Striking the right balance is crucial for achieving natural-looking results with injectables, be it Botox, fillers, or any other treatment.
Consider Botox, popular for smoothing wrinkles, and dermal filler for restoring volume and enhancing skin plumpness. What if you could get the muscle-relaxing magic of Botox and the volume-boosting power of dermal fillers at the same time?
At Skin Technique, situated in Vancouver, British Columbia, we’ve witnessed the transformative effects of combining Botox with fillers. We want to honor your natural beauty and believe in using your facial features to build improvements.
In this post, we delve into how this dynamic duo can be combined for optimizing results.
Just like we might say Kleenex when what we mean is a box of tissues, Botox is a household name for injectable neuromodulators. But there are other neuromodulators you should be aware of:
Neuromodulators do a simple yet effective job – they temporarily relax muscles, giving your skin a smoother appearance.
On the other hand, fillers are injectable substances to bring back lost volume, giving you a more youthful and revitalized look. Because they are compatible with our body’s biology, they are well tolerated with minimal risk of causing unwanted reactions.
Dermal filler components
Popular filler types are:
Beyond filling, some fillers have extra functions.
For instance, Sculptra encourages the skin to produce more collagen, providing extra support, while Restylane and Juvéderm attract water molecules, making the treated area more hydrated and restoring volume.
Despite the differences between Botox and fillers, they can collectively offer a comprehensive approach to addressing facial aging.
For example, there are different kinds of wrinkles on your face. This means they require different ways to fix them.
There are dynamic wrinkles, that come about from constant facial expressions, such as smiling (causing crow’s feet) and frowning (causing 11’s). This kind of wrinkle can be managed with neuromodulators which temporarily block nerve signals, relax the muscles and reduce the appearance of these wrinkles.
But beyond this, Botox can also be used to manage hyperhidrosis and excessive teeth grinding (bruxism).
Then there are static wrinkles, which are caused by volume loss in the face. Since fillers restore volume, they can fill in these static lines.
Book your consultation today and discover the perfect way to add volume and enhance your features.
The combination of neuromodulators and fillers provides benefits beyond cohesive treatment. These are others you may not have realized:
While mostly safe, these treatments are associated with certain side effects, which you should know.
Different studies have shown the potential temporary side effects of Botox and fillers, but here’s a summary of what you need to know:
At Skin Technique, we ensure you get your injections from only qualified, board-certified injectors. For example, some of the measures we take include taking a comprehensive medical history and giving a test dose to ensure there are no reactions.
With more serious side effects, such as infection and granulomas, note that they often come from improper post-treatment care.
Using both Botox and fillers together can really make a difference in how you look and feel – it’s the winning team for your face!
Whether you’re all set to try this combo or thinking about each treatment on its own, or if you’re a bit unsure, book your consultation with us. Let’s chat about your options for a more confident and refreshed version of yourself.