Fillers/Botox vs Microneedling? (Photo)

Question

My eleven lines drive me crazy, and I can't afford filler that much. I'm wondering if I got micro-needling treatments every few months if I could get results considering I can't afford all the fillers right now.

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox/fillers have different effects then microneedling. If your lines aren't deep or set in, the microneedling will soften the appearance but botox is the golden standard when it comes to treating the 11's. Botox should only need to be done every 3-4 months. Fillers are not used in this area.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

For the area between your eyebrows, which we call the glabella, Botox is the gold standard as these wrinkles are caused by overactive muscles a facial expression and Botox relaxes the muscle, thereby decreasing the wrinkle

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The 11 lines are caused by movement of the muscle under the skin.  The most direct method of treating the 11 lines is by using Botox, because it weakens the muscle causing the lines.  Fillers and micro needling may help to some extent, but Botox would give the most improvement in my opinion.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The best treatment to diminish the appearance of the "11's" is Botox to this area.  The treatment is done in the office with final results seen after 2 weeks.  The effects will gradually fade over three to four months.  See an expert injector near you for treatment.

Kia Shakib, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend to keep up with your Botox every 4-6 months to prevent the worsening of your frown lines. At the same time series of microneedling would be helpful to improve the lines that are already formed. Filler also would be to improve the lines that has already formed, however filler injection in this area needs to be done by an expert since consider danger zone.

Kurren Gill, MD · Answer

Botox would be best to address this complaint. Microneedling can help the appearance of fine lines by overall improving skin quality and texture by stimulating collagen production, but if your main focus is the 11's, I would start with botox. Sometimes a higher dose is initially needed to help smoothen out static wrinkles, with lower doses being needed moving forward for maintenance. Hope this helps!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the 1 posted photo your 11's are best treated with Botox (or any neuro modulator injections) over HA fillers. In some cases I inject both in sub dermal doses foe HA fillers and at least 20 units Botox into the 11's muscles. Micro needling a waste...The fees are from $500 to $2,000/sessions. Guess you need to save up....If you like virtual consult with....

Fillers/Botox vs Microneedling? (Photo)

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