In the quest for youth and beauty, modern women prioritize professional cosmetology services over traditional remedies. As wrinkles become more prominent signs of aging, aesthetic medicine offers two popular options for wrinkle correction: Botox and dermal fillers. These non-surgical procedures have gained significant popularity, with folk remedies losing relevance.
Botox:
Botox is a neurotoxin injected into facial muscles to correct crow’s feet and expression lines. By relaxing the muscles, it smoothens the skin’s appearance. This outpatient procedure takes about an hour, requiring no recovery time. Before treatment, a consultation determines whether you are a suitable candidate and helps identify the areas you want to target.
Botox is typically used around the nasolabial triangle, eyes, neck, brow crease, and forehead. It is effective at reducing dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions like smiling or frowning. Besides, Botox may be used for other cosmetic purposes, such as softening the square jawline or reducing sebaceous gland secretion.
Though generally safe, Botox can cause temporary side effects like swelling, bruising, redness, or numbness. In some cases, more serious effects, such as muscle paralysis or difficulties with speech and breathing, may occur. However, these symptoms usually wear off within 6 hours to 10 days after the procedure.
Fillers:
Dermal fillers are gel-based substances, usually containing hyaluronic acid, injected under the skin to restore lost volume, correct asymmetry, and shape the face. They are especially useful for addressing age-related changes and genetic predispositions.
The advantage of dermal fillers such as FILLMED M-HA 10 is their ability to stimulate the production of natural collagen and elastin to rejuvenate the skin. This leads to increased elasticity, moisture and an overall improvement in the quality of the skin. The effect of fillers usually lasts up to a year, after which the procedure must be repeated.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are versatile and can be used to correct nasolabial and glabellar folds, form the chin and cheekbones, and even augment the lips. An alternative to hyaluronic acid fillers is face lipofilling, which uses a person’s adipose tissue to achieve natural rejuvenation.
As with Botox, dermal fillers have some potential side effects, such as itching, rash, redness, swelling, or bruising. Inexperienced professionals may cause asymmetry, over-correction, or bumps. However, most of these problems are short-lived.
Key Differences:
The primary distinction between Botox and fillers lies in their composition and mode of action. Botox relaxes muscles to smooth out wrinkles, while fillers replenish lost volume and improve skin quality.
Botox affects dynamic wrinkles resulting from facial expressions, whereas fillers are effective against static wrinkles caused by insufficient tissue volume.
Botox results become noticeable within 2-3 days, with the full effect manifesting in 2-3 weeks. In contrast, the effects of fillers are immediately visible.
Choosing the Right Treatment:
The choice between Botox and fillers depends on the specific issue you wish to address. If you want to target dynamic wrinkles or furrows on the forehead, Botox is the preferred option. On the other hand, if you aim to restore tissue volume and correct deep static wrinkles, fillers offer an advantage.
An experienced beautician may recommend combining both treatments for optimal results. For example, Botox can be used for the upper third of the face, while fillers with hyaluronic acid may be employed for the lower third.
Ultimately, consulting with a skilled professional will help you make an informed decision based on your unique needs and desired outcomes.
