01Signature Area
Frown Lines (“11” Lines)
Relaxes the muscles between your eyebrows to soften tired, stressed, or furrowed expressions while preserving open, relaxed brow movement.
Typical: 20–30 Units*
01Physician-Led Cosmetic Injectables
Cosmetic NeuromodulatorsPrecision Botox® & Dysport® for smooth, natural results.
Discover physician-directed cosmetic neuromodulator treatments in North Vancouver and Chilliwack. Personalized injections may soften forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines while supporting natural-looking facial expression.
Pricing
From $12 / Unit
Duration
15–30 Mins • Minimal Downtime
Clinics
North Vancouver & Chilliwack
Session Duration
15 to 30 Minutes
Individualized neuromodulator dosing
Recommended Course
Every 3 to 4 Months
Maintains smooth expression & brow balance
Treatment Sensation
Mild Quick Pinprick
Ultra-fine micro-needles; ultrasound when indicated
Recovery & Downtime
Minimal Downtime
Most daily activities resume immediately
Clinical excellence in every injection.
Every procedure is governed by advanced anatomical knowledge, point-of-care ultrasound capabilities when indicated, and conservative unit dosing tailored to your natural facial movement.
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Physician-Led Clinical Oversight
Dr. Parisa Soltani, MD, FRCPC
Every treatment plan is physician-directed, combining advanced anatomical knowledge with comprehensive medical oversight for patient safety and individualized assessment.
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Clarius® Vascular Guidance
High-frequency ultrasound available to visualize facial structures, vascular pathways, and muscle depth when clinically indicated.
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Conservative Unit Dosing
Preserved Facial Movement
Gradual, calibrated dosing that smooths dynamic lines without heavy stiffness, supporting your authentic, natural-looking facial movement.
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Direct Authentic Sourcing
Health Canada-Authorized Products
Exclusively authentic Botox®, Dysport®, Nuceiva®, and Xeomin® sourced directly through authorized Canadian pharmaceutical suppliers.
Clinical Injection Philosophy
Natural Facial Movement. Physician-Led Precision.
Thoughtful aesthetic treatments should support your natural features without compromising authentic emotional expression. Under Dr. Soltani's medical direction and clinical oversight, our team precisely softens unwanted expression lines while preserving facial movement, helping keep your smile, brows, and unique expressions natural.
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Dynamic Expression Mapping
We analyze your face in motion—when smiling, speaking, and frowning—ensuring injections relax targeted tension without affecting surrounding expression.
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Gradual, Natural Softening
Lines soften gently over 7 to 14 days rather than creating an abrupt change, giving you a refreshed, subtle appearance that avoids an overdone look.
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Natural Facial Movement
Individualized cosmetic treatment plans focus on softening selected dynamic lines while supporting natural facial expression and movement.
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Preventative Skin Longevity
By reducing repetitive muscle contractions, neuromodulators may help soften existing expression lines and reduce the progression of certain dynamic wrinkles over time.
Targeted Facial Areas
Cosmetic Areas of Concern
Explore cosmetic treatment areas for facial lines and contour refinement, with treatment plans tailored to your features and goals.
02Feathered Dosing
Forehead Lines & Creases
Carefully calibrated micro-injections across the frontalis muscle diminish horizontal lines while supporting natural brow position.
Typical: 10–20 Units*
03Eye Radiance
Crow’s Feet (Eye Smile Lines)
Gentle micro-placement around the outer corners of the eyes softens laugh and squint lines while keeping authentic smile dynamics intact.
Typical: 12–24 Units*
04Non-Surgical Arch
Non-Surgical Brow Lift
Targeted micro-dosing into the downward-pulling brow muscles may subtly elevate heavy arches (typically around 1–2 mm in suitable candidates), opening and brightening your gaze.
Typical: 4–8 Units*
05Subtle Refinement
Bunny Lines (Nasal Wrinkles)
Softens dynamic diagonal crinkles along the bridge and sides of the nose that appear when laughing or smiling.
Typical: 4–8 Units*
06Subtle Vermilion Eversion
Lip Flip
Superficial micro-doses along the upper vermilion border relax the orbicularis oris muscle, allowing the top lip to subtly roll outward for a fuller pout without dermal filler volume.
Typical: 2–6 Units*
07Balanced Smile
Gummy Smile Adjustment
Relaxes hyperactive upper lip retractor muscles (LLSAN) to help lower the upper lip line when smiling, revealing more balanced dental exposure.
Typical: 2–4 Units*
08Smooth Texture
Dimpled Chin (“Orange Peel” Texture)
Relaxes overactive chin muscles to smooth out cobblestone puckering, horizontal crease indentations, and chin tension during speaking.
Typical: 6–10 Units*
09Jawline Contouring
Neck Bands & Jawline Definition (Nefertiti)
Targeted micro-injections along vertical platysmal bands relieve downward muscular pull on the lower face, potentially improving the appearance of platysmal bands and jawline definition.
Typical: 20–40 Units*
10Facial Slimming
Masseter Jawline Slimming
Selective dosing into the masseter muscles—with point-of-care ultrasound assessment available when indicated—tapers prominent lower face musculature into a softer contour over 4 to 8 weeks.
Typical: 40–60 Units*
Explore other neuromodulator uses
Physician-Led Pain Care
Therapeutic neuromodulator care
Explore physician assessment for selected chronic migraine and jaw-muscle concerns.
Explore therapeutic care Other Neuromodulator UsesExcessive underarm sweating
Read about clinical assessment for hyperhidrosis and available care options.
Explore hyperhidrosis care*Unit ranges shown are illustrative Botox® Cosmetic-equivalent estimates. Botulinum toxin units are not interchangeable across brands. Individual dosing requirements are determined following a clinical assessment by your treating clinician.
Ultrasound Precision
Point-of-Care Clarius® Ultrasound Guidance
Point-of-care ultrasound provides additional anatomical information by allowing clinicians to visualize selected muscles and surrounding structures in real time. When clinically indicated, this technology can support individualized treatment planning and injection placement, particularly in areas such as the masseter muscles.
Anatomical Mapping & Individualized Assessment
Allows clinicians to inspect tissue planes and locate superficial blood vessels in real time to assist in injection planning and help minimize bruising.
Masseter Depth & Structural Measurement
Measures masseter muscle thickness and confirms target depth when evaluating patients for jaw clenching or masseter hypertrophy, aiding accurate placement.
Formulation Science
Botox® vs. Dysport® vs. Nuceiva® vs. Xeomin®
All four are Health Canada-authorized botulinum toxin type A injectables. Each formulation has distinct molecular characteristics and approved indications; your clinician will recommend the most appropriate option based on your clinical assessment.
Botox® Cosmetic
OnabotulinumtoxinA
The most widely studied neuromodulator with extensive clinical data. Formulated with vacuum-dried onabotulinumtoxinA complex with protective accessory proteins.
Typical onset3–5 days
Approved Indication
Authorized by Health Canada for temporary improvement in moderate to severe glabellar (frown) lines, crow's feet, and forehead lines.
Dysport®
AbobotulinumtoxinA
Lyophilized abobotulinumtoxinA formulated with human serum albumin and lactose. Exhibits distinct diffusion characteristics across muscle fields depending on dilution and placement technique.
Typical onset2–4 days
Approved Indication
Authorized by Health Canada for the temporary improvement in moderate to severe glabellar lines in adult patients.
Nuceiva®
PrabotulinumtoxinA
A 900 kDa purified botulinum toxin type A complex produced using modern crystallization technology and formulated specifically for aesthetic medicine.
Typical onset2–4 days
Approved Indication
Authorized by Health Canada for the temporary improvement in moderate to severe glabellar (frown) lines in adult patients.
Xeomin®
IncobotulinumtoxinA
A highly purified neurotoxin formulation that removes non-essential bacterial accessory proteins during manufacture, isolating the therapeutic active core component.
Typical onset3–5 days
Approved Indication
Authorized by Health Canada for the temporary improvement in moderate to severe glabellar lines in adult patients.
Botulinum toxin units are not interchangeable across brands. Your clinician will evaluate your facial anatomy and discuss the appropriate formulation, dosing, and expected outcomes during your clinical assessment.
Treatment Clarification
Neuromodulators vs. Dermal Fillers
Patients often ask whether they need Botox or filler. While both are minimally invasive injectables, they solve completely different facial aging mechanisms.
| At a Glance | Dynamic line relieverNeuromodulatorsBotox® · Dysport® · Xeomin® · Nuceiva® | Volume & ContourDermal FillersHyaluronic Acid Gel |
|---|---|---|
| How It Works | Muscle RelaxationRelaxes overactive facial muscles to prevent and smooth repetitive skin creasing. | Volume & StructureHyaluronic acid gel physically restores lost volume, lifts tissue, and hydrates beneath the skin. |
| Wrinkle Type | Dynamic Lines (In Motion)Lines that appear when smiling, squinting, or frowning (forehead, 11s, crow's feet). | Static Lines & Hollowing (At Rest)Folds, shadows, and depressions visible even when your face is completely relaxed. |
| Key Areas | Forehead lines, frown lines (11s), crow’s feet, brow lift, bunny lines, lip flip, and masseter contouring. | Cheeks, under-eyes (tear troughs), smile lines (nasolabial folds), lip volume, chin, and jawline definition. |
| Onset & Results | Onset: 3–5 days (settles at day 14)Typically lasts 3 to 4 months (individual response varies). | Onset: Immediate visual improvementDuration varies based on the product, treatment area, and individual factors (often 6 to 18 months). |
| Reversibility | Fades NaturallyGradually metabolizes over several months; cannot be dissolved with an enzyme. | Hyaluronidase DissolvableHyaluronic acid fillers can often be dissolved using hyaluronidase when clinically appropriate. The degree and timing of reversal may vary. |
| Comfort & Time | Quick, mild pinprick with ultra-fine micro-needles. Typically 10–15 minutes with minimal downtime. | Administered using fine needles or cannulas, depending on the treatment area and clinical technique. Comfort measures may include topical anesthetic or lidocaine-containing formulations. |
| Best Choice For | Softening expression lines, lifting brows, or relieving jaw clenching without adding volume. | Restoring youthful volume, plumping lips, or sculpting cheekbones and jawline. Explore Fillers |
Synergistic Approach
The Parsa Balancing Philosophy: Combining Both Treatments
Many patients achieve their most natural facial harmony by pairing neuromodulators (to relax upper-face kinetic tension) with subtle structural dermal filler (to lift the midface and support the jawline). During your clinical consultation, our physicians map the optimal synergy.
Your Appointment Experience · What to Expect
Your Treatment Protocol: Consultation, Care & 14-Day Review
Gentle, unrushed care guided by physician precision. Here is exactly what happens during your appointment and the days following, so you feel completely at ease.
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Personalized Intake
Facial Mapping & Muscle Assessment
We begin with a thorough examination of your facial anatomy at rest and in motion. Your clinician reviews your goals, medical history, and designs an individualized dosing plan tailored to your features.
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Clinical Precision
Ultra-Fine Precision Injections
Using micro-droplet placement and hair-thin needles, your qualified injector delivers calibrated doses into targeted muscles under physician oversight, offering a quick treatment with minimal downtime for most patients.
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Subtle Relaxation
Gradual, Natural Softening
Targeted muscles begin to gently ease tension. Expression lines soften progressively while your smile, brow mobility, and natural expressive warmth remain supported.
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Clinical Review
Full Results & Clinical Assessment
A complimentary follow-up assessment may be arranged approximately 14 days after treatment to review your results, facial balance, and response. Any additional treatment will be discussed separately when appropriate.
The Parsa Commitment
Reserve ConsultationA complimentary 14-day review, built into every treatment.
A complimentary follow-up assessment may be arranged approximately 14 days after treatment to review your results, facial balance, and response. Any additional treatment will be discussed separately when appropriate.
Preparation & Aftercare
Pre-Treatment & Post-Care
Carefully structured clinical guidance to promote comfort, minimize bruising, and support predictable, natural results.
Part 01
Pre-Care GuidanceBefore Your Session
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Medication & Supplement Disclosure
Inform your clinician about all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and supplements before treatment. Do not discontinue prescribed medications unless advised by your prescribing healthcare professional.
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Active Skincare Ingredients
Consider pausing potent topical retinoids or exfoliating chemical acids (AHAs/BHAs) 24 to 48 hours prior to treatment to help avoid surface skin irritation at injection sites.
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Alcohol Consumption (24 Hours Prior)
Avoiding alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment is customarily recommended, as alcohol can temporarily dilate peripheral blood vessels and increase the likelihood of minor bruising.
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Hydration & Light Nutrition
Arrive well-hydrated and have a light meal before your appointment to ensure optimal comfort throughout your consultation and treatment.
Part 02
Post-Care GuidanceAfter Your Session
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Maintain Upright Posture (4 Hours)
As a customary precaution, patients are advised to remain upright and avoid lying completely flat or bending forward excessively for four hours following injection.
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Avoid Pressure or Vigorous Rubbing
Refrain from rubbing, massaging, or applying firm direct pressure to the treated facial areas for 24 hours. Avoid tight-fitting headwear or goggles over the brow.
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Postpone Strenuous Exercise & Heat
Delay heavy cardiovascular exercise, hot saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for 24 to 48 hours to minimize excessive flushing and localized swelling.
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Clinical Follow-Up Assessment
A follow-up assessment may be arranged around day 14 to evaluate results, facial balance, and treatment response. Any additional dosing is evaluated individually.
Clinical Candidacy
Who Is a Suitable Candidate?
Suitability for cosmetic neuromodulator treatment depends on your goals, facial muscle dynamics, anatomical assessment, and overall medical history.
Adults seeking to soften moderate to severe dynamic expression lines (such as frown lines, forehead creases, or crow’s feet).
Individuals with realistic expectations who desire gradual, natural-looking movement preservation rather than complete muscular immobility.
Contraindications: Neuromodulators are not administered to patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals with known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin or its excipients, or patients with certain pre-existing neuromuscular disorders (such as myasthenia gravis or ALS).
Common Inquiries
Frequently asked questions about cosmetic neuromodulators
Learn about comfort, individualized dosing, timing, and maintaining natural-looking results under physician direction.
Conservative dosing and anatomical assessment aim to preserve natural movement and expressive warmth, while individual responses vary. By targeting only the specific overactive muscle fibers responsible for deep creases, our clinicians focus on softening lines without creating a rigid or unnatural appearance.
Discomfort is generally minimal. We use ultra-fine needles that feel like a brief, mild pinprick. There is minimal downtime for most patients—most people resume regular daily activities immediately following their appointment, adhering to basic post-care guidelines.
Most patients begin noticing initial muscle relaxation within 3 to 5 days, with settled smoothing typically evaluated around day 14. Longevity varies based on individual metabolism, muscle activity, product choice, and dosage, generally lasting between 3 to 4 months.
Neuromodulator pricing is based on the total number of units required for your anatomy, muscle strength, and clinical goals. Because muscle mass and treatment plans differ for each individual, your clinician will discuss an individualized quote during your initial consultation prior to treatment.
Point-of-care ultrasound provides valuable anatomical information by allowing clinicians to visualize selected muscles, soft tissues, and surrounding blood vessels in real time. When clinically indicated, this technology supports individualized treatment planning and injection placement, particularly in complex areas such as the masseters.
Physician Leadership & Certified Nurse Injectors
Meet Your Cosmetic Injectors
Our collaborative clinical team combines double board-certified physician leadership with seasoned aesthetic nurse injectors—delivering ultrasound-guided precision, natural animation, and zero overfilled results.
Dr. Parisa Soltani
MD, FRCPC, GC Pain
Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist · Pain Practitioner · Master Injector · Co-Founder & Medical Director
North Vancouver · Chilliwack
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Parisa Soltani is a respected Pain Management Practitioner and the Founder of Parsa Wellness Clinic. She created the Turn Pain Into Power program to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for chronic pain. Dr. Soltani’s approach integrates medical treatments, restorative therapies, and holistic strategies to address pain in all its dimensions. Her dedication helps patients overcome limitations, regain control, and rediscover quality of life.
Jamie Graves
BScPN, RPN · Certified Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Registered Psychiatric Nurse & Certified Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Chilliwack
With over 18 years of nursing experience, Jamie Graves blends compassion, skill, and a holistic approach to care. Specializing in aesthetic nursing, she provides neuromodulators, dermal fillers, IV therapy, and PRP treatments at Parsa Wellness Clinic. A devoted wife, mother of two, and fitness enthusiast, Jamie is passionate about helping clients feel confident, radiant, and empowered through results that reflect both artistry and medical precision.
Leanne
LPN · Certified Cosmetic Nurse Injector
LPN, Certified Nurse Injector
Chilliwack
Leanne brings compassion and expertise to every treatment she performs. She takes the time to understand her clients’ goals, explain procedures clearly, and create natural, balanced results that enhance their confidence. With a strong foundation in nursing and hands-on training in cosmetic injectables, Leanne’s gentle, detail-oriented approach ensures every client feels comfortable, cared for, and completely at ease.
Prabh
Registered Nurse (RN) · Certified Nurse Injector
Chilliwack
Prabh is a nurse with a background in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where she developed strong clinical precision, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. She is now expanding into aesthetic nursing and cosmetic injectables. At Parsa Wellness Clinic, Prabh provides neuromodulator and dermal filler treatments, working closely with clients to help them feel confident and supported throughout their aesthetic journey.
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Lip Fillers
Enhance lip volume, definition, and symmetry with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. This customizable injectable treatment restores fullness, refines lip contours, and improves proportions while maintaining natural-looking results tailored to your individual facial features.
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Dermal Fillers (Facial Balancing)
Restore facial volume and enhance natural contours with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Treatments address volume loss in the cheeks, chin, jawline, and other areas, creating balanced proportions and subtle, natural-looking facial rejuvenation.
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Sculptra® Collagen Biostimulator
Stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production with Sculptra, an injectable biostimulator containing poly-L-lactic acid. This gradual treatment addresses facial volume loss, improves skin firmness, and supports longer-lasting rejuvenation through progressive collagen restoration over time.
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PRP Injections (Face & Hair Restoration)
Support skin rejuvenation and hair restoration with platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood. PRP injections deliver concentrated platelets and growth factors to targeted areas, potentially improving skin appearance and supporting healthier hair growth.
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Mesotherapy for Face & Hair
Revitalize facial skin and address selected scalp concerns with customized mesotherapy injections. This minimally invasive treatment delivers carefully selected formulations into superficial skin layers, supporting hydration and skin quality according to individual needs and assessment.
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Belkyra® Submental Fat Dissolving
Reduce unwanted fullness beneath the chin with Belkyra, an injectable treatment containing deoxycholic acid. This nonsurgical procedure targets submental fat cells, gradually improving chin definition and creating a more contoured jawline without surgical liposuction.
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Physician-Led Precision · Natural Results
Ready to smooth lines & refresh your natural expression?
Schedule your consultation and point-of-care ultrasound assessment with Dr. Parisa Soltani and our master nurse injectors at our North Vancouver or Chilliwack clinic.
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