Non-surgical procedures with cosmetic injectables are some of the most popular treatments for achieving a younger appearance without surgery. Injectable anti-wrinkle treatments like Botox and facial fillers offer temporary results for smoothing out dynamic wrinkles and restoring lost volume. While both types of injectables are effective facial rejuvenation treatments, they serve different purposes and are tailored to address specific concerns. In the following sections, the anti-aging experts at Deschutes Dermatology in Bend, Oregon will break down the key differences between injections of Botox vs. cosmetic fillers.
What Is Botox and How Does it Work?
As skin ages, it has less elastin and collagen that enable it to smooth back out and expression lines also known as dynamic wrinkles start to remain visible. Botox is a neuromodulator derived from a purified form of botulinum toxin. Botox injections are strategically administered to target specific facial muscles and temporarily limit their range of movement. By preventing specific facial muscles from fully contracting, Botox injections help to smooth out wrinkles in the overlying skin and prevent them from deepening over time.
Botox Cosmetic Injections: What Are the Treatment Areas?
- Forehead lines and creases
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Frown lines between the eyebrows (also called glabellar lines)
- Botox skin rejuvenation for a smoother complexion
Botox Injections: Who Are the Candidates?
Candidates for Botox injections are adults who are in good general health and are seeking a minimally invasive option to address wrinkles that remain visible when facial muscles are at rest. Injection procedures with Botox are convenient office treatments that are typically completed in under thirty minutes. Except for recommendations to avoid excessive heat and strenuous physical activity for twenty fours while the Botox injections are being fully absorbed, patients can resume their daily schedule right after treatment and enjoy the results for three to four months on average.
Learn more about the benefits of Botox and how it can help you achieve a more youthful look.
What Are Dermal Fillers and How Do They Work?
Dermal or cosmetic facial fillers on the other hand, are injectable treatments designed to deliver a more youthful appearance by replacing or enhancing the appearance of skin tissue volume in the mid face, lips, and jawline. Most fillers are primarily composed of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps retain moisture and elasticity, however there are numerous options that also contain other substances such as tiny gel particles that in addition to filling wrinkles and folds, they can also create lift to enhance facial contours.
Dermal Filler Injections: What Are the Treatment Areas?
- Plumping lips and reducing vertical lip lines
- Restoring volume to sunken cheeks
- Smoothing out deep nasolabial folds (lines between the nose and mouth)
- Minimize “marionette” lines (lines between the corners of the mouth and chin)
- Filling hollow areas under the eyes
Because fillers address volume loss and static wrinkles, they are a complement to Botox, which targets muscle movement. If you’re considering fillers, visit our page on dermal fillers for more details.
Dermal Filler Injections: Who Are the Candidates?
Candidates for cosmetic dermal filler injections are adults who are in good general health and are seeking a minimally invasive option to address mild to moderate skin laxity and the look of skin tissue that is less dense and folding. Like Botox, injection procedures with dermal fillers are convenient office treatments that, except for avoiding excessive heat and intense physical activity as the filler finishes settling, patients can immediately resume their regular schedule. Results with facial fillers are longer lasting at twelve to eighteen months depending on the type of filler used and the treatment area.
Botox vs. Fillers: How Do I Choose the Right Treatment for Me?
The best way to confirm the right treatment approach for your needs is to consult with a qualified medical provider who is experienced performing injectable procedures. In some cases, patients will elect to combine Botox and filler injections for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation treatment. Often referred to as facial balancing, a combination procedure aims to address multiple concerns simultaneously for results that are blended and more natural-looking.
Both treatments involve minimal discomfort and are considered to be safe when conducted by a qualified injector with common side-effects being mild redness and swelling at the injection sites. Visit here to learn more about Deschutes Dermatology and why our trusted dermatologists are top providers of non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments in Bend, OR.
Customized Injectable Procedures: Learn More with a Consultation at Deschutes Dermatology
Contact Deschutes Dermatology in Bend, Oregon to schedule your Botox or filler consultation today, we look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals with expert treatments and personalized care.
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