Botox

Botox is a popular cosmetic treatment that can help people look and feel younger. It is is one of the most favored non-surgical cosmetic procedures for adults under 40 but can be effective for anyone wanting a fresh look. It has become a go-to procedure for those looking to reduce signs of aging because it only requires a quick injection to temporarily remove wrinkles. 

What is Botox?

Botox is a purified protein solution that temporarily paralyzes the muscles it is injected into. It is mostly used by plastic surgeons to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The procedure is quick and painless with results lasting from three to six months.

Botox is effective in reducing:

• Crow’s feet
• Frown lines
• Furrows
• Forehead lines

Quick Results: Results can be seen within three to seven days after the procedure. Some patients experience minor discomfort such as bruising and swelling around the injection sites. These side effects typically go away within a week. If symptoms don’t subside your plastic surgeon should be notified.

Xeomin 

Both Xeomin and dermal fillers are administered through injections. That is where the similarity ends. Xeomin acts to relax the muscles in the face that cause wrinkles while dermal fillers are injected under the skin to add volume to the skin, making it look fuller, giving the patient a more youthful appearance.

What is Xeomin?

XEOMIN is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults for a temporary period of time.

Benefits of Xeomin 

• Reduces wrinkles by reducing the movement of muscles in the face. 
• Xeomin blocks the nerve signals from the targeted muscle. Blocking the signals paralyzes the muscle and freezes it. When the muscle is paralyzed, the wrinkles are significantly reduced or can completely disappear.

Quick Results:

Most patients begin to see their results in about four days, which is just slightly longer than with Botox, which offers signs of improvement within 72 hours. Both injectables last anywhere from three to six months, and you can opt to schedule another treatment when the first one wears off.

Fillers

Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow's feet become more apparent. The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. More than 1 million men and women annually choose this popular facial rejuvenation treatment, which can be a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime.

Benefits of Dermal Fillers

• Plump thin lips
• Enhance shallow contours
• Soften facial creases and wrinkles
• Improve the appearance of recessed scars
• Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
• Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids

Quick Results

The best results of dermal fillers are seen typically 1 to 2 weeks post treatment with some of the swelling and bruising dissipating by then. It could take up to 4 weeks for everything to completely settle down, at which point you will notice the results you're expecting.