Is Botox a Facial Filler?

Posted by johnpreston on July 11th, 2017

Although Botox and facial fillers can be used for the same purpose, the two are very different cosmetic procedures. To fully understand the difference between the two, it is first necessary to forget the term “Botox” for now.  Botox St. Charles IL is synonymous with a facial procedure, but is in fact a brand name just like Coca Cola. Botox is really onabotulinumtoxinA, which works very differently from facial fillers.

How Botulinum Toxin Works

The primary use for botulinum toxin is to treat or prevent facial wrinkles. For example, the action of squinting causes wrinkles around the eyes, while frowning causes wrinkles around the forehead and mouth. The botulinum toxin relaxes the active facial muscles just enough to stop the appearance of wrinkles, but not so much as to limit the show of expression when smiling or laughing. The effects of the treatment typically last between three and four months.
 
Apart from cosmetic treatment, botulinum toxin is also used to treat a variety of conditions, including muscle dystonia, strabismus and blepharospasms.

There are quite a few brands of botulinum toxin on the market today, with Botox Cosmetic® perhaps best known for facial enhancement. The reason why Botox is so famous is that it was the first product to gain FDA approval and has been tried and tested over the years, and proven to work well consistently.

How Facial Fillers Work

Dermal fillers or facial fillers also treat and prevent wrinkles, but the science behind the process is different. As the name suggests, fillers add volume to trouble spots. This treatment is typically used for permanent wrinkles that have less to do with facial movements, such as laughing or frowning. Some wrinkles are formed through the natural loss of facial volume, or more specifically, the loss of collagen. Fillers both add collagen and stimulate the production of collagen to get rid of permanent wrinkles.

Juvederm is to facial fillers what Botox Cosmetic is to botulinum toxin. Juvederm St. Charles IL is simply the most famous brand of dermal fillers and has become synonymous with the actual treatment.

Which is better; Botox or Juvederm?

It is impossible to say which is better when comparing dermal fillers and Botox, because the use of each depends on the individual’s treatment needs.

Fillers St. Charles IL is perfect for static or permanent wrinkles that are visible when the face is relaxed. Botox, on the other hand, works best for wrinkles that appear when showing expression or during facial movements. The best way to determine which treatment suits you is to speak to a certified and experienced cosmetic specialist. A consultation and examination is necessary before a final decision should be reached regarding the choice best suited to your condition.

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