WALNUT CREEKBoth neurotoxins and dermal fillers can be used to reduce the signs of aging and minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. However, these treatments are very different in nature and work in different ways. Before you can decide which type of treatment is right for you, it’s important to understand the difference between neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
*Individual Results May Vary
About Neurotoxins
Botox is the most well-known neurotoxin, but others are available. Neurotoxins work by limiting the movement in the targeted muscle. Wrinkles form because the muscles beneath the skin regularly contract and relax. As the neurotoxin prevents the muscle from contracting, the appearance of existing wrinkles is reduced, and the formation of new wrinkles is prevented.
Neurotoxins Available
Currently, Dr. Aycock offers the following neurotoxin treatments:
About Dermal Fillers
As we get older, we lose collagen, elastin, and volume in our faces. This sagging effect highlights wrinkles and fine lines, thus increasing the effects of aging. Dermal fillers are used to ‘plump up’ the skin and replace the volume that has been lost. In doing so, they correct wrinkles and folds that have been caused by a reduction in volume.
Dermal Fillers Available
Dr. Aycock offers a number of different dermal fillers, including:
- Restylane
- Restylane Lyft
- Restylane Silk
- Juvederm
- Radiesse
- Sculptra
Similarities Between Botox and Dermal Fillers
Both neurotoxins (Dysport, Botox, and Xeomin) and dermal fillers are injected under the skin. In addition to this, both types of treatment are routinely used to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and to prevent the formation of new wrinkles. As such, neurotoxins and dermal fillers are similar in that they are both minimally invasive forms of cosmetic treatment designed to temporarily reduce the signs of aging.
Difference Between Botox and Dermal Fillers
Neurotoxins work by temporarily paralyzing the muscle and preventing it from contracting. This impacts the skin directly above the affected muscle and reduces the appearance of wrinkles in the affected area. Conversely, dermal fillers work by adding volume to the underlying area. When the volume is increased, the skin no longer sags or folds and, therefore, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. However, there are other differences between these two types of treatments, including:
- Dermal fillers offer instantaneous results whereas neurotoxins generally take 7-10 to show visible effects
- Neurotoxins are best suited to dynamic wrinkles (e.g. wrinkles that are visible when you change your expression)
- Dermal fillers are generally more effective on static wrinkles (e.g. wrinkles that are visible even when your face is at rest)
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area in Walnut Creek and Greenbrae, California, Dr. Aycock has extensive experience in both neurotoxin treatments and dermal fillers. By evaluating your medical history and discussing your treatment goals, Dr. Aycock will help you to find the perfect treatment for your needs.
”Dr. Aycock is a highly professional, experienced plastic surgeon and he did an amazing job on my procedure. He and his office staff did a great job preparing me for my surgery with a thorough consult, the surgery center staff was wonderful, welcoming, and empathetic, and every follow-up appointment has been extremely thorough. He’s been happy to answer any questions I have had, and he has provided excellent advice and care throughout this experience.
I am super happy with my experience and the work that he did, and I highly recommend Dr. Aycock to anyone looking for any plastic surgery procedure.” *
Take the Next Step
Ready to take the leap? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA or Greenbrae, CA. You can reach us by filling out the form on this page or by calling (925) 937-8377.
Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area.
*individual results may vary
