The difference between Botox and fillers, the characteristics, and the duration of the results

Aging and aging are a major problem for many people, especially women, which is represented by wrinkles and sagging skin. Novello Clinic offers the ideal option to get rid of this problem: Botox and fillers. However, some people think that fillers and Botox are the same thing, but in reality, they are different from each other. Therefore, we will explain the difference between Botox and fillers for you in this article.

The difference between Botox and fillers

Botox and fillers are two procedures that support each other and provide more successful results when performed correctly. However, the difference between Botox and fillers lies in the following:

1. Botox contains a substance produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, while fillers contain a gel-like substance known for its hyaluronic acid composition.
2. Botox is most effective for treating small, shallow wrinkles caused by mimicry or lines, while fillers are effective for treating deep wrinkles and facial lines.
3. Botox prevents wrinkles that occur during facial expressions and muscle movements by relaxing the muscles. Fillers treat deep wrinkles that appear with age.
4. Botox begins to show its full effect within 3-10 days after application, while fillers are a method with faster results in the first days.
5. Botox lasts between 4-6 months in humans, while fillers are a long-lasting method. Fillers have been proven effective for up to a year and a half. This effect varies depending on the type of Botox and filler used, the content, and the individual's metabolism.
6. Botox is applied to areas with superficial wrinkles, such as the forehead, corners of the eyes, corners of the mouth, between the eyebrows, and the neck area. Fillers are applied to areas with deeper wrinkles, facial depressions, tissue loss, lips, cheeks, under the eyes, chin, between the eyebrows, lip edges, and the nose area.

What is filler?

Fillers are substances that treat the effects that appear with aging when the body's collagen production decreases, causing the skin to lose its elasticity, resulting in wrinkles and sagging.

In addition to decreasing collagen content, the fine muscles beneath the body begin to gradually shrink, causing an increase in spaces and environmental gaps beneath the sagging skin. This highlights the difference between Botox and fillers, as fillers are the ideal solution for filling these gaps in a way that helps tighten the skin and restore its elasticity, restoring a youthful and vibrant appearance.

Filler material is obtained from several sources, the most prominent of which are the following:

• Animal collagen: It is extracted from cows and is the least expensive type. Its effect lasts for a period ranging from 4-6 months. Collagen must be injected again after this period to achieve the desired results. 
• Autologous fat: This fat is obtained from the patient's own body fat. This fat is extracted, processed, and re-injected into the targeted areas. Its effect lasts for 12 months.
• Hyaluronic acid: This is the most commonly used because it is relatively inexpensive, yet its effects last for a long period of time, ranging from 12 to 16 months.
• Synthetic polymer: This is the longest-lasting type, lasting for 24 months, but its use is very limited due to its high cost.

What is Botox?

Botox is a substance containing bacterial toxins that treats wrinkles and sagging skin caused by the constant hypertonicity and contraction of the fine muscles beneath the skin.

Botox injections, offered by Novello Clinic, the best cosmetic center in Egypt, are considered one of the best solutions to eliminate these problems. Botox, with its bacterial toxin content, has a powerful effect in eliminating wrinkles. It can be applied repeatedly to the chin, forehead, between the eyebrows, around the mouth, armpits, hands, and feet. 

What are the common features of Botox and filler injection procedures?

These procedures are similar in steps to those performed at Novello Clinic, which includes experts and cosmetic doctors specializing in Botox and fillers, as well as using the highest quality materials to ensure the best results. They are performed as follows:

• The target points and locations where the injection will be given are identified.
• Local sterilization is performed, and then a small amount of anesthetic cream or ointment is applied to prevent any pain during the injection.
• The injection is done by slowly and gradually pushing the filler or Botox material into the skin, allowing the tissues to absorb the injected material on the one hand, and preventing bruising on the other hand.

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Is it better to use fillers or Botox?

As we mentioned earlier, fillers are injected into the spaces between the sagging skin to fill these spaces and thus eliminate wrinkles and sagging.

While Botox is injected into the stiff muscles under the skin, which are responsible for the appearance of wrinkles, Botox helps relax these muscles and thus eliminate wrinkles and sagging.

Therefore, there is no superiority of fillers over Botox or vice versa, as each has a different use, while the ultimate goal is the same. You can contact our doctors at Novello Clinic to determine whether the case requires filler injections, Botox injections, or both.

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