Botox® contains botulinum toxin type A, an FDA-approved and safe cosmetic injectable designed to relax facial muscles, reduce wrinkles, and diminish fine lines. It’s like hitting snooze on the aging process — no surgery, pain, or downtime required — just a smoother, younger look. But is Botox the preferred treatment method for fighting wrinkles?
Schedule a cosmetic evaluation today with our dermatology specialists, led by Vindhya Veerula, MD, at Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to determine which wrinkle-reduction method is best suited for you.
Botox best addresses certain types of wrinkles, such as:
Botox is often most effective for treating dynamic wrinkles, caused by muscle movements made during facial expressions (laughing, smiling, frowning, etc.). It works by temporarily paralyzing or relaxing facial muscle activity responsible for dynamic wrinkles. Botox smoothes the treated area to restore a youthful glow for up to 4-6 months at a time.
Dermal fillers are also cosmetic injections. They commonly contain hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), or polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). These safe and FDA-approved substances add volume to areas of your skin that are sunken in or contain static wrinkles.
Static wrinkles are those caused by a loss of collagen and skin elasticity due to aging, tissue damage from smoking, or sun-damaged skin. As a result, the skin becomes drier and thinner, losing its full volume.
Fillers can restore lost volume, freshen your overall appearance, lift the skin, plump your lips, and smooth lines and static wrinkles. Botox can also help with static wrinkles, but dermal fillers are often the preferred method for these wrinkles. Fillers typically last 6-24 months (sometimes longer).
The type of cosmetic injectables that are the best for smoothing your wrinkles depend on the severity of the wrinkles, the type of wrinkles you develop, and their cause. Your dermatology specialist may recommend both Botox and dermal fillers during the same cosmetic treatment session to maximize anti-aging outcomes and restore a youthful appearance.
In addition to dermal fillers and Botox, other wrinkle-reduding treatments available at Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa include:
Your dermatology expert tailors treatment sessions to your personalized needs, preferences, and long-term beauty goals.
Take advantage of anti-aging Botox treatments with Dr. Veerula and the team at Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa by contacting us by phone or online today.
