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Q: WHAT CAN BOTOX AND FILLERS DO, APART FROM TACKLING WRINKLES? A: Q: IS USING BOTOX FOR FACE SHAPING SAFE? ARE THE INJECTIONS PAINFUL? A: Q:I HAVE AN IMPORTANT EVENT COMING UP AND WOULD LIKE TO LOOK MY BEST. I’M CONSIDERING BOTOX AND FILLERS. HOW DO I DE
Considering Botox® or filler injections? Dr Anita Soosay of The Aesthetics Centre Laser and Medical Aesthetics Clinic shares some important facts you should know.
It is best to discuss this with your doctor, who will analyse your face and recommend the option more suited for you. Botox and fillers do different things: the former relaxes muscles, while the latter lifts. Sometimes, you get the best results when you go for both. Botulinum toxin type A (commonly known as botox) and fillers are injectable substances that can only be administered by a doctor. They are commonly used to tackle wrinkles, but there are also other applications. Dr Anita Soosay, medical director at The Aesthetics Centre Laser and Medical Aesthetics Clinic, tells us some, and explains the difference between the two.
You can expect visible results 48 hours after botox, but for optimum effects, you’ll usually need to wait three weeks. Fillers, on the other hand, give immediate results, but there is typically some inflammation and mild swelling after the treatment. It is best to do both treatments at least four to six weeks before an important event. This gives enough time for the botox to take full effect and the swelling from the fillers to subside.
Both can be used to sharpen the features. If you have a round or square face, botox can be injected into your jawline to contour it, resulting in an oval-shaped face. Fillers can be injected into the nose bridge to make your nose appear higher, narrower or longer, or into the chin to sharpen it.
Yes, botox is a safe and quick method of face shaping when administered by an experienced doctor. You will look slimmer, yet still look like yourself! The injections feel like bee stings. However, the procedure is over very quickly and the pain is usually gone in a few minutes.