Neurotoxin (Botox/Xeomin/ Daxxify) and Dermal Fillers are minimally invasive cosmetic treatments given through injections. Though, their working differs such that Botox is used for wrinkles that appear with facial expressions like forehead, frown li...
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Neurotoxin (Botox/Xeomin/ Daxxify) and Dermal Fillers are minimally invasive cosmetic treatments given through injections. Though, their working differs such that Botox is used for wrinkles that appear with facial expressions like forehead, frown lines between brows, and crow's feet around the eyes, whereas the fillers are used for deep wrinkles when your facial muscles are at rest.
is a sterile lyophilized form of botulinum toxin type A. It is produced from a culture of the Hall strain of C. botulinum and purified by a series of acid precipitations to a crystalline complex containing the toxin and other proteins. It can minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions. Whereas Dermal Fillers contain chemicals that add fullness to the areas which have undergone thinning and sagging due to aging. Thinning is common, especially on regions like cheeks, lips, and around the mouth, where the fat pad is lost due to aging.
This article will give you a complete description and comparison between the two similar procedures to identify the one most suitable for your needs.
What is NUEUROTOXIN?
Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin which is obtained from bacteria. Cosmetic and therapeutic amounts of this toxin are safe and have been used for decades when given to correct wrinkles. This procedure works by blocking the nerve signals in the muscles where it is injected. Due to the interruption of the nerve signals, the affected muscle is temporarily paralyzed or frozen. The restriction of movement of these selected facial muscles softens and reduces wrinkles.
Botox and other treatments made with botulinum toxin are called neuromodulators or neurotoxins. Common Neurotoxins are , Dysport, .
Botox works on wrinkles caused by movement, also known as dynamic wrinkles or expression movements. The most common effective region of Botox is the "11" between the brows, horizontal lines on the forehead, and crow's feet around the eyes. Generally, these lines are caused by smiling, frowning, squinting, and other facial expressions. This procedure will not work on fine lines and wrinkles caused by sagging or loss of plumpness in the face; these are static wrinkles.
