What Is Dysport Like? Jess Brooke Shares Her Needle-Anxiety Experience in Toronto
When you scroll through social media, beauty treatments like Botox and Filler can look completely effortless. But even beauty-savvy creators face a common hurdle: a fear of needles.
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Jess Brooke, @thejessbrooke, a well-known Toronto content creator, at our Harbourfront Skin Clinic location. We sat down to chat with her about her love-hate relationship with needles, her experience with Nurse Ada, and why she chose HealthOne.
Why Jess Preferred a Medical Setting for Her Injectable Treatment
When it comes to treatments that involve your face, trust is everything. This is especially true for Jess, who shares beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content with her dedicated following. When looking for a Dysport clinic in Toronto to refresh her upper face, professional expertise was a non-negotiable.
"I love that HealthOne Skin Clinic is in a medical centre," she says. "I always feel very safe and comfortable here. Especially for injectables or treatments regarding your face, it's a big deal to have someone poking you! That's why it's so important to go somewhere where you feel like you're in good hands."
How Nurse Practitioner Ada Shim Helped Jess Manage Needle Anxiety
Jess has been visiting us since 2023, when she came in for her first injectables treatment with Ada Shim, RN(EC), BScN, MN-NP, Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetic Injector at HealthOne Skin Clinic Harbourfront.
"Even though I've gotten the treatment done multiple times, I always get nervous. There's just something about the needle poking you that's spooky."
Luckily, Ada is an expert at making her patients feel calm, cool, and collected. Jess told us about the three things Ada does to ease her anxieties:
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She gently warns you by saying “poke” right before each injection.
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She always has a stress ball on hand to help ease anxiety.
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She checks in throughout the entire process.
"Ada is a very calming presence, which always puts me at ease," Jess adds. "Once I have an injector I trust, I always go back to them."
Jess's Experience and Natural-Looking Results
Beyond clinical expertise, the physical environment plays a critical role in patient comfort. Our HealthOne Skin Clinic Harbourfront location is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and cozy. This makes each appointment feel more like a self-care ritual rather than a stressful appointment.
Jess loves how comfortable our chairs are, and – let's be honest – the aesthetic of our clinic! Our soothing, neutral tones perfectly match the vibe she curates on her feed.
And let's not forget the stunning results she had after her Dysport treatment. Within two weeks, once the product kicked in, her upper face was smooth and camera-ready. "I always get a very natural look when I come here, which is what I like," she shares.
Considering Cosmetic Injectables in Toronto?
Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for your forever injector or a nervous first-timer ready to conquer your fear of needles, we're here to provide you with an exceptional experience.
We love having Jess at our clinic and can't wait to see her again for her next Dysport treatment. A couple of months after her appointment, she shared the exciting news on her Instagram that she got engaged! We couldn't be happier to have been part of her self-care journey leading up to such a special moment. She looked fresh, natural, and camera-ready. Congratulations, Jess!
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