Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation has been the aesthetic success story of the 21st Century. Botox® Cosmetic led the way, alongside the growing popularity of dermal fillers. While each of these aesthetic solutions has a unique approach, together they provide you with a complete and customizable solution for some of the common signs of aging.
San Jose, California dermatologist Jennifer A. Baron, MD, frequently recommends the Liquid Facelift to refresh your appearance using Botox and fillers, creating natural-looking results with downtime measured in hours rather than weeks.
Both Botox and dermal fillers use thin needles for application, and though they share this delivery method, that’s where the similarities end. Fundamentally, Botox is an active therapy while fillers are passive.
Botox contains a neuromodulator, a substance that changes the way nerves work. When it comes to facial expression muscles, there are certain spots where these muscles contract but rarely relax all the way, a condition that can worsen over time.
These semipermanent contractions cause facial features like crow’s feet, forehead lines, and the “elevens,” the frowning vertical creases that form between your eyes, above your nose. The neuromodulator in Botox provides a long-lasting solution that relaxes your appearance without blocking expressions.
Unlike Botox, dermal fillers don’t change anything about the way your body works. Instead, using biologically compatible substances in gel form, fillers restore volume to your face as aging reduces the collagen supporting your skin.
Dr. Baron uses both Juvederm® and Radiesse®, reputable manufacturers of FDA-approved filler products. Juvederm uses gels based on hyaluronic acid, a common protein found naturally throughout your body, while Radiesse formulates calcium hydroxyapatite into its products, the mineral that forms bones and teeth.
Each filler works in a similar way, though Radiesse tends to achieve longer-lasting effects. Results vary by patient and the areas being treated.
You likely already see the answer to this question, and you’re right. Botox and fillers attack different issues and in different ways. Together, they rejuvenate your appearance by addressing both muscle movement and volume loss.
You’ll enjoy benefits like:
Every Liquid Facelift procedure is custom-designed and delivered with your unique aesthetic goals in mind. In consultation with Dr. Baron, you’ll discuss your desired outcomes, and together we’ll develop a plan that achieves the results you want.
Find out more by scheduling a visit to Jennifer A. Baron, MD. Call us directly or request a procedure online today.
