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Count on OPRAH to provide an interesting overview of ANTI-AGING skin treatment alternatives.  Great article! Skin Firming Treatments as featured in Oprah Magazine.

Count on OPRAH to provide an interesting overview of ANTI-AGING skin treatment alternatives.  Great article! Skin Firming Treatments as featured in Oprah Magazine.

FACE VALUE - Why More Men Are Getting Botox!

Everyone can benefit from some DLC!

 

DLC provides total skincare and laser services for both Men & Women.  We are located in a private medical setting - conveniently located in Burlington. Contact us for your COMPLIMENTARY consultation!

How Does Botox Work? Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. It is most often used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eye) and frown lines. Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity will not respond to Botox. How is the Procedure performed? The procedure takes only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. Botox is injected by Dr. Liberatore with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect and it is best to avoid alcohol at least one week prior to treatment. Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications should be stopped two weeks before treatment as well in order to reduce bruising. How long will the results last? In general, the effects from Botox will last four to six months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear and wrinkles need to be re-treated. With consistent treatments, the lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax.  Do you have questions about Botox? Of course you do - that is why we offer COMPLIMENTARY consultations at DLC Medaesthetica.  Our priority is ensuring that clients are educated about their choices regarding their skin health. Conveniently located at 407-3155 Harvester Road, in a private medical facility, just off of the QEW, between Guelph Line and Walkers Line in Burlington Ontario.  DLC Medaesthetica, owned and medically supervised by Dr. Anne Marie Liberatore, serves clients from all over the GTA including Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Waterdown, Stoney Creek and Grimsby.  For contact information visit our website: www.dlcmed.ca

How Does Botox Work?

Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.

It is most often used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eye) and frown lines. Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity will not respond to Botox.

How is the Procedure performed?

The procedure takes only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. Botox is injected by Dr. Liberatore with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect and it is best to avoid alcohol at least one week prior to treatment. Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications should be stopped two weeks before treatment as well in order to reduce bruising.

How long will the results last?

In general, the effects from Botox will last four to six months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear and wrinkles need to be re-treated. With consistent treatments, the lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax. 

Do you have questions about Botox?

Of course you do - that is why we offer COMPLIMENTARY consultations at DLC Medaesthetica.  Our priority is ensuring that clients are educated about their choices regarding their skin health.

Conveniently located at 407-3155 Harvester Road, in a private medical facility, just off of the QEW, between Guelph Line and Walkers Line in Burlington Ontario.  DLC Medaesthetica, owned and medically supervised by Dr. Anne Marie Liberatore, serves clients from all over the GTA including Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Waterdown, Stoney Creek and Grimsby. 

For contact information visit our website: www.dlcmed.ca

Botox Beauty Bits

Curious about Botox? Is it safe and appropriate for you? Here are some facts that may help you make that decision. First and foremost, what is it? Botox is the short form for “Botulinum Toxin” which is a purified protein made from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. It was initially used to treat specific medical conditions that involved the spasm of certain muscles. It was through this use that Drs. Jean and Alistair Carruthers discovered its potential cosmetic benefits.

In 2002 the FDA approved Botox for cosmetic use for “glabellar” or brow lines. This substance works by preventing the release of a chemical called acetylcholine at the connector point between nerves and the muscles they supply. This effect results in a temporary paralysis of those specific muscles and essentially relaxes the wrinkles or lines produced when the muscles are used, by relaxing them.

Botox is most intended to treat “dynamic” lines or lines that occur as a result of contracting specific muscles particularly in the forehead, brow, and around the eyes. Treating these areas results in fewer wrinkles and a relaxed smooth appearance of the face.

Wrinkles that are deep and are present at rest are less likely to show improvement with Botox injections. Botox is injected with small fine needles just under the skin and directly into the targeted muscle.

Most side effects with Botox are short lasting. They can include temporary headache, bruising , numbness, swelling and redness. Side effects are usually short lived and easily treated. Who should avoid Botox? Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women and individuals with conditions such as Myasthenia Gravis, ALS, and peripheral neuropathies. Botox should never be administered if there are signs of infection at the muscle site or if the individual has an allergy to any of the ingredients.

Having said all of this, Botox is safe and very effective if certain factors are present. These include a well trained and certified clinician who conducts a thorough medical history, selects appropriate clients, informs them about risks as well as benefits, provides instruction regarding what to expect and what to do both immediately post injection and long-term.

Botox treatment should be re-evaluated at approximately fourteen days after injection because it may take that long to fully realize results. It is generally recommended it be readministerd every four months, at least initially, to maintain effect and prevent new lines. Botox can produce natural and long lasting results with proper use and administration.

Bottom line – be informed and seek out a trusted and experienced clinician AND ENJOY. For more information on Botox or for a complimentary consultation please contact DLC MEDAESTHETICA LASER SKIN CARE CLINIC AT 905-632-7309 or email us at info@DLCMED.ca