Anti-wrinkle injections vs fillers
At True Skin we want you to achieve the best results. So here are a few tips to help you decide what is best for you.
Anti-wrinkle injections:
Anti-wrinkle injections are mainly used to treat the upper 1/3 of the face but can be also used on the lower half of the face. It contains purified bacteria that relaxes the muscles and prevents the formation of fine lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions. They only work on wrinkles that are caused by facial muscle movement, these are often called “expression lines.” These lines are usually caused by smiling, frowning, squinting and other facial expressions.
When anti-wrinkle injections are injected into the muscles, it temporarily relaxes the nerve signals. These muscles in the face that are targeted, the winkles will then be softened, reduced or even disappear (temporarily). Treatment usually takes an average of 15-30mins and results can last up to 3-4 months. And have no downtime.
The most common areas for anti-wrinkle injections to be used on are:
Shape and lift brow
Improve frown lines
Diminish crow’s feet
Can also be used for excessive sweating and migraines (please contact your GP to see if these options are right for you)
Fillers:
Dermal fillers contain ingredients (usually hyaluronic acid) that add fullness and plumpness to the skin areas of the face that have thinned out due to ageing. They are designed to be injected underneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness.
There are different types of dermal fillers that are designed for different parts of the face being treated due to ageing.
The most common areas are the lips, cheeks and around the mouth. These areas are called Static wrinkles, which are usually due to loss of collagen and elasticity of the skin. Treatment usually takes an average of 15-30 minutes (depending on the area treated) and has no downtime (minimal bruising may infrequently occur). Results may last an average of 12 months or more depending on the area/product. However, it may stimulate some restoration that can exceed the expected timeframe.
The most common uses for Dermal fillers are:
Improve dark circles
Reshape Jowl line
Restore volume and plumpness to lips
Reduce deeper facial lines
Correct nose shape
Enhance plumpness in cheeks
Correcting hollowness in the temple area
Both anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers are not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Please also advise the cosmetic practitioner of any health conditions and medications that you are currently on prior to any treatment.
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