Is filler healthier than Botox?

Dermal fillers carry the possibility of more risks and side effects than Botox. Severe side effects are rare. Moderate side effects usually go away within two weeks. However, serious adverse effects have been connected to the use of unregulated, needle-free injection devices for dermal filler procedures.

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Why you should not use fillers?

While of course most people use fillers in casual conversation, when you bring them with you to the microphone, they distract from your core personality and make you sound nervous, distracted, or disengaged rather than authentic.

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Why fillers are better than Botox?

Botox and dermal fillers both work for the conditions they're specifically approved for and created to treat. So for general, static (non-muscular) wrinkles, dermal fillers are the better option because Botox can't help. Without repetitive muscle movement, crow's feet and frown lines begin to fade after Botox.

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What is the downside to fillers?

Con: Potential Side Effects

Patients usually experience minor bruising for 24 hours to several days. Other symptoms include rashes, swelling, and potential infection. Over time, patients may feel the filler moving away from the desired area, or, although extremely rare, develop lumps under the skin.

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What is the safest cosmetic filler?

Hyaluronic acid based products are considered one of the safest in dermal fillers, particularly those made from synthesized HA, which is made in bacteria instead of using human or animal tissue.

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BOTOX vs FILLERS: Which is better for you?

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What happens when fillers wear off?

The effects of the fillers will wear off after months or years, but the treated area is likely to return to its original state. The benefits of both Botox and fillers will be gone and you'll notice that those lines and volume loss will come back.

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What kind of fillers do the Kardashians use?

Kylie prefers Juvederm, a brand of filler that's owned by Allergan. While there are different types of Juvederm fillers, Kylie's team goes for Juvederm Ultra Plus.

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Do fillers ever leave your face?

Different fillers tend to naturally dissolve at different speeds. Most hyaluronic acid fillers used in the lips, jawline, and cheeks, including Juvederm and Restylane, metabolize after 6 months to a year. Sculptra can continue to provide results in the face for up to two years.

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Do fillers stay in your body forever?

Dermal fillers are one of the more popular anti-aging treatments in the United States. They're quick, convenient, and provide noticeable results. Dermal fillers don't last forever, though. Over time, the body will eventually metabolize and break down the primary substance that fills in wrinkles and fine lines.

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Do fillers go into your bloodstream?

When fillers are injected by a highly trained and experienced physician, the risk of injecting filler that would end up in your bloodstream would be incredibly remote.

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Do wrinkles get worse after fillers?

“The short answer is no,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert in Austin, Texas. “Wrinkles do not become worse after having dermal fillers.” Dermal fillers comprise a family of injectable medications that restore volume in areas of the skin where it has been lost.

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Is filler better than Botox for wrinkles?

Neither dermal filler nor Botox is overall superior to the other. Botox treats the dynamic wrinkles in your upper face, while filler adds volume to skin and scars to smooth them. Dermal fillers usually last longer, but you can use both of them together to treat wrinkles and blemishes.

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Which last longer filler or Botox?

All this being said, fillers (including Juvéderm) do last longer than Botox. Filler results are visible for anywhere from nine months to two years, while Botox typically lasts three to four months.

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Do fillers age you faster?

Fillers are a great option for patients seeking a softer, more youthful look. However, if used improperly or over used, fillers can have negative long term consequences. In fact, patients who do not properly use filler could actually speed up their skin's aging process, resulting in older looking skin.

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At what age should I start fillers?

There is almost never a bad time to start. You can begin to consider fillers as early as your twenties, and these treatments can be effective at any age.

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Who should not have facial fillers?

Don't use fillers if:
  • your skin is inflamed for any reason (for example, if you have a rash, active acne, hives, etc.)
  • you're allergic to any of the filler ingredients (read the label)
  • you have a bleeding disorder.
  • you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or under the age of 18 (safety hasn't been studied in younger age groups)

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How often should you get fillers?

While dermal fillers, like Radiesse®, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and Sculptra®, provide noticeable outcomes, results are temporary. This is because our bodies metabolize these products slowly over time. Most dermal fillers need to be readministered every 3 – 6 months with some lasting up to a year or longer.

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Does exercise affect fillers?

The long answer is you should avoid exercise after fillers for at least 24 to 48 hours. This will help reduce bruising and swelling as well as infection risk, and you will feel better about the overall look of your treatment. Some light walking is okay, but avoid anything more intense.

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Are facial fillers worth it?

Injecting dermal fillers into the face and hands can improve the appearance of facial lines and volume loss caused by age or certain medical conditions. In studies of dermal fillers approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, people generally report they are satisfied with their treatment results.

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Do fillers cause sagging?

There is a very common misconception that dermal fillers can make skin sag, however we can safely say that this is FALSE. People assume that once they have been fully absorbed by your body you will be left with loose, hanging skin leaving you looking even older than you did previously.

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How many years do fillers take off your face?

Depending on the filler used, you can enjoy a younger looking face for 2 years but that should depend on your priorities. The results of either of the aforementioned fillers can vary from one person to the next.

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Did Kylie Jenner dissolve her lip fillers?

Kylie Jenner, who is famous for her makeup line and surgically-enhanced facial features, primarily her lips, has stunned the world by having her lip fillers removed. The reality TV show star and beauty influencer is one of the many Kardashian-Jenners known for the noticeably prominent pout, natural or man-made.

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Do cheek fillers lift your face?

Do they lift like a facelift? Never. However, they do provide a bit of a lift or give the illusion of lifting. Cheek fillers also provide volume to the face.

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Did Kylie stop lip fillers?

According to a source, Kylie decided to make the change after getting pregnant and stopped getting her regular fillers done. Since then, Kylie decided to adopt her natural look and has been rocking it ever since.

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