Although one may eat well and exercise regularly, the aging process may still have an impact on one's skin. Dr. Mark K. Suyama offers his patients treatments of Botox, a purified protein injected into the muscles that create wrinkles. Botox is used to reduce and minimize the appearance of lines that have developed with age and overuse. Approved by Health Canada in 2001 for the use and treatment of frown lines, Botox has since become a popular cosmetic procedure. The result is that unsightly wrinkles and crow's feet are softened and replaced by a more youthful appearance.
Cost: $10 per unit
Benefits:
A treatment consists of a simple five-minute procedure; it involves injecting the chemical into the facial muscles. The dose given is determined by the condition of the patient's skin. Since the needle used for the injection is extremely fine, the pain during the procedure is minimal. The actual Botox injection itself is not painful. Botox blocks the nerve impulse to the muscle and results in its relaxation: since the muscle will no longer easily contract, the wrinkle located directly above the muscle smoothens and gives the patient a relaxed appearance. And better yet: the results of this treatment will last for months!
