During consultations, patients are often unsure about whether a wrinkle relaxer or a filler would work better for them. Why not both? It’s very common for minimally invasive treatments to be performed simultaneously or around the same time because they often complement each other. For example, by using facial fillers in conjunction with botulinum toxin injections at our Philadelphia-area practice, the overall facial rejuvenation results will be significantly maximized, it saves you time, and the treatment will be more effective than either procedure would be on their own. Sometimes, it might be best to wait a few weeks before trying out fillers after wrinkle relaxers or vice versa.
Our team can put together a customized plan for you that combines several different options based on your specific concerns and goals. Wondering if doubling or tripling up on aesthetic procedures is a good idea for you? See below for some of the main advantages associated with dermal fillers and BOTOX® combination treatments.
TREAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONCERNS
Since neuromodulators and fillers are designed for different purposes, they don’t compete with each other. You can address different signs of aging throughout the face by using them together. Neuromodulators will temporarily prevent muscle contractions to reduce the expression wrinkles associated with facial movements like crow’s feet, while fillers add volume beneath the skin to smooth nasolabial folds and other static wrinkles caused by collagen loss. Unlike BOTOX®, fillers can also add fullness to features like the lips or cheeks or define the facial contours. Neuromodulators are usually added to the upper parts of the face, while fillers are mainly administered to the middle and lower areas.
THEY WORK BETTER TOGETHER
One of the few downsides of hyaluronic acid-based fillers is that they are eventually metabolized by the body. They break down more quickly in areas of the face where there is a lot of movement, such as around the mouth. Using muscle relaxers together with fillers can therefore extend the lifespan of fillers, because less facial motion means less rapid metabolization of the gel.
Ready to get started with BOTOX® or another treatment? If you’re thinking about having a combined procedure with facial fillers and botulinum toxin injections, our team at Chapin Aesthetics can guide you on what’s involved. Call us at (267) 880-0810, or submit a contact form to schedule a consultation.