Botox or hyaluronic acid - what to choose? |

Currently, in aesthetic medicine, the most popular and fastest solution to reduce wrinkles is the use of hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin. Despite the similar indication, these substances are completely different and perform different functions. The choice of this or that drug depends on the type of furrows, their location and the effect that the patient wants to achieve. It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer, what would be the best choice - botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid, because they work well in the correction of completely different areas and perform different functions. The main differences are in the place of application of both substances, botulinum toxin is used to eliminate wrinkles present in the upper parts of the face, such as: crow's feet, lion's wrinkle and transverse furrows on the forehead. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid is better suited to reduce static wrinkles and deep furrows that result from the skin aging process. Currently, aesthetic medicine offers us quick and easy solutions using botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic Acid and Botox - Similarities and Differences

Hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin are completely different substances. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the human body, belongs to polysaccharides and is responsible for maintaining the proper level of skin hydration, stimulating fibroblasts, synthesis of endogenous hyaluronic acid, regulating immunological processes and is responsible for protecting cells from free radicals. The correct level of skin hydration, and hence its elasticity, is the result of the function of hyaluronic acid in the skin, because its main task is to bind water. Hyaluronic acid has a broad spectrum of action, as it is used to eliminate wrinkles, especially in the lower face, including smoker's lines, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, as well as in lip modeling and as part of products that moisturize the skin. . The properties of hyaluronic acid are significantly different from botulinum toxin. Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is a neurotoxin that inhibits the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which initiates muscle contraction. Botox is used to reduce facial wrinkles, so it is intended not only for the elderly, but also for younger people with high facial expressions. Botox not only smoothes wrinkles and makes furrows disappear, but also prevents the formation of new ones. Botulinum toxin treatment is one of the safest methods of aesthetic medicine, and its effect is fast and impressive.

Application not only in aesthetic medicine

Both botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid are used in aesthetic medicine, but not only. Hyaluronic acid is used in:

• gynekologii, urlologii
• scar treatment
• orthopedics

Botulinum toxin is also treated:

• bruxism
• excessive sweating of the head, armpits, hands, or feet
• migraine
• hemorrhoids
• urinary incontinence

Botox or hyaluronic acid? Indications depending on the type of wrinkles

The difference between hyaluronic acid and Botox is, among other things, that botulinum toxin is most commonly used to smooth wrinkles in the upper face, including lion's wrinkles, smoker's wrinkles, or transverse forehead lines. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid is used to remove static wrinkles as well as wrinkles resulting from the aging process. After consultation, the aesthetic medicine doctor makes a decision and determines what would be better - Botox or hyaluronic acid, taking into account the patient's age, skin condition and the location of the furrows.

Lion Wrinkles - Botox or Hyaluronic Acid

The lion's wrinkle belongs to the group of deep mimic wrinkles. It is caused by constant contractions of the muscles below the dermis. The easiest way to smooth out wrinkles is Botox treatment.

Crow's feet - Botox or hyaluronic acid

Wrinkles around the eyes, called "crow's feet", occur due to a large facial expression. The most effective method for removing dynamic wrinkles is Botox, so this substance is used to reduce crow's feet.

Which is safer: Botox or hyaluronic acid?

While every aesthetic treatment comes with the potential for side effects and risks, both hyaluronic acid and Botox are proven and safe, provided the procedure is performed by a qualified aesthetic physician and the product is medically certified. The use of these two substances gives a lot of possibilities and is one of the most effective methods of reducing the signs of skin aging, while still giving fast results.

I use low concentration botulinum toxin for procedures, which is completely safe for our body, besides, Botox is prescribed in the base of the drug. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid is well tolerated by our body and does not cause unwanted immune reactions. Therefore, if you are looking for effective and safe aesthetic medicine procedures that will work in the fight against the skin aging process, both substances will give you a satisfactory effect. At Velvet Clinic, our qualified and experienced medical staff will help you achieve impressive results and introduce you to aesthetic medicine.