Wrinkles are a common sign of aging. Since the passing of time cannot be stopped, many people are searching for treatment options that yield youthful results with no downtime. Injectables and fillers are among the most popular, minimally-invasive treatments used for reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Because they achieve similar results, many people think they are the same. Read on to know the difference between Injectables and fillers.
What are Injectables?
Injectables are chemical substances injected into the skin or muscles to minimize facial folds and wrinkles, allowing for a radiant and youthful look. There are various Injectables, but they can be grouped into two categories: neurotoxins, fillers, and kybella.
Neurotoxins work by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles, while dermal fillers add fullness to the areas that have thinned due to aging. Kybella targets the fat beneath the chin and breaks them down, leading to a stronger, better-defined jawline.
Although the effects of an Injectables treatment are visible within 2-5 days, full results become visible after two weeks, and the effects can last up to 6 months.
What are fillers?
Fillers are a non-surgical solution that treats wrinkles on the face. They also plump up the lips or cheek and add fullness to areas that have thinned due to aging. Plumping up the face gives a more youthful look by reducing wrinkles and adding volume.
Dermal fillers are designed only on the face and not for other areas of the body, like the breasts. Ingredients used in dermal fillers include Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA), Poly-L-lactic Acid, etc.
Examples of dermal fillers used in doctor’s offices include Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse, and Restylane. The effects are visible immediately after the treatment, but full results appear after two weeks. The effects can last anywhere from six months to more than a year.
Key differences between injectables and fillers
- Injectables are used to freeze muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. These muscles are found in the upper face, such as the forehead and around the eyes. On the other hand, fillers are used to plump areas that have lost fullness and smoothness.
- Another notable difference is that the effects of injectables are visible within 5 days, while fillers yield results immediately after the treatment.
- The third key difference is in the duration of the results. While the results of injectables last around 6 months, the effects of fillers are known to last for 8 to 12 months.
Conclusion
Injectables and fillers are two minimally-invasive popular ways to treat wrinkles and help you age beautifully, but they are not the same. Fillers additionally fill up sunken areas like under-eye hollows or cheeks to improve the facial appearance; the effects are known to last longer. Most doctors recommend the two treatments for optimal and most-pleasing results as their synergistic effect. The results usually look natural when a highly trained and experienced doctor does the treatment.
