When it comes to the fight against fine lines and wrinkles there are seemingly endless options for regaining the youthful appearance of times past. We have all heard about wrinkle relaxers thanks to the celebrities that have overused the product, but what about dermal fillers; the latest option for wrinkle free skin? If you aren’t sure of what the difference is or how to determine which anti-wrinkle treatment is best for you, you aren’t alone. We have put together the following breakdown of the war between cosmetic injectables – it’s Wrinkle Relaxers versus Dermal Fillers.
Wrinkle Relaxers
Botulinum Toxin is one of the most thoroughly researched and safest types of anti-wrinkle treatments. It works by reducing the activity of muscles that cause expression related wrinkles. For example, when we are angry we will frown and furrow our brow and when we laugh, the soft skin around the corners of our eyes tends to wrinkle. Botulinum Toxin works by temporarily blocking the signals that are sent from our nerves to our facial muscles, thereby reducing the movement of the muscles which cause the wrinkles to soften.
Botulinum Toxin is a quick acting wrinkle relaxer that typically shows results within 3 to 5 days and can last from anywhere between 3 to 6 months, depending on the patient of course. It is important to remember that Botulinum Toxin is just that, a wrinkle relaxer, and that it is the most effective wrinkle treatment for lines that are caused by our facial expressions.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are an anti-wrinkle treatment that address static wrinkles, those wrinkles that are visible when the face is at rest. As we age the skin naturally loses elasticity and fullness which leads to the development of static wrinkles and the appearance of depleted facial features. Dermal fillers, as the name suggests, help to eliminate these types of wrinkles by adding volume to the dermal layer. This plumps up the skins tissue and effectively pushes out wrinkles and creases in the skin.
Dermal fillers have one particular advantage over wrinkle relaxers such as Botulinum Toxin and that is that dermal fillers can actually stimulate the body to produce collagen, thus replenishing the natural loss that occurs during the aging process. This means that with ongoing dermal filler treatments, a more youthful appearance can be achieved over time.
The effects of dermal fillers are visible almost instantaneously and it can be several months to two years before a touch up treatment is necessary.
At Timeless Cosmetics, our Perth based clinicians are available to answer all of your questions regarding wrinkles relaxers and dermal fillers. We will work with you to provide the most optimal results that can be achieved. For more information on anti-wrinkle treatments, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic on 9544 5200. Or you can always head to our website to find out more.
