Many men and women find that as they age, they get deep lines on their face and other signs of aging around the eyes and mouth. While Botox (Botulinum toxin) in Chicago can help you, there are other options that aren’t known to others called dermal fillers. Injectable cosmetics aren’t new, and many plastic surgeons are well-qualified to use them to help you treat lines and wrinkles. However, if you go in asking for one thing, they may think you have done your homework and not offer other options, such as Juvederm or other facial fillers. Therefore, it’s important to know what each option provides and what the differences are.
Botulinum toxin
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) says that Botulinum toxin is a neuromuscular toxin. While most people think it is the only option, it is technically just a brand name for the cosmetic. Two others include Xeomin and Dysport. All three are FDA-approved and are used to treat your recent facial lines. While it can be used to treat deep lines or wrinkles that have been there for a while, it may not work the best. While most people associate Botox in Chicago with frozen facial expressions, it won’t happen if your surgeon does it properly.
Fillers
If you have deep or “older” wrinkles, dermal fillers may be a better choice. There are many options and fillers available, so you may want to ask your doctor for a recommendation. All you have to do is talk with your surgeon, which you should do anyway and tell them that you are thinking about fillers but aren’t sure which one would work best.
While most people use fillers for deep wrinkles, they can also be used to alter your appearance slightly by enhancing the lips. This can help you achieve fuller lips.
How To Choose
When choosing which option will be best, it is probably better to ask the surgeon to help you make the decision. They have done those procedures numerous times in the past and have gained experience to know when one will work better than another. However, you can also decide what you want ahead of time and then make sure it is something the surgeon can do, and that will help in the way you want it to help.
If you are interested in Botox in Chicago and have determined that dermal or facial fillers aren’t for you, visit Chicagoland Aesthetics today to learn more about their options and procedures.
