to decide if a Botox or Dysport treatment is right for you.
Consultations can be done at our location in One King West Hotel & Residence or virtually from the comfort of your couch!
What Can I Expect During My Botox & Dysport Treatment?
Our medical director will review your medical history, current health profile and medications prior to your appointment. This is to ensure that the treatment is right for you. You’ll also have an opportunity to discuss the results you’re looking to achieve. The treatment itself involves a series of small injections made to the different treatment area(s).
Pearl on King puts your well-being and comfort above all else. Our team has years of experience and education in the field. This means you get the safest and most professional care available. Not only that but you’ll enjoy our professional service in a discreet and relaxing setting.
Botox Forehead Treatment at Pearl on King
Preparing For Your Botox & Dysport Treatment
Avoid blood-thinning medications in the days leading up to your appointment. Avoid skin treatments before your appointment. Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours of your appointment.
Please notify the injector if any of the following apply to you:
Allergic to cow’s milk protein
Autoimmune or neurological diseases (MS [Multiple Sclerosis], Lambert Eaton Syndrome, ALS [Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s Disease], Parkinson’s Disease, SLE [lupus] or active RA [Rheumatoid Arthritis] without a written assessment and approval from a neurologist (MS/ALS/Parkinson’s) or Rheumatologist (SLE/RA)
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive within the next 3 months
Active skin infection, inflammation, tumour, or prior surgery in the treatment site
Prior allergic or otherwise adverse reaction to treatment with neurotoxin
Taking any of the following medications: aminoglycosides, nerve blockers (anticholinesterases, succinylcholine), lincosamides, polymyxins, quinidine or magnesium sulfate)
Safety & Possible Side Effects of Botox & Dysport
Botox and Dysport are both approved for use by Health Canada and safe when administered by qualified injection specialist with appropriate oversight and safety precautions in place.
Our injection specialist at Pearl on King a Toronto Botox & Dysport Clinic are administered exclusively by our registered nurses who have proper training and years of experience in advanced medical aesthetics.
Our number one priority is the safety of our clients. All cosmetic treatment are overseen by Pearl on King's Medical Director.
We take extra care to review our client's medical history to rule out any possible contraindications before proceeding with treatment.
Side effects are uncommon but can include redness or bruising at the injection site. More rarely, patients might experience headaches, a droopy eyelid, dryness of the eyes, an asymmetrical smile or drooling.
For more information, consult Health Canada’s fact sheet on cosmetic injections
Botox & Dysport Aftercare
Although the treatment does not require any downtime, there are important steps to follow after your appointment.
• Don’t lie down, exercise or take a hot shower for at least four hours after your treatment.
• Avoid putting pressure on the injection site caused by rubbing, massaging the injection site or sleeping in the treatment area.
• Do not take blood-thinning medications or drink alcohol for 24 hours.
• Avoid skin treatments for seven days after your treatment.
• Do not expose the treatment area to direct sunlight.
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FAQ
How Long Does a Botox Treatment Take?
A medical consultation and injection treatment will usually take about 20-30 minutes. The injection procedure itself is usually less than 10 minutes. There is no prolonged downtime following the session. Your treatment professional will advise you of important steps that should be taken after your appointment.
Is Botox covered by OHIP?
No. The ministry does not pay for services that are not medically necessary. For more details go to Ministry of Health Fact Sheet
Differences Between Botox and Dysport
The differences between Botox and Dysport are minor. Although there are differences in their chemical makeup, both products are neuromodulators that are most commonly used to treat wrinkles.
Dysport is known to have a quicker onset. It is also known to diffuse more easily than Botox. This means that Dysport may work best in larger areas (e.g. the forehead), while Botox works well in small areas (i.e. around the eyes).
Talk to our registered nurses to find out more about the differences between Botox and Dysport. They’ll help you decide what product is best for your needs!
At what age should you start getting Botox?
Botox is approved for patients who are 18 years and older and most experts agree that patients in their mid to late 20s and early 30s are at a good age for preventative Botox treatment.
Can you still make facial expressions with Botox?
To keep some form of expression in the area where being treated can ask their injector for less product. As a result the muscles will still have some ability to contract.
TESTIMONIALS
“So appreciative of my treatment last week. I’m so happy with the results. In the past I have experienced headaches post-treatment. This time - perfect! I look forward to seeing you again. Also, an additional thank you for being so kind when I was having a pretty rough day.”