20 Oct Botox And Fillers – United They Stand
Clearly, the most well-known and familiar way to smooth out wrinkles is the brand of neuromodulator known commonly as “Botox”. There are other brands such as Dysport and Xeomin, which essentially do the same thing – said simply, they temporarily relax facial muscles and they do a great job!
Botox and others like it, can effectively take years off by freezing frown lines, crow’s feet, lip lines and forehead lines created over time by facial expression.
For younger patients, Botox can act as a preventative, staving off lines and wrinkles for decades. Older patients may choose the treatment to soften lines and discourage new ones from forming. Botox has components that can help benefit almost all age groups in some way. And, when used correctly, it is established as a safe cosmetic and medical procedure worldwide.
Find Out About Fillers
Fillers are also an injectable treatment, as Botox is. However, fillers differ in that they are used to “fill in” or plump up areas while Botox relaxes facial muscles. Fillers are used in soft tissue areas to restore the look of youthfulness by restoring volume as well as filling in folds and wrinkles. Whatever you feel would improve your look, there is filler that can help you attain it!
There are many popular fillers that have slightly different properties, useful in attaining different goals.
Restylane
Restylane is widely used dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid. This is basically a natural sugar that binds to the body’s natural store of water to enhance the skin by plumping it and smoothing it, to give it a youthful appearance. Wrinkles and creases around the lips as well as under and around the eyes are improved effectively with Restylane.
Juvederm
Like Restylane, Juvederm is also made from hyaluronic acid and does all that Restylane does. However, there are two types of Juvederm: Juvederm Ultra, which is used for moderately deep facial wrinkles and to add volume to lips, while Juvederm XC is a more dense formula, used for much deeper facial folds.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a longer lasting dermal filler consisting of small calcium particles suspended in a gel. This filler not only smoothes wrinkles but stimulates the growth of collagen, which is a natural plumper.
Sculptra
Sculptra is one of the longest lasting fillers and it also stimulates collagen growth. It smoothes wrinkles and folds and is particularly good with deep folds, such as the “marionette lines” running from the nose to the chin.
Perlane
Known as the “sister” product to Restylane, Perlane is a product containing hyaluronic acid, but the particles are larger, making it perfect for even deeper and more pronounced wrinkles. This filler is also used to enhance lip volume.
Using Botox and Fillers
Many people believe that when it comes to Botox and fillers that only one can or should be used. This is far from the truth. Ideally, they are actually better together and enhance one another. Botox and dermal filler injections perform differently – therefore, when used in conjunction with each other, they provide a very soft and natural looking improvement in appearance, and other age related cosmetic concerns.
Contact Dr. Shaun Parson for A Botox / Dermal Filler Consultation
If you are open to using Botox and dermal filler injections simultaneously, wrinkles and lines don’t stand a chance. Using a combination of both is the ticket to put a halt to the signs of aging. Contact Dr. Shaun Parson so that we may guide you in finding the best combination for you. Your “younger” self will thank you.