Botox and dermal fillers are cosmetic treatments administered through injections, usually in your doctor’s office. Botox fillers are minimally invasive, meaning that they do not involve surgical procedures. Botox are neurotoxins that contain purified bacteria that contract muscles to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles and lines on the face. Dermal fillers also contain ingredients that solve skin problems by adding fullness to areas such as lips, cheeks, and around the mouth that have thinned due to age. Since Botox and Dermal fillers are completely different substances designed for different medical uses, they can sometimes be combined into one treatment (Botox-fillers). In this post, we will tell you why you should consider Ardsley Botox:
What is Botox?
Botox are neurotoxins that work by blocking nerve signals in the muscles where it is targeted. When these nerve signals are blocked, the affected muscle is temporarily frozen or paralyzed. This causes skin irregularities such as wrinkles and face lines to be reduced, softened, or completely removed. Botox and other treatments containing botulinum toxin are often referred to as neurotoxins or neuromodulators. While Botox is extremely deadly in larger amounts, the regulated Botox amounts are linked to several skin-related benefits.
How does Botox Work?
As mentioned earlier, Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin obtained from bacteria. It is very popular in aesthetic dermatology, which is used to correct age-related skin problems such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. It can also prevent excessive sweating in certain areas of your body for several months. The main downside to Botox injections is that the results are only temporary, thus requiring several doctor appointments. Moreover, Botox injections can not be used to correct wrinkles and skin aging problems caused by loss of plumpness or sagging in the face.
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers, also known as tissue fillers, are substances that are injected beneath your skin to help enhance fullness. Dermal fillers contain essential substances such as; hyaluronic acid, polylactic acid, polyalkylimide, calcium hydroxylapatite, and polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres. Each of these substances is designed to treat different age-related signs or other cosmetic problems. The effects of dermal fillers usually last for 6-12 months, depending on the treatment.
What are Some of the Side Effects of Botox-Fillers?
While Botox fillers are generally considered safe, side effects can also occur. That said, only a licensed healthcare professional should perform all Botox-filler procedures using only FDA-approved fillers and administered with a sterilized syringe. The following are some of the common side effects of Botox-Fillers:
- paralysis or weakness or surrounding muscles
- rashes, itching, or hives
- drooping of the brow or eyelid
- redness, numbness, bleeding, swelling, bruising, or pain
- flu-like symptoms
- headache
- dry mouth
- possible blindness or other vision problems
- skin damage that causes scarring, wounds, or infections
- gallbladder problems
- nausea
- difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking
- ability to feel the filler substance under the skin
- undesirable appearances, such as lumps, overcorrection of wrinkles, or asymmetry
At Ardsley Dental Spa, located in New York, we provide reliable Botox-filler procedures to help reduce, smoothen or even eliminate your age-related skin irregularities. Led by cosmetic and general health provider Hinna Chaudhry and the well-experienced medical team, we guarantee to provide you with satisfactory Botox-filler procedure results. Get started today and book an appointment or call us today.
