What is the Difference Between Botox and Fillers?

Botox is a muscle paralysis agent that was approved for cosmetic uses in 2002. This is used to decrease facial motion and help eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. Fillers represent a wide spectrum of products that are used to enhance facial volume. These products can last from months to years, and some even beyond. Ultimately, it is important to review your options with a facial specialist.

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Dermal Fillers are medicines injected into the skin to create volume or structure. At Star Cosmetic Medicine there are several different types of Dermal Filler used depending on the area being treated
Depending on the area and the desired outcome the Cosmetic Practitioner can recommend the best product for you which include: Restalyne, Juvederme, Perlane, Sub Q and Emervel among others for $550/ml. They usually last 6-9 months.
Botox is used to temporary smooth facial wrinkles and improve your appearance. At Star Cosmetic Medicine, Botox is charged at $12.50 per unit.
The forehead is roughly $100-$150, the crows feet roughly $200-$250 and the labella (frown/cranky) lines roughly $200-$250 depending on your muscle movement.
Price is one factor, but of course it should not be the determining variable. The practitioners at Star Cosmetic Medicine are all very experienced and mentor other doctors in some of the more complex procedures.

Thank you for your question. Both fillers and botox help with smoothing out wrinkles. Botox, you inject to the muscle. Injecting botox in the muscle temporarily paralyzes the muscle, so wrinkles won't form. Fillers, you are injecting the product into an area where you want more volume, but  can also smooth out nasolabial folds, marionette lines, or corners of the mouth. hope this was helpful, best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago