From now on, we will regularly provide you with interesting "facts" with our blogs.
Today I tell you about the difference between botox and fillers because we find that especially new clients have questions about this.
First the similarities: both botox and fillers are called "injectables" because both are inserted with injections. Another similarity is that the effect of both is temporary. Permanent fillers have been banned in the Netherlands since 2015 and are obviously not used in our clinic. Botox causes muscles to relax, making wrinkles less visible. A botox treatment therefore mainly affects wrinkles caused by movement: 'dynamic wrinkles'. Examples include frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet. Botox can also be used for such things as teeth grinding or excessive perspiration.
Fillers "fill" and are used in areas where volume loss has occurred due to such things as decrease in bone and fat tissue and decrease in skin quality. The type of filler we use depends on the cause of the volume loss. Obviously, filling volume loss on the cheekbone or jaw requires a much firmer filler than treating lips or fine lines on the face.
During a no-obligation consultation, we will be happy to inform you about all the possibilities and give you advice tailored to your needs.
Nicolette Vermeulen
Aesthetic physician
