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Botox

Botox is a prescription substance that is injected into muscles to improve the look of wrinkles on the face, excess skin on the neck, and other features. The substance is botulinum toxin, which is created from bacteria, and it is marketed under brand names such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.

Botox blocks nerve signals going to muscles, which helps prevent the repeated muscle contractions that cause facial wrinkles. It also can help with migraine headaches or teeth grinding by injecting the muscles that trigger these conditions.

Botox can be used on:

Crow’s feet
Forehead furrows
Frown lines
Skin bands on the neck

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers help reduce facial lines by adding volume to the face. The fat under the skin that makes the face appear smooth and full decreases naturally over time. With less facial fullness, lines and wrinkles become more visible. Sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle also can affect the amount of volume lost and how elastic the skin is.

Dermal fillers are commonly used to:

Make thin lips more plump
Enhance shallow skin contours
Soften facial creases and wrinkles
Improve the appearance of recessed scars

Dermal fillers also can help with early signs of aging or as part of facial surgery.

Types of dermal fillers

Poly-L-lactic acid

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable collagen stimulator that works deeply under the skin to help restore its inner structure and volume. This gradually helps restore facial volume and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and folds.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body that helps support skin cells by retaining moisture and volume. It takes effect over weeks, providing the gradual and subtle results that many people prefer.

The synthetic, lab-made version of hyaluronic acid has become one of the most popular injectable fillers. Injected in the form of a gel, it acts like an inflated cushion to support facial structures and tissues that may have lost volume or elasticity due to normal aging. Hyaluronic acid also brings water to the surface of skin, to keep it looking fresh and supple.