Botox Therapeutic
Botox Therapeutic
Botox® Therapeutic is a prescription treatment that may be used for certain medical conditions involving overactive muscles, nerve signalling or excessive sweating. At View Laser in Delta and Tsawwassen, treatment begins with a medical assessment with Dr. Martin Ray to determine whether Botox® Therapeutic is appropriate for your condition.
Botox® Therapeutic has Health Canada-authorized uses for several medical conditions, including:
- Chronic migraine in adults
- Primary excessive underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis) in adults
- Cervical dystonia in adults
- Blepharospasm associated with dystonia in appropriate patients
- Certain forms of focal spasticity
Botox® also has additional authorized medical indications.
Other Therapeutic Uses Assessed by Dr. Ray
In medical practice, physicians may also prescribe medications off-label when, in their clinical judgment, they are appropriate for an individual patient. Dr. Ray may assess the use of Botox® Therapeutic for selected symptoms or concerns associated with:
- TMJ/TMD and jaw muscle concerns
- Whiplash-associated muscle symptoms
- Persistent symptoms following concussion
- Bell’s palsy and facial muscle imbalance
- Muscle spasms
- Musculoskeletal imbalances
Botox® Therapeutic contains onabotulinumtoxinA. It works by temporarily reducing specific nerve signals in the area where it is administered.
Treatment begins with a medical history and assessment with Dr. Ray. If Botox® Therapeutic is appropriate, the dose, injection sites and treatment approach are selected according to the condition being treated and your individual needs.
Using a fine needle, small amounts of medication are injected into specific treatment areas. Appointment length varies depending on the condition, number of injection sites and treatment plan.
The timing of results also varies by condition and individual response. Dr. Ray will discuss what to expect based on the reason for your treatment.
Before treatment, provide Dr. Ray with a complete medical history and let him know about medications, supplements and other botulinum toxin treatments you have received.
It is particularly important to discuss any history of neurological conditions, muscle weakness, swallowing or breathing difficulties, bleeding concerns, previous surgeries, or infection at a proposed injection site. Let Dr. Ray know if you are pregnant, may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Additional instructions will be provided based on your condition and treatment plan.
Aftercare depends on the condition and areas treated. Temporary tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising may occur at injection sites.
Follow the personalized instructions provided by Dr. Ray and contact the clinic if you experience unexpected or concerning symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention for serious symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing.
Botox® Therapeutic is a prescription treatment provided following an individual medical assessment with Dr. Martin Ray, family physician, at View Laser Skin Rejuvenation, 1443 View Crescent, Delta, BC V4L 2K2. Treatment suitability, outcomes, risks, dose and frequency vary by individual and condition. Botox® Therapeutic is not covered by MSP. Private insurance coverage varies by provider and plan. 604-943-9399.
