The indications of aging can be diminished with less invasive procedures like Botox and dermal fillers.
An estimated nine million Botox and dermal filler procedures were requested by American patients in 2016.
Although both Botox and fillers may seem interchangeable, they treat quite different issues. Exactly how does Botox vary from fillers?
How does Botox work?
Wrinkles in the face can be treated with Botox, a refined form of the botulinum toxin. The anti-wrinkle injection works by stopping nerve signals in the injected muscles. Wrinkles can relax because the targeted muscle is briefly frozen. Botulinum toxin, used in cosmetic treatments, is also known as a neuromodulator or neurotoxic. Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, and Xeomin are three popular brand names for these injections.
Which Conditions Does Botox Help?
Glabellar (frown) lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet are all examples of dynamic wrinkles that Botox can cure. Botox has various off-label uses, including the lips, eyebrow arch, and platysmal bands, in addition to its FDA-approved uses. Botox has multiple medical applications beyond its cosmetic benefits. Botox is used for a variety of medical conditions, such as hyperhidrosis and recurrent headaches (excessive sweating).
Fillers for the skin: what are they?
Dermal fillers (also known as soft tissue fillers or facial fillers) are injectable hyaluronic acid gels used to plump up the skin by stimulating the body to produce more collagen. Fillers and related chemicals are used to restore volume and smoothness to areas that have diminished. A local or topical anesthetic administered to the face 20 to 30 minutes beforehand is necessary for this anti-aging treatment, unlike Botox.
When Should You Get Dermal Fillers?
To alleviate static wrinkles on the face, especially in the nasolabial folds, cheeks, and lips, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of dermal fillers. Fillers can be used by cosmetic injectors in non-approved regions, such as the hands, ears, and nose.
