Anti-Wrinkle agents like Botox and Dermal Fillers like Restylane are sometimes interchangeably called “injectables”. These are ‘non-surgical’ methods used to treate fine lines and wrinkles or facial skeletal atrophy (lost volume or hollowing of the face in certain areas). So which one is better – Botox or Filler in terms of:
Dr Mark Gittos is an experienced and talented plastic surgeon who has helped hundreds of patients achieve the aesthetic results they desired with the help of surgical and non-surgical plastic surgery procedures.
Botox is a neurotoxin. Neurotoxins work by temporarily paralysing the underlying facial muscles that cause wrinkles when they contract. When properly injected, with these muscles relaxed, patients can smile, frown, or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases that occur with repeated facial movements.
Dermal fillers have become one of the most popular options when it comes to fighting the early signs of ageing. Today, there are many different kinds of dermal fillers, each treating different signs of ageing like volume loss, overly thin lips, and fine lines and wrinkles. Instead of relaxing facial muscles like Botox, dermal fillers work by adding temporary volume under the skin in order to fill wrinkles and plump the skin.
Anti Wrinkle Injectables (AWIs) and dermal fillers are knowns as “injectables”. Both are great non-surgical methods for treating fine lines and wrinkles. These two treatments share some similarities: they have the power to create quick and dramatic results, with relatively no pain and no downtime.
However, fillers and AWIs are very different in terms of how they work and which types of wrinkles they treat.
Dr Mark Gittos is a leading Specialist Plastic Surgeon and operates a practice in Herne Bay, Auckland and in the UK. The practice focuses on both surgical and non-surgical procedures, each designed to help restore, improve or change a physical characteristic or problem. The first step in every case is to talk through your personal requirements and explore all the options, before deciding on the most effective solution.
Dr Mark Gittos offers high quality, natural-looking cosmetic surgery results and is highly experienced in Breast, Body and Face Surgery having performed over 4000 Surgeries in the last 26 years. With worldwide expertise Dr Gittos is an expert in breast, face and body surgery for men & women.
Naturally, before any treatment is begun, we will explain clearly the advantages and risk factors; so that you have the information you need to make an informed decision that is best for you. Visit the practice to find out more.
Please NOTE: Dr Gittos only performs surgery on non-smoker patients with a BMI less than 30. To check your BMI please visit the NZ Heart Foundation website. For help giving up smoking before surgery visit the Smoke Free website
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