Botox Injections, Surrey Botox Treatments, outside Vancouver

BOTOX Cosmetic® is one procedure that is a non-surgical approach to reversing the signs of aging. It works to temporarily by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles. Dr Shah has over 16 years of experience in Botox treatments in surrey, BC.

Are you ready for a surgical procedure like a facelift? Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in BC is unique in that it has many of the best cosmetic dermatology clinics in Canada that all use a lot of non surgical treatments to reverse the inevitable signs of aging. Small steps to reverse the aging process include BOTOX Cosmetic®. At Beautiful Canadian Laser and Skin Care Clinic (BC Laser) we offer BOTOX Cosmetic® to not only residents of Surrey, BC but from all the surrounding areas of Coquitlam, Delta, White Rock, Langley and Vancouver.

All our injections are performed by Dr. Shah, who has been in cosmetic medicine for over 16 years and is well known as an experienced injector for all types of injectables including Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra and Bellafill.

If you want to know how we can help you achieve younger, smoother skin book your consultation with BC Laser and Dr. Shah today by calling 604 580 2464.

BOTOX Cosmetic® non-surgical anti-aging treatment before and after photo

Benefits of BOTOX®

Wrinkle reduction for men and women has never been easier with this safe and effective treatment. The “inventors” of Botox Cosmetic originate from Vancouver and this treatment has been used successfully in Canada for over 20 years. Benefits include:

No downtime
3-4 month results and longer with repeated use
Quick appointments
Safe and effective treatment
Results seen in 7-10 days sometimes sooner

Typical use-cases for Botox

At our BC skin care clinic, we are careful to first listen to our customers to find out their concern before suggesting Botox as a treatment . It may be that there are other, better solutions for the area that you want treated. Xeomin©, which is great for patients who may not respond as well to Botox©. The best thing to do is to book a consultation so that we can decipher the best cosmetic solution for your anti-aging desires. Here is a short list of what we can treat or accomplish with Botox or other volumizers, fillers, lasers or facial procedures:

Lips
Brow lifts
Foreheads (also see our skin and face tightening page)
Under eyes – treatments for wrinkles, bags and dark circles
Neck wrinkles or sagging neck and skin

Other therapeutic treatments we do at our skin clinic in Surrey using Botox

Aside from treating wrinkles and performing anti-aging regimens with Botox, the product is also used in our Surrey skin care centre for practical, and sometimes non-covered medical uses. We do:

Botox for migraines
Botox for sweating (hyperhidrosis, usually used on the armpits or feet)
Botox for TMJ (temporomandibular joint)

Side Effects

Botox has been used safely for over 20 years are no permanent side effects known.

Temporary side effects can include bruising at the site of the injection, and sometimes eyebrow droop. This is seen very infrequently (less than 1% of patients receiving Botox injections in Vancouver), is mild and only lasts 2 to 4 weeks.

Have questions about this cosmetic treatment?

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Am I at risk of venous disease?

Here are some factors for men and women that indicate if you might be predisposed to chronic venous disease:

Heredity (family medical history within a family)
Prolonged standing or sitting
Heavy lifting
Hormonal influences
Pregnancy
Obesity

How do compression socks and stockings work?

Gradient compression socks or stockings help improve the blood flow by compressing the veins and making the valves in the veins work more efficiently.

This is done by delivering the highest level of compression at the ankle and gently decreasing this pressure up the leg. Improving blood flow helps the wearer experience immediate relief from tired, aching legs.

How many mole treatments will I need?

Typically the number of sessions for laser mole removal may vary from 1-3 sessions depending on the number of moles treated, size and so on. In certain cases, a touch up may be needed following the original treatment to remove any last remaining pigment.

What can I expect after laser mole removal?

After laser mole removal the treated area may appear to darken or get redder. The mole will form a scab will fall off within a few weeks. An antibiotic cream may be recommended and healing will take place over the coming month and it is important to remember to use sunscreen following the procedure.

What is Cellulite?

Cellulite is used to describe superficial areas of trapped fat, which cause uneven dimpling or “orange peel” skin. It appears in 80% of post-adolescent women. Common areas where cellulite is found are the thighs, buttocks, and the abdomen. Cellulite is not related to obesity as it occurs in overweight, normal, and thin women.

How do we get Cellulite?

Cellulite occurs in the fat layer just beneath the skin. In that area, fat lobes exist with collagen. These strands of collagen connect the skin to its underlying muscle. The "cottage cheese" appearance of the skin is caused by 2 main factors:

The swelling of fat cells distend the skin creating the appearance of "orange peel."
The contraction of the vertical strands of tissue due to hormonal fluctuations or decreased circulation.

With decreased circulation the brain literally forgets that it has these stores of energy and therefore the fat is not used.

Can Cellulite be removed by Liposuction?

This technique of extracting fat by vacuuming it from under the skin is not effective for cellulite. In fact, liposuction may worsen the appearance of the skin by sucking out the cushion of fat that resides just under the skin. The result is additional dimpling of the skin. Additionally, liposuction is a invasive surgery with many risks associated with the procedure.

What treatments are available for cellulite?

There have been many herbal remedies, creams and potions as well as expensive body wraps that have been recommended for reducing the appearance of cellulite. These have been ineffectual. Endermologie was the latest treatment until the last few years. Endermologie requires the use of a body suit prior to treatment and many need as many as 15 - 18 treatments before seeing any results. Thereafter a monthly or bi-monthly treatment is needed for maintenance.More recently in Canada we have seen an increase in the use of mesotherapy or Lipodissolve. This technique has been in use in South America and Europe for about 10 years. Lipodissolve may be used in conjunction with the latest technique in cellulite reduction, Velashape, to enhance results. Velashape 2 gives excellent results for cellulite reduction and after an initial set of treatments , only 2-3 monthly maintenance is required.

Q (Fat reduction with Coolsculpting ): I am 45 years old and losing weight but my biggest problem remains my stomach. It just is not getting smaller. It is the only part which bothers me when wearing all kinds of clothes. What are my options?>

A: Congratulations on losing the weight! Dietary lifestyle and eating habits are the only sure way to long term success. For those areas where the fat seems to be staying there are several different options. One option at BC Laser would be Coolsculpting by Zeltiq. It uses a machine to freeze fat in specific areas and fat cells are then eliminated over a period of a few months. The results we have seen are amazing and you will definitely feel it in the way your clothes fit.

Q (BOTOX® for too much sweating): I have a real problem with sweating and I have heard that Botox for excessive sweating is an option for treatment. Is it covered under medical?

A: Botox for excessive sweating is a great treatment option for many people as it offers relief for upto 6 months at a time or sometimes even longer. Most extended health care programs cover the cost of the Botox and you would only have to pay the administering doctor an injection fee. Currently another option, which may be available in a couple of years, is Ulthera. There are trials underway at present for this option and this may be a more long lasting solution.

At BC laser, we use Botox cosmetic with other treatments such as chemical and laser peels to give your clear looking, wrinkle free skin that looks like you ….just a little younger.

Book your appointment today by emailing us or calling us at 604 580 2464.

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles with Botox Injections