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While lines and wrinkles are inevitable as we age, they can make you look tired when you’re still young, which can start affecting your self-esteem.
Botox and dermal fillers are two popular treatments that can quickly and easily reverse the common signs of premature ageing, leaving you with a younger and more attractive appearance. Creams and serums can only do so much – injectable treatments are a great way to complement your at-home skincare routine.
If you’re wondering what makes these two treatments different, this is what you need to know.
Dermal Fillers vs. Botox: The Facts
Botox, which is a purified protein, works to relax the muscles that cause expression lines across different areas of your face. It can also be used to prevent new lines and wrinkles from forming.
Dermal fillers contain naturally occurring hyaluronic acid and works to fill in wrinkles and lines, leaving patients with smoother, more youthful skin.
Wrinkle Types
Botox and fillers work on two different types of wrinkles.
Fillers target the lines and wrinkles that are most visible when your face is at rest, while Botox works on lines and grooves that appear when your face moves.
In many cases, dermal fillers and Botox treatments are combined to achieve and maintain smoother, wrinkle-free skin. Botox specialists such as Face Today Mediclinic generally inject areas such as the forehead and around the mouth. Fillers are generally used along the cheeks, upper lip and the nasolabial folds.
Time and Results
Fillers and Botox produce fast results that you will be able to notice within a few days. Your results will also look very natural so there is very little chance that someone would notice you’ve received treatment. Both products will gradually be absorbed by the body over time but dermal fillers tend to last a lot longer than Botox.
Pain and Side Effects
Very fine needles are used for both of these treatments so pain is minimal. A topical numbing can be used to alleviate any discomfort though. Patients can expect some slight redness and bruising after their treatment but this subsides relatively quickly. The only time that patients might be presented with additional side effects is if the doctor or nurse administering the treatments is inexperienced.
Costs
The cost of your filler and Botox treatments will depend on the clinic that you choose, how many units your doctor recommends and the area that is being treated. If you choose to combine fillers and Botox injections, this will also affect the cost.
Which Treatment is Right for Me?
The only way to accurately determine which injectable treatments are right for you is to consult with a CPCA-certified doctor who can review your medical history and discuss your aesthetic goals with you. It’s incredibly important to do your research before you receive treatment and know that a doctor should always be present during your consultation. Nurses can administer these types of treatments but only if a doctor is present and if they have the necessary skills and qualifications.
