Cosmetic Dermatology

Botox and Fillers

Botox and filler usage is on the rise. We aim to enhance your natural features, not change the way you look. When considering Botox or fillers please avoid blood thinners for 1 week prior to your appointment. We also provide numbing cream to those who would like a much more comfortable treatment.

Considerations for Botox injections

  • Botox is indicated for dynamic wrinkles. These are lines that are formed by the movement of muscles of facial expression. Examples include the glabella (11 lines), crow’s feet and forehead.
  • Botox will take 4 – 14 days to take effect. This lasts for an average of 3 months.

Considerations for Fillers

  • Various fillers are used to “fill” unwanted lines and to augment the lips, cheeks and jawline. Different fillers last for different amounts of time and are chosen based upon the desired effect.
  • One can expect some swelling in the first 2 days following the procedure and bruising may last for 2 weeks.