Do you remember partying like it’s 1999 because it WAS 1999? If so, maybe you wish you could hop in a time machine to regain your youthful appearance of 25 years ago. That may be a more attainable wish than you realized! Combining Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers and Botox can help restore the youthful glow you are missing, no time machine required!
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers are dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally in your body, making the chances of an adverse reaction highly unlikely. Botox is a cosmetic injection made from Clostridium botulinum diluted with saline that causes temporary muscle relaxation. The combination of HA fillers and Botox can create the youthful look you are seeking.
Exercise and diet are the key components to being healthy, looking healthy, and staying healthy. However, no matter how well we eat or how physically fit we are, aging takes its toll on us all. Proper diet and exercise can’t stop aging from occurring, and gray hair and wrinkles eventually make their appearance. There are a variety of factors that affect when they appear and how dramatic of an entrance they make! This article will look at the signs of aging and how to use HA fillers and Botox to beat them!
Signs of Aging
Before diving into the benefits of HA fillers and Botox, let’s take a quick look at the signs of aging. Gray hair will not be reduced or eradicated with fillers and Botox! That is a discussion to have with your trusted hairdresser! When graying occurs and how quickly it occurs can be affected by factors such as stress and genetics. Some people have white hair in their 20s; others die in their 80s with beautiful chestnut brown hair.
Your skin is one of the dead giveaways of aging. You may be experiencing skin discolorations, “age spots,” fine lines, or deep wrinkles. Just like gray hair, stress and genetics can play a role in how your skin ages. Sun exposure can also cause your skin to show signs of aging. We can’t stress enough the importance of sunscreen, not just to prevent the appearance of aging, but also to help protect you from skin cancer. The loss of collagen, which begins in your 20s, also contributes to signs of aging. Your skin loses elasticity, and fine lines and wrinkles begin to make their appearance.
How HA Fillers Can Decrease Signs of Aging
HA fillers are used to fill fine lines and wrinkles and increase volume in specific areas of the face, such as cheeks or under the eyes. People often focus on being thinner, not realizing that as your face thins, it can actually give you an older appearance. One way to combat this is through the use of HA fillers.
HA fillers are considered safe as hyaluronic acid is produced naturally in your body. Because of this, it is unlikely that you will have a negative reaction to the fillers. They create a natural look and are reversible if, for any reason, you don’t like how you look after receiving the filler injections. This makes them very appealing for those trying fillers for the first time. Fillers are not permanent, and HA fillers, specifically, are reversible.
How Botox Can Be Combined with HA Fillers to Decrease Signs of Aging
Botox is used to temporarily relax muscles in your face to cause a younger appearance. When we use facial expressions, whether we are happy, mad, sad, etc., our lines and wrinkles are more noticeable. They also become more permanent the more we make those same facial expressions.
Botox is temporary. How much Botox is used and where it is used on your face will be discussed by you and our staff to achieve the look you desire. You don’t need to become “expressionless” to look young. However, the combination of relaxing some facial muscles, along with filling in some lines or hollow areas on your face will greatly reduce the signs of aging – say hello to 1999 you again!
The Difference Between HA Fillers and Botox
This may be the first time some of you are looking into fillers and Botox. We know there are a lot of words thrown around in the med spa world that may be unfamiliar to you. We want all of our clients to understand the products and procedures we are using.
Just remember HA Fillers FILL in lines, wrinkles, and hollow areas. Botox is a muscle relaxer. It even has medical uses, such as helping those who suffer from migraines. One is a filler; one is a relaxer. They have different jobs and achieve different results. By incorporating both of them into your treatment plan, they make a powerful dynamic duo in the fight against aging.
Summary
Hyaluronic Acid fillers and Botox are both powerful tools to have in your anti-aging toolbox. By filling in fine lines, wrinkles, and hollow areas, your face will have a fuller, brighter, younger appearance. By relaxing the muscles that contribute to wrinkles when you make facial expressions, you allow yourself to look younger and also give your skin a break from the repetitive wrinkling that reinforces the already-exisitng wrinkles.
This month at Fountain of You, we are offering an HA filler/Botox special! If you buy 3 syringes of any HA filler, you will receive 50 units of Botox free! This special is being offered for $1999 which is an incredible savings of over $1000!
Fountain of You is a boutique med spa with locations in Melbourne, FL, and Merritt Island, FL. With an incredible staff of nurses and estheticians led by Dr. Kim Zipper, you will immediately feel welcomed and comfortable. Dr. Zipper, Bonney McGone, APRN, and Sarah Gash are all diamond-level injectors performing over 2000 injections per year. You are in experienced, caring hands at Fountain of You. Your anti-aging journey is important to you; therefore, it is important to us.
