But when it comes to Botox or fillers, which one is best for you?
Keep reading to learn more.
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What Is Botox?
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What Are Fillers?
“Hyaluronic acid fillers are gel-like products that fill folds and creases and replenish lost volume.
They can also contour the face,” Dr. Maia says.
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acidis a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the human body.
Fillerscan be comprised of a variety of materials, and are used to fill lines.
Hyaluronic acid fillers likeRestylane,Juvederm, and Belotero, and calcium fillers like Radiesse are the most common.Dr.
Benefits
As Dr. Maia explains, Botox and fillers could have benefits that go further than skin-deep.
In other words, they aren’tjustfor reducing wrinkles (though they help with that, too).
Botox vs. Fillers: Which Is More Effective?
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The effectiveness of either procedure depends on what you’re in need of.
“I have a lot of patients in their mid-twenties that do preventative Botox,” says Dr. Maia.
“They want to prevent wrinkles from forming.
They are hyper-aware of their faces and want to improve their appearance.”
“The choice of each product depends on the area of concern.”
Lines of expression need botulinum toxin.
Lines at rest need filler.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you oughta contact your board-certified injector immediately.
Dr. Liotta continues, “Acne-like bumps beneath the skin are an exceedingly rare complication.
The price of fillers varies widely depending on the product.
You may wind up preferring or opting for one of the other FDA formulas.
Above all, adequate research is required, and understanding that there are side effectsalbeit mostly treatableis key.
It depends on your area(s) of concern.
Dr. Schulman says it’s easy to remember that: “Lines of expression need [Botox].
Lines at rest need filler.
Filler would also be appropriate for any areas of the face that you want more contoured.
Once again, it depends.
Botox can last around 3-6 months.
Again, this depends on how you’re using each.
This is just another example of why it’s best to see a board-certified injector.
If your goal is to look natural, they will help you achieve that.
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