Juvéderm and Botox are two popular treatments used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Juvéderm is made of hyaluronic acid (HA), which plumps the skin, while Botox injections temporarily relax facial muscles. The biggest difference between these two treatments is the types of wrinkles they work on. Botox Cosmetic is mainly used for wrinkles and lines around the eyes and forehead, such as the crease between the eyebrows and “crow's feet”.
This treatment relaxes a certain muscle enough to reduce overlying wrinkles by using a safe toxin called botulinum toxin type A. Results typically last between four and six months, and patients generally use at least 20 units per treatment. Botox will not “fill saggy, wrinkled skin or restore volume like a dermal filler. Juvéderm is a dermal filler formulated with hyaluronic acid that generates results immediately after treatment.
It is used to treat different types of wrinkles, from smile lines and puppet lines to loss of volume in the middle of the face and lips. Restylane generally has a slightly lower unit price, as well as slightly lower durability than its Juvederm counterpart. Some patients experience more discomfort with Juvederm injections, since the injectable gel has a little more density in its composition. In some cases, Juvéderm is even used together with Botox to achieve a more desirable result.
For optimal facial rejuvenation, Botox and Juvederm are often combined to treat dynamic and static wrinkles, from mild to severe wrinkles and creases. Michele Green is a certified dermatologist based in New York City and an expert in a wide variety of cosmetic treatments, including Botox and Juvederm Voluma. Paul Vitenas and the staff at Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique regularly perform Botox and Juvederm injections.
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