Fine lines and wrinkles are a normal part of aging, but you can reduce their appearance with treatments from Facial32 Dental Esthetics. Two of our more popular wrinkle treatments are dermal fillers and Botox.
What’s the difference between Botox and fillers? What are cosmetic fillers? What is Botox, and how does it work? We have answers to your cosmetic treatment questions and can help you choose which is best for you.
Dermal fillers and Botox are made to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but they do so differently. Both treatments are temporary, but they last for different lengths of time, depending on the type of treatment you get.
Fillers add material to areas that have lost volume, leaving wrinkles and depressions in the face. Botox relaxes the muscles and allows the skin to smooth out around them.
Cosmetic fillers can last anywhere from four months to two years or more, depending on the type of treatment. Botox tends to last about 4-6 months.
Dermal fillers are injectable materials used to fill deep lines, plump lips, and restore fullness to the cheeks and jawline. Dermal fillers add volume to different areas of your face to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and depressed areas.
The results are instant and can last for years, depending on the type of filler. The types include:
Each type of dermal filler has various properties and works best in certain areas, such as cheek dermal fillers, jawline dermal fillers, and forehead dermal fillers. Your choice of filler depends on the area you’re treating, the desired duration for your new look, and your personal preferences.
We recommend you consult a qualified healthcare provider to determine the most suitable filler for your particular needs.
The difference between Botox and fillers is that it doesn’t add material to your skin. Instead, it relaxes your muscles so the skin can loosen and settle over them, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.
Botox is used where muscles cause lines and wrinkles around your mouth, at the corners of the eyes, and above the eyebrows.
It is made of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that works as a muscle relaxer. It also contains albumin, a protein found in human plasma and used as a stabilizer to help maintain the potency and effectiveness of the botulinum toxin.
Sucrose, a type of sugar, is also used as a stabilizer, while sodium chloride (table salt) maintains the pH levels and stability of the Botox solution.
These ingredients help your Botox injections keep working on your facial muscles for 3-6 months. You should start to see results a few days after the injections.
Several factors can help you choose between Botox versus fillers. Do you need something short-term and less expensive or more long-term? Fillers have a few more possible side effects than Botox, such as sores, redness, and itching. Botox's side effects can include redness, drooping eyelids, and bruising. In both cases, side effects are temporary.
Where do you want your treatment? The location of your wrinkles is one of the biggest factors in deciding which treatment to choose. Botox treats places common for wrinkles, such as around the eyes and mouth, while fillers can work on the cheeks and jawline.
The professionals at Facial32 Dental Esthetics can explain the pros and cons of Botox versus dermal fillers to help you decide. Whichever treatment you choose, we are ready to provide what’s needed to rejuvenate your skin and make you look and feel more youthful.
For Botox, dermal fillers, and other cosmetic procedures, schedule an appointment with Facial 32 Dental Esthetics in Hanover, PA!
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