Botox from Canada?

Wholesale Botox from Canada has become increasingly popular as a supplier to physicians operating medical spas and laser clinics in both Canada and America.

The reason is simple. Retail Botox is expensive. Wholesale Botox from Canada is only about 40% of the cost of Botox purchases made through pharmacies in America.

First, let’s take a look at what Botox is, how Botox works, and why it’s a favorite treatment in medical spas, skin clinics, and laser clinics around the world. Then we’ll discuss if discount Botox from Canada is as safe as retail Botox from the US.

What is Botox?

Botox is the name of the bacterium “Clostridium botulinum”. In great doses, this botulinum toxin can cause botulism… ‘food poisoning’. Despite the fact that the most serious complications of botulism is actually paralysis, doctorshave discovered a way to use Botox to treat wrinkles. Diluted amounts can be directly injected into facialmuscles causing controlled paralisis.

The American FDA approved such usage in the late 80s after discovering that Botox could treat uncontrolled blinking and strabismus (lazy eye). Doctors like plastic surgeons and dermatologists have been using Botox for years to treat wrinkles. In 2002, Botox gained FDA approval for treatment of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows… “glabellar frown lines”. However, Botox is most often used ‘off label’ for other wrinkles of the face, especially around the eyes.

When & How Does ‘Wholesale Botox‘ Work?

Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.

Botox injectiosn are most often used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eye) and frown lines. Wrinkles caused through sun exposure and gravity can’t be treated.

How Is A “Wholesale Botox” Treatment Performed?

All Botox treatments are performed in exactly the same way. The treatment takes only a few minutes. No anesthesia is required. Botox is injected into specific muscles with minor discomfort. It generally takes three to seven days to take effect.

How Long Does a treatment with Botox from Canada Last?

The effects of Canadian Botox will last four to six months, the same as all other Botox treatments. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear and wrinkles need to be retreated.

What Are the Side Effects of Botox?

Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours, can occur, but this is rare. A small percentage of patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually resolves in three weeks. This development is usually caused by migration of the Botox and for this reason, you shouldn’t rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection or lay down for three to four hours. There have been no allergies associated with Botox to date.

Who Should Not Have Botox Treatments?

Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a neurological disease should not use Botox. Since Botox doesn’t work for all wrinkles, a consultation with a doctor is recommended.

Will My Insurance Pay For My Botox?

Generally not. Insurance coverage varies for Botox injections, depending largely on medical necessity. Botox is not generally covered by insurance when used for wrinkles. Check with your insurance carrier.

Is wholesale Botox from Canda different?

The short answer is no, all Botox is made to the same standards in the same production plant. There’s no difference in the Botox from Canada, and Botox from other places. The longer answer is that Botox that is not intended for sale specifically in the US is not technicaly ‘FDA approved’.