DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTOX AND FILLERS
Botox and Fillers are both injectable cosmetic treatments that are used in reducing fine lines,
wrinkles and ageing signs to bring out a rejuvenated look on the skin. Both are minimally invasive
procedures, which do not involve surgery or going under the knife. These are safe procedures that
have little to no side effects. In this article we will enlighten you more on the difference between
Botox and Fillers.
WHAT IS BOTOX?
Botox is a widely known injectable, which is injected directly into a relaxed muscle to improve the
appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It is mainly obtained from a purified botulinum toxin from
bacteria. Botox blocks nerve signals that control muscle activity, resulting in relaxation and pain
relief. Botox injections can be successful in treating areas such as: forehead, crow’s feet, chin,
jawline and lips. It can also be used in micro infusion.
IS BOTOX SAFE?
Yes, Botox procedures are safe when it is being administered by a licensed health practitioner or
aesthetician where a proper assessment has been conducted. That is because a large amount of
Botox in the body can result in a fatal condition.
BOTOX EFFECTIVENESS
Botox is effective in the corrections of wrinkles that are caused by muscle movement. It works
perfectly on wrinkles and fine lines that are mainly caused by certain facial expressions such as
smiling, frowning etc. Also, Botox is a temporary treatment and needs to be used continuously to
maintain the results achieved in prior treatment sessions.
WHAT ARE FILLERS?
Fillers also known as dermal fillers are substances that are injected beneath the surface of the skin
to add volume, lift and give an appearance of fullness. Fillers are used to restore deep volume areas
on the face. Sometimes, they are used for hand treatments in order to reduce the appearance of
scars. Fillers contain substance such as calcium hydroxyl apatite, hyaluronic acid, polyalkylimide,
polylactic acid. Areas which fillers can be used include cheeks, lips, nasolabial, under-eye, jawline,
hip dips, buttocks, breast and sagging skin. Mostly fillers are given by a dermatologist, an advanced
aesthetician and a plastic surgeon.
WHAT DO FILLERS CORRECT?
Fillers are classified as correctors in treatment of different aging signs. They may:
Restore fullness to cheeks.
Plump up lips.
Lift the brow.
Add volume to hip dips.
Correct under-eye sagging.
Correct fine lines.
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BOTOX AND FILLERS
In general, Botox and fillers are different substances designed for specific purposes and have
different uses. They can mostly be combined together in one procedure. Botox freezes muscles to
reduce the appearance of wrinkles and creases caused by certain facial expressions whilst Fillers use
hyaluronic acid and similar substances to fill in and plump areas that have lost volume and
smoothness. Botox results last three to six months while Fillers results last a lot longer, depending
on the type of filler and the area it is being used on.
