Botox Vs. Juvederm: Which One is Best For You?
When you look in the mirror do you notice the early signs of aging, such as lines and wrinkles? If so, you're not alone; many people notice the first signs of aging when they are in their mid to late twenties. Botox or Juvederm treatments may be beneficial if you are seeking a proven improvement. While these treatments have the potential to address the signs of aging, they differ in several ways.
In recent years, injectables have grown highly popular. Botox and Juvederm are two cosmetic injections used to reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging. Both are generally painless and have the potential to give long-term results. However, their similarities end there. These two injections have different uses, efficacy, treatment procedures, and of course, costs. Understanding the differences can help you decide which option is best for you.
Read on to learn more about these treatment options, their benefits, and the differences between Botox and Juvederm.
Botox - The Basic Muscle Relaxant Injectable
Botox temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that produce fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in less natural-looking wrinkles. Botox treatments work by inhibiting nerve signals to the muscles in your face to fade and reduce wrinkles. Botox is a non-surgical treatment that temporarily reduces facial muscle activity and stops the muscle contractions that generate laugh lines, frown lines, and crow's feet.
Botox treatments are simple injections that have highly localized effects but does not affect your ability to smile, laugh, or express yourself. Botox improves the look of moderate to severe wrinkles between the browbones and can be injected around the eye area to improve the appearance of crow's feet in a variety of people.
How Does Botox Work?
Indeed, Botox is a muscle relaxant; the ingredients in this injectable work by preventing nerve signals from reaching the muscles. After the injections are given, the ingredients gradually begin to relax the muscles, making your expressions less exaggerated.
Your face will still move, but it won't be so harsh and will help smooth out your lines and wrinkles so that you can stay wrinkle-free.
What Does Botox Treat?
Botox is used to treat dynamic wrinkles that form on the upper half of the face as a result of repeated expressions over time. It can smooth crow's feet, which appear at the outer corners of the eyes when you laugh or smile, or treat forehead lines and frown lines between the brows.
The Treatment Procedure
Botox is an injectable cosmetic where a very fine needle is used. A numbing anesthetic may be used if you are uncomfortable. Dr. Okada will inject this substance into different areas of the muscle in your treatment area. Your appointment will then end, and you will be able to resume your normal daily activities.
The Outcomes
You will not see immediate results after receiving your Botox injections, but they will appear quickly, most patients notice improvement within 5-7 days after their session. Within four to seven days of your appointment, you will notice the final result of your treatment but how soon depends on the severity of your wrinkles and the areas you want to address at the time of treatment. As the ingredients in this injection begin to completely relax the muscles, you will see wrinkles and lines to gradually fade from your face.
Juvederm - Restoring Skin Volume
Dermal fillers like Juvederm, replenish lost facial volume, effectively erasing lines and wrinkles, restoring cheek and lip volume, and revitalizing your appearance. Injectable gel fillers address the static wrinkles that appear when your face relaxes by adding volume without the need for surgery. Fillers enhance volume, boost natural collagen formation, and keep the skin from sagging in a variety of ways, from plumping the lips to elevating the cheekbones.
Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid and is injected into the skin with a very fine needle to smooth out facial wrinkles, indentations or into the lips to add fullness and volume to your smile. Fillers are commonly used in the middle and lower facial areas to reduce the early signs of aging.
How Does Juvederm Work?
Dermal fillers, like Juvederm, contain a synthetic type of hyaluronic acid. These dermal fillers work to plump, lift, and define the area beneath the surface of the skin.
Juvederm contains a collagen-stimulating ingredient that delivers an immediate plumping effect but also stimulates the body's ability to increase collagen and elastin production over time, resulting in long-lasting, natural-looking results.
What Does Fillers Treat?
Juvederm fills in lines around the mouth, commonly known as marionette lines, and restore volume. They can also smooth nasolabial folds (the wrinkles around the nose) and perioral lines (the vertical lines that appear around the lips). They can also increase lips volume, correct blemishes, and enhance features so that you can feel your best no matter your age or heredity.
The Treatment Procedure
The use of dermal fillers is very similar to the application of Botox. Both are injectable cosmetics with very fine needles. Lidocaine (numbing anesthetic) is used in many dermal fillings to make you comfortable during and after the injection procedure.
Dr. Okada may also apply a topical numbing solution to your skin to help you stay comfortable. Injections are rapid, taking about 15-60 minutes from start to finish. We can treat multiple parts of your face at the same time, saving you time and money, it all depends on your needs.
The Outcomes
Juvederm involves a single injection with a very fine needle, and once injected, it deliver rapid results. Instant gratification comes from immediate results. However, as the substance settles beneath the surface of the skin in the weeks following your initial treatment, your results will continue to improve.
Results can last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on which dermal filler like Juvederm, will be used to treat your face. A touch-up treatment can restore volume to your problem areas and keep wrinkles and creases at bay whenever you notice your results are starting to disappear. A consultation with Dr. Okada will help you choose which dermal filler is best for you and how long your results will last.
During a Botox or Juvederm Treatment, What Should You Expect?
Before starting treatment, the Dr. Okada will assess a patient's age, medical history and skin condition. Botox and fillers are not recommended if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It is advisable to avoid these procedures if you are taking any medications or using topical retinoids. Both Botox and Juvederm treatments take about 30 minutes on average. In fact, the entire procedure is pretty painless and quick.
It's critical to follow all post-operative recommendations after your operation. This will assist you in having a safe and healthy recovery. Swelling and bruising are common side effects for most individuals. Ice packs, avoiding alcohol, and staying hydrated can help reduce it.
Botox and Juvederm Conclusion
Juvederm can plump the skin and can smooth out even the deepest forehead furrows and marionette lines, while Botox is best for superficial lines and wrinkles. The combination of Botox and Juvederm, depending on your goals, may have the biggest impact on your appearance. The two injections compliment each other by simultaneously treating multiple areas of the face. Of course, both Botox and Juvederm fillers are safe and effective when administered by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Do you want to regain lost facial volume and say farewell to those annoying lines? Contact us today at Stratus Plastic Surgery in Columbus, Ohio. We can halt the aging process for you and can show you how Botox and Juvederm can help you achieve your goals and look younger!