FAQ: Cosmetic Injectables
Anti-Wrinkle and Therapeautic Neurotoxin Treatments
Approved by Health Canada, neurotoxins treat wrinkles and release tension by temporarily reducing muscle movement.
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Neurotoxins (a.k.a neuromodulators) are neuro-muscular blockers that can temporarily cause muscles to relax.
Controlled amounts of the formula are injected into the target muscle to treat wrinkles and release tension in certain areas.
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Forehead wrinkles
Glabella (frown lines between your eyebrows/11’s)
Crows Feet (the wrinkles beside your eyes)
Bunny Lines (the wrinkles beside your nose)
Lip Flip and Gummy Smile
Jawline Slimming
Chin Dimples
Neck bands
Lower face lift
Teeth Grinding/Jaw Clenching (Bruxism)
Smile Lift
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Neurotoxin starts to take effect as early as 3-4 days and you will see the full effect in 2 weeks.
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On average, anti-wrinkle injections last 3-4 months, however, this varies from person to person.
The duration of your anti-wrinkle injections will depend on factors such as dosing, your metabolism, and the amount of facial expressions you do on a daily basis.
Anti-wrinkle injections tend to last longer on frequent long-term users, with some clients seeing results last as long as 5-6 months. For this reason, if you consider yourself a long-time ‘tox user, you may only need treatment 2 times per year with consistently great results.
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$10/unit.
Dosage will be assessed during your appointment.
Neurotoxin and Filler packages are available as well - please contact us for more info.
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Treatment
Approved by Health Canada, Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers are made to restore lost volume, enhance facial features, sculpt, shape, and build structure.
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Dermal Fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is found naturally in the body.
HA Dermal Fillers work by integrating with the skin tissue and holding in water at the treatment site. It adds temporary volume, hydration, and a smoother appearance to the skin.
Our dermal filler products contain lidocaine for a more comfortable procedure as this numbs the treatment area within seconds.
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Filler can be used to restore, sculpt, hydrate, and shape:
Lip volume
Cheek volume
Chin shaping
Jawline sculpting and contouring
Nasolabial folds
Marionette lines
Undereyes (tear troughs)
Facial balancing
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You will see results instantly, but the full effect of the treatment will be after full healing (2 - 3weeks).
Right after the treatment, you may experience:
Redness
Swelling
Bruising
Tenderness
It is important to remember that your aesthetic goals are a journey, and it may take several treatments to achieve your final desired look.
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On average, Dermal Fillers last 9 months - 2 years.
The duration of the filler will depend on factors such as:
Product type (concentration of HA, cross linking technology)
Treatment area
Dose
Your metabolism
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Prices and packages for fillers are listed in the booking schedule.
The Process
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1. Consultation and Planning
Nurse Kim will work with you to achieve your goals by completing a series of assessments and facial mapping.
A medical history will be done to ensure you are eligible for treatment.
Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions.
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2. Treatment Time
Neurotoxin treatments take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.
Filler treatments take anywhere from 20-45 minutes.
Neurotoxin injections are typically not painful for most people. Topical numbing cream will be applied for certain treatments.
You can expect Nurse Kim to take before and after photos for your medical file.
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3. Review Your Results
A 2-week follow-up appointment is recommended to review your results and to ensure that we have met your treatment goals.
Enjoy your enhancements!