Whether you want a little skin smoothing and plumping or want to treat the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, you have plenty of choices to achieve your goals. Botox and Dermal fillers are both popular injectable cosmetic treatments for those looking for youthful-looking, rejuvenated skin.
Both treatments are minimally invasive and deliver flawless results, but this is where the similarities end. Let’s learn more about the differences between the treatments to understand which might be more suitable for your skin concerns.
Botox 101: What is It?
Botox is one of the most popular brand names for a prescriptive drug called Botulinum Toxin. The widespread use of the brand made the treatment to be named after it. The injectables used in the procedure are a purified form of the Botulinum Toxin protein obtained from bacteria to treat several cosmetic and medical concerns.
How Does Botox Work?
Although it may sound daunting, it’s one of the safest treatments discovered to date. It works by blocking nerve signals and relaxing the muscles wherever injected. As a result, the treated muscles don’t move as much, leading to reduced, softened, and sometimes even removed wrinkles.
What Does Botox Treat?
Botox might help correct dynamic wrinkles, also known as ‘expression lines,’ caused by frowning, smiling, squinting, and other facial expressions. This includes horizontal lines on the forehead, the ’11’ between the brows, or crow’s feet around the eyes. It’s also beneficial for treating hyperhidrosis, migraines, and many other medical conditions.
However, Botox rarely works on wrinkles or fine lines caused by loss of plumpness or sagging. The condition, known as static wrinkles, can often lead to lines in the neck, cheeks, and jowl areas. Moreover, Botox isn’t permanent, so repeated treatments might be required for continued wrinkle-removing effects. The muscle-relaxing effect typically lasts for four to six months for most people.
All You Need to Know About Dermal Fillers
Dermal, or soft tissue fillers, are also helpful for reducing wrinkles, plumping up the cheeks or lips, and treating various signs of aging. Some people also get dermal fillers to reduce the appearance of recessed scars or as treatments for getting youthful hands. These injectables are injected under the skin’s surface for fullness and volume. They last anywhere between six months to a couple of years and are also successful in filling in or softening the look of static wrinkles caused by a loss of elasticity or collagen in the skin.
Fillers Vs. Botox: Which is Best for you?
Botox freezes muscles with Botulinum Toxin to stop wrinkles and creases that result over time due to facial expressions. In contrast, dermal fillers typically use hyaluronic acid or similar constituents to plump or fill out areas that have lost smoothness and volume.
If you’re still confused about which one is best for you, schedule a consultation with our skin professionals to discuss the skin concerns you’re looking to target. Our experts will analyze your skin and the area that needs to be treated before recommending the best treatment plan for achieving the desired results.
At Skin Loft, we offer a variety of skin rejuvenation treatments to help restore a refreshed, natural appearance. Give us a call if you want to discuss your concerns or book an appointment for RF Microneedling, ResurFX, SmoothGlo, Photofractional, Legend Pro Lift, Hydrafacial, Laser Hair Removal, Microneedling treatment, OxyGeneo facial, Under-Eye Fillers, Chemical Peels, Laser Vein Removal, Laser Tattoo Removal, IV Vitamin Infusion, Botox, Dermal Fillers, and many other SL Signature treatments available in our med spa located in Midtown Manhattan, NYC.