BOTOX ™

Do you want to look as good as you feel, and retain your youthful appearance? A simple, non surgical way to dramatically smooth and reduce wrinkles in minutes, is called BOTOX™

A Canadian opthamologist, using injections of BOTOX™ to treat ophthalmic conditions in his patients, noticed it also helped to smooth away the lines around their eyes. Following ten more years of research and development, BOTOX Cosmetic™ was born. In April 2001, BOTOX Cosmetic™ was cleared for use in Canada for patients with (glabellar) frown lines.

Now the fastest growing non surgical cosmetic procedure, it is used worldwide by thousands of men and women - who want to take control of their appearance and look as good as they feel. When administered by a trained practitioner, it takes just a few short minutes. The wrinkle smoothing result can be seen within days and can last for 3 - 4 months.

Treatment can achieve improvements, but may not completely eliminate lines. Occasionally BOTOX™ injections are used in conjunction with surgery or complemented with laser resurfacing or injectable fillers to enhance results.

Beware: Recently there have been reports of people receiving BOTOX™ injections from non-medical practitioners in non-medical environments such as salons, gyms, hotel rooms, home-based office and other similar locations. In such cases patients run the risk of improper technique, inappropriate dosages and unsanitary conditions. In addition non-medical practitioners do not have the ability to perform surgical procedures when indicated, or to administer laser treatments or injectable fillers. A board certified plastic surgeon can perform a complete evaluation to determine the best possible treatment, or combination of treatments, for each individual patient.

Dr. Beninger has extensive experience in this procedure and is happy to answer your questions

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