Neurotoxins VS Dermal Fillers: What’s the Difference?
Both neurotoxins and dermal fillers can be used to reduce the signs of aging and minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. However, these treatments are very different in nature and work in different ways. Patient education before deciding what treatment is right for you is so important, let’s discuss understanding the difference between neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
About Neurotoxins:
Botox is the most well-known neurotoxin, but others are available. Neurotoxins work by limiting the movement in the targeted muscle. Wrinkles form because the muscles beneath the skin regularly contract and relax. As the neurotoxin prevents the muscle from contracting, the appearance of existing wrinkles is reduced, and the formation of new wrinkles is prevented.
Neurotoxins Available:
Currently, Sirena Medical Aesthetics offers the following neurotoxin treatments:
Dysport
Botox
Xeomin
About Dermal Fillers:
As we get older, we lose collagen, elastin, and volume in our faces. This sagging effect highlights wrinkles and fine lines, thus increasing the effects of aging. Dermal fillers are used to ‘plump up’ the skin and replace the volume that has been lost. In doing so, they correct wrinkles and folds that have been caused by a reduction in volume.
Dermal Fillers Available:
Sirena Medical Aesthetics offers a number of different dermal fillers, including:
Restylane
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Silk
Juvederm
Radiesse