Who hasn’t looked in the mirror and wished they could turn back the clock? Most of us develop wrinkles and lines in the face as we age. Some of us develop these lines earlier than others. Many factors can determine how our skin changes over time including sun damage, smoking, weight changes, and genetics. Many people feel that these outer changes do not reflect how young and energetic they feel on the inside. Now is an exciting time in the world of facial rejuvenation, as we develop better and better tools to help turn back the signs of aging.
Botox Cosmetic injection is one of these tools. Botox is a medication made of a purified protein that can be injected into the small muscles of the face to weaken them. Many of the lines on our face, including lines around the brow, forehead and crow’s feet, are caused by over activity of these muscles. When they are weakened, the muscles no longer create these folds in the skin. When done properly, this can create a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance without causing an unnatural appearance. Botox is injected in an office setting, with tiny needles, and takes just a few minutes. At our Botox clinic Toronto, the procedure is best used to treat dynamic wrinkles – these are wrinkles that appear when muscles are activated but disappear with rest. Once a line in the face becomes a permanent crease, soft tissue fillers are used in addition to the Botox to get the best aesthetic result. It is important to note that the effects of Botox are temporary, and gradually wears off, therefore maintenance injections are required to maintain the results. Areas that Botox injections are used to soften wrinkles and for rejuvenations:
- Frown lines or the elevens.
- Forehead wrinkles
- Crow’s feet
- Neck bands
- Chin dimpling
- Corner of the mouth
- Smoker lines
- Brow arching
Soft tissue fillers or dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Teosyal and Restylane are one of these tools. These products are made of a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in our own bodies. By injecting these fillers with a small needle into the lines of the face, the lines can be made less visible creating a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance. In addition, as we age, we tend to lose volume in the face. This is caused by a loss of fat and downward movement of fat in the face. Hyaluronic acid can be used to replace this lost volume, and reverse the signs of aging. It is important to note that gradually over time, our body naturally dissolves these fillers. Maintenance injections are therefore required to maintain the results. Area of that can be treated with Juvederm or soft tissue fillers are:
- Deep frown lines
- Deep forehead wrinkles
- Lip enhance
- Tear trough
- Smoker lines
- Cheek enhancement
- Jawline
- Nose, non-surgical rhinoplasty
- Hands
- Earlobes
- Chin augmentation
Often Botox and dermal fillers such and Juvederm are used as combination treatments call a Softlift to achieve a more rejuvenated look.
For more information on how Botox and Juvederm can help you look your best call Dr. Beber for a comprehensive consultation.