Botox® Cosmetic

You’ve heard of Botox® in the news and from friends. But what is it and is it safe?

Botox® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved treatment to reduce frown lines by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles. The Botox molecule is a natural protein that has been used for over 20 years in the treatment of lazy eye, or strabismus, in children.

The procedure is so quick it can be done over your lunch hour. The dramatic and natural results are visible within a week and last up to four months. With regular use, the effects last even longer.

The best part about using Botox® is it helps stop the clock by preventing the formation of new wrinkles.

Dr. Nasseri spends 30 minutes with all new Botox patients to answer their questions. Over 2.2 million people have tried Botox® Cosmetic to date, but at the Nasseri Medical Centre, we feel each person is unique. We aim to work with our patients to create a personalized Botox® treatment plan.

Book your appointment today and see the difference for yourself.

Botox® Facts

• Botox works by blocking the release of the messenger acetylcholine from the nerve endings. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which sends a message to muscles telling them to contract. With the flow of acetylcholine blocked by Botox, the muscle relaxes. As a result, the wrinkles are smoothed out and disappear.
• Botox® was the single most popular cosmetic procedure performed in 2002.
• Between 1997 and 2002 the annual number of Botox® treatments grew a staggering 2,446% - by far the biggest growth of any cosmetic procedure.
Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons