Botox & Filler
Botox and fillers are both popular cosmetic treatments, but they serve different purposes. Here’s a breakdown of what each treatment does:
Botox
- Purpose: Reduces the appearance of dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles caused by facial movement, like frown lines and crow’s feet).
- How it Works: Botox (Botulinum toxin) temporarily paralyzes muscles to prevent them from contracting, smoothing out wrinkles.
- Common Areas Treated:
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
- Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
- Results: Visible in 3-7 days, lasting around 3-4 months.
- Side Effects: Mild bruising, temporary headache, or slight drooping (rare).
Dermal Fillers
- Purpose: Adds volume to areas that have lost fullness due to aging or enhances facial features (e.g., lips, cheeks, jawline).
- How it Works: Hyaluronic acid or other substances are injected to plump up the skin.
- Common Areas Treated:
- Lips
- Cheeks
- Under-eye hollows
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Results: Immediate, lasting 6 months to 2 years (depending on the type of filler).
- Side Effects: Swelling, bruising, or lumpiness (usually temporary).
- Choosing Between Botox and Fillers:
- For wrinkles caused by muscle movement? → Botox
- For loss of volume or enhancement? → Fillers
- For both concerns? → Many people get a combination of both treatments for full-face rejuvenation.