Is filler safer 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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Is it better to get Botox or fillers?

"Botox is best for addressing dynamic lines on the face," say Dr. Hibler. "Fillers are best for addressing volume loss and folds on the face." The overall effect of both, however, should be smoother, plumper looking skin. With that, your goals will also dictate which treatment you should try.

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What are the risks with fillers?

The most serious risk associated with dermal fillers is accidental injection into a blood vessel.
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Risks of FDA-approved fillers
  • Bruising.
  • Redness.
  • Swelling.
  • Pain.
  • Tenderness.
  • Itching.
  • Rash.
  • Difficulty in performing activities (only observed when injected into the back of the hand)

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What is the safest face 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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Why are dermal fillers better than Botox?

Compared to Botox, dermal fillers are just as effective. More importantly, the results last longer. However, the duration of the effects of dermal fillers still varies mostly on the type of filler. Some may last as long as Botox, while other types of fillers can last for more than a year.

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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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Is it worth getting dermal fillers?

A dermal filler treatment can help to rejuvenate the skin and enhance shape or fullness in specific areas of the face. They have the bonus of reducing wrinkles, fading fine lines, reversing the loss of volume and rehydrating deeper skin layers.

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Who should not use fillers?

The major contraindications to the use of a filler are as follows: active infection near the site of injection, a known allergy/hypersensitivity to the material or to the lidocaine mixed in the syringe of the filler (Zyderm, Zyplast, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast and certain hyaluronic acid fillers and Artefill) and glabellar ...

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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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Where should you not put face fillers?

Top 5 Danger Injection Zones for Dermal Fillers
  1. Between the eyebrows and just above the nose. It is recommended that you use a Low-G filler around this region using the serial puncture technique. ...
  2. Temple area. ...
  3. Lines between the corner of nose and the mouth. ...
  4. Infraorbital region. ...
  5. Nasal Augmentation.

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What age should you get fillers?

You may wonder “What is the right age to get fillers?” The answer is that dermal filler injections can begin as early as your twenties and continue throughout your lifetime. Just like wearing sunscreen and applying nourishing skincare products, dermal fillers can be part of your regular skincare routine.

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How safe are fillers for your face?

“The paper demonstrated that fillers are very safe and that the most common complications are swelling and infection, which are relatively benign complications, with no permanent side effects,” said Dr.

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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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What is the best age to get Botox?

Patients must be 18 years or older to be able to get Botox. However, most experts agree that in most cases, patients at a good age for preventative Botox treatment are those in their mid-late 20s and early 30s who are prone to wrinkles.

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Should I get Botox or fillers in forehead?

So, what works best? Fillers typically last longer than BOTOX in most cases, but a filler may or may not give you the long-lasting results you would want for forehead lines. The lines can be smoothed with fillers, but in most cases, BOTOX is a superior choice for forehead lines.

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Is there a downside to Botox?

Nausea. Redness. Temporary facial weakness or drooping. In rare instances, the botulinum toxin may spread beyond the treatment area, causing botulism-like signs and symptoms such as breathing problems, trouble swallowing, muscle weakness and slurred speech.

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Why should you avoid fillers?

“If you have any viral, fungal or bacterial infections, you should avoid fillers to those areas,” said Dr. Shah. “Post-injection, there is a potential risk of these types of infections developing as well, with bacterial likely more common than fungal or viral.”

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Can fillers damage facial nerves?

Paraesthesia : usually nerve damage does not happen during filler injections, but rarely a needle may pierce a nerve, also causing intraneural filler injection or compress a nerve branch. Excessive molding of filler may also squeeze filler into a foramen leading to compression of a nerve causing paresthesia.

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What to avoid when getting fillers?

Don't wax, tweeze, bleach, or use hair removal products on the treatment area for at least two days before the treatment. Stop taking supplements one week prior. Your provider can give you a list to avoid, which might include St John's Wort, vitamin E, ginseng, Gingko Biloba, Primrose oil, and garlic.

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What are unnecessary fillers?

Filler words are unnecessary words that many writers use, either intentionally or unintentionally, that do not contribute to clarifying their points or arguments.

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Do fillers make wrinkles worse?

“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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Can you smile with dermal fillers?

You are not allowed to smile for a few days after a lip filler. Facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, or frowning should have zero impact on your lip filler. It is actually better for you to smile and gently massage your lips, to help spread the product and produce a more natural end-result.

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How long do first time fillers last?

A. For the first time lip augmentation, results can last 4-6 months. However, some may last up to 9 months. The variability stems from the HA filler product chosen, and the amount injected.

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How often should you get facial 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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