What is Botox used for?
Botox is a neuromodulator meant to relax movements in the facial muscles. Once muscles are relaxed fine lines being to smooth and eventually disappear.
What are dermal fillers used for?
Dermal fillers can be used to correct volume loss in the cheeks, under eyes, nasolabial folds (smile lines), temples, and the mid/lower face. Fillers can be used to augment the size of the lip, cheeks, and chin.
How long do Neurotoxins (Botox, Jeuveau, Xeomin) last?
Neurotoxin injections last about 4-6 months before full movement is back in the area injected. The muscles will remain relaxed over the next few months and begin to regain movement around the 3 or 3.5 month mark.
Swelling after injectables: How long does swelling last after fillers?
Swelling after dermal fillers is normal and to be expected to begin within an hour of your appointment lasting up to 72 hours. The severity of post procedure swelling will depend on the area treated and the product used. Lips will swell significantly and can be improved by sleeping on extra pillows, drinking a moderate amount of water, and avoiding salty foods.
