What’s the difference between Botox and dermal fillers?
Posted on 20th August 2019 by Dr Rekha Tailor
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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 to treat wrinkles that are present whether or not you move your face, are the best choice.
can be into lines, just the lines alone could actually make you look worse, for example your could look heavier and your face shape may change.
Dermal are used to restore the skin’s 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 and lines to improve as well.
Both can help to create a more appearance. They can be used to great effect as Botox can reduce frown lines and 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 and .
This depends on what you’re and the area you want to treat.
The advantage of is that they can be used to , and the growth of your own collagen to enhance the of your skin.
Botox is generally just used to treat lines and wrinkles, rather than being for use across the face.
Common areas that can be treated
Which areas of the face respond best to Botox and fillers?
Dermal are used to improve the size and shape of thin lips and reduce fine around the mouth. To find out more about how and why are used to enhance lips, .
Botox injections can treat around the lips. However, using Botox so close to the mouth can make the mouth droop or cause an smile if it isn’t .
What’s a ‘lip flip?
Botox is now being used to create the 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 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 the volume and shape of lips by injecting filler into them. Although Botox can treat areas around the lips, it’s more readily used for wrinkles around the eyes and on the .
Both can treat lines around the eyes. However, there are some important points to be aware of:
Botox is the first line treatment for 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 (blood vessel blockage) and skin (tissue death) in this area.
Deep-set frown lines between the are best with Botox to relax the 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 ? Both
Best treatment? Fillers
are the best choice for precision near the mouth as these are 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
are used to treat marionette lines by in and lifting the lower face. For deep-set wrinkles, can be with small amounts of Botox.
Can I have both treatments together?
Yes, Botox is usually first before fillers. on the area being treated, your practitioner may suggest waiting for two weeks to see the results of the Botox before 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 are, the quicker dermal fillers break down. Botox temporarily the of your facial muscles, which can 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 to last.
How much do the treatments cost?
The above prices are what you can expect to pay if you choose to have at Health and Clinic. Please for more information.
The cost of 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 you may experience after having 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 reaction to Botox or fillers, a professional practitioner will be able to give you immediate .
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Dermal and Botox are both extremely safe, provided they’re administered by an and qualified .
Botox has been used for decades to treat prominent wrinkles. It’s a medicine and is for medical and cosmetic .
The of used today are made of acid. This is a cells in the skin produce to help the cells retain moisture, making the skin look . As acid is found naturally in the body, it is highly safe to use as a filler.
If by a person there is a risk of infection, irregularity and skin necrosis.
FAQs
Both use a similar which causes a pricking sensation when the enter the skin, but neither is more painful than the other.
Certain areas of the face—lines from the nose to the mouth, or from the mouth to the chin, for example—can be more to treat, as they have more nerve . Typically these areas are treated with .
Your will offer to numb the area with a local anaesthetic to make the as as possible.
As there is no evidence to prove that either treatment is safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s best to avoid at this time.
Botox is a prescription-only medicine, which means that by law it can only be administered by a medical such as a doctor, dentist or prescribing nurse. It should be prescribed face-to-face.
Dermal don’t currently require a prescription and can be administered by anyone.
For a safe and treatment, it’s highly advisable that you only have Botox or fillers done by a qualified doctor.
You should expect to have an in-depth consultation before any wrinkle treatment. During your at Health and Aesthetics Clinic, Dr Rekha Tailor will take a full medical history, perform a full skin analysis and recommend a personal treatment plan.
Yes. Profhilo is a acid that looks like a filler, but instead of plumping the skin like do, it helps the acid that is naturally present in the skin. It also helps to collagen resulting in tighter and firmer skin. The results are smooth, hydrated skin, so lines and appear less noticeable, and improved skin laxity. You can read more about .
What next?
Speak to the team at Health and Clinic to find out more about whether dermal fillers, Botox or an treatment is best for you. Contact our Surrey clinic by or email
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