Botox Therapy

More about Botox…

Who is this for?

Botox Therapy can help manage both cosmetic and medical concerns, including:

• Wrinkle Reduction: Botox can help smooth out lines on your forehead, between, and beside your eyes. These lines are  often referred to as fine lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. The effects usually last about 3 to 4 months, so you'll need to get more treatments to keep the results.

• Preventative Botox: Some people use Botox as a way to help prevent wrinkles from forming. It's a good idea to talk to your doctor if you’re considering this option.

• Chronic Migraines: For those who suffer from these severe headaches, Botox can help reduce how often and how intense the Migraines are, especially for individuals who haven’t found relief with other treatments. It’s usually given every 12 weeks. To qualify you have to have more than 15 Migraine days per month.

• Hyperhidrosis: Botox can also help manage sweating in places like under your arms, hands, and feet, making everyday life more comfortable.

• TMJ: Botox can help relieve these intense muscle spasms in your jaw.

How to access this service for Medical Botox Treatment:

• Speak with your family doctor to determine eligibility and obtain a referral.

• Eligible patients will be booked for in-clinic treatment with Dr. Merker.

How to access this service for Cosmetic Botox Treatment:

• Email botoxmedical@gmail.com

What to expect

Treatments are performed in-clinic and typically take 15–30 minutes, depending on the area being treated.

• Effects usually begin within a few days and reach full effect within 1–2 weeks.

• For cosmetic purposes, results last 3–4 months; for medical purposes, timing varies depending on the condition treated.

What support is included?

• Initial consultation to review goals, eligibility, and treatment plan.

• In-clinic procedure by Dr. Merker.

• Ongoing follow-up and repeat treatments as recommended.

• Guidance on managing possible side effects and when to seek further care.

Safety and Side Effects

Botox is generally safe when administered by qualified professionals. However, side effects may occur:

• Common: Pain at the injection site, headache, bleeding and bruising.

• Serious (rare): Difficulty swallowing or breathing, allergic reactions, or spread of toxin effects. Patients are advised to report concerning symptoms immediately.