Myths about Botox Cosmetic

MYTH #1 botox cosmetic is unsafe.

FACT While most commonly known as a wrinkle treatment, botox cosmetic has been available in Canada for over 22 years for the effective treatment of a range of medical conditions. It has a well-established safety record and is one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. It is reassuring to know an estimated 29 million treatment sessions have been performed worldwide for the past 20 years.

MYTH #2 botox cosmetic will results in the loss of facial expression

FACT It is intended to enhance the way you look, not change it. When administered by an experienced physician, the treatment is designed to produce more natural and relaxed appearance. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the lines at the point of injection, so the other elements of facial expression remain active.

 MYTH #3 botox cosmetic is botulism (food poisoning)

FACT it is not botulism. It is a purified protein ad a finished medical prescription product with a known and proven safety profile obtained through extensive research and testing.

MYTH #4 botox cosmetic treatment is painful

FACT A treatment is quick and simple A very fine needed with small amount of liquid used so the pain associated with the injection is minimal.

 
MYTH #5 Injections can be give anywhere

FACT Botox is a technique-sensitive procedure. Make sure to visit a well-trained aesthetic-specialty physician for your treatment, and discuss the optimal results you wish to achieve.

 
MYTH #6 botox cosmetic is expensive

FACT The cost of botox cosmetic varies depending on the amount of product needed to achieve optimal results and the areas of the face that are being treated. As an example BOTOX typically ranges from 300-500 to treat the frown lines between the brows. Since the effects of the treatment can last up to 4 months, the cost is about $3-$5 per day.
 

MYTH#7 There are creams that are better than botox cosmetic

FACT There is no scientific evidence that supports that creams work better. Creams work well on the surface of the skin. botox cosmetic works below the surface of the skin to relax the muscles that cause lines and wrinkles to form.

 MYTH #8 botox cosmetic is a facial filler

FACT Unlike facial fillers, it doesn’t fill in facial lines or restore volume loss. It relaxes the muscles underneath the skin that cause the lines. Facial Fillers like Juvederm help to filler in facial lines and give back volume that is lost over time.

Fraxel for Acne Scars

 

 

If you have acne scars you’re not alone.

  Simply put, Fraxel was the first laser of it’s kind in the rejuvenation market and has performed well over 500,000 treatments across North America with an unparalleled record of research, FDA clearances, proven results and physician endorsements. Although you might hear other clinics talk about their “fractional” or “pixellated” laser treatments, there is only one Fraxel. There’s just nothing else like it for safely and effectively improving the appearance of your skin and creating a renewed self confidence.

The way Fraxel works is by shooting microscopic laser columns deep into the dermis causing tiny wounds, which trigger your body’s natural response system to heal those wounds. This speeds up the remodelling of the natural collagen and elastin in your skin which results in smoother, tighter, fresher and more youthful looking skin. Just as important is the area of skin that Fraxel treatment doesn’t touch. Because the treatment is so precise, the laser columns target only a fraction (get it? – “fractional”?) of skin at a time, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. This fractional treatment allows your body to heal the skin faster than if the entire area were treated at once.

Acne scars can occur as the skin heals from breakouts, whiteheads and/or blackheads. These scars are typically indented marks or raised, red areas that sometimes give the skin a wavy appearance and are caused by a variety of factors. Fraxel effectively removes damaged skin on the surface and reaches deep into the skin to stimulate collagen remodeling. In this way, Fraxel acne treatment improves the elasticity, texture and tone of your damaged skin while keeping your healthy tissue intact—which minimizes any discomfort or downtime.

Traditional approaches—such as deep chemical peeling, conventional lasers, topical agents and abrasion therapies—usually achieve only moderate results or, worse, they destroy a lot of healthy tissue along with the scar, and often require long recovery times. Fraxel Laser is also better to remove acne scarring instead of more invasive treatments (such as CO2) because there is minimal downtime.



Fraxel Acne Treatment Before & After

Fraxel Acne Treatment Before & After

 

Over 20 million people in North America suffer from acne. Acne scars left over from your teenage years can have a negative affect on your self-esteem. The Fraxel may be the solution you’re looking for to get rid of those embarrassing acne scars

Find out more about Fraxel laser by visiting our website, checking out our blog post "Fraxel: SkinResurfacing" Or, simply give us a call at 519-837-1897or e-mail at info@guelphlaser.ca to book your consultation and get started on the road to clear, smooth skin, and a brighter, more confident future!

Fraxel: Skin Resurfacing

How does the Fraxel Laser Treatment work?
The innovative Fraxel Restore Laser is specially designed to alter only fractional volumes of the target tissue. Similar to precise alteration of photographs and paintings, the clinical effect of this treatment technique is to alter the appearance of aging and sun-damaged skin. The creation of tiny microscopic wounds results in a wound healing process and a response to the coagulation of collagen fibers.

What are the benefits?
After your very first Fraxel Laser Treatment, you will begin to feel the difference in your skin, as it gradually becomes softer, smoother and fresher. Fine lines around your eyes will noticeably fade. So will uneven coloring and the brown spots caused by aging and sun exposure. Fraxel is considered the treatment of choice for Acne Scarring and effective for other scars such as post traumatic or surgical scarring.

What does the Fraxel Laser treat?
Fraxel Laser is probably the best treatment available for removing acne scars (check out our Acne Scar blog for more information). Fraxel is also used to eliminate age spots/brown spots, melasma, surgical scars, stretch marks & fine facial wrinkles.

What does the treatment feel like?
Treatment is well tolerated and feels like a prickling sensation. A topical anesthetic ointment is applied prior to treatment to allay any discomfort. Highly effective treatment with minimal downtime. Results can be comparable to full resurfacing techniques.

How long does the treatment take?
The anesthetic requires 45-60 minutes to take full effect. The treatment is then performed using the lipid base anesthetic ointment as the contact lubricant. A treatment typically will take approximately 20-25 minutes.

Is there any downtime?
You may experience a mild sunburn heat on your skin for up to 3 hours after your treatment but will subside quickly. Mild swelling should subside within a day or so, and redness usually fades over several days. Patients can apply make-up immediately after treatment and return to routine activities.

Melasma : Pregnancy Mask

Okay, Melasma, commonly known as the “pregnancy mask” is a regular occurance. You are not alone - and you know what? There is a treatment to correct it!

Melasma presents itself as a dark facial skin rash with irregular borders. The rash is usually recognized by its symmetrical presentation on the cheeks, lips, nose or forehead.

Skin discoloration can also occur on the upper arms. The skin discoloration can vary in color ranging from a dark brown to a deep grey.

The condition is universal and seen in all cultures and ethnicities; however it is far more commonly seen in Asians, Hispanics, Arabs and North Africans who all seem to have higher levels of melanin in their skin and a tendency to tan. Individuals with fair skin may experience a lighter shade of melasma which is not always recognized.

The cause of melasma remains unknown but is believed to be due to an increase in the production of cells which release the pigment melanin, which is responsible for the dark color of the skin.

What causes the increased production of melanin is not known but some triggers include:

• Heredity factors and hormone fluctuation/production: the rash is most common in pregnant females
• Prolonged sun exposure
• Use of birth control pills
• Certain medications like tetracycline and anti-malarial drugs (derived from quinine)

Melasma is not related to any medical disorder and by itself is a harmless skin condition despite the cosmetic concern associated with its appearance on facial skin. Diagnosing melasma in pregnant women is relatively simple, yet in men and women who are not pregnant, drug related skin reactions and other medical conditions may have to be ruled out.

What is the treatment for melasma? Sun protection is the most important part of treatment for melasma, since the pigment will continue to darken with sun exposure. Sunscreens must be worn daily. Combinations of bleaching and fading creams together with laser treatments for pigmentation, such as Fraxel® laser treatments, can be used to fade the pigment.

Why is Fraxel® Laser Treatment more advantageous over other laser treatments for pigmentation?

• It improves all types of melasma pigmentation.
• It can be used on all skin types, including darker complexions, and multiple treatments are required.
• Lightening of the pigment can be seen within a few weeks.
• It improves the texture and radiance of the skin.
• It improves sun damage, brown spots, and wrinkles which usually occur with melasma.

So, to schedule your confidential consultation call 519-837-1897 or email info@guelphlaser.ca  to enjoy clearer brighter skin!