Forehead
Discuss horizontal forehead lines and how the forehead and brow move together.
APEX · Halifax
Cosmetic and therapeutic consultations
APEX offers consultations for the cosmetic areas and therapeutic concerns below. Start with a conversation about your goals, health history and previous care. Your practitioner assesses the concern and explains appropriate options, including when further investigation, another approach or referral is needed.
Contact to bookCosmetic consultation areas
Between the brows
Review the vertical frown lines often called the “11s”, including their appearance at rest and during expression.
Outer eye corners
Discuss lines around the outer corners of the eyes, often called crow’s feet, and your eye-area concerns.
Brow position and balance
Review brow height, shape and asymmetry as part of a wider assessment of facial movement.
Lines beside the nose
Discuss the wrinkles that appear alongside the nose during expression, commonly called bunny lines.
Nose width and nostril movement
Bring questions about nasal width or nostril flare. Assessment distinguishes fixed structure from movement and sets realistic limits.
Nasal tip position
Discuss the position and movement of the nose tip, including changes you notice when smiling.
Upper lip and lip-flip enquiries
Review upper-lip movement, shape and the goals behind a lip-flip enquiry. Shape and volume require different discussions.
Smile and gum visibility
Discuss how much gum shows when you smile. Lip movement, teeth and gum structure may all be relevant to the assessment.
Chin texture and movement
Review chin dimpling and movement in the context of your lips, mouth and lower face.
Mouth-corner position
Discuss downturned mouth corners and facial expression, taking surrounding structure and movement into account.
Neck bands and lower-face contour
Review visible neck bands and lower-face concerns, including questions about a Nefertiti neck lift. Assessment considers skin, structure and movement.
Therapeutic consultations
Migraine
Review your headache history, existing diagnosis and previous care to determine whether an APEX treatment plan or further medical assessment is appropriate.
Jaw clenching, grinding and TMJ-related concerns
Discuss jaw-muscle tension, clenching and teeth grinding. Your practitioner considers whether medical or dental assessment is also needed.
Excessive sweating
Discuss sweating affecting the underarms, palms, feet or face. Your history, affected area and previous approaches guide assessment and planning.
Muscle spasms
Review the location and pattern of spasms, including concerns affecting the neck, back or limbs, alongside previous diagnoses and care.
Neck and shoulder-region pain
Discuss neck pain and trapezius-region tension, including how symptoms affect movement and daily activity. Assessment determines the appropriate next step.
Trigger-point concerns
Review focal areas of muscle tenderness or pain and your previous care. A plan is based on assessment of the concern and its possible causes.
Planning your visit
- Does APEX offer both cosmetic and therapeutic consultations?
- Yes. APEX offers consultations for the cosmetic areas and therapeutic concerns listed on this page. A consultation determines which options, further assessment or referral may be appropriate; it does not guarantee treatment.
- Does choosing an area mean a particular treatment is suitable for me?
- No. The area list helps you describe your concern. Your practitioner reviews your history, examines the area and discusses appropriate options, limitations, risks and consent. Product selection and any proposed off-label use are discussed individually when relevant.
- How do I book, and what will my appointment cost?
- Contact APEX at 902-456-5488 so the team can confirm the right appointment and its fee before booking. Any proposed treatment has a written quote before you decide. Insurance coverage or reimbursement is not guaranteed; check your own plan where applicable.
- What should I prepare for a therapeutic consultation?
- Bring relevant diagnoses, a list of medicines and supplements, details of previous treatment and a description of how the concern affects you. Your practitioner may need information from your existing care team. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice from your prescribing clinician.
- Can I discuss an area that is not on this list?
- Contact the clinic with the area or concern so the team can confirm whether APEX can assess it. An unlisted area is not automatically an available service, and a referral may be recommended.
Visit APEX
5991 Spring Garden Road, Suite 805 (8th floor), Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6
Sunday: 10am - 5pm by appointment only. Mondays and all holidays are also available by prior appointment. Contact us to book. Staff are onsite for scheduled appointments