Why Consider BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

Facial aging can significantly diminish one’s self-confidence, especially if one still feels quite youthful on the inside. It can be alarming to look in the mirror and see someone so diﬀerent from who you once were. Fortunately, several excellent cosmetic solutions can help reverse the signs of aging and restore your quality of life. BOTOX, Dysport, and Xeomin all work to minimize facial aging, as expressed by wrinkles, fine lines, and creases. These agents reduce action in the tiny muscles responsible for creating frown lines and smile lines, restoring a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Are BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers Painful?

Not really — most of our Edmonton clients say it feels like a tiny pinch. The needles are super fine, and the treatment is over in just a few minutes. If you’re someone who gets nervous around needles or has extra-sensitive skin, a little numbing cream can be applied beforehand to make things even more comfortable. You might feel a bit of pressure or a twitchy sensation during the injection, but it’s over before you know it.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

You’ll usually only need one appointment to start. Most people begin with a single treatment session and then return every 3 to 4 months to maintain their results. Over time, consistent treatments can actually help train your facial muscles to move less aggressively, which means you may need fewer units or touch-ups in the long run. Dr. Mather will work with you to create a personalized plan tailored to your specific facial goals, lifestyle, and desired result duration.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Following your BOTOX injections at Dr. Andrew Mather’s Facial Cosmetic Surgery, your full results will be apparent within one week. Depending on the signs of aging you had treated, any crow’s feet, frown lines, laugh lines, and forehead wrinkles will be pleasingly reduced, leaving a smooth and youthful appearance. And, thanks to our reﬁned injection technique, you can expect your results to appear natural without looking frozen or overdone. Although individual results may vary, the vast majority of our clients experience noticeable improvements four months after the initial procedure. At this point, follow-up appointments are necessary to maintain their relaxed and youthful appearance.

Can I Combine BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers with Other Procedures?

Definitely, BOTOX is often combined with dermal fillers , laser treatments , or surgical procedures to enhance overall results. Dr. Mather in Edmonton will customize each plan to match your goals, ensuring everything looks natural and balanced.

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Introduction to BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers

In Edmonton, Facial aging can greatly diminish one’s self-confidence, especially if you still feel quite youthful inside. It can be alarming to look in the mirror and see someone so different from who you once were. Forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines commonly occur before we’re ready, contributing to a tired and unapproachable appearance. Recapture the grace of youth by erasing the most telltale signs of maturity with BOTOX, which reduces the muscle contractions associated with frowning, smiling, squinting, or laughing, thereby smoothing the complexion for a more attractive aesthetic.

What Are BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

BOTOX is one of the most popular and effective non-surgical anti-aging treatments for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

BOTOX Cosmetic is most commonly used to treat the vertical frown lines just above the nose, the horizontal lines of the forehead, and crow’s feet. However, it also has many other applications. BOTOX Cosmetic can be used to treat vertical lip lines, neck bands, chin cobblestoning, and the “bunny lines” on the sides of the nose. It can reshape the face by lifting the eyebrows, the corners of the mouth, and the lips. It can also be used concurrently with other treatments and surgical procedures.

Common Uses for BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers

The muscles of our face are responsible for facial expressions, such as frowning or smiling. As we age, the repeated contractions of these muscles, along with other changes in the skin, result in the wrinkles that we see.

When BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into a muscle, that specific muscle relaxes and becomes temporarily unable to contract for 4-6 months, thereby eliminating its pull on the skin and softening the wrinkles over this muscle.

With continued treatments of BOTOX at Dr. Andrew Mather’s Facial Cosmetic Surgery, new wrinkle formation is also prevented as repetitive muscle contractions that deepen facial lines over time are blocked. Aside from treating wrinkles, BOTOX Cosmetic can be used to reshape and rejuvenate facial features by altering the balance of muscles. An example of this is lifting the eyebrow or the corner of the mouth.

Between the eyebrows

Known as glabellar lines, these are wrinkles or creases caused by constant squinting or frowning, giving the appearance of looking angry or unapproachable. BOTOX injections serve to relax the muscles, diminishing the vertical lines between the brows, and can prevent the development of deeper, long-lasting creases and lines in that facial zone with regular treatments.

Forehead

Known as worry lines, these wrinkles are often the very ﬁrst signs of aging. A BOTOX forehead treatment will help relax the forehead muscles, thereby softening the horizontal lines.

Sagging brows

Known simply as a browlift, BOTOX can elevate heavy brows that cause the appearance of deep-set eyes, thus making you look tired and older than you actually are.

Around the eyes

Known as crow’s feet, these wrinkles are caused by excessive squinting or even smiling, spreading from the outer corner of the eye. A BOTOX injection will relax the muscles that cause this problem and smooth the skin around the eyes.

Neck lines

BOTOX softens the “necklace lines” on the neck and helps diminish the platysmal bands, which give a harsh, ﬁrm appearance to the neck.

Masseter treatment

BOTOX is injected into the large muscles on the side of the face, resulting in their reduced size and function. Treatment helps slim a square and heavy jaw, leaving the face more tapered. It also reduces jaw pain, headaches, and jaw clenching.

Who Are the Best Candidates for BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

Ideal candidates are adults who want to soften dynamic wrinkles — those formed by repetitive expressions, such as frowning, squinting, or smiling. Suppose you’ve noticed forehead lines, crow’s feet, or that “angry 11” between your brows, wrinkle relaxers like BOTOX might be exactly what you need. Most people start around their mid-to-late 20s or early 30s for prevention, but it’s never too late to start if you’re looking to refresh your appearance.

This treatment is ideal for individuals in good health who seek subtle, natural-looking enhancements without surgery. It’s not recommended if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, have a neurological condition, or are allergic to any of the ingredients. A consultation with Dr. Mather helps ensure it’s safe and appropriate for your goals.

What Are the Benefits of BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

Smooth wrinkles
Feel More Confident
First impressions are everything, both socially and professionally
Natural-looking results
Short treatment time

What’s the First Step?

Dr Mather personally spends time during his initial consultation with each patient to determine what is needed to smooth and rejuvenate their face. Every person is diﬀerent, and the number and location of treatments needed to reduce lines and wrinkles will vary. Dr. Mather will ensure that your treatment is specific to your needs.

The most critical point is to achieve a very natural appearance, one that is neither frozen nor expressionless.

What to Expect on the Day of BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers Treatment

After a brief discussion about your concerns and facial movement patterns, Dr. Mather will outline the specific muscles to be treated. He’ll cleanse your skin, possibly apply a numbing cream, and then proceed with a few tiny injections.

The needles are small, and most patients barely feel a thing — maybe just a quick pinch. The entire process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, and you’ll be out the door and back to your day in no time.

BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers Recovery

BOTOX has virtually no downtime, which is why it’s so popular. You may experience some redness or swelling at the injection sites, but this typically fades quickly. A few tips: don’t rub the area, avoid lying down flat for a few hours, skip the gym for the day, and hold off on alcohol. Results typically start to show within 3–5 days, with the full effect visible around two weeks. For most people, the smooth results last about 3 to 4 months.

How Much Do BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers Cost in Edmonton, Alberta?

Pricing of BOTOX and wrinkle relaxers in Edmonton, Alberta, depends on the number of areas being treated and the number of units required. Typical prices start at $10 / unit.

Dr. Mather customizes each treatment, so your final cost will be discussed during your consultation, based on what is best for your face and your goals.

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Why Choose Dr. Andrew Mather’s Facial Cosmetic Surgery?

When it comes to facial refinement, Dr. Mather in Edmonton, Alberta, brings the kind of skill you want on your side — precise, artistic, and deeply experienced. With over 15 years of focus on facial, craniofacial, and maxillofacial surgery, he understands how every muscle and contour plays a role in your appearance.

He’s the only surgeon in Alberta performing both deep plane facelifts and ultrasonic rhinoplasty, which means his understanding of facial anatomy runs deep. Whether you’re coming in for a subtle refresh or combining injectables with other treatments, his approach is tailored, meticulous, and always rooted in natural-looking results.

BOTOX® FAQ’S

Facial aging can significantly diminish one’s self-confidence, especially if one still feels quite youthful on the inside. It can be alarming to look in the mirror and see someone so diﬀerent from who you once were. Fortunately, several excellent cosmetic solutions can help reverse the signs of aging and restore your quality of life. BOTOX, Dysport, and Xeomin all work to minimize facial aging, as expressed by wrinkles, fine lines, and creases. These agents reduce action in the tiny muscles responsible for creating frown lines and smile lines, restoring a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Not really — most of our Edmonton clients say it feels like a tiny pinch. The needles are super fine, and the treatment is over in just a few minutes. If you’re someone who gets nervous around needles or has extra-sensitive skin, a little numbing cream can be applied beforehand to make things even more comfortable. You might feel a bit of pressure or a twitchy sensation during the injection, but it’s over before you know it.
You’ll usually only need one appointment to start. Most people begin with a single treatment session and then return every 3 to 4 months to maintain their results. Over time, consistent treatments can actually help train your facial muscles to move less aggressively, which means you may need fewer units or touch-ups in the long run.

Dr. Mather will work with you to create a personalized plan tailored to your specific facial goals, lifestyle, and desired result duration.
Following your BOTOX injections at Dr. Andrew Mather’s Facial Cosmetic Surgery, your full results will be apparent within one week. Depending on the signs of aging you had treated, any crow’s feet, frown lines, laugh lines, and forehead wrinkles will be pleasingly reduced, leaving a smooth and youthful appearance. And, thanks to our reﬁned injection technique, you can expect your results to appear natural without looking frozen or overdone.

Although individual results may vary, the vast majority of our clients experience noticeable improvements four months after the initial procedure. At this point, follow-up appointments are necessary to maintain their relaxed and youthful appearance.

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If you’re ready to smooth out lines and refresh your look, Dr. Mather is here to help. With over 15 years of focused experience in facial surgery and a refined, contemporary approach to aging concerns, you’re in expert hands. Call (780) 249-3838 to schedule your consultation at Dr. Andrew Mather Facial Cosmetic Surgery in Edmonton.