Our faces tell a story. Sometimes, they’re a story of a life well-lived, with laugh lines and smiles lines that we’re not afraid to show off. And sometimes, they tell a story we’d rather not express – like frown lines, worry lines, and wrinkles. If you’re frustrated by all the lines and wrinkles that you see when you look in the mirror, you might be considering injections or fillers to take care of them. Two of the more popular options are Botox® and JUVÉDERM®. These options may seem similar but they actually work on very specific types of wrinkles and parts of the face.
Botox
Botox is a relaxer, so it relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles and fine lines. Many older patients use it to reverse the effects of aging while younger patients might start injections to avoid wrinkles altogether. Botox is typically best for wrinkles that appear when you move your face, such as crow’s feet, laugh lines, frown lines, and forehead furrows. It can also be used to plump and define lips. Botox injections can last anywhere from three to six months, and then you’ll need another treatment.
JUVÉDERM
JUVÉDERM is a facial filler, so it fills in the lines and grooves in your face to get rid of wrinkles. It’s a sterile gel made from naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, a sugar that’s found in our skin. JUVÉDERM works for wrinkles and lines that appear when your face is at rest. This filler treats folds and wrinkles affecting the area from the cheekbones to the chin, and can also be used to smooth out frown lines. JUVÉDERM can restore volume to tissue-depleted areas of your face and, like Botox, is great as a lip filler. JUVÉDERM can last up to one year before you’ll need another treatment.
Med Spa Procedures at Tampa Surgical Arts
Tampa Surgical Arts is proud to offer both Botox and JUVÉDERM to our patients, and we’ll be glad to discuss the benefits of each and which option will work best for your needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
