At Dynamic Health and Wellness, we understand that looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. It’s easy to chalk beauty up to something that is only “skin deep.” But really, it’s much more than that.
Research proves that having a higher self-esteem leads to better mental health and social behaviors. With that in mind, loving the face you see in the mirror improves your quality of life. Unfortunately, sometimes we get fixated on concerns that don’t necessarily make us less beautiful, but might make us feel that way. That’s why we offer aesthetic services to enhance your natural beauty and uplift your confidence every step of the way.
When people think of treatments like Botox and fillers near The Villages, wrinkles often come to mind. To be fair, they are effective treatments for that reason. However, these injectables provide a range of additional cosmetic benefits for both men and women to boost their self-esteem.
We’ll explore those differences in this article, highlighting their complementary roles in achieving smoother, fuller skin.
The Difference Between Botox and Fillers
These 2 injectables sometimes seem like the same treatment. In reality, they work differently and produce different outcomes.
Botox
Botox is actually the name of a popular neuromodulator derived from botulinum toxin, a substance found in the natural environment where it’s largely inactive. Don’t let the word “toxin” scare you. Wrinkle relaxers are exceptionally safe due to small, sterilized doses, extensive research, and years of approval and use of this medically backed ingredient.
At Dynamic Health and Wellness, we carry Botox as well as another neuromodulator called Dysport, which has a similar formula and is often better suited for larger treatment areas. Both brands can also be referred to as “wrinkle relaxers,” because that’s exactly what they do. When injected into certain facial muscles, they block nerve signals that would cause the muscle to contract. If the muscle can’t move, the skin lies flatter and appears smoother.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers use a hyaluronic acid-based substance that we inject just beneath your skin. The name says it all: they fill! Hyaluronic acid retains up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it a popular cosmetic ingredient for plumping and hydrating the skin. Fillers add volume to soften skin and restore volume. At our clinic, we carry Juvederm products, the #1 chosen dermal filler in the US for enhancing your natural beauty.
Addressing Wrinkles With Botox and Dermal Filler
Near The Villages, many people come to us for concerns regarding fine lines and wrinkles. We want to remind you that these are signs of healthy aging. However, we understand that sometimes you don’t want that to show. Botox and filler can effectively treat different types of wrinkles.
Dynamic Wrinkles
You communicate a lot through facial movements and gestures—joy, surprise, anger, disappointment. When lines and wrinkles appear with those expressions, we recognize them as dynamic wrinkles, which include the following:
- Frown lines between the eyebrows (11s)
- Forehead wrinkles
- Lines that radiate from the corner of your eyes (crow’s feet)
- Lip lines
We use Botox to smooth and prevent these fine lines and wrinkles from appearing. When you make these expressions, you’re working your muscles, causing them to contract. To soften the wrinkles, the answer is simple—address them at the source by minimizing muscle movement.
But don’t worry, our expert injector still wants to see your beautiful smile, so she administers just the right amount of Botox to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while still letting you make your signature expressions. This provides a natural, smooth, and unfrozen look.
By preventing these muscles from contracting, you’re also reducing the risk of the lines permanently etching into your skin, which can lead to the formation of static wrinkles.
Static Wrinkles
As we age, our body decreases its production of structural proteins like collagen and elastin, which leads to thinner skin that doesn’t “spring back” in the ways it used to. This causes fine lines to deepen over time.
When examining your skin, we can easily decide between Botox and dermal fillers near The Villages. Whereas Botox treats the wrinkles that appear with movement, dermal fillers treat the lines that remain when our face is at rest. We categorize these as static wrinkles, which include the following:
- Lines that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds)
- Lines that form on the edge of your mouth to your jawline (marionette lines)
- Lines that form under the inside corners of your eyes (tear troughs)
When addressing static wrinkles, it’s more effective to “fill in” the space beneath, smoothing out those lines by seamlessly replacing lost volume. However, most people often develop both static and dynamic wrinkles, as opposed to just one or the other. In such cases, Botox and dermal fillers pair beautifully together to address both static and dynamic wrinkles, giving you a smooth, youthful radiance.
Beauty Enhancements With Injectables
Now that you understand the difference in how Botox and dermal fillers work, let’s discuss their benefits beyond wrinkles.
Improved Facial Contours
Botox and dermal fillers can improve facial symmetry and contour. Although, just like with wrinkles, they address concerns differently.
Dermal fillers can add volume to your cheeks, increasing cheekbone definition. They can also reduce the appearance of a recessed chin by improving chin projection. We can use dermal fillers to address facial asymmetry while also smoothing wrinkles and fine lines.
Botox can also improve the jawline contour and create a more balanced and symmetrical appearance. The difference between Botox and dermal fillers near The Villages is that while filler adds projection to enhance the jawline, Botox works to slim it by relaxing the masseter muscle. Over time, this weakens and slims the muscle, creating a sleeker jawline appearance. Please note that Botox only effectively improves the lower face; for upper face contouring, we rely on dermal fillers.
Lip Enhancements
Plump lips are a trend that’s here to stay, and we can see why. We place a lot of emphasis on our mouth, and fuller lips give a more youthful appearance. We can use Botox and dermal fillers to enhance your lips.
Dermal fillers add volume to your lips. Whether your lips have decreased in size over time or you’ve always had thinner lips, we can add volume and give you a more plump pout.Lip fillers can also address asymmetry and improve the overall shape of your lips.
Botox doesn’t add volume, but it definitely looks like it does. A “lip flip” with Botox involves injecting the solution right above the lips to change muscle signals, making the upper lip slightly roll outwards, revealing more of the lip vermillion to create the illusion of greater fullness. This treatment also improves the look of a “gummy smile” by relaxing the muscles that lift the upper lip, preventing too much gum from showing.
Botox and dermal fillers near The Villages both work well to improve the appearance of your lips. We may recommend Botox before filler, because it doesn’t last as long, making it a nice introduction to fuller-looking lips without the long-term commitment.
Undereyes
We’ve all had late nights where we drank too much caffeine and didn’t get enough sleep. It shows under your eyes, making you look tired. However, if undereye bags persist no matter how much you rest, fillers could be the best solution for you. Dermal fillers can add volume to the undereyes, refreshing your appearance.
Dark undereye circles, on the other hand, result from various factors, including dehydration and certain lifestyle factors. Dark circles differ from undereye bags, as they’re caused by skin discoloration as opposed to volume loss. If that’s the case, we can treat the underlying reasons with IV therapy, which combats fatigue, hydrates your body, and replenishes vitamins.
While Botox cannot improve undereye hollows, we may recommend Botox injections to address surrounding wrinkles, such as crow’s feet, for more cohesive rejuvenation.
Duration of Results
Dermal fillers and Botox have different lifespans. Fillers last longer, typically anywhere between 6 to 12 months, depending on the location and brands we use. Botox results last between 3 and 6 months.
Based on your preferences and aesthetic concerns, we can discuss a treatment plan that works for you during your consultation, with the option of maintenance injections to see continued results.
Comprehensive Consultations
For your convenience, we offer same-day injections and consultation. First, we review your medical history to determine if Botox and fillers near The Villages are right for you. For your safety, we will not be able to perform injections if any of the following apply to you:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are allergic to botulinum toxin or other ingredients in Botox.
- You have used blood-thinning medications (like ibuprofen) in the past 48 hours.
- You have had heavy alcohol use in the past 48 hours.
In addition to questions regarding your medical history, we ask you the following:
- What is the first thing you notice when you look in the mirror?
- What are your areas of concern?
- Are you looking to add volume to any areas?
- Are you looking to reduce lines and wrinkles in any areas?
After learning more about you and your needs, we walk you through the process, making sure that you are comfortable with the plan.
The entire process takes 20 to 30 minutes. After injections, you are free to continue your day as usual. There is no downtime with Botox or dermal fillers, although some may notice lingering bruising or redness that usually resolves within 48 hours.
FAQ
We understand that there are a lot of questions and concerns surrounding Botox and fillers near The Villages. To ease your anxieties, we will try to address all of them here.
Are Botox and fillers safe?
Botox and dermal fillers are both safe, effective treatments for enhancing your beauty and smoothing wrinkles. In fact, all of our products are FDA-approved for safety and efficacy.
Botox has been used since the 1970s to treat people with crossed eyes before providers recognized its wrinkle-smoothing abilities. With so much history and usage, we understand the long-term and short-term effects of these injectables.
Similarly, the hyaluronic acid-based solution contained in dermal fillers works seamlessly alongside the existing hyaluronic acid in your body. When administered by trained professionals, dermal fillers and Botox can both be safe, effective methods of rejuvenation.
Will Botox and filler make me look unnatural?
You’ve seen the results of a bad Botox or filler job, and it probably deterred you from considering these treatments. Don’t worry, our expert injector has completed extensive training and understands the protocols and processes for creating natural-looking results. We aim to enhance your beauty, not overpower it. That’s why we use FDA-approved products made with natural ingredients that allow for customization.
Are Botox and fillers permanent?
We know we already addressed the duration of results from Botox and fillers, but we want to emphasize this point again: Botox and fillers are temporary solutions. Here’s a breakdown of our brands and how long they last:
Botox and Dysport: 3 to 6 months
Juvederm: 6 to 12 months
We can schedule maintenance sessions with you to extend the longevity of your results.
Enhance Your Natural Beauty at Dynamic Health and Wellness
We want you to feel confident each and every day. With Botox and fillers near The Villages, we can customize your treatment to enhance your natural beauty. To get started, request an appointment or try our treatment planning tool. A member of our team will reach out with appointment information to help you get started.
