Facial Cosmetic Procedures

Botox is a neuromodulator that is used to reduce the activity of musculature.  This is often used to correct musculature that produces significant wrinkling when activated.  Most commonly this in the area between the eyebrows.  Typically, the effects of Botox last for 3 months.

Fillers are injectable medications made from Hyaluronic acid that are used to provide volume in areas that have lost tone and tension due to ageing.  Fillers usually last for 1 year after placement.

For most cases, a combination of Botox and fillers are used to re-establish the desired look.  Use to topical anaesthetics to make the procedure as comfortable as possible is usually applied for some time prior to treatment.

After your treatment, Dr. Lotay will discuss all the points you will need to know after treatment.  There may be some minor bruising for a few days and application of makeup is usually allowed.  Use of a medication called Arnica can reduce bruising and can be applied.  The full effects of Botox take effect within 5-7 days after treatment.  For facial fillers, similarly, the final look will be evident within a week.

Dr. Lotay will want to see you a week after your procedure to assess how the areas treated look.  If suggested, the areas can be modified to produce the desired look.

Usually the procedure will take roughly one half hour to complete.  If areas in and around the lips are treated, dental anaesthetic is used, so expect to feel numb for a couple hours afterwards.