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Skin Science
Which Age-Defying Method Is Right for You? By Teri Brown
Botox burst upon the scene several years ago and just never went away. Botox is short for botulinum toxin A, and yes, it really is a toxin. One of the side effects of this toxin is paralysis. Other possible side effects include dysphasia, headache, neck pain, bruising/soreness at the injection site and nausea.
Botox successfully treats severe frown lines, because when it is injected into the muscle group surrounding the brow area, those muscles cannot scrunch up for a certain period of time. The injections last from three to eight months.
The new generation of fillers, which includes Restylane, Cosmoplast, Cosmoderm and Radiance, are largely comprised of natural, human-derived products. Since people don't often develop allergic reactions to them, delays for skin testing are no longer necessary.
"Since it is not made from animal products, we do not have to worry about allergic reactions," says Dr. Citron. "It is used as a soft tissue filler, for the nasolabial lines and around the mouth."
Fillers generally don't take long to inject, and the results generally last from three to five months. Some of the fillers mentioned are not yet FDA approved, but are available at doctors' offices.
