The cosmetics industry treats wrinkle fillers like mousetraps: it's all about who can "build" a better one. The market is inundated with creams and roll-on sticks - even sleeping masks have gotten in on the action. But because there are so many over-the-counter wrinkle fillers out there, a lot of people are convinced that the next step has to be surgery. Luckily, there are other options.
Botox and Juvederm injections are non-surgical alternatives to all those creams on the shelves. When administered by a trained Juvederm or Botox doctor, they offer longer-lasting results in a perfectly safe environment. In some cases, Botox cosmetic injections last up to four months. Juvederm injections may last up to one year.
Choosing a Botox Doctor
Once you've decided you want to try a Botox or Juvederm injection for your wrinkles, it's time to do some research into the right practitioner. The injections can be administered by a licensed Botox doctor as part of any cosmetic procedure. You can also ask your dentist about an injection for your wrinkles: he or she already knows your face well, and can make a recommendation for whether Botox or Juvederm is the better choice for your needs.
How Cosmetic Injections Work
Television and movies have had a lot of fun at the expense of cosmetic injections. But the stereotype of the person who cannot move his or her face isn't true at all. In fact, the "plastic" looking faces you see on TV are most likely a product of a surgical procedure - not the work of a licensed Botox doctor.
When you get an injection for your wrinkles, you can request a numbing cream or spray to minimize any discomfort. The doctor will then make a series of tiny injections into the skin or muscles, depending on which is best for you. Botox and Juvederm work as wrinkle fillers because they relax the muscles in your face, which cause those wrinkles in the first place.
Eliminating Wrinkles is Only One of Many Uses
Many people believe that Botox and Juvederm are only wrinkle fillers - but that's not the case. More than 11 million people have seen a Botox doctor to help with:
• Easing the pain of chronic migraines
• Repositioning a "lazy" eye
• Putting an end to involuntary muscle contractions, like those caused by cerebral palsy
• Overly active bladders or sweat glands
The Differences between Botox and Juvederm
Because Botox is derived from the botulinum toxin, people are often nervous about using it as part of their cosmetic injections. But Botox is a perfectly safe medication causing few side effects when administered correctly by a doctor or licensed professional. It's no more dangerous than eating an apple seed, which has trace amounts of arsenic in it.
For those seeking an alternative, there's Juvederm. Juvederm is a gel used in cosmetic injections in the lips or around the nose. It's made of hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in your skin. Like Botox, it serves to fill in small lines and wrinkles. It can also be used as an alternative to collagen treatments (to plump up lips), or to fill in facial scarring. Unlike Botox, which works by relaxing the muscles, Juvederm fills in the tissues in your face.
Dr. Goldberg of Howell Dental Associates received his D.D.S. from University of Maryland at Baltimore. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Jersey Coast Dental Forum, and the Seattle Study Club. His pursuit of continuing education annually exceeds state requirements including the Mid-Atlantic Dental Implant Center and a 2003-2004 Residency in Implant Prosthetics.
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