You would love to join the lip augmentation trend, but don’t know what to choose? Lip fillers are an excellent way to add volume and shape, creating a more sensual and attractive looking mouth. They are also widely used by people who have lost volume over time, or to change the appearance of asymmetrical lips, accentuate the arch or raise the lip corner.
Lip filler techniques can make wonders if you put yourself in the hands of a specialist like Dr. Gordillo, but… the question is which filler to choose? Hyaluronic acid? Botulinum toxin? In this new blog entry we will tell you about the characteristics of both products and their differences in order to answer all your questions. Let’s get started!
Botulinum toxin, what is it and where does it come from?
Botox is the trade name for botulinum toxin. A neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, responsible for botulism. However, health specialists use it in a controlled way in the aesthetic medicine area to temporarily paralyze the muscles, so that movements that cause wrinkles won´t be done. With this, the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles can be prevented and attenuated.
It is very important to clarify that botulinum toxin does not fill wrinkles or add volume, its action mode is to paralyze and relax the muscles, in addition to restoring smoothness and luminosity. If you are afraid of this toxin, you should know that a very natural appearance can be achieved by using in low amounts and putting yourself in the hands of an expert in plastic surgery.
Botulinum toxin in lips is used to:
- Raise the corners of the lips
- Correct smile gestures
- Lift the upper lip, an effect known as “Botox lip flip”.
- Blur the marionette lines around the lips
- Reduce lip folds
Hyaluronic acid, what is it and where does it come from?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is produced in the human body. It is a polysaccharide or natural carbohydrate that is present in the skin, cartilage and other soft tissues. This substance is obtained by biofermentation of lactic acid bacteria, later it is purified and dehydrated to form a powder which, when added to water, forms a textured gel.
Its use in medicine and aesthetics is very it’s very diverse since it is found in body care products, as well as dermal fillers to combat expression lines, reduce wrinkles, mold and give volume to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid for lip augmentation stands out as a treatment because it allows a better definition of the mouth and a more balanced appearance of the face. It is used in order to:
- Recover the volume lost due to perioral aging
- Redefine the lips contour
- Correct vertical wrinkles and wrinkles at the corners of the lips
- Improve lip thickness and projection
- Define cupid’s bow
- Raise the lips corners
- Correct perioral wrinkles
- Give volume to the lips
Although the lip augmentation process is simple and is performed under topical anesthesia, you must see a professional to obtain natural results, proportionate to the rest of your face and to enhance the beauty of your mouth and face in general.
What is the difference between botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid?
- Botulinum toxin temporarily paralyzes and relaxes the muscles, thereby preventing the movements that cause wrinkles. For its part, hyaluronic acid fills in the furrows of wrinkles.
- Botulinum toxin is applied to the facial muscles to relax, while hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the wrinkle.
- Botulinum toxin is a natural protein that is obtained externally, while hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body.
Application areas
Botulinum toxin is used to reduce wrinkles on the forehead, crow’s feet, between the eyebrows, raise the eyebrows and around the lips. For its part, hyaluronic acid is used to fill areas such as the lips and crow’s feet.
Results Duration
The results with both substances are visible from two or three days after treatment and are temporary. Botulinum toxin lasts between 4 and 6 months, while the effects of hyaluronic acid last from 6 months to a year.
Side effects
Both substances have similar side effects: inflammation, pain, bruising, crooked smile, and with lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid you can feel that the lips are too big and a little deformed. The good news is that these effects are temporary and usually last a short time.
Similarities of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid
Both substances have a rejuvenating effect, they are applied by means of microinjections, their effect is temporary, their application is fast and they can be applied together to obtain spectacular results.
Which is better for lip augmentation?
Hyaluronic acid is the best for lip augmentation since it is not permanent, it is a natural substance that does not have the risk of allergies or adverse reactions, its tolerance is total and it allows you to obtain spectacular results if you put yourself in the hands of a specialist.
We hope this information will be useful to you. Now that you know the characteristics of lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid and the applications of botulinum toxin, schedule your appointment with Dr. Juan Gordillo Hernández; a plastic surgeon in Guadalajara who will help you achieve the results you long for. Perform procedures such as BBL, bichectomy, abdominoplasty and rhinoplasty.
Why in Mexico?
If you live in the United States and are looking for a cheaper option, but with the same quality for plastic surgery, Mexico is the ideal destination. In this country you will find certified plastic surgeons, highly trained to all kinds of surgeries. With Dr. Gordillo you will get the treatment you deserve, with bilingual staff, innovative procedures, state-of-the-art technology, materials and medications approved by the FDA, and the best: savings of up to 70% compared to aesthetic and plastic surgeries. In U.S.A.
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