BOTOX®/DYSPORT®
WHAT IS BOTOX®/DYSPORT®?
BOTOX® and DYSPORT® are types of pharmaceutical drugs classified as Health Canada approved Neuromodulators. Neuromodulators are derived from botulinum toxin. Botulinum toxin contains a protein which works to block the production of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is responsible for the contraction of muscles.
In Aesthetic Medicine, BOTOX®/DYSPORT® have become increasingly popular for their characteristic to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
When using BOTOX®/DYSPORT® you are relaxing the muscle, which is then preventing the repetitive creasing within the skin. Resulting in reduced appearance of wrinkles.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR TREATMENT?
Prior to your appointment there are a few things you need to be aware of:
Avoid wearing make-up on the day of your appointment. This will help reduce the risk of infection.
Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before your appointment. Alcohol does have a blood-thinning tendency and will increase you risk of bruising, bleeding & swelling.
2-3 days prior to your appointment, IF POSSIBLE avoid taking blood thinning over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements such as: Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Willow Bark, Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginko Balboa, St. John's Wart, Omega-3s. DO NOT stop any medications prescribed by your physician. We will review them with our Medical Director during your consultation.
AFTER CARE?
After your treatment, please follow the instructions below to ensure the best results:
Avoid wearing make-up 12 hours after your appointment. This will help reduce the risk of infection.
Do not drink alcohol 24 hours after your appointment. Alcohol does have a blood-thinning tendency and will increase you risk of bruising & swelling.
Do not exercise for 24 hours after your treatment.
Avoid laying down & bending for 4-6 hours after your treatment. This is helps to avoid the migration of the product into non-targeted muscles.
Avoid vigorous massage or manipulation of your face. If you MUST always wipe your face in an upwards motion. Again, this is to avoid the migration of the product into non-targeted muscles.
Avoid heat exposure for up to 72 hours after your treatment. This includes hot showers and direct sunlight (tanning). This reduces swelling and helps prevent the migration of the product into non-targeted muscles.