The recent phenomenon and popularity of Botox and injectable fillers for quick temporary fixes of cosmetic facial concerns has led many to consider or have these treatments. Because of their prevalence throughout our society and the resultant marketing behind them, many patients are confused and have inaccurate information as to what these cosmetic treatments can and cannot due.
Botox is a muscle-paralyzing agent that helps diminish unwanted facial expressions. Botox is for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. (lines and wrinkles that form when we express ourselves. Most of Botox treatments are done for glabellar furrows (between the eyebrows), forehead lines, and crow's feet (around the eyes) wrinkles. Botox injections are quick to perform and leave no trace that they were done. It takes about one week for its effects to kick in so results are not instantaneous. Botox injections will last around 4 months for most people. With continued use over time, many patients report that Botox lasts longer, often 6 months or greater in time.
Injectable fillers are synthetic plumping agents. Injectable fillers is for the treatment of either static wrinkling (lines and wrinkles that are present when we have no facial expression) or for lip enlargement. As of today, there are eleven (11) commercially-available injectable fillers to choose from which are manufactured form either collagen, hyaluronic acid, or beaded materials. While this number can make the right product selection difficult (and all the marketing hype from the manufacturers doesn't help), there is a simple way to cut through the clutter. All injectable fillers work, they mainly differ in how long they last and what they cost. The longer-lasting injectable fillers cost more. You basically are paying for how long you want it to last.
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Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com |
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