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The Faces Aesthetics Blog

Honest, physician-written guides to Botox, dermal filler, aftercare, and safety, by Dr. Fatima Mahdi, MD.

June 2, 2026

Your First Botox Appointment at Faces Aesthetics Alliston: A Complete Walkthrough

Step-by-step walkthrough of a first Botox visit in Alliston - consultation, assessment, injection, aftercare. By Dr. Fatima Mahdi, MD.

May 26, 2026

Botox is FDA and Health Canada approved, but "safe" depends on technique and training. An MD explains real risks and how to reduce them.

May 19, 2026

Exactly what to do - and what not to do - in the 48 hours after lip filler. Reduce swelling, avoid bruising. By Dr. Fatima Mahdi, MD.

May 12, 2026

Botox lasts 3-4 months for most patients, but it's more nuanced than that. An ER physician explains what affects duration and how to extend it.

May 5, 2026

Botox relaxes muscles, filler adds volume. A physician's guide to which one solves which concern, and when to combine them. Alliston, Ontario.

April 28, 2026

How Botox pricing actually works in Alliston: the per-unit model, what affects your total, and why an MD gives you an exact quote at consultation.

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