If you are new to the world of cosmetic treatments you may wonder what the difference is between Botox® and fillers and when to apply which treatment. In short, Botox® uses a specific type of injection to prevent the facial muscles in specific areas from contracting while not affecting any surrounding muscles. Fillers entail tissue filling whereby the signs of ageing are fought. The one is not better than the other and both Botox® and Fillers are often used together in skin treatment. If a person for instance, has a frown line on the forehead or over the nose bridge, Botox® is recommended. If the person has deep lines running from the nose past the mouth area then fillers will be recommended. If there are wrinkles visible when the face is at rest, but the wrinkles worsen through facial expression then both Botox® and fillers are used in the treatment.

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The answer to “what are injectable dermal fillers?”  – the dermal fillers consist of a hyaluronic acid base of which Juvederm is an example. The substance in gel form is injected into the specific target areas of the skin such as the nasal folds, folds around the mouth and to improve cheek contouring. As we age sagging takes place and the facial contours become less apparent. From fine to deep wrinkles appear making us look older than we really are. With dermal fillers the folds are filled to restore the skin and bring back a youthful look. View our section on treatments to get a more in-depth answer to “What are injectable fillers?”

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