Botox or hyaluronic acid: what to choose?

Age-related skin changes, hyperpigmentation, mimic wrinkles and other cosmetic defects quickly and safely eliminate the so-called “injection of youth.” Today, the most effective and popular are Botox and hyaluronic acid injections. In this article, we will try to figure out what is better and what to prefer.

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To understand which medicine is better to inject, you need to figure out what these substances are and what is the main difference between them. Botox or botulinum toxin is a poison synthesized by a bacterium that causes botulism in humans. The introduction of a microdose of botulinum toxin into the muscle leads to its prolonged relaxation while the paltry amount of the substance is not life-threatening.

The advantages of botulinum therapy are:

• getting fast, long and noticeable results;
• safety procedures;
• ease of injection.

In this case, Botox ideally fights mimic wrinkles but is not able to correct the facial contour and save skin from dehydration. Injections are contraindicated for pregnant women, as well as during the exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that fills the intercellular space and is produced by the human body. The rejuvenating effect is achieved due to the binding and retention of 500 molecules of water in the skin with 1 acid molecule, and also due to the stimulation of the synthesis of collagen and elastin in it.

Hyaluronic acid injections provide excellent instant results with:

• acne, scars and stretch marks;
• signs of photoaging;
• reduction of elasticity and skin tone;
• oxidative stress of the dermis;
• pronounced nasolabial fold and dips on the cheeks, etc.

However, there is also an allergic intolerance to hyaluronic acid.

What to choose?

Consultation with a plastic surgeon, a dermatologist or a qualified cosmetologist will allow you to make the right choice in favour of Botox or hyaluronic acid injections. Depending on the mechanism of formation of wrinkles or skin defects, examination, history taking and test results, a rejuvenation procedure is selected. Experts believe that both substances are effective and equivalent, they just have a different principle of action. It is believed that to eliminate the wrinkles of “anger” on the forehead, between the eyebrows, on the neck and decollete, it is better to prefer Botox. If it is necessary to refresh facial skin, give it tone and elasticity, as well as adjust the contours or, for example, increase the volume of the lips, it is better to choose injections with hyaluronic acid.