Botox And Fillers

What is Botox?

Botox is a wrinkle-smoothing injectable called a neurotoxin. It was first FDA-approved as a wrinkle treatment more than 20 years ago and is the world’s most popular anti-aging injectable today. 

Botox treats multiple areas in the face, particularly: 

• Lines between eyebrows
• Lines in the forehead
• Lines around the eyes (crow’s feet)

Botox works by disrupting signals at the nerve-muscle junctions. Essentially, it stops your muscles from getting the “directions” to contract. 

Injected in specifically targeted muscles, Botox forces relaxation, smooths away wrinkles and prevents new wrinkles in treated areas. You can still move your face normally, but Botox keeps you from overusing the muscles that cause wrinkles.

What are fillers?

Fillers are another type of injectable cosmetic. They increase volume where your face needs it. 

Most dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a duplicate of a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in the skin. It’s a major source of structural support for the skin, and it binds with water to further increase volume and keep it stable under your skin. 

You lose hyaluronic acid, as well as other important structural support, like collagen, as you age. This can lead to face thinning, skin sagging, lines, and wrinkles. 

Dermal fillers can refill the volume, with natural-looking results. Some of the most popular treatment areas for fillers are the nasolabial folds (smile lines), lines at the corners of the mouth (marionette lines), lips, and cheeks. 

How long do Botox and fillers last?

Botox lasts as long as four months. Dermal fillers are variable, with the average longevity ranging from 12-18 months. Certain dermal fillers may last up to 24 months in the mid-cheek area. 

What do Botox and filler injections feel like?

Primary Care Walk-in Medical Clinic providers use ultrafine needles to inject Botox and fillers, which helps make the process as comfortable as possible. 

In addition, they can apply local numbing cream. Most dermal fillers also include lidocaine or another anesthetic medication within the formula. 

You’ll likely feel some stinging and pinching briefly during the treatment, but injections are generally so well tolerated that many patients view Botox and fillers as an essential part of their beauty and wellness care.

Botox and filler treatments take only a few minutes in the Primary Care Walk-in Medical Clinic office, and you can resume nearly all regular activities right away. Walk in, call, or click online scheduling now.

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