Neuromodulators

Neuromodulators are purified proteins that inhibit the communication between nerves and muscles. When injected into facial muscles, neuromodulators soften the muscular contraction that is causing the dynamic wrinkling of our skin as we age. The results are smoother skin, wrinkle-free skin, and softer expressions.

Treatments typically take only a few minutes to administer. However, each visit may last about 30 min as your practitioner will likely take the time to review your progress, tweak your treatment plan and prescriptions accordingly.

Surprisingly, the treatment is quite comfortable! We use the tiniest needles, vibration distraction and talk therapy to help you through the process. Even patients with fear of needles generally walk into their second treatment with a smile on their face.

Classic areas include the glabella (eleven lines), forehead, crow’s feet around the eyes. Off-label indications are gaining in popularity as we often treat bunny lines, gummy smiles, lip lines, chin dimpling, downward turning corners of the mouth, jawline contouring and platysma bands of the neck. Neuromodulators can also be used to reduce masseter size (V-line facial contouring) and spasms causing teeth grinding, or to treat excessive sweating of the under arms (hyperhidrosis).

Results are generally seen within 2 weeks and last 3-5 months.

Risks associated with neuromodulators are minimal. Bruising is possible but infrequent. Allergy is extremely rare. Brow or eyelid ptosis (heaviness or descent) has been reported in less than 2%, although careful assessment and proper technique reduce that risk even further.

Immediately post treatment, you might have slight papules or bumps where the product was injected superficially. These will subside after few mins. The injection points will have sufficiently healed after a few hours to wear make-up again.

You will be instructed to avoid any activity which could cause a big rush of blood to the head (such as prolonged bending down, handstand, yoga, big workout) or pressure to injected areas (tight helmet, massages tables) for the next 4 hours.

If this is your first treatment, you will be asked to book a follow-up appointment 2 weeks later, should touch-ups be necessary.

Pregnant or nursing mothers are advised to wait until they are done to pursue their treatments. Patients with neuromuscular disorders are not good candidates.

No, there is no downtime. If you follow the post-treatment instructions, you can pretty much go back immediately to any of your regular activities.

The effect lasts between 3-5 months. The intensity and the duration of the treatment can vary according to the doses of neuromodulators used. It also makes this treatment easy to adapt to wants and needs of each patient.

Le prix variera selon la quantité utilisée. Par exemple, «baby Botox» sur la glabelle et le front pourrait vous coûter environ 300 $. Alors qu’un traitement complet du visage pourrait vous coûter 800-1000$ ou plus.

If you are concerned about the lines and wrinkles on your face and would like to prevent, erase, or soften them, you will likely be a great candidate for neuromodulators.

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