Botox  Treatment in Red Deer

Botox is a natural purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, creating a smoother and improved appearance.

The Botox protein blocks the release of a neurotransmitter in the muscle, temporarily stopping the nerve impulse. As a result, Botox produces a dose-dependent weakening and relaxing of that muscle without systemic effects.

Tiny injections of Botox are administered under the skin by a qualified practitioner. Dr. Caroline determines the dosage and location of these injections to get the results you desire.

Botox relaxes the muscle under the skin. Since the skin is attached to the muscles beneath them, the muscle contractions that produce fine lines and wrinkles are diminished. The clinical effect begins a couple of days after administration with a peak effect at two weeks. The effects plateau and then gradually wear off until full nerve recovery at three to four months. The result is therefore temporary.

For most patients there is no discomfort due to the very small needles used and techniques that Dr. Krivuzoff-Sanderson applies. Some patients feel an initial pinprick sensation. If there is any discomfort, we are able to reduce this for you.

As part of our service to you, we take a series of "before" photographs in order to discuss with you your esthetic concerns and desires. After the consultation, estimate, and consent is completed, the treatment may take 15 to 30 minutes. The benefit to you is that there is no down-time, and many patients will return to work or carry on with their day immediately after. You will return in two weeks to take the series of "after" photographs to analyze the results, and we are able to make any small adjustments to your dosing should you desire.

The use of botox may have some temporary side effects that include bruising, swelling and tenderness around the area where it is injected. These side effects usually disappear after a few days.

The cost of treatment varies by patient, depending on the desires of the patient, and the dosing required in achieving the results. It varies by gender and the type of wrinkles being treated. Men generally require more than women. This is discussed during the consultation with Dr. Krivuzoff-Sanderson.

Treatment for migraine headaches with Botox may improve the severity, longevity and frequency of occurrence of symptoms.

Botox can help to relax the muscles responsible for the destructive forces associated with Bruxism and Clenching and the resulting hypertrophy (bulging out) of the cheek muscles.

Temporomandibular Joint Pain can be complex. Botox is often used in conjunction with other therapies to treat TMJ symptoms. The ability of Botox to alleviate symptoms would depend on the severity of those symptoms and any destruction or dysfunction of the joint. If you have concerns about TMJ pain, please discuss this with Dr. Krivuzoff-Sanderson.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is characterized by a chronic pain caused by multiple trigger points and fascial restrictions. Pressure on these points can cause pain in seemingly unrelated areas as referred pain.