The Difference between Botox and Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers work in a similar way to Botox by plumping up tissues in the face. Generally, however, Botox focuses on frown lines and around the eyebrows, while dermal fillers are designed to smooth out smile lines and creases on the lower half of the face as well as lip enhancement. Some of the most popular brand names used today include Emervel and Restylane. These natural and synthetic collagen based fillers started to gain appreciation around the same time as Botox, yet injectables such as Restylane, introduced in 1996, did not acquire the same negative reputation. This may be because the hyaluronic acid used in Restylane and Emervel occurs naturally in skin.

These days, the use of dermal fillers is widely accepted as a safe and effective way to reduce the appearance of aging. Since dermal fillers are so often used in conjunction with Botox, these injectables may have provided the bridge needed to lessen the demand for absolute discretion once associated with Botox.
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Dr Paul Silvester is accredited by the International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics in the use of wrinkle corrective treatments using Botulinum Toxin Type A and also Dermal Fillers.