Forehead Wrinkles Botox Vs Fillers

Botox is a chemical which relaxes certain muscles which create unwanted frown lines, wrinkles or crow's feet. Botox is most commonly used between the eyebrows, in the forehead and around the eyes. A typical office visit for Botox injection usually takes about 15 minutes. When skillfully applied, the results appear completely natural. Patients almost always appear as though they just rested away their "stress lines." The "frozen look" that some patients may have worried about simply does not happen. Botox results are visible in 24-72 hours after the injections and the rested appearance typically lasts 3-4 months or more. Botox is also remarkably effective in helping patients who experience very heavy sweating under their arms or on their hands. Botox usually relieves this over sweating condition for 6-9 months or more.

When fillers, also known as "injectables", are injected under a wrinkle, they fill it in and soften or erase the wrinkle. Many of these injectable filler materials are also very effective in enhancing lip fullness, creating a younger, more attractive look. The most commonly used materials to fill in fine to moderate wrinkle lines are: Restylane, Juvederm, and in some cases, your own fat. Using your own fat is known as a fat transfer. A recently FDA approved material, SculptraTM (formerly called NuFill) has also proven to be excellent for enhancing or restoring cheek fullness. Depending on the material used, the results typically last from 6 months to 2 years. You plastic or cosmetic surgeon will help you select which one of these products is best for you and your wrinkles, thin lips, or sunken cheeks.

There are new materials constantly being created and used to correct wrinkles, fill the lips, enhance cheek fullness and so forth. Your plastic surgeon is able to provide you with information on these. For your safety and peace of mind, he or she will only use fillers which have been approved by the FDA.

Along with moisturizers and sun block, healthy skin will benefit from wrinkle-reducing creams (which include Glycolic Acids, Vitamin C, Retin-A, Renova, etc...). Your cosmetic surgeon can help you develop a skin care regimen to improve your skin appearance now and also delay the effects of aging in the future.

Your cosmetic surgeon most likely works closely with some of their areas' leading dermatologists. These doctors help provide personalized skin care (including laser treatments) for you. If your plastic surgeon thinks you would benefit from their care, he or she will refer you to one of these select dermatologists.