In What Areas Can Facial Fillers and Botox Be Used?

Post Date: 5/26/2023

Facial fillers and Botox are at the top of the procedures you apply when you are not satisfied with the wrinkles on your forehead or the lines on the corners of the mouth that spoil your smile.

Maybe your lines are deep badly and you even considered having surgery for this purpose. However, developments in the field of cosmetic surgery in recent years have made both practices even more popular.

Many scientists and experts say that you can get rid of your wrinkles without the need for invasive procedures. First of all, let's get to know the two applications that we will discuss in this article, facial filler and Botox.

What are Face Fillers?

Facial fillers are used to rejuvenate the skin and give it a more lively appearance. This procedure is aimed to eliminate wrinkles and volume loss by injecting certain substances under your skin.

With them, aesthetic corrections such as reducing the lines on the skin, plumping the lips, and shaping the cheeks and jawline can be performed.

The material used in facial fillers contains Hyaluronic acid. This special ingredient increases your skin's ability to retain moisture. While eliminating the lost volume, it also provides moisture and helps to reduce your wrinkles.

There are several types of facial fillers:

• Filler containing calcium hydroxylapatite is used to create volume under your skin. At the same time, it provides firming by increasing the production of collagen. It is usually used on the cheeks and jawline.
• Facial fillers with polylactic acid also stimulate collagen production in your skin. It is a filler with long-lasting effects.
• In addition, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is another filler. It remains under the skin and is used to fill wrinkles. Its persistence can last for several years.

Prof. Dr. Selcuk Inanli's team has achieved successful results in facial fillers and Botox applications. Patient satisfaction in every aspect of treatment is a top priority. The medical staff is available to assist you in all processes, from consultation to aftercare.

What is Botox?

Botox is another popular method among medical aesthetic applications. It is an injection treatment used to temporarily paralyze target muscle groups and reduce wrinkles in designated areas. The needles are generally preferred to remove lines in upper face and alleviate mimics.

Botulinum, a toxin produced by Clostridium Botulinum bacteria, is used in facial botox. This temporarily blocks nerve conduction and prevents your muscles from contracting.

Among the most preferred areas for botox facial are the forehead, brow lines, and crow's feet lines, and brow lift is also performed. You can also prefer this procedure if you have excessive sweating, neck flattening, or migraine.

Differences Between Face Fillers and Facial Botox

While both practices help correct the defects in the face area, they act in different ways. The main differences between them are listed below.

Facial fillers add volume of the skin or shape certain areas through the substance injected under the skin. In this way, the appearance of wrinkles and lines is reduced. Botox injections temporarily paralyze the muscles and prevent them from working. In this way, the appearance of facial expression lines, crinkles, and fine lines is reduced.

Usage Areas of Face Filling and Botox

Facial fillers are used for problems such as lightening lines and wrinkles caused by loss of collagen, and elasticity, plumping your lips, teeth grinding, and shaping your cheeks. They make also a better-looking tear trough.

Botox is mostly preferred for correcting your frown lines, forehead area, crow's feet, and eyebrows. It should be noted that Botox is also preferred in areas such as the treatment of migraine and sweating. However, the areas of application related to aesthetic concerns are as described above.

► Usage Time:

You probably wonder most about "How long do facial fillers last?". The results of them are usually longer lasting. It is absorbed by your body over time and its effect decreases. Its duration usually ranges from 6 to 20 months.

The results of botox facial injections may not be very long-lasting. It can take effect for an average of 3 to 6 months. Afterward, your muscles will return to normal and the treatment may need to be repeated.

► Session Duration and Effect Speed:

Facial fillers usually take between 15 and 60 minutes. Its effects occur to a large extent within the same day. Facial botox is completed in about 10 to 30 minutes. However, the effects are delayed compared to the filler material and show itself after a few days.

► Side Effects:

You may experience temporary side effects such as slight swelling, redness, or bruising after facial contouring fillers, these are normal and you don't have to worry. In rare cases, infection or allergic reactions may occur also.

Temporary side effects such as mild swelling, bruising, or headache may occur after injections. Both are two very safe, proven, and worldwide cosmetic practices. They provide a more healthy ageing process.

Which method you choose depends on your individual needs, expectations, and your specialist's recommendations. Before your first session, you should make a consultation with him and discuss the results. When used correctly, both treatments give you the younger and more vibrant look you desire.

Prof.Dr.Selcuk Inanli Clinic stands out for its expertise in the field of cosmetic surgery and makes it a point to inform patients from A to Z before each procedure. You can contact us to learn more about Botox and filler applications and experience an extremely comfortable and safe treatment process.