The Better Choice To Erase Wrinkles - Filters or Injectables?

Time catches everyone. When it's time to consider erasing the march of time from your skin, which procedure, fillers or injectibles, is the best way for you?

Today men as well as women are extremely beauty conscious and want to stop the ageing process in an attempt to retain their youthfulness. However wrinkles appear with sun exposure, stress and due to the normal ageing process, or even smiling too much. And why not, there are plenty of invasive and non-invasive procedures available to iron out those wrinkles and laugh lines in a manner of minutes. Among the non-invasive procedures available are injectables like Botox and dermal fillers. Let us understand the differences between the two and you can decide which option is best suited for you.

How does it work?
Dermal fillers like Restylane are a temporary solution to relax the wrinkles and fill the folds or uplift your sagging cheeks. They do not reverse or stop the ageing process and are just a stop gap arrangement till you go for a surgical facelift or brow lift. In fact you need to repeat the fillers every 4-9 weeks depending on the type of treatment used.

Botox is a popular injectable that has been used as a solution for wrinkle removal for many years now. It is a simple outpatient procedure that you can take even in your lunch break. It is not painful and lasts only a short time and you do not need any anesthesia. It is a popular solution for removing crow’s feet, frown lines on the forehead and the wrinkles that appear in the middle of your eyebrows. Botox is easy and convenient and removes wrinkles by paralyzing the muscles that create them. The results last for about four months after which you need to repeat it. In fact, the more treatments you take, the longer lasting are the effects of Botox.


What to expect from the treatment
The results of each treatment vary with the individual and it is best to consult with your practitioner before taking a decision. Have realistic goals regarding the results of the treatment as fillers or injectables are not a miracle cure for smoothening your skin, but just a cosmetic treatment.
Also remember that medical insurance does not cover cosmetic treatment, so you should be prepared to shell out exorbitant sums for the initial Botox treatment and the subsequent maintenance shots.
Things to keep in mind before treatment
Go to a licensed, renowned practitioner who has the requisite experience and knowledge of anti-wrinkle treatment. Choose a doctor recommended by friends and check his medical background as well as accreditation before visiting him for treatment. It is better to spend extra money and to go to an expert who will deliver the results rather than to opt for a doctor who may give wrong treatment leading to disastrous side effects on your face.

Main Variances between fillers and injectables
Botox is basically a purified protein injection that paralyses the muscles in the area prone to wrinkles so that when the muscles are flexed, the wrinkles will no longer appear. The treatment is virtually painless and is done with a very fine needle.

Restylane is cosmetic dermal filler in the form of a gel that is injected into the fold of skin to restore the fullness of the skin that disappears with age. It is comprised of natural hyaluronic acid that is naturally present in the body. Fillers are a fantastic choice for getting fuller, plumper lips, to reduce facial creases and to uplift sagging skin. However you need maintenance treatments as the results are short-term.

Post treatment care
Though the treatment takes a short time, the area may appear red for some hours afterwards. You can apply arnica to the area for faster healing. However do not rub the injected area or put pressure on it since the gel may get dislodged from the injected area. Some side effects of this treatment may be bruising, bleeding, itching, infection at the injection site, inflammation, numbness, temporary paralysis of facial muscles and over or under-correction of wrinkles.

Armed with this knowledge, take your pick of fillers or injectables for a smoother wrinkle free skin.

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