Combining Botox and Dermal Fillers for the Ultimate ‘Liquid Face-Lift’
Nov 12, 2024
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If you're looking to refresh your appearance without surgery and trying to decide between Botox® injections and dermal fillers, you might not have to choose.
Consider combining Botox and dermal fillers for an ultimate liquid face-lift. You can achieve a youthful, lifted look that smooths wrinkles, restores volume, and enhances your natural features — all without going under the knife.
Take a moment as our aesthetic experts at RefineU Med Spa in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, share the ins and outs of a liquid face-lift.
A liquid face-lift is a nonsurgical cosmetic treatment that uses injectables to rejuvenate your face. Botox and dermal fillers both address signs of aging, but they do so in different ways.
Botox relaxes muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, such as crow's feet, frown lines, and eyebrow furrows. These types of wrinkles form from repetitive facial expressions and can make you appear tired or grumpy.
Dermal fillers restore lost volume and fill in deeper lines, such as smile lines or sunken cheeks. There are many dermal filler options: Some restore lip volume, while others address sunken cheeks, wrinkles, or even signs of aging in your hands.
Here at RefineU Med Spa, we offer Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and Sculptra® dermal fillers. Depending on your needs, we recommend the right filler for your liquid face-lift.
Your liquid face-lift can deliver several benefits, including:
Whether your wrinkles are dynamic or static, a liquid face-lift has you covered. Botox targets fine lines and wrinkles caused by muscle movement; fillers smooth out deeper lines and folds.
As you age, your face loses volume, specifically superficial and deep facial fat, and may give you a sunken or hollow appearance. Fillers can restore this lost volume, especially in areas like the cheeks and under the eyes.
Fillers can sculpt and define your facial features, such as your jawline, chin, or lip, giving you a more youthful contour.
When performed by a skilled injector here at RefineU Med Spa, Botox and fillers can enhance your appearance without it looking overdone.
Best of all, the treatment requires little to no recovery time, making it a popular option for those who want to avoid surgery.
During your liquid face-lift, your RefineU Med Spa injector strategically injects Botox and dermal fillers into different areas of your face to achieve your desired results.
We usually inject Botox into areas with dynamic wrinkles, like your forehead, around the eyes, and between the eyebrows. Fillers plump areas that have lost volume, such as the cheeks, lips, and around the mouth.
A liquid face-lift is a relatively quick procedure. You may experience mild swelling or bruising at the injection sites, but this usually subsides within a few days.
You can reduce your risk of injection-site bruising by following your preparation guidelines. These may include avoiding blood-thinning supplements, like ginseng or vitamin E, before your appointment. Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before Botox treatments.
The results of a liquid face-lift can last several months, depending on which injectables you choose and your metabolism. With a fast metabolism, you may need more frequent touch-ups.
Botox effects typically last 3-4 months, while dermal fillers can last 6-24 months. How long a dermal filler lasts depends on the product used and the area treated. Regardless, touch-ups can help you maintain your results.
You might consider a liquid face-lift if:
If you’d like to explore the possibility of a liquid face-lift, call our office today to speak with our friendly team and book your consultation.