subject: Comparing And Contrasting Botox Vs Juvederm [print this page] Simply stated, Juvedem is a "filler" and Botox is a "relaxer." Juvederm is one of the latest hyaluronic acid-based fillers designed to help the body win the battle against aging. The product is designed to fill folds on the face and forehead like the area in between the eyebrows or folds between the lips and nose. Its gel is also capable of easing the visible scarring left by severe cases of acne. Juvederm can also be used to enhance lip size and reduce the fine vertical lines of the upper lip skin.
Botox, on the other hand, is a product which temporarily paralyzes muscles of the forehead, the "crow's feet" at the corners of the eyes, as well as the area in between the eyebrows, often time called the "elevens" as the area resembles the number 11 when the muscles tighten. It is considered to be a muscle relaxing agent, not filler. The effect of these actions temporarily prevents the muscles injected from contracting give a smooth appearance to the treated areas.
Botox and Juvederm have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for their intended purposes. Botox injections can also be used by medical professionals in relieving the symptoms of a variety of health conditions including hyperhidrosis, which is profuse sweating. Botox is also used to treat certain kinds of persistent, severe migraine headaches. Juvederm has no other medical uses, except its cosmetic indication.
Neither Botox nor Juvederm have any major side effects when properly used. Of course, there are detailed explanations available to describe reported sided effects, and any procedure done to the body carries with it the possibilities of untoward outcomes.
Although the cost of Juvederm injections generally run slightly higher than the average Botox treatment, Juvederm's formula affords the patient an extended period of effectiveness that lasts up to nine to twelve months. Botox treatments are estimated to last four months or so before another session is required.
To choose a treatment, you will need to consider what you want to achieve. If you are looking for a procedure that will plump your lips or fill in hollows in your face, Juvederm may suit you perfectly. If wrinkles are your main concern, Botox is the better option. Interestingly, the products are very frequently used together as their effects are complimentary. For instance, one could choose to relax the forehead muscles with Botox, and fill in the folds in between the nose and lips with Juvederm. Before choosing either procedure, contact a cosmetic surgeon to assess your particular concerns and to assist in guiding you in the best course of action so that your desires are met.
