BOTOX® has long been a trusted therapeutic choice for non-cosmetic use. Over 10 years ago, the Canadian government approved BOTOX® (Botulinum toxin type A) for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders associated with muscle overactivity such as misalignment of the eyes and contractions of the eyelids. Since then, it has also received
approval to relieve a variety of conditions involving hyperactive muscles - most recently, cerebral palsy in children. Its effectiveness in enabling these patients to resume normal, everyday activity is astonishing, and there are minimal side effects, all of which are temporary and reversible.
Like many medical advances, the wrinkle-smoothing properties of BOTOX® were discovered by inquisitive physicians. One such physician, a Canadian ophthalmologist using injections of BOTOX® to treat ophthalmic conditions in her patients, noticed how it also helped to smooth away the lines around their eyes. Following 10 more years of research and development, a remarkable new cosmetic treatment was born. In April 2001, BOTOX Cosmetic™ was cleared for use in Canada for patients with (glabellar) frown lines.
Smoothing out the underlying problem
Look as good as you feel!