Tox and Fillers
Non-invasive cosmetic procedures have been mainstream for a long time and continue to gain in popularity, especially with new treatments, equipment, and inventions, there are more options than ever to combat aging. Some of the most popular treatments include Botox® and other muscle relaxers and fillers. Tox and fillers are two types of injectables, which are both injected with a needle. The biggest difference between Tox and fillers is that Tox is used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by paralyzing the underlying muscles, fillers on the other hand will fill in wrinkles.
How Tox and dermal fillers work
Both Tox and dermal fillers reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but the two products work very differently. Tox is a highly purified toxin that slows down your face’s natural muscle contractions. These contractions over time lead to wrinkles such as horizontal forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Dermal fillers inject material such as hyaluronic acid, a sugar that is naturally found in the body, calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral and a major component of bone or Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable, synthetic material into the body to add subtle volume to the face and lift and smooth out wrinkles.
The difference between Botox and fillers
Botox is the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States, and it is very safe. The treatment involves injections in the skin into the muscles that cause wrinkles. Some side effects are slight bruising and in rare cases droopy eyelids or eyebrows that typically resolve within two weeks. Botox treatments typically last between 3 and a half to 4 months. There are other brands in the market similar to Botox, such as Dysport and Xeomin.
Dermal fillers typically take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete, and you can experience some slight bruising or swelling with the procedure. The results from dermal fillers last significantly longer than Botox, usually 10-12 months. Some fillers such as Sculptra or Juvederm Voluma may last 18-24 months.
Tox - Forehead Lines
Reduce the appearance of lines caused from the raised eye brows
Our Tox and Filler Services
Filler - Tear Trough (Currently Not Available)
Filler can be added to correct the tired look of baggy eyes
Tox - Crows Feet
Soften lines around the eyes that form over time from laughing
Filler - Cheek Volume
Correct age related volume loss on flattened cheeks
Tox - Glabella Lines
Smooth the skin between the eyes to reduce the 11 look that forms over time
Tox - Bunny Lines
Flatten the wrinkles that form on and around the nose casued from laughter
Filler - Laugh Lines
Soften deep folds around the mouth to create a smooth youthful smile
Filler - Thin Lip(s) Lip Line(s)
Correct upper vertical lines or add volume for plumper, fuller lips
Tox - Smoker Lines
Reduce wrinkle and sooth the skin on the upper lip caused from smoking