Both Botox and dermal fillers are popular cosmetic injectables used to address signs of aging. They both require minimal downtime, and provide natural-looking results. But they work in different ways:
Botox:
- Function: Relaxes muscles.
- Main Ingredient: Botulinum toxin
- Targets: Wrinkles caused by muscle movement, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines.
- Results: Smoothes wrinkles and prevents new ones from forming due to muscle movement.
- Duration: Effects typically last 3-6 months.
Dermal Fillers:
- Function: Adds volume and fullness to areas that have lost it due to aging.
- Main Ingredient: Hyaluronic acid (most common)
- Targets: Wrinkles, creases, sunken cheeks, thin lips, and facial contours.
- Results: Plumps up wrinkles, restores volume, and enhances facial features.
- Duration: Varies depending on the type of filler and the area treated, typically lasting 6 months to 2 years.
- Botox reduces fine lines and wrinkles by paralyzing the underlying muscles, whereas dermal fillers fill in or smooth out deep wrinkles and folds.
- Botox is more effective in reducing dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movements, such as those when you smile, laugh or squint. Dermal filers, on the other hand, are a better treatment option for static wrinkles that are caused by a loss of elasticity and collagen in your skin or damage due to the sun or smoking. Note that some treatment areas may overlap, e.g., crow’s feet and forehead lines.
The best way to determine which injectable in Kitchener Waterloo area is more suitable for you is to schedule a complimentary consultation with us. But keep in mind that Botox and dermal filler can sometimes be combined in one treatment to achieve better facial enhancement results. This procedure is called Liquid Facelift. For instance, someone may use Botox to correct lines between the eyes and dermal filler to restore volume under the eyes. Similarly, we offer another Botox and dermal filler combined treatment called Sunshine Signature Contouring for sculpting and reshaping the jawline and chin.
Transform your look with confidence! At Sunshine Cosmetic Clinic & Medi Spa, we offer the most advanced cosmetic injection services in the KW area, tailored to your needs. Click the button below to book a complimentary consultation with us today!
