Myths and truths about botox and fillings

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"It is very common to confuse botox with filler substances. For example, when you see a prominent mouth or high cheekbones, it is thought to be caused by the application of botox. But it is necessary to clarify that botox is not applied to the lips, nor does it confer volume on the treated areas ", explains Dr. Facundo Melgarejo.

Botox and hyaluronic acid are the most po[CENSORED]r substances and practices most chosen by experts, when facing a non-invasive treatment. Both have the effect of rejuvenating and refreshing the appearance of the face, but there are differences between each substance.

Everything about botox

Botox or Botulinum Toxin Type A is used throughout the world. It is a protein that temporarily relaxes the muscle in which it is applied, attenuating wrinkles of expression, those that form with the face in movement. In each expression, when laughing or crying, the muscles of the face contract and, over time, the activity of these muscles produces wrinkles such as the lines of the forehead, of the eyebrows or crow's feet.

The application of botox is a minimally invasive, fast and painless process that does not require an allergy test, takes a few minutes and patients can continue with their usual rhythm of life. It is applied through micro-injections directly in the muscle responsible for the formation of the wrinkle and, by temporarily relaxing it, prevents the formation of new lines of expression, as its effect prevents the deepening of existing wrinkles and the formation of new acting in a preventive way, therefore the application of botox is recommended from 30 years on women and men.

The initial effects are visible between 48 to 72 hours after treatment, and the maximum results after 15 days.

The botox is applied in visible dynamic wrinkles with the face in motion, and it is recommended to apply it in the upper area of the face: the forehead, the eyebrows and the crow's feet, but it is also possible to apply it for the wrinkles of the nose (those that form at the sides of the nose when one laughs), some areas of the neck, the corners of the lips and to outline the contour of the face and reposition the eyebrows.

The decrease of the effect is gradual and the duration of its results is from 4 to 6 months, depending on the metabolism of each patient, the technique of application and the dose used. Once the effect ends, the patient returns to the state prior to the application.

Hyaluronic acid fillers: yes

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most chosen products due to its excellent efficacy and safety profile compared to other permanent fillers.

Hyaluronic acid is a substance produced naturally by the body, present in the skin of the human being. Its function is to retain water, providing hydration and volume. With aging, this substance degrades and the body decreases its ability to replace it. The result is the loss of volume, contour and the appearance of static wrinkles that give the face an aged and tired appearance.

The filling of hyaluronic acid is a gel that is applied by micro-injections directly on the skin and, in addition to replacing the lost hyaluronic acid, it allows to reshape forms and contours of the face and lips, and to give volume in the areas modified by the process of aging; it also allows to fill grooves and static wrinkles, that is, the deepest and most visible wrinkles with the face at rest.

"Fillers with hyaluronic acid are recommended for the treatment of deep wrinkles, recovering the volume and contour of the face, it is from a personal evaluation of each patient, where the most suitable indication for each patient is determined," says Dr. Melgarejo

It is also possible to apply hyaluronic acid fillers, to return volume to the areas where volume was lost, due to the aging process, such as cheeks, chin and jaw, and to reduce dark circles and increase the volume of the lips.

The decrease in the effect of hyaluronic acid fillers is gradual and the duration of their results is on average 9 months to 1 year.

"It is always important to take into account when evaluating to carry out an aesthetic treatment, that it is fundamental to choose plastic surgeons, specialists trained in the technique of application of the chosen product, and the same should be carried out exclusively in health centers or authorized offices; in the same way, it is possible to demand from the professional his credentials and the quality of the product before being applied, "he concludes.