If you’re considering treatment to help reduce the wrinkles, lines, and creases on your face you’ve no doubt read about Botox® and other facial fillers. Botox® is a common name, but when considering if this is the best treatment option, you most likely have questions. Is Botox® really safe? Are there other options that are better suited for me? How is Botox® different from a filler? Buffalo Plastic Surgery has the answers you need to make an informed decision.
About Botox®
Botox® is a form of botulinum toxin, a neuromodulator, which is used to temporarily relax (freeze) the facial muscles. Botox® was approved by the FDA in 2002 as a cosmetic treatment for facial lines and wrinkles and has a well-established safety record. Since the formation of wrinkles and fine lines on the face can be due to repetitive muscle movement, inhibiting the movement of the muscles through Botox® injections is very effective at smoothing out the skin and improving your overall appearance.
About Fillers
While fillers also combat the signs of aging to restore youth, they do so by filling the lines in then skin and the hollows of your face rather than relaxing (freezing) facial muscles. Filler treatments use various substances to fill in lines and wrinkles and plump the skin, which in turn can restore volume loss and alleviate a saggy or sallow appearance.
The Bottom Line
The best way to decide which option is best for you is to consult with Dr Tamara Dawli, but a basic guideline is to think about which kind of wrinkles you would like to correct. Botox® works well on dynamic wrinkles, which are produced from repetitive facial movements; wrinkles that form while making various facial expressions. These are often found on the forehead, between the eyebrows, or around the eyes. On the other hand, fillers are great for static lines and wrinkles; those that appear even when the face is in a neutral, relaxed state. These lines are often found around the mouth, chin, and cheeks.
If you are interested in learning more about Botox®, fillers, or any other anti-aging procedure, contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We proudly offer procedures and treatments for men and women in the Buffalo, Orchard Park, Clarence, Williamsville, East Amherst, and Niagara Falls areas. We are also happy to accommodate those patients coming from Canada, New York City, and Pennsylvania.
