{"id":858,"date":"2024-09-25T10:36:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primeaesthetics.ca\/?page_id=858"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:41:54","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/primeaesthetics.ca\/fr\/about\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e858-e1-v0 mnu-0\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e858-e1-v1 mnu-1 mnu-2\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e858-e1-v2 mnu-3 NsdRightColumn\"><div class=\"x-acc e858-e1-v3 mnu-4\" id=\"x-acc-e858-e1-v3\"><div class=\"e858-e1-v4 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v4\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v4\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v4\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Is Botox\u00ae Cosmetic safe?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v4\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v4\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v5 mnu-5\">YES Botulinum Toxin as a muscle relaxant has an excellent safety record ! Botulinum is a naturally occurring protein. It was approved for medical use by Health Canada in 1990, and cosmetically in 2001. Over 12 million people in North America have had Botox\u00ae Cosmetic injections. Over 10 years of clinical experience involving millions of patients is a testimony to the potential benefits of this treatment. Botulinum Toxin as a muscle relaxant has an excellent safety record and a long record of use in medicine.. It has been used cosmetically to treat facial wrinkles for about 15 years and has become one of the most popular and frequently used cosmetic treatments.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v6 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v6\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v6\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v6\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How long does Botox\u00ae Cosmetic last?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v6\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v6\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v7 mnu-5\">Botox\u00ae Cosmetic lasts 3-6 months with the first treatment and generally longer with subsequent treatments. It is temporary and not permanent so there are no permanent side effects as it is removed from your body safely and naturally. It is important to understand that Botox\u00ae Cosmetic is an effective, ongoing treatment for anti-aging, it is not a cure. And, because every patient is different, the degree of relaxation will vary from person to person.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v8 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v8\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v8\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v8\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Is the Botox\u00ae treatment painful?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v8\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v8\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v9 mnu-5\">A very small needle is used with minimal discomfort experienced by most clients. No anesthesia is necessary. Patients do not mind some small needle pokes as the results are worth it!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v10 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v10\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v10\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v10\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Contraindications (Who should not get Botox\u00ae Cosmetic treatments) in Winnipeg?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v10\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v10\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v10\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v11 mnu-5\"><ul>\n \t<li>People with infection at the proposed injection site.<\/li>\n \t<li>People who have previously had an allergic reaction to Botulinum toxin type A injections.<\/li>\n \t<li>People with muscle problems or chronic diseases affecting the muscles, such as Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome.<\/li>\n \t<li>Children under the age of 18 years.<\/li>\n \t<li>Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v12 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v12\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v12\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v12\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Relative Contraindications (It should be used cautiously in and please let the doctor know if the following applies to you):\n\n<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v12\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v12\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v12\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v13 mnu-5\">People who are at risk of bleeding as there is an increased risk of bruising post procedure. These include people who have blood clotting disorders such as Haemophilia, those who are taking treatments with anticoagulant medicines such as Warfarin, Heparin, Aspirin and Anti-Inflammatory medicines. Certain herbal remedies such as Ginkgo Biloba, St John's Wort and Vitamin E.\n\nPeople with excessive weakness or wasting in the muscle to be injected, such as those patients with a history of Stroke or Bell's palsy.\n\nPeople with chronic breathing problems.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v14 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v14\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v14\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v14\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Are there any side effects?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v14\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v14\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v14\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v15 mnu-5\">Botox\u00ae Cosmetic is generally well tolerated by most patients. Side effects are rare and usually transient in nature as Botox\u00ae wears off with time and is not permanent. The most common side effect would be a small 2mm bruise which would fade in a few days.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v16 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v16\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v16\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v16\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How long does it take to work?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v16\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v16\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v16\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v17 mnu-5\">Effects can be seen as early as 48 hours, and it can take up to two weeks for the treatment to take full effect. Be patient if it is your first time; the results are worth it.\nOne-half hour is sufficient to complete a patient evaluation form and receive treatment at the first visit. Clients may go home immediately following treatment.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v18 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v18\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v18\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v18\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Post care\/After care?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v18\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v18\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v18\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v19 mnu-5\">Specific instructions will be reviewed at the time of treatment, however, you can download and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #613e67;\"><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PA_Botox_post_treatment_Instructions-website-1.pdf\" style=\"color: #613e67; text-decoration: underline;\">print a copy here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v20 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v20\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v20\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v20\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How much does Botox\u00ae cost in Winnipeg?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v20\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v20\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v20\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v21 mnu-5\">The cost for Botox in Winnipeg varies per patient and per area treated. Treatments can range typically from $150 to $400. Typical prices range from $10 to $12 per unit before discounts and loyalty credits.\n\nYou will receive an exact quote during your consultation for Botox\u00ae cost in Winnipeg at Primes Aesthetics.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e858-e1-v22 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e858-e1-v22\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e858-e1-v22\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v22\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf178;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Will I be happy with the results?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e858-e1-v22\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e858-e1-v22\" data-x-toggleable=\"e858-e1-v22\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e858-e1-v23 mnu-5\"><p>Yes, there is a reason why Botox\u00ae Cosmetic is the number one cosmetic procedure performed worldwide\u2014it works, it is safe, and it's reasonably priced.<\/p>\n<p>Over 12 million people have had Botox\u00ae injections in North America<sup>(1)<\/sup>. 92% of 303 patients surveyed were satisfied with the results of their Botox\u00ae Cosmetic experience<sup>(2,3).<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>You can find more information on Botox\u00ae Cosmetic at Allergan's website, the maker of Botox\u00ae Cosmetic.<\/p>\n<p><em>1. Data on file, Allergan, Inc.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2. Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), Botox\u00ae Cosmetic Use Survey, April 2005.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3. Facial Injectables Consumer User Survey; June 2010<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Botox\u00ae Cosmetic safe?YES Botulinum Toxin as a muscle relaxant has an excellent safety record ! Botulinum is a naturally occurring protein. It was approved for medical use by Health Canada in 1990, and cosmetically in 2001. Over 12 million people in North America have had Botox\u00ae Cosmetic injections. 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