Juvederm and BOTOX

    CHICAGO, IL, January 31, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- BOTOX Cosmetic and Juveder are both solutions that are injected into the surface of your skin to treat fine lines, wrinkles, scars and creases. Because these products are both used to rejuvenate the appearance of aging skin, you may find yourself asking which one is best for you.

BOTOX vs. Juvederm
The primary difference between BOTOX and Juvederm is that BOTOX is a muscle relaxer and Juvederm is a tissue filler. Because it is a muscle relaxer, the injectable solution inside a BOTOX injection is a refined solution of botulinum toxin type A. This special neuromuscular blocking toxin works to eliminate the appearance of wrinkles by blocking the chemical acetylcholine that triggers muscle responses. The result is a temporary paralysis of muscles at your injection site, which smoothes your skin and creates a more youthful looking appearance.

Because Juvederm is a dermal filler, it uses a hyaluronic acid-based gel that actually "fills in" wrinkles and rejuvenates aging skin. The solution in Juvaderm also plumps weak or deteriorating skin tissue, temporarily correcting the effects of reduced collagen levels and a loss of skin elasticity. Unlike BOTOX, which is designed solely to correct wrinkles, Juvaderm can also be used to fatten lips and correct fat loss in other areas of your face.

But BOTOX has a perk Juvaderm does not: it can temporarily alleviate certain medical conditions, such as:

-- Migraines
-- Blepharospasm (uncontrollable, fluttering eyelids)
-- Hemifacial spasms (involuntary movements in your face)
-- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
-- Muscle spasms in your neck

Similarities
The solutions that comprise BOTOX and Juvederm have both been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used in cosmetic enhancements. Both substances are naturally occurring, therefore there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction.

What BOTOX Can Treat
BOTOX is most often used relax the frown muscles between your eye, but is also effective in correcting the:

-- Wrinkles on your forehead
-- Crow's feet
-- Frown lines around your mouth
-- Neck bands or lines that deepen around your neck as you age

What Juvaderm Can Treat
Injectable fillers have been dubbed a facelift in a bottle because of the dramatic results and minimal recovery. The thicker an injectable formula, the greater its success. However, a thicker solution also increases the chance of bumps (especially in areas of very thin skin like around the eyes).

Juvaderm is one of the longer-lasting injectable fillers, with results sustaining six to nine months. This injectable filler is ideal for:

-- Filling out and defining your cheekbones
-- Plumping your lips and creating a full, pouty appearance
-- Holes or scars left by acne
-- Correcting deformed or asymmetrical lips
-- Reducing the appearance of under-eye hollows and dark circles

Which is Right For Me?
BOTOX might be the best treatment for you if you can see creases only when squinting or frowning. If your lines can be seen when your face is resting or if your facial expressions make your creases more noticable, you likely need an injectable filler or combination of BOTOX and injectable filler.

Wrinkles in your skin are an inevitable part of aging. Creases will grow deeper and your skin will begin losing elasticity. There is no treatment to stop the aging process, but injectables like BOTOX and Juvaderm can safely and temporarily reduce the appearance of aging. Your cosmetic surgeon can help you decide which treatment can best meet your needs.

If you live in the Chicago, Illinois area and would like to learn more about injectables to treat fine lines and wrinkles, please visit the web site of the Chicago eye surgeons at Doctors for Visual Freedom.

Website: http://www.doctorsforvisualfreedom.com

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