A 35-year-old member asked:
Please help! what is the difference between botox and restylane (dermal fillers) injections?
4 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Krishna Narayanananswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Difference: Botox works mainly by temporarily inactivating muscles of the forehead and areas of the face thereby reducing deep facial wrinkles. Restylane (dermal fillers) is a filler which is directly injected in to the wrinkles until fullness is achieved.
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Dr. Keith Denkleranswered
Plastic Surgery 44 years experience
BOTOX/RESTYLANE Diff: Botox is a nerve and muscle relaxant. It causes weakness in the muscles.
Restylane (dermal fillers) is a hyaluronic gel that pumps up and fills soft tissue areas. Restylane (dermal fillers) does not change muscular function.
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Dr. Suzanne Gallianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 26 years experience
Botox/restylane: Botox is a neurotoxin injected into muscles to reduce dynamic wrinkles. Restylane (dermal fillers) is a filler that can fill in lines. Be sure to have your face evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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Dr. Henry Mentzanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 39 years experience
Botox vs. Restylane (dermal fillers): Botox is a purified protein to reduce the appearance of creases between the brows, forehead, and around the eyes and mouth. Results are temporary lasting approximately 3-4 months in most facial areas and 2-3 months around the mouth. Restylane (dermal fillers) is a hyaluronic-based filler used to add fullness to hollow areas and by filling in moderate to severe wrinkles.
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Last updated Sep 24, 2016
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