
Neurotoxins: Cosmetic Injectable Treatments
Injected deeper into facial muscles to ‘freeze’ the stronger muscle movements that cause fine lines and wrinkles over time. Neurotoxins have been used for this purpose for decades with exceptional safety and efficacy. We use specific injection techniques and doses personalized to each patient to ensure we achieve a rejuvenated appearance without the ‘frozen’ look.
COSMETIC INJECTABLE TREATMENTS
Dysport $8 / unit
Instead of giving you the “frozen look,” Dysport temporarily treats the facial muscles in just the area you want. Dysport is effective for those who have just started developing fine wrinkles on their foreheads
Botox $9 / unit
Botulinum Toxin is used to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Clients also use Botox to treat excessive sweating, and migraines.
Lip Flip $99(Add to another service for only $70)
The procedure involves injecting a very small amount of Botox into the muscle just above your top lip. This will relax the muscle around your mouth, which allows the top lip to gently ‘roll out’, creating the illusion of more volume, as well as stop your top lip moving up too far when you smile.
'Brotox' - Botox for Men $9 / unit
Daily habits of smiling, squinting and frowning leave behind wrinkles and lines on your face. These can unintentionally make men appear stressed, worried, aged and even angry. The ‘furrowed brow’ look is out, while a refreshed, fit appearance is in. We at Fourth Avenue Aesthetics take a conservative approach to Botox to smooth the complexion for a healthy appearance.
Gummy Smile $99 (Add to another service for only $70)
We offer neuromodulator solutions treatments. A few carefully administered injections can control the movement of the upper lip, thus reducing the amount of gum line revealed when smiling. This non-invasive procedure poses little to no discomfort and recovery. This approach also offers an effective alternative to more costly and invasive gum surgery.
Injectable Care FAQ
48 hours prior to treatment:
- Avoid substances that affect Platelet function, such as Asprin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg: Advil, Motrin)
- Avoid supplements of fish oil, Vitamin E, and St.Johns Wort
- Avoid alcohol and green tea
- Avoid having any dental work (including a cleaning) within 2 weeks of the scheduled treatment
- Talk with your doctor if you have previously suffered from herpes viral infections (e.g. cold sores) as injection treatments can lead to reactivation of herpes viral infections
- Please note you will require a doctors note for any autoimmune or blood disorders to begin treatment
- We do not treat patients that are under the age of 19, breast feeding or pregnant
Please arrive on time for your scheduled treatment. Make sure to review and submit appropriate paperwork prior to your visit, including our COVID Questionnaire.
We will take ‘before’ pictures prior to the commencement of your treatment, please note that pictures will not be released on social media or for advertising unless specific written consent from the patient.
To provide you with the most comfortable experience, a topical anesthesia cream/gel may be applied to the treatment area. Following removal of the numbing cream, your skin will be cleaned and prepped.
Treatment times vary with the procedure being performed. You will be scheduled for a follow up visit within a recommended timeline depending on the treatment performed.
After treatment, your health care professional will advise you on what to expect, including potential side effects. The most common side effects include injection-related reactions, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration and tenderness at the injection site.
These generally resolve within a few days to one week after the injection. You will be informed of appropriate timelines for “touch ups” following your treatment.
After Care:
- Use cold compresses to reduce swelling
- Avoid touching the treated area for the first 6 hours following the treatments, so you do not accidentally injure your skin while the area is numb. After the six hours, the area can be gently washed with soap and water
- No kissing for 6 hours
- You may resume eating and drinking normally after the treatment
- No makeup for 6 hours post treatment
- Avoid exposure to intense heat (e.g. sun lampor sunbathing)
- Avoid extreme cold until the initial swelling and redness has resolved
- Avoid firm pressure on the treated area for 2 weeks, (e.g. facials, massages)
- Avoid exercise for the first day of treatment
- Reduce the risk of cold sore recurrence that could be triggered by needle punctures. Talk to your doctor about medications that may mimize a breakout
- Talk to your health professional if you plan on having laser treatment, chemical peels or any other skin procedure after treatment
- Avoid taking Aspirin, nonsteriodal anti inflammatory drugs (e.g.ibuprohen) and alcohol for one week after treatment. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding a the injection site
- After your treatment, you might have swelling, redness, pain, itching, discolouration and the temderness at the site of treatment. This will typically last less than a week. Contact your health care provider at the clinic if you experience any side effect that bothers you.
