Botox & hyaluronic acid - what's the difference?

Both Botox and hyaluronic acid are among the products that are used in aesthetic treatments most frequently used are used. They help to volume rebuild and small smooth out fine lines,

Botulinum toxin (Botox)

But most people probably wonder what the actual difference between Botox and hyaluronic acid is, or which method is most suitable when.expression linesBotox is a highly effective cosmetic agent for the reduction of , which has been used in aesthetics for decades. We perform Botox treatmentsfacial rejuvenation in our practice as an essential method for carried out. By that we mean not only wrinkle treatments but the targeted rejuvenation of facial areas. At OmniMed we have specialized exclusively in the nonoperative field

specialized and are experts in it.Botulinum toxin is, of course, a toxin, which is why some patients have concerns about having Botox injected. However, in aesthetics the product is used only in the smallest, harmless amounts used. Thus it is considered an absolutely safe medication

Use of Botox

and is not toxic to the body. To become toxic to humans, about 50 vials of Botox would have to be injected – so the dose makes the poison, just like with many other medications used in medicine.We use botulinum toxin mainly where so-called dynamic wrinkles or expression lines are located. These occur in those areas where the muscles move. For exactly these areas, Botox is the most effective method

, because it prevents the reformation of these wrinkles caused by muscle movement. This gives the body the chance to repair formed lines or indentations in the skin.This may sound surprising to many, but Botox can also be effective in treating migraine, teeth grinding, or excessive sweatingMigraine can be used. In targeted are those muscles are relaxed, that press on the headache-triggering nerve press. For the treatment of involuntary, mostly nocturnal teeth grinding the masseter muscle is relaxed with BotoxExcessive sweating, which precisely relaxes it. To combat, Botox is injected into the affected areas to block nerve impulse transmission there, which leads to leads to.

Our treatments with botulinum toxin:

  • Frown lines (concentration lines)
  • Forehead wrinkles (worry lines)
  • Crow's feet (lateral eye wrinkles)
  • Mouth area (smoker's lines)
  • Eyebrows (shape change or lifting)
  • Migraine or tension headache
  • Teeth grinding or angular face (masseter hypertrophy)
  • Underarms for excessive sweating
  • Palms for excessive sweating
  • Foot surfaces for excessive sweating

How long is a Botox treatment effective?

inhibition of sweat productionA treatment with Botox usually lasts 3–6 months depending on the area

Hyaluronic acid

long. Of course this depends on individual muscle activity and how deep the existing facial wrinkles are. Most of our patients undergo the treatment about 2–3 times a year. If a Botox treatment is performed in the underarm area, the duration is approximately 12 months.volumeAlso called fillers, hyaluronic acid is used where is needed. For this reason, it can also treat those wrinkles that are visible at rest (static wrinkles). In our practice we have specialized in the with Hyaluronic acid wrinkle injections and facial contouring specialized, These treatments are the

primary focus of Dr. Stefan Horwath, who has been performing them in large numbers and with excellent quality since 2012. or Hyaluronic acid is a natural and important component of connective tissue. It occurs as a sugar molecule in the human body. Over the course of life, the hyaluronic acid content of human skin decreases, leading to wrinkle formation. Through injection with hyaluronic acid, these and their causes can be combated and prevented, and a more youthful, smoother

Our treatments with hyaluronic acid

  • Lips
  • Dark circles or shadows under the eyes
  • Smoker's lines around the mouth (perioral wrinkles)
  • Raising the corner of the mouth
  • Scars
  • Crow's feet
  • Back of the hand
  • Nasolabial fold
  • Puppet lines
  • Cheek correction or filling
  • Defining the chin line (Jawline Contouring) or chin
  • Improvement and optimization of skin quality

How long is a treatment with hyaluronic acid effective?

more well-defined appearance can be achieved.It is difficult to give a blanket answer to this question, because it depends on which material is used in which region. Products that are somewhat more fluid have a lifespan of about 9 months,Liquid Lifting while "more viscous" products used for the usually about 18 months

The interaction of Botox and hyaluronic acid

In aesthetic treatments, there is a kind of rule of thumb that says that Botox is used in the upper third of the face and hyaluronic acid below. In our practices, this is true 99% of the time.

last. As a rule, we advise our patients to repeat the treatment approximately once a year to maintain the optimal result.Where in the past individual wrinkles were simply filled with fillers, and sometimes still are today, there was a change in this area a few years ago. This led to the realization that it makes more sense to treat the respective to treat the causes of the wrinklesOmniMed, rather than just the wrinkles themselves. Of course it is still possible to inject individual wrinkles with hyaluronic acid, but at we also always focus on the combating their individual triggers

and always strive for the optimal results for our patients.Liquid LiftingThus we use Botox in suitable cases in combination with hyaluronic acid, and also the so-called with hyaluronic acid is often used by us. This is a form of treatment with which one provides support to sagging facial areas

With a detailed analysis of your face we can assess which treatment is right for you.

Use our Online appointment booking, to arrange a consultation or treatment appointment for a facial treatment with Botox or hyaluronic acid to arrange. You are also welcome to call our practices directly and make an appointment: +43 676 4777829 (Mon-Fri from 8am-6pm).