Botox and Dermal Fillers: What They Really Do?
To determine which treatment will be best for you, it is useful to know exactly what occurs underneath the surface.
Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a muscle relaxant. Botox blocks the neurotransmitters that control the contraction of the facial muscles, resulting in softer skin and diminished lines, especially dynamic lines formed through facial expression movements like frowning, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
On the other hand, dermal fillers are, as their name implies, fillers. Hyaluronic acid, a natural compound produced by the body, comprises dermal fillers, which add volume to the skin, contour the face, fill in the hollow areas, and smooth out static lines on the skin, regardless of whether your facial muscles are contracted or not.
Why Use Botox?
If any of the following concerns bother you, then you need Botox:
- Wrinkles across the forehead when raising the eyebrows
- Frown lines (the “11s”)
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Nasal bunny lines
- Neck bands (platysmal bands)
- Sweating excessively (hyperhidrosis) – Yes, Botox helps with this too
- A more narrow face with masseter muscles contributing to the appearance of a square jawline
Botox is most effective for wrinkles due to repetitive movements of your facial muscles. Your wrinkles will only form when smiling or frowning. The effect can be seen within 3-7 days after treatment and lasts 3-6 months.
For more information on the safety profile of dermal fillers, refer to guidance from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/dermal-fillers/safety
Indications for Dermal Fillers Treatment
Dermal fillers would be suitable if:
- Restoration of facial volume such as cheeks, temple areas or hollowness underneath the eyes
- Plumping up your lips for a youthful look
- Contouring of your jawline or chin
- Smoothing out nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines
- Facial lifting without undergoing surgery – the popular non-surgical liquid lift procedure
- Dark under eye circles resulting from tear trough hollowness
With age, collagen loss, fat loss and even reduced bone density happens. Dermal fillers work towards restoring the loss volume. Moreover, dermal fillers are amazing for anti-aging therapy and facial sculpting – both the most sought after procedures among our Dubai clients.
Can I have both Botox and dermal fillers?
Of course you can. Sometimes the best way to fight the aging process is through combining treatments. While Botox inhibits muscle activity, the fillers help regain lost volume and support structure. In conjunction, the two work together to achieve a more natural-looking, rejuvenated appearance that neither of them can produce individually. In the professional community, such a combination procedure is known as a “liquid facelift.”
Why Choose Elite Style Polyclinic?
Our procedure will begin with a one-on-one consultation prior to each individual treatment performed. Our professional level of service allows us to accommodate everyone who wants to address early signs of aging, have youthful skin, or experience non-invasive beauty services.
To begin with, a consultation will be held before all our services. Thanks to our high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and care, you are going to get excellent treatment no matter if you want to eliminate signs of aging, preserve youthfulness of your skin, or try new non-invasive beauty procedures.
Book your consultation at Elite Style Polyclinic, Dubai.
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