Botox®

BOTOX^® is the number one cosmetic procedure in the world. While you may only know BOTOX^® as being used for cosmetic use, it has a variety of different medical purposes. BOTOX^® is the most tested product in the world and has been used in medicine for over 20 years for the effective treatment of a range of medical conditions. It is approved by Health Canada to treat muscle spasms affecting the eyes, neck and limbs. BOTOX^® is also used to relieve muscle spasms in children as two with cerebral palsy. The long-term safety of the drug is well proven. In fact, it has been approved for medical use in Canada and in more than 75 countries for 20 different applications.

BOTOX^® is a purified protein that is found in the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium. When injected into targeted muscles, BOTOX^® acts to block nerve impulses, consequently inhibiting muscle activity. This result has proven to be beneficial for a variety of medical conditions as well as cosmetic uses.

Dr. Morrell has experience injecting over 7,000 patients to date. He is an accomplished BOTOX^® injector in Western Canada and is an accredited instructor in BOTOX^® injection techniques on behalf of Allergan Cosmetic. He teaches both basic and advanced BOTOX^® application in lectures and practical seminars worldwide. Dr. Morrell treats patients for a wide variety of cosmetic and medical uses.