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We just saw a great movie called "The Women" and Candice Bergen's character says that to Meg Ryan about anger. Great Line. But there is truth in that. If you frown a lot you will form lines in the forehead and the frown area and you may need botox to look relaxed and not angry. In fact a lot of people come in asking for Botox because they look angry.

Labels: Botox, Fillers

People are constantly asking me when is dypsport going to be available? Well it will be available in the USA soon and I do not know when it will be released in Canada. Is it going to be better than Botox? I do not think so. There have been comments from some people that it will take a little time getting used to the exact dosages of Dysport that will produce nice results. I think there will some differences in dosages. Some comments have been made that it will last longer.

I am going to wait and see what happens. Let us get beyond the hype and find out exactly what results Dysport gives. All i do know that as with Botox it will require skilled injectors to deliver exacting results.

Labels: Botox, Dysport, Fillers, Reloxin

We have been using Botox for the treatment of migraines for about 4 years. Recently our use has been increasing. Patients have been finding this a rather convenient way of managing their migraines. They come in and get Botox injections performed and usually they are headache free for 3-6 months. We have just completed our review of patients treated at BC LASER AND SKINCARE and have found that over a period of time the need for injections begins to reduce from twice a year to once a year. We have also noticed that whilst they are receiving their Botox injections their need for migraine medication reduces significantly from none used to minimal.

We have been using Botox for tension headaches and Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) pains for the last two years and have been getting good results. Some patients find that their extended health plans will cover the injection costs.

Labels: Botox, Headache

"People always say I look angry or worried because I have wrinkles on my forehead. Which wrinkle treatments will get rid of these forehead lines?"

Different forehead wrinkles require different treatment modalities
Forehead wrinkle treatment depends on the underlying cause and extent of damage to the skin.

Dynamic wrinkles are those that are present only during animation (active movement of the face) and are best treated with Botox. Botox will temporarily stop the underlying frontalis muscle from pulling on the skin and creating the furrows and wrinkles. A typical treatment will last three months.

Static wrinkles are those that are always present even when the face is at rest. If these creases are deep, a combination of Botox to stop the primary culprit (frontalis muscle) and a filler material (e.g. Restylane, Juvederm) to fill the dermal defect are quite useful. Filler materials are temporary as well lasting six months or more.

More aggressive and longer lasting treatments include Fractional laser resurfacing that work well on static wrinkles as well as a forehead lift in which the frontalis muscle is weakened.

Every individual requires a customized approach to meet their goals and expectations within their budget and recovery time constraints.

Labels: Botox, Fillers, Wrinkles

Botox is most commonly used to treat these problems:

• "Frown lines" between the eyes


• "Crow’s feet" on the sides of the eyes


• "Worry lines" on the forehead

Experienced physicians may use Botox Cosmetic to:

• Raise the corners of the brows


• Widen narrow eyes


• Improve “gummy smile” by lowering the upper lip by several millimeters


• Treat “smoker’s lines” around the mouth


• Decrease the depth of “smile lines” from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth


• Soften “Marionette lines” from the corners of the mouth down


• Reduce “pebble chin”


• Decrease “neck cords” from the chin to the neck


• Treat “necklace lines”

I have seen success with all these treatment areas, but some uses of Botox may not be appropriate for certain patients. There are some risks to treating any area, and the risks must be weighed against the benefit of treatment.

Labels: Botox, Wrinkles