Anti-Wrinkle Injections in Burnaby (Neuromodulator)

Not when dosing is conservative. A frozen look comes from over-dosing or poor placement. Micro-dosing aims to soften lines while keeping your natural range of expression.

Typically 3-4 months. Duration varies with metabolism, muscle strength and lifestyle, and many people repeat treatment at about that interval. If you stop, the muscle gradually regains movement and lines return toward how they would look without treatment.

A visit commonly takes 10–30 minutes. Most people resume normal activities the same day. Temporary redness, small bumps, mild swelling, pinpoint bruising or a mild headache are possible and usually settle quickly. Less often, an eyelid or brow can feel temporarily heavy. Contact the clinic if something concerns you.

A physician assessment decides timing. Some people consider a preventive approach once expression lines begin to linger when the face is at rest.

Stay upright for 4 hours and avoid pressing or massaging the area. Skip strenuous exercise and sauna for 24 hours, and avoid alcohol for 24 hours to reduce the chance of bruising. Air travel is usually not a problem, but check with your physician if you are flying soon after.

Yes, it is the same category of treatment. Anti-wrinkle injections are prescription botulinum toxin type A products, also called neuromodulators or wrinkle relaxers. They temporarily block the nerve signal to a targeted muscle so it relaxes and the skin above it smooths. Several products exist, and your physician chooses one at your visit and tells you which is used. Effects begin in about 3-5 days and settle at around 2 weeks.

Common areas are forehead lines, frown lines (the '11s'), crow's feet and bunny lines. The masseter can be treated for jaw slimming, and a lip flip or gummy smile adjustment may also be discussed.

Injections are performed by Dr. Sharon Fong, a physician, under the clinic's medical direction of Dr. Charles Jiang, Medical Director.

The number of units depends on each muscle's strength and the area treated, so it is set per area rather than by a fixed number. Your physician assesses your expressions first, then tailors the dose. The plan is explained at your visit before treatment.

They are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active infection or irritation in the area, with a known allergy to an ingredient, or with certain neuromuscular conditions. Tell your physician about your medical history and all medications, including blood thinners, because some can interact.

They do different jobs. Anti-wrinkle injections relax the muscle movement behind expression lines, while dermal fillers replace lost volume. Many people use both, and your physician maps any combination for safety and a natural result.

Skin Art MD is at #101 - 4378 Beresford St, Burnaby, BC, near Metrotown SkyTrain Station (Expo Line), serving Burnaby and Vancouver. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday. Phone +1 (604) 639-2581.