Soften the lines, keep the expression. Cosmetic Botox at Vigée Dental relaxes the small muscles that crease the skin when you frown, squint or raise your brows. The goal is a face that looks rested and still moves like yours. Dr. Nicole Robins, who has additional training in esthetic and therapeutic Botox, plans each treatment around your features and how you use them, so results stay natural.
Lines that only show when you move are easier to soften than lines that stay at rest. Some patients start with smaller doses, often called baby Botox, to keep movement soft and slow the deepening of those lines. At your consultation we talk through whether a lighter or a standard dose suits your goals. See all of our Botox treatments in Calgary.
Cosmetic Botox suits adults who want to soften lines caused by muscle movement. It does less for lines from sun damage or volume loss, and it is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding or with certain neuromuscular conditions.
You may be a good candidate if:
Not when the dose suits the area. We aim to soften lines while keeping your natural expression, and we can start with a lighter dose and build up.
Usually three to four months for frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet. A lip flip usually lasts about two months.
A lip flip places a few small injections along the upper lip so the muscle relaxes and the lip rolls slightly outward. It gives a fuller-looking upper lip without filler, and the result shows within one to two weeks.
For the first 24 hours, avoid rubbing the treated area and heavy exercise. You can return to work and your normal routine right away.
Usually mild: small bruises or tenderness at the injection points and sometimes a brief headache. Occasionally a brow or eyelid feels heavy for a few weeks if Botox reaches a nearby muscle. This fades as the effect wears off.
No. A lip flip uses Botox to relax the muscle around the mouth so the upper lip rolls out slightly. Filler adds volume with a gel. A lip flip gives a subtle change that lasts about two months.
No. Insurance plans do not cover Botox used for cosmetic reasons.
Yes. Botox often sits alongside whitening, veneers or a smile makeover, because softer lines around the eyes and mouth frame a new smile. See our cosmetic dentistry services.
