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What’s the difference between Botox and dermal fillers? Posted on 20th August 2019 by Dr Rekha Tailor On this page you will find out more about: Botox and fillers are not the same thing. Botox and Dermal Fillers: Quick Comparison Table Do I need Botox or fillers? This will depend on the type of wrinkles you want to treat and where they are on your face. You can also have a combination of the two. If you want to treat deeper wrinkles that show when you frown, Botox may be more appropriate. If you’re looking to treat wrinkles that are present whether or not you move your face, are the best choice. Although fillers can be injected directly into lines, just treating the lines alone could actually make you look worse, for example your could look heavier and your face shape may change. Dermal fillers are used to restore the skin’s natural volume, rather than treating individual lines, as Botox does. For example, if you have dermal fillers to treat the cheek and chin areas, then you can expect nose-to-mouth and mouth-to-chin lines to improve as well. Both can help to create a more youthful appearance. They can be used to great effect as Botox can reduce frown lines and fillers can pump up areas of the face that have lost volume due to age, such as the cheeks and tear troughs (the groove where the lower eyelid and cheek meet). However, the aim of both treatments is not necessarily to make you look younger, but to help you appear refreshed and rejuvenated. This depends on what results you’re expecting and the area you want to treat. The advantage of fillers is that they can be used to , and stimulate the growth of your own collagen to further enhance the plumpness of your skin. Botox is generally just used to treat specific lines and wrinkles, rather than being suitable for use across the face. Common areas that can be treated Which areas of the face respond best to Botox and fillers? Dermal fillers are used to improve the size and shape of thin lips and reduce fine wrinkles around the mouth. To find out more about how and why are used to enhance lips, . Botox can treat wrinkles around the lips. However, using Botox so close to the mouth can make the mouth droop or cause an asymmetric smile if it isn’t administered . What’s a ‘lip flip? Botox is now being used to create the illusion of plumper lips with a ‘lip flip’. In this treatment, Botox is used to relax tiny muscles around the lips, causing the lip line to ‘roll’ outwards. Unlike fillers, Botox doesn’t add volume to the lips, but simply changes the shape of the lip line so the lips appear bigger. Are lip injections and Botox the same thing? No. Lip injections usually means dermal used to improve the volume and shape of lips by injecting filler directly into them. Although Botox can treat areas around the lips, it’s more readily used for wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead. Both can treat lines around the eyes. However, there are some important points to be aware of: Botox is the first line treatment for forehead and frown lines. This area is only injected if absolutely necessary with a thin filler to smooth things out since there is a very high risk of vascular occlusion (blood vessel blockage) and skin necrosis (tissue death) in this area. Deep-set frown lines between the eyebrows are best with Botox to relax the muscles and smooth out the skin. If the line is too deep to be treated solely by Botox, fillers can be applied 10 to 14 days later to smooth out the line. Best treatment? Both Best treatment? Both Best treatment? Fillers Fillers are the best choice for precision treatment near the mouth as these are designed to add volume to the area, making the skin look more youthful. Using Botox in this area can affect your smile if it’s not administered correctly. Best treatment? Fillers Fillers are used to treat marionette lines by filling in wrinkles and lifting the lower face. For deep-set wrinkles, fillers can be combined with small amounts of Botox. Can I have both treatments together? Yes, Botox is administered first before fillers. Depending on the area being treated, your practitioner may suggest waiting for two weeks to see the of the Botox injections before administering dermal fillers to the same area. Having Botox and fillers around the same time can actually prolong the effects of fillers, as the more active your facial muscles are, the dermal fillers break down. Botox temporarily restricts the movement of your facial muscles, which can prevent wrinkles in these areas from getting worse. Do dermal fillers last longer than Botox? Yes. The results of both treatments can vary and depend on: Below is a quick guide to approximately how long you can expect each brand of filler or wrinkle-relaxing treatment to last. How much do the treatments cost? The above prices are what you can expect to pay if you choose to have treatment at Health and Aesthetic Clinic. Please for more information. The cost of treatment varies greatly and can depend on: What are the common side effects of the treatment? The most common side effects of both Botox and fillers are: in the areas where you were injected. Below is a breakdown of the rarer side effects you may experience after having fillers or Botox. If you choose to have treatment with a qualified and experienced practitioner, you’re much less likely to experience the side effects above. If you do have an allergic reaction to Botox or fillers, a professional practitioner will be able to give you immediate medical . You can find out more about . You can find out more about . Dermal fillers and Botox are both extremely safe, provided they’re administered by an experienced and qualified practitioner. Botox has been used for
