Botox and Fillers And The Difference Between

Botox and fillers are similar in that they primarily serve cosmetic goals, in addition to the fact that both procedures are performed in a dermatologist’s office without undergoing major surgical interventions or the need for complete anesthesia.

During Botox and Filler injections, the dermatologist uses a needle with a fine tip similar to the tooth used to inject insulin in diabetics. The injection may be accompanied by applying a local anesthetic cream if the patient requests it.

The main difference between Botox and Fillers is in the type of materials used, the function and the purpose of each technique, but there are some similarities between Botox and Fillers.

Botox and filler techniques are among the most popular methods used in plastic surgery, where both Botox and filler injections can be used in different parts of the body to achieve the same goals and have almost the same results and effects.

Botox and filler video in Istanbul, Turkey

Botox and filler surgery is done in Turkey in a safe way, so when choosing the hospital or center that will perform the procedure, you must choose a reliable center with extensive experience, and you must ensure that the place has a good reputation and positive results from previous clients.

 Here is a video showing how Botox and Fillers are performed in Istanbul, Turkey:

Candidates for Botox and Fillers

• Botox and fillers can be injected for people over the age of 18.
• Botox injections are given to people who suffer from mild or moderate wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes
• Filler is injected in cases of mild and medium imperfections on the face.
• You should tell the doctor if you suffer from any diseases or skin problems.

Not candidates for Botox and Fillers

Botox and fillers cannot be injected for people under 18 years old.

People who are allergic to the materials used in the Botox or Filler process.

Botox and filler injections do not help people with deep wrinkles, as surgical intervention is required at this time.

Pregnant women cannot be given injections, in order to preserve their health and the health of the fetus.

In the case of Botox, the session cannot be performed in the same area to be treated twice within 6 months, while in the case of fillers, the session cannot be performed in the same area to be treated twice within a year.

The doctor who performs Botox and Fillers

The doctor who performs Botox and Fillers is a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in a hospital or medical clinic.

No doctor from any other specialties can perform this procedure.

Barbershops cannot do Botox and Filler injections.

The difference between Botox and Fillers in terms of the materials used

Botox is a substance extracted from a certain type of bacteria, and it is a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin or botulinum toxin, and although this poison is fatal if exposed to it in large quantities, small quantities of this poison are intended for medical and cosmetic purposes, and they are also considered Safe.

As for the filler, it often consists of a natural substance produced by our bodies, and this substance is present in large quantities in the youth stage, and this is what makes the skin radiant and supple. These materials include: collagen and hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance found in the body and its molecules are linked to the water molecules present in the skin, by giving a body Full on the skin, in addition to some other materials such as calcium hydroxyapatite and polymethyl methacrylate.

The difference between Botox and fillers in terms of purpose of use

The purpose of Botox

The purpose of Botox is to reduce the severity of some types of wrinkles, as it works to correct dynamic wrinkles such as wrinkles in the forehead area, lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet wrinkles in the vicinity of the eyes, as Botox works to prevent nerve signals from reaching the muscle and thus leads to paralysis or relaxation in the muscle For a temporary period, and therefore when the muscle stops moving, the wrinkles that appear associated with the movement of the muscle disappear.

Botox can also be used to combat excessive sweating, by injecting Botox under the armpits, in addition to stopping the problem of bruxism, by injecting Botox into the jaw muscles.

The purpose of the filler

Filler is used to add a kind of fullness to thinning lips, improve the appearance of some types of scars, correct and improve the appearance of the nose, in addition to improving the appearance of static wrinkles, which are wrinkles that arise as a result of the loss of collagen and elasticity from some areas of the skin.

Filler can also be used to fill some areas of the face that appear to be incomplete or empty and make them more clear, as in cheek fillers. Filler injections are often used on the lower part of the face, such as the lip contour.

The difference between Botox and fillers in terms of price

Botox injection prices are somewhat different from filler injections, as Botox injection prices range from $200 to $400 per session, while the price of filler varies according to the material used and according to the number of areas that need injections, so the price of hyaluronic injection ranges between $250 to $350 US dollars, and the price of collagen ranges between 400 to 500 dollars.

The difference between Botox and Filler injection steps

• Botox injection steps are not different from filler injection, but they share the same steps, which are:
• The doctor anesthetizes the area to be injected using local anesthesia, because some women fear the pain of injections.
• The doctor fills the injection needles with the appropriate amount and substance, whether it is Botox or Filler.
• Needles are injected into the desired places and the substance is pushed under the skin to settle there.
• The person can go home after the operation is completed.

Instructions after the Botox and Filler procedure

• After performing this operation, you must adhere to complete rest and not move your face with many violent movements after the injection for a short period of time.
• You should not look down too much and do not rub the injected places, so that the Botox does not spread to other places than the injection sites.
• If you encounter any problem, do not hesitate to return to the doctor.

The difference between Botox and fillers in terms of side effects

There are some disadvantages from Botox injections, such as:

• Skin rash and itching.
• The occurrence of swelling, numbness, redness, and some bruising at the injection site, accompanied by some pain, which is normal at first.
• Some feel dry eyes or increased tears in some other cases.
• One of the biggest damages that may result from an inexperienced and unskilled doctor is not estimating the appropriate amount for injection, so he injects a large amount, and thus causes a general poisoning of the body.

There are also some complications to filler injections, such as:

• Bruises: which disappear days after the injection.
• Infections: They are minor, but if they continue, an abscess may occur, so you should see a doctor at that time.
• The patient may be allergic to the filler, and it may affect the eye and cause a stroke, especially when the filler is injected in the forehead area and around the eye.
• Lumps: As the doctor with little experience may not distribute the filler material under the skin in equal proportions, and thus some clumps occur that require a surgical incision to be removed.

Before and after Botox and Filler treatment in Turkey

Below we show you some pictures before and after Botox and Filler injections in Turkey, Istanbul, which were accomplished at the Turk Aesthetic in Turkey, Istanbul, which is considered one of the leading centers in the field of plastic surgery of all kinds.

FAQ – The difference between Botox and Fillers 

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