Neuromodulators are purified protein injectables that are Health Canada and FDA-approved for temporarily treating frown lines. The injectable has also been approved for use by Health Canada to reduce or eliminate forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet (wrinkles near the lateral aspect of the eyes). It is also commonly used to treat prominent muscle bands in the neck.
Neuromodulators work by blocking the nerve impulses and temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for wrinkles, giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed, and youthful appearance.
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Generally, candidates for neuromodulator treatment include healthy individuals (between the ages of 18 and 70) with realistic expectations who would like to temporarily improve:
Injections are performed in an outpatient setting and require no form of anaesthesia. Although no anesthesia is required, a numbing cream is applied to the more sensitive areas to make the procedure almost painless.
The Neuromodulator is injected directly into the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles. (i.e. temporary wrinkles that appear during facial animation, such as frowning or squinting). A very fine needle is used to minimize pain associated with injection.
The procedure takes approximately 10-20 minutes, depending on the number of areas being treated. The effects of the injections last for approximately 3-6 months.
Our nurse injector will perform a thorough medical evaluation during your preoperative consultation to ensure that you are medically fit for this type of cosmetic procedure. injections. He will also revise your medication list, as certain medications may need to be temporarily stopped prior to injections.
Since the procedure is done as an office procedure, no recovery time is needed, and patients can return to work or other activities immediately. We recommend that you do not lean/bend over for the first few hours post-injection and do not rub or massage the treated areas after your procedure in order to avoid having the product migrate to other areas of your face. Neuromodulator injections take effect in as early as 5-7 days with full effects apparent at 2 weeks. This cosmetic procedure typically lasts for 3 to 6 months, with most individuals gradually returning to their former state. The nurse injector will likely recommend the treatment be repeated every 3 to 4 months.
Neuromodulator injections are a very safe procedure. However, as with any type of intervention, there are some associated risks/complications. These include:
NOTE: To minimize the risk of this temporary complication, DO NOT rub or massage the treated areas after your procedure in order to avoid having the product migrate to another area of your face and causing the temporary unwanted relaxing of a neighbouring facial muscle. Our nurse injector will thoroughly discuss these risks (and possibly others) with you and answer any questions you might have prior to obtaining your consent for surgery.
