Are you worried about forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, or sunken cheeks? Botox and dermal fillers are minimally-invasive treatments to restore a youthful face. But how can one tell the difference between the two and how do they work? Discover the benefits of Botox & fillers Santa Monica and how they can rejuvenate your face.
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Botox injection for wrinkles and facial line
Botox injections are administered in minute doses to paralyze muscles around the target site. The dosage consists of a neurotoxin from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.
The Botulinum neurotoxin disables the nerves acting on muscular tissue. It works by limiting muscle movements, which smoothens the lines on your face.
Botox primarily treats dynamic lines that appear due to facial movements. It can smooth out wrinkles around your nose, crow’s feet around your eye, and the lines on your forehead.
The injection is not suitable for static lines resulting from the depletion of collagen and the reduction of the skin’s elasticity. Your aesthetic specialist may recommend dermal fillers for fine lines and loss of facial volume.
Dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation
Dermal fillers are another cosmetic treatment that primarily addresses loss of facial volume. The injectable solution can add fullness around the cheeks and lips. Dermal fillers can also eliminate static lines that appear due to aging.
The loss of facial fat can deflate the cheeks leading to a sagging or drooping appearance. Injectable fillers are organic compounds that can increase facial volume to restore fullness.
Most fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in your skin and connective tissue. But other compounds like calcium hydroxylapatite, collagen, and poly-L-lactic acid can also serve as fillers.
Botox vs dermal fillers procedure and results
Botox is an outpatient procedure that takes a few minutes to complete. Your aesthetic specialist will discuss your expectations and take before and after photos. You can receive multiple injections depending on your needs. But first-time patients receive lower doses during the first sessions.
The outcome can vary depending on the dosage type and treatment site. But eight out of ten patients notice a smoother facial appearance within the first week. You can expect optical outcomes in the second week following the Botox injection.
Botox typically does not require downtime. You can expect the results to last between three and six months.
The dermal filler procedure takes approximately an hour to complete. Products like Juvederm and Allergan use a hyaluronic acid base as the filler. Hyaluronic acid can last up to two years after treatment.
Are there any side effects?
Like most cosmetic procedures, Botox and dermal fillers can have side effects immediately after treatment. Swelling, redness, itching, and redness may appear for a few days. Some medications may also cause facial swelling. You can expect symptoms to disappear two to three days following the injection.
Most side effects occur due to poor handling during the procedure. Injecting an incorrect dosage into blood vessels can lead to complications. That is why it is advisable to talk to a cosmetic specialist before choosing Botox or dermal filler injections.
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