Anti Wrinkle V’s Dermal Fillers

Wrinkle treatment options are increasingly abundant. There are numerous clinics providing long lasting options for clients in relation to looking and feeling younger. When looking to reduce the signs of aging most providers providers offer 2 clear options anti-wrinkle injections often known as Botox (Botulinum toxin type A) (Botox) and dermal fillers. Each procedure can be used for wrinkles, but there are several differences between the two to consider.

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Botox is a purified form of the botulinum toxin that is obtained from bacteria. Though it is deadly in larger amounts, the tiny, regulated amount of Botox given to correct wrinkles has been used safely for decades. Conversely, Dermal fillers, sometimes called soft tissue fillers, are substances designed to be injected beneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness. The time they take to work, as well as how long they last, also vary. Some fillers last 6 months, while others last up to 2 years or longer.

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How do they differ?

Dermal fillers are primarily involved in sculpting the tissues and restoring lost volume in the face. The dermal filler bonds to the residual collagen, which slows down the degradation of the H.A by the endogenous hyaluronidase. It is usual to see the results immediately and to expect the results to last at least a year.

Botox, on the other hand, acts by paralysing the muscles in the face. It is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. The muscles take several days to respond to the treatment and after several months the action reverses.

Botox and other treatments made with botulinum toxin are sometimes called neuromodulators or neurotoxins. Treatments made with botulinum toxin are sold under the brand names Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, and Xeomin.

Substances used in dermal fillers include:

• Calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a mineral-like compound found in bones.

• Hyaluronic acid, which is found in some fluids and tissues in the body that add plumpness to the skin.

• Polyalkylimide, a transparent gel that is compatible with the body.

• Polylactic acid, which stimulates the skin to make more collagen.

• Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA), a semi-permanent filler

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What areas does Anti-Wrinkle Treat?

When using Botox on the upper face, it  treats a number of concerns like; forehead wrinkles, eleven lines (between the eyebrows), frown lines and crow’s feet. We can also inject Botox to lift the eyebrows in a non-surgical brow lift.

What areas can Dermal Fillers Treat?

• Cheeks

• marionette lines

• Lips

• Lip lines

• Nasolabial folds

• Jowls or sagging skin

• Weak or recessed chin

• Jawline

• Non-surgical nose job

• Non-surgical face-lift

How can they work together?

How can Botox and Dermal Fillers work together?

Combining Anti-wrinkle and dermal fillers is beneficial because they treat different types of wrinkles. While Anti-wrinkle relaxes dynamic wrinkles, dermal fillers smooth out static wrinkles, which are visible even when the face is at rest. Dermal fillers restore lost volume and help to sculpt youthful looking contours  something Botox is not able to treat.

Using Botox and dermal fillers together can also prolong the results of treatment and further enhance and prevent wrinkles while restoring a more youthful appearance.

Finally, both Botox and dermal fillers are non-invasive and well-tolerated by patients. There is very little down-time and the results appear within a few days, therefore they are great alternative to surgery.

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