Facial Fillers: Aging gracefully is the goal of women (and men) worldwide. A lucky few are blessed with the genetics of youth and will never know what trials many men and women go through for the sake of beauty and self-confidence.
Facial fillers have developed the go-to answer for many women and men to combat the signs of aging. The two leading players in this category are Juvederm and Botox. Here, we’ll take a closer look at each to highlight some of the differences and help you decide which one, if any, is right for you.
Botox
Botox has been around for a long time, and most people have heard of it. It is the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States. Because it has been around for many years, there is a good kind of how it works, and its results are consistent.
Botox is a cleansed toxin that temporarily paralyzes the strength below the skin at the injection site. Muscle paralysis slows or stops the contraction of the muscles, which is responsible for wrinkles and results in smoother skin.
Over time, this will result in fewer new lines starting in the treated areas. Many young people begin to use Botox as a preventative measure, such as applying sunscreen to prevent sun damage.
Botox is typically used to smooth out Facial Fillers on the forehead, around and between the eyes. One injection lasts at least three months before you need another dose. The cost is also lower compared to some fresher competitors, which may be an incentive to choose Botox.
Juvederm
Juvederm is a new family of facial fillers that differs from Botox in several ways. While Botox is injected into the muscle to soften its movement, Juvederm is a filler designed to restore volume to the face by filling and smoothing lines and wrinkles.
Juvederm is a smooth, soft gel made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring honey in the form. Hyaluronic acid is trusted with water in the skin to restore plumpness and smooth out wrinkles. Because it is a naturally occurring material, it is biodegradable, meaning that over time, the filler will naturally break down and disappear from your body without a trace. Juvederm usually lasts six months or more.
Juvederm Voluma
The newest member of the family of facial fillers is Juvederm Voluma. Similar to old Juvederm, Voluma is also a hyaluronic acid creation. Still, instead of combining with the water found in the skin to give you a “plumpy” look, Voluma mimics collagen, which provides volume and lift. Volume is primarily used in the mid-face to restore volume loss.
This product is ideal for creating or restoring the appearance of cheekbones (apple) and jawline. Full cheeks make you look younger, and as we age, our faces lose fat, often leading to sagging, sagging, or wrinkles on the lower parts of the face.
In this way, Voluma restores volume to the cheeks and midface while lifting the skin upward, helping to soften wrinkles that may occur around the nose and mouth. The results are subtle but surprising.
Voluma has been compared to Sculptra, but unlike Sculptra, which requires a second course of injections a few months after the first, Voluma only needs one. It’s fast, easy, effective, and long-lasting.
Another notable feature of Juvederm is its ability to last up to 24 months after one action. It also covers lidocaine, which acts as a localized numbing agent, making the injections more comfortable. Most offices also use local anesthetics, so there is little to no pain.
Conclusion
Botox and Juvederm boast immediate results, no downtime, and minimal side effects. Both treatments are quick and simple and have proven to be effective. Deciding which treatment to choose will ultimately depend on your cosmetic needs and which treatment you feel most comfortable with, and some people may need both.
Life affects our bodies in different ways. Often, a whole life manifests itself first in the public part of our body – the face. Luckily, science has brought out the best in you with some help from your local beauty expert.
