Many people wonder, "what is really the difference between botox and fillers?" Logical, since both terms are used a lot. Are you curious about the differences? And do you want to know what is the best solution for you? Esthetician Nicolette Vermeulen answers.
Nicolette explains, "Botox and filler treatments are the most common aesthetic procedures in the Netherlands. Botox and fillers are both examples of "injectables," as both are inserted with injections. The main difference is that fillers give volume, while botox causes muscles to relax - making wrinkles less visible. Both treatments take place without cutting. Also, the effect of both is temporary.
Botox: less visible wrinkles
So the advantage of botox is that it can "soften" lines because it allows the muscles to relax. A botox treatment is therefore particularly effective on wrinkles caused by movement: "dynamic wrinkles. Think of frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet. Would you like to see fewer lines in your face? Then opt for botox. It's affordable, fast and gives good results.
But botox can help with many other complaints: for example, teeth grinding or excessive perspiration. Men in particular often opt for this. For example, they have a few injections placed in their armpits every few months. The result? No more wet spots under the armpits. Which is nice when you're walking around the office in a tight shirt.
Fillers: for extra volume
Fillers "fill" and are used in areas where volume loss has occurred due to, for example, decrease in bone and fat tissue and decrease in skin quality. The type of filler we use at Cosmetic Clinics depends on the cause of the volume loss. For example, do you want to fill volume loss on your cheekbone or jaw? Then obviously a much firmer filler is needed than for treating lips or fine lines in the face. But even a scar that is just a little lower in the skin can be made less visible by filling the area underneath with fillers. Fillers have many applications!
Increasing demand for injectables
Because of the wide application of both fillers and botox, both procedures are very popular. Consequently, there is a growing demand for them in different age groups. Men are also increasingly choosing to look better or younger. 1 in 8 procedures involves a man.
Would you like a free consultation?
Are you curious about how fillers or botox can give you a younger look? Then schedule a free consultation with us. We inform you about all the possibilities, you get personal advice and you can directly ask all your questions to the cosmetic doctor. You can book this free consultation here.
