Neurotoxin injections work by locally reducing excessive muscle contraction, which prevents the appearance of wrinkles and helps control existing ones. This aesthetic medicine treatment, recognized for its effectiveness on the visible signs of aging, has proven itself time and again and offers a safe and personalized solution to restore a smoother and more relaxed face.
Better understanding of injections
The products used for injections are commercial derivatives of a substance called botulinum toxin, which was first used to correct problems with strabismus, tics, and uncontrollable blinking. This agent later began to be used in aesthetic medicine when it was proven that injections reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Today, numerous studies confirm that injections are very safe. Performed in nearly 100 countries, injections are recognized for their superior effectiveness in combating the signs of aging. Women and men alike turn to this treatment to regain a rejuvenated appearance.
How do injections work?
Repeated muscle contractions are what cause facial wrinkles. For example, when you smile, the muscles around your eyes contract, creating the wrinkles commonly known as crow's feet. Of course, no one will stop smiling! But the injections allow the botulinum toxin to attach to the nerves and prevent muscle contractions by blocking the receptors. The treatment lasts about 10 minutes, and you'll notice the effects within a few days of the injection. These results will remain visible for 3 to 6 months.
Get a personalized treatment plan
Every person is different, and so are their wrinkles! They will appear very early in some, and be more pronounced in others. Several factors come into play: aging, genetics, sun exposure, tobacco use, decline in natural collagen with age, etc. Dr. Mercier Couture will take the time to carefully analyze your needs to determine if injections are right for you and the optimal treatment frequency, if applicable. Whether it's to prevent the appearance of wrinkles or to control those that have already set in, you can count on a product that has proven itself for years.
