Medical Botox®
Botox® is a neuromodulating toxin that acts to reduce the signal from nerves to muscles. This results in a relaxing effect in the areas treated.
Botox® also inhibits the release of CGRP, a pro-inflammatory protein implicated in migraines.
Botox® is injected and takes up to 24 hours to be secured within the nerve cells. It will reach peak effect within 14 days of injection. This is when full results are evident. The product will degrade on its own within 10-14 weeks.
The injection is usually done using ultrasound guidance to ensure the injection is safe and accurate. Some injections do not require ultrasound guidance, such as those in some facial muscles.
Common Questions
Conditions Treated
> Chronic Migraine
> TMJ pain
> Cervical Dystonia
> Concussion
> Blepharospasm
> Hemifacial spasm
> Hyperhidrosis
> Spasticity (stroke, MS, CP, ...)
Number of Treatments
Every patient is different. Some conditions will be completely alleviated with one treatment, others require treatment every 3 months.
Injection Details
Our pharmacy team develops a customized preparation protocol with Dr. Thompson, specific to your condition.
Botox® Therapeutic is reconstituted with saline and injected using the smallest possible needle size.
Potential Risks
Unwanted weakness is the most common risk, however a conservative stepwise approach to dosing makes this very unlikely.
Risks of any injection include infection, bleeding, reaction to injectate and damage to adjacent structures.*
*Please refer to info sheet link above.
Aftercare
Acetaminophen is an appropriate option for post treatment soreness.
Do not touch injection sites with more than very light pressure for 24 hours post injection.
Cost
Our pharmacy and medical team will work with you, BC Pharmacare and your extended medical benefits to cover as much of the product cost as possible.
Injection fee: $175