WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INJECTABLE ANTI-WRINKLE TREATMENTS AND DERMAL FILLERS?
Anti-wrinkle injections can be used around the eyebrows, giving a non-surgical brow lift. In the lower face we can use anti-wrinkle injections to treat smoker’s lines, dimpled chins and down There is still a lot of confusion about the turned smiles in addition to slimming difference between anti-wrinkle treat- the jawline. ments and dermal fillers. Many people still think Botox can give you big lips for AND WHAT ABOUT FILLERS? example. Unfortunately due to the media, celebrities and older injection When dermal fillers were first introtechniques, people still associate trout duced into cosmetic medicine they were pout lips and frozen, puffy cheeks with used to imply fill in lines and folds. Now anti-wrinkle treatments however these we use dermal fillers to support and results are often due to dermal fillers. add contour to facial structures as we Basically anti-wrinkle injections are used age. We can inject fillers in certain to soften dynamic lines and stop muscle anatomical positions where they can movement (which can cause wrinkles). support the ligaments and prevent the They cannot cause an increase in volume skin from sagging, replicate bone to or change the shape of the face signifi- add structure to the face and also cantly which is the role of dermal fillers. replace lost fat. As a result dermal fillers can give an extremely natural result and help to ‘freeze the clock.’ WHERE ARE ANTI-WRINKLE Cosmetic doctors now aim to slow down INJECTIONS MOST OFTEN USED the ageing process with dermal fillers AND WHY? rather than give a fake and frozen Anti-wrinkle injections are most used in appearance that came the upper face to target dynamic with simply filling in Dermal wrinkles which occur as a result of wrinkles. muscle contraction. For example in the fillers are extremely frown; repeated movements of these popular as a way to muscles can result in an angry or enhance the lips, stressed appearance, and eventually the cheeks and jaw-line in appearance of etched in, static wrinkles. younger women as Botox can also be injected into the well as to hydrate the forehead and crow's feet to achieve a skin when used more superficially (these smoother appearance and prevent the dermal fillers are known as skin boosters). formation of wrinkles down the line.
WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS DURING A TREATMENT? Prior to having any cosmetic injectable treatment you will have an extensive consultation with your doctor. This will involve a discussion about your medical history, medications, allergies and previous cosmetic treatments. A full facial assessment and examination will help to determine a treatment plan and your doctor will work with you to make a plan that best addresses your concerns. Once a plan is in place you may be provided with information regarding the treatments as well as costs. Prior to the treatment the risks and benefits will be explained and you will be asked to sign consent forms. The skin is then cleaned and pre-treatment photographs are taken. The actual treatment of dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections is very straight forward with most treatments taking between 15 and 30 minutes. In some cases local anesthetic cream or injections may be used to help with pain relief. The injections are not particularly painful and many patients are able to return to work following these procedures.
“DERMAL FILLERS CAN GIVE AN EXTREMELY NATURAL RESULT AND HELP TO FREEZE THE CLOCK.”
After treatments the doctor will go through all of your aftercare instructions such as applying ice to the treatment area, rest and avoidance of certain activities such as heavy exercise and drinking alcohol.
WHO ARE POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR BOTH? Most people who are concerned about the ageing process and interested in preserving and enhancing their skin are good candidates for these procedures. Younger women and men in their mid-20s may find they want treatments to delay the onset of wrinkles by using Botox as a ‘preventative treatment’. They may also want to treat the early signs of ageing such as decreased fat in the cheeks and also sculpt and beautify their features with dermal fillers. Older patients may require treatments to soften existing static wrinkles, lift sagging skin and support to their cheeks and jaw lines with combination treatments. Any healthy individual without any absolute contraindications who has realistic expectations is a candidate for these treatments.
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