Wrinkle-free skin in an instant

Easy to call them "pricks". Botulinum toxin and fillers are two of the best known aesthetic medicine treatments to counteract the signs of aging on the face.
Mini-invasive solutions that often tend to be confused by sharing the same goal: to reduce "dynamic" wrinkles, i.e. those that form with muscle contraction. On the other hand, the operating principles of the two procedures are different, just as the micro-areas of application can be different , even if their use can be combined effectively.

A substantial distinction between the techniques lies in the fact that the botulinum toxin puts the face muscles in "stand-by" to stop the wrinkles caused by facial expressions, the filler insteadfills in areas that need more volume. Treatments are usually performed in 15-30 minutes and do not require anesthesia.
Their effect - it should be remembered - is not permanent .
Its duration reaches up to 12 months and can be enhanced with some precautions.
The application of anti-wrinkle moisturizing creams in combination with antioxidant supplements and a healthy lifestyle away from alcohol and smoking help prolong the benefits deriving from the applications.

Reshape wrinkles with Botox

Botulinum toxin acts directly on the muscles that cause wrinkles, --> reducing their activity and preventing the appearance of lines and "wrinkles".
This is possible because botox blocks the release of a chemical substance produced by the body, acetylcholine, which transmits nerve impulses to the muscles, regulating their movement.
In this way the treated areas appear more relaxed and the face has a more rested and youthful appearance, without affecting its features. The relaxing effect is particularly required to treat the so-called expression lines in the upper part of the face, such as those on the forehead, around the eyes (crow's feet), between the eyebrows.

Most treatment-related side effects are, as you might guess, temporary.
We talk about rash or itching, pain, bleeding, bruising, swelling, numbness or redness, headache.

Filler to fill and increase volumes

As the word itself suggests, the filler is a treatment that is based on the use of filling substances (to fill, in English "to fill") such as hyaluronic acid which, when properly injected into the right areas, allow to solve the problems of elasticity caused from the degenerative process of the cells of the epidermis, stimulating the production of collagen and plumping the skin.
The filler helps to fill in existing wrinkles, such as those present between the nose and lips, to redefine the contours , for example those of the jawline and cheekbones, which acquire softness and momentum, and to give greater volume to the lips.
Dermal fillers are non-invasive and safe procedures but they are not without possible side effects , like any aesthetic medicine treatment.
The most common include a rash, itching, redness, bruising, or swelling and resolve within a few hours .