Dr. Robert Shenker and his professional nursing staff are highly trained in the application of BOTOX Cosmetic and will ensure that your outcome will meet the highest possible standards.

When you look in the mirror, does the person looking back at you reflect how you feel on the inside – vibrant and youthful? With BOTOX Cosmetic, you can slow down the effects of the aging process so that you can look as good as you feel. In expert hands, the use of BOTOX Cosmetic does not mean getting rid of all the lines on your face, just the ones that make you look angry, stressed, and tired. With this safe, non-surgical, and effective treatment, you will achieve that well-rested and energized glow.

Repeated muscular contractions such as frowning and squinting form lines known as dynamic wrinkles. BOTOX Cosmetic works by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, giving the face a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.

BOTOX Cosmetic is an injectable treatment derived from a purified protein. It is manufactured under strict quality control standards and is administered in extremely diluted dosages. A tiny amount is injected into the muscle that creates the dynamic wrinkle. When BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into the muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscle relaxes, and the dynamic wrinkle overlying the muscle is smoothed away.

BOTOX Cosmetic is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures and is used by women and men who want to take control of their appearance and look as good as they feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my face still have expression?

BOTOX Cosmetic is intended to enhance the way you look, not change it. When administered by Dr. Shenker or one of his professional nursing staff members, you can still smile, frown and be expressive. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection, so the other elements of your facial expression remain active. It also has not effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have normal feeling in the treated areas.

Are BOTOX treatments safe?

Absolutely. BOTOX has been licensed in Canada since 1990 as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. In 2001, Health Canada approved BOTOX Cosmetic for wrinkle therapy, and it has been proven to be very safe through extensive research and testing.

What is the treatment like?

A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic is injected very precisely into the muscle being treated. A very fine needle and a small amount of liquid are used so the pain associated with the injection is minimal. The sensation has been compared to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately.

How long does a treatment take?

A BOTOX Cosmetic procedure is quick, simple, and there is no downtime. Following a brief analysis by Dr. Shenker and a discussion on your desired outcome, the procedure itself usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to perform. At The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Shenker or one of his professional nursing team would perform this procedure.

How soon will I see a difference?

You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. The appearance of wrinkles and lines may continue to diminish for up to one week.

Does BOTOX Cosmetic have any side effects?

A possible side effect is bruising, which is temporary, localized to the area of injection, and can be easily covered with makeup.

How long does the treatment last?

The effects usually last up to four months. After repeat treatments, the effects may begin to last longer.