Dr. Michele Nielsen trained and certified to administer Facial Botox Cosmetic treatment in 2008 by The Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics.
In September of 2007, the College of Dental Surgeons of BC broadened the scope of practice for general and esthetic dentists to include the use of Botox for both cosmetic and therapeutic use. At the time, Deputy registrar Alex Penner stated, in a recent National Post article about a Victoria dentist trained in Botox, that “dentists know the musculature and anatomy of the face better than most physicians because that’s all we do.” And they are certainly more comfortable providing facial injections.
Q. What exactly is BOTOX Cosmetic?
A. BOTOX Cosmetic® is a natural purified protein that relaxes wrinkle causing muscles, creating a smooth and natural look. It’s a simple and quick, non-surgical treatment that delivers great, natural-looking results.
Q. Is BOTOX Cosmetic safe?
A.Yes! Botox Cosmetic® has been thoroughly researched (more than 3,000 studies), clinically used for over 20 years and is approved by both the HPB (Health Protection Branch of Canada) and the FDA. More than 13 million procedures have been performed since 2002.
Botox Cosmetic is a natural purified protein that is extracted from bacteria and refined into a medicine. (Similar to how penicillin is made). Botox Cosmetic has been safely used for many years in children as young as 2 years old to treat cerebral palsy. These kids get up to 6 TIMES an average cosmetic dose & receive this treatment every 3-4 months
Q.How long will a Botox Cosmetic treatment last?
A.The effects will gradually wear off after 3-4 months.
Q. What is the treatment experience like?
A.The Procedure to administer Botox Cosmetic only takes a few minutes after your consultation. The full results after treatment takes up to 14 days to take effect.
Q. Does the injection hurt?
A. No, it feels like an insect bite. It’s the same kind of needle that diabetics use.
Q. What are the possible side effects?
B Side effects are very rare and are not permanent. Possible side effects are tenderness at the injections sight, small bruising, short-term headache, ptosis. If any adverse events occur it will be in the 1st week and will usually go away in 7-10 days
If you have any questions about Botox Cosmetic treatment please call 604-277-1131 or email info@stevestonsmiles.com to book a complementary consultation.
Before: Frown Lines
After: Frown Lines
