Botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid, what you should know about each one
Plastic surgery
Author: Aulio BustosModified date:
Does botulinum toxin have any contraindications?
Botulinum toxin does not have any type of contraindication.
How often should botulinum toxin be applied?
Botulinum toxin has a life of 5 to 6 months. In other words, after 6 months another application must be made.
Is botulinum toxin only for wrinkles?
Botulinum toxin can treat facial wrinkles and treatment of areas of heavy sweating.
What effects does botulinum toxin have?
The botulinum toxin stimulates the fibers of the mimic muscles that became the facial skin, producing a feeling of stretching.
What brand of botulinum toxin do you use?
The brands I use can be Botox or Dispor.
What procedures are performed with hyaluronic acid?
The hyaluronic acid is used for facial fillers, nasolabial folds, or lip augmentation, depending on the depth of the nasolabial folds, one with a higher concentration is used. There is also the option, in addition to the acid to make fillers and beautify with fat from your own body.
How long does the effect of hyaluronic acid last?
Hyaluronic acid lasts for 4-6 months.